Choosing the best mop for your car - budget, medium and premium options
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A car wash mop can cost 300 rubles or 20000 and last 2 weeks or several years. Also, cleaning can take half a day or take a few minutes when using a steam cleaner. Therefore, when choosing, you need to rely on financial capabilities.
Drivers rarely explore the full range of car cleaning accessories. But in order not to return to the store for the same product a week after purchase, it is important to choose the best car mop by examining budget, medium and premium options.
Mops for washing a car: types and functions
When choosing a cleaning tool, take into account its size. The smaller the machine, the more compact the work surface should be. This makes it easier to clean the cubbyholes of the cabin from lint and other contaminants.
The platform on which the rag rests is round, triangular and rectangular. The last one is the heaviest. Its width reaches 60, and its length is 25 cm. But for car owners, rectangular holders are most convenient, because they can wash the interior, body, windshield, if the number of nozzles allows.
Mops for car washing
Mops for the car differ in the following indicators:
- The position of the platform is fixed or variable. Base can rotate 3600, take the form of an angle or remain motionless.
- Appointment. Specialized accessories are suitable only for a certain type of surface, such as glass. There are universal instances that handle any coverage.
- Pressing system. With a conventional mop, you have to squeeze out the moisture from the rag with your hands. Manufacturers have come up with 3 technologies to get rid of water from rags: a butterfly handle, a bucket with a wringing plate and a centrifuge. All of them have one thing in common - no need to get your hands dirty.
- Adjustable length. A car wash mop with a telescopic handle is more convenient, as changing the height of the cleaning tool increases the maneuverability of the platform.
- Nozzle material. For washing the interior, it is convenient to use microfiber from dissected fiber. The developers claim that due to the capillary effect, the nozzle will rid the treated surface of bacteria without detergents. But there are also sponges, rope rags, brushes. The latter are suitable for washing the body.
In order not to scratch the paint, use a tool without abrasive inserts, with a silicone gasket between the plastic base and the rag. Rags use soft and well-absorbing moisture - microfiber, sponges, special brushes.
Cheap models
For 300-1500 rubles, telescopic mops for washing a car with a rotating platform and even a wringing system are sold. When choosing cheap models, you need to remember: the more functions, the worse the quality.
A mop for washing a car worth 300-500 rubles. equipped with a sponge base that lasts about 2 months. But even earlier, fasteners or a handle may fail. Brushes cost an average of 400 rubles. Their shelf life is longer, but they are only suitable for washing the body. Included even on models with a removable platform, only 1 nozzle. The rest, if necessary, will have to be purchased separately.
Car wash brush
A really high-quality tool will cost 800-1000 rubles. This car mop is equipped with two of 3 functions: folding or rotating platform, telescopic handle. Manufacturers complete the product with 1-3 nozzles, and on models with bristles, it is possible to connect to a hose with water.
For 1200-1500 r. you can also buy a cleaning kit - a mop for washing a car with a bucket and a wringing system. But the kits often receive various complaints from users.
The best combination of "price + quality"
The price range in this segment is quite wide: 800-5000 rubles. It all depends on the type of cleaning equipment. Simple mops for washing a car with elementary functions cost 800-1300 rubles. Leading Manufacturers:
- "Lyubasha" (Russia);
- Vileda (Germany);
- York (Poland);
- Grikey (China);
- Airline (RF).
Vileda - car mop
A car wash mop at this price is equipped with rotating platforms and telescopic handles. The range includes brushes and "butterflies". Some models are equipped with a sprayer into which you can pour water or detergent.
Cleaning systems are estimated by manufacturers at 2000-5000 rubles. Wringer mops, rating of the most popular brands:
- Topohome (Russia);
- Leifheit (Germany);
- Xiaomi (China);
- Smart Microfiber (Sweden);
- E-cloth (England).
Topohome (Russia)
Premium Models
Vertical steam cleaners fall into this category. These are electrical appliances that clean and disinfect the surface without soap and detergents. Suitable for cleaning interiors, windows and car body. In order not to scratch the paint on the car, the car wash mop should run on dry steam. Some surfaces require special nozzles.
Steam mop Kitfort
Rating of mops in this category from popular brands:
- Kitfort (made in China, but the company is Russian);
- MIE (Italy);
- Karcher (Germany);
- Philips (Netherlands);
- McCulloch (USA).
The main differences between the models are the power and the number of nozzles. Prices for appliances: 4000-20000 rubles. When choosing, you need to check the power of the steam supply. For steam cleaners, it should be 2,5 bar or more: otherwise, cleaning will not bring the desired result.
A car wash mop can cost 300 rubles or 20000 and last 2 weeks or several years. Also, cleaning can take half a day or take a few minutes when using a steam cleaner. Therefore, when choosing, you need to rely on financial capabilities.
