Cleaning 'n' more snippets.

😁 As we keep learning, we keep sharing... Here goes our findings on the foremost tool needed for professional window cleaning- the squeegee ... (and for those who know it to be versatile beyond the norm, it also serves as a floor gathering tool). Historically , it is said that the usage of the squeegee dates as far back as the Middle ages when fishermen used the Tshaped wooden swab called the "squilgee" (close isn't?) to scrape off fish guts off their boat deck. Fast forward to 1936 , Ettore Steccone dubbed his invention of the modernised single-bladed window cleaning squeegee, the New Deal. The squeegee - Tshaped in form with either a long or short handle depending on use involves generally  placing the tool on already wet surface to wash then wipe off with its blade, and in other variants, foam padding allows for the dual function of lathering with soap then wiping. Over the years , due to technological advancements, commercial squeegees have been developed ...

The mop is another very essential cleaning tool that is needed significantly to capture residual dust on floor surfaces after a round of sweeping and an initial dust trapping/capturing with the dust rag or napkin or duster(different terms , meaning same thing). The mop is said to be categorised into two types- wet mop and dry mop. The wet mop is known to require the involvement of a solvent (liquid) solution - consisting of 💧 water and a detergent or other cleaning reagent for effective cleaning and dust absorption. Through the process of thorough rinsing or washing if very soiled and proper drying, one is able to maintain the wet mop. The wet mop head is made of mostly cloth materials or sponge material and its body frame consists of the stick handle- wooden or metallic in nature. On the other hand, the dry mop- characterized by the flat head of strings connected by a swivel (which enables a more flexible motion and reach to areas with limited access than the wet mop) It ...