Magnetic window cleaners - any good?

zippychick

viv0147 wrote: »

Hi thanks for the link but on checking they cover 2007! well hopefully there maybe answers that are more relevant to 2011 hopefully they will have improved.

Im confused ? the thread is from 2009 and there is a response from 2010 here about magnetic window cleaners?

viv0147

I have been following the postings on this site & my question is :- can I use a magnetic cleaner to clear rain from the outside plastic windscreen on my motobility scooter canopy? this is the 2010 thread which didn't receive an answer! That is not really what I am looking for

zippychick

Viv i was only trying to be helpful. The thread i linked to is the nearest and most recent about cleaning hard to reach windows.

Fruball

viv0147 wrote: »

Hi everyone, I live in an upstairs flat in a terraced house and because of the lack of window cleaners in my area I need to find a way of cleaning my outside windows.
So what I need to know are Magnetic Window Cleaners any good ? if so what one would you recommend, I have read some mixed reviews so I thought I would ask my savvy friends.
I am also considering a telescopic window cleaning kit again any views and recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks for reading. Viv

Hi Zippy I think the point here is that Viv is looking for some up to date info on these cleaners... ie... someone who has bought one recently and either recommends one, or not... I can't find the answer to her question in those threads

I know you were trying to be helpful but sometimes this constant merging of threads can be irritating. That said I do understand why it is done.

Anyway, back to the original question... I would like an answer to this too - I have never heard of the magnetic ones so am off to have a look on fleabay

Everytime we manage to spot a window cleaner and get them round... They never come back! Its like finding hens teeth round here *rollseyes*

Fruball

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=370521 Most recent postings are #17 and #18 on this thread

Fruball

The company selling the window wizard (original) ones says that as they understand it is difficult to measure the thickness of your windows, they will happily take them back and refund you

HTH

Seakay

viv0147 wrote: »

I have been following the postings on this site & my question is :- can I use a magnetic cleaner to clear rain from the outside plastic windscreen on my motobility scooter canopy? this is the 2010 thread which didn't receive an answer! That is not really what I am looking for

I've only used my magnetic cleaner for single glazed windows, but the only problem with a windshield that I can imagine is, how stable is it? Is it at all flexible? The magnets are very strong and I don't think that the cleaning function (which is like a squeedgee) would work unless the surface was absolutely ridged.

I assume that you want to clean your canopy windshield when you are on the mobility scooter without getting wet? I'm sorry that I can't be more help, but i suggest that you post the question "how do I wipe rain off my mobility scooter canopy windscreen with out getting out in the rain" and see what other forum users come up with. The question about the magnetic cleaner is always going to get sidelined with discussions about windows I'm afraid!

Fruball

Seakay wrote: »

I've only used my magnetic cleaner for single glazed windows, but the only problem with a windshield that I can imagine is, how stable is it? Is it at all flexible? The magnets are very strong and I don't think that the cleaning function (which is like a squeedgee) would work unless the surface was absolutely ridged.

I assume that you want to clean your canopy windshield when you are on the mobility scooter without getting wet? I'm sorry that I can't be more help, but i suggest that you post the question "how do I wipe rain off my mobility scooter canopy windscreen with out getting out in the rain" and see what other forum users come up with. The question about the magnetic cleaner is always going to get sidelined with discussions about windows I'm afraid!

I think Viv was using that question as a quote of what she found when she used the links that Zippy provided (although that wasn't made clear)

Her original question is the one at the top which IS regarding windows - the first post!

I thought the same as you when I first read it :rotfl:

zippychick

Frugal wrote: »

Hi Zippy I think the point here is that Viv is looking for some up to date info on these cleaners... ie... someone who has bought one recently and either recommends one, or not... I can't find the answer to her question in those threads

I know you were trying to be helpful but sometimes this constant merging of threads can be irritating. That said I do understand why it is done.

Anyway, back to the original question... I would like an answer to this too - I have never heard of the magnetic ones so am off to have a look on fleabay

Everytime we manage to spot a window cleaner and get them round... They never come back! Its like finding hens teeth round here *rollseyes*

Thanks for your input.

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Fruball

zippychick wrote: »

Thanks for your input.

It's very easy to say how irritating our job is when you don't do it:).

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