Most importantly, it does a great job of removing liquid from windows without leaving smears. The flexible head is surprisingly useful for cleaning difficult locations, and it’s built to a high-standard, so should last a long time.

Suction power is excellent and you get oodles of extras in the box, including a smaller head and microfibre attachment. However, what pushes the Bosch behind the Karcher and Vileda in our list is its failure, reported by some users, to clean quite as well to the very edges of your windows. Weight. Cleaning large windows can be tiring – especially with a heavy cleaner. This is why many window vacuum cleaner manufacturers go to great lengths to ensure their vacuums are lightweight and ergonomic.

Banish condensation and streaks with the best window vac for cleaning your windows, mirrors and more

None of that would matter if the Karcher didn’t clean windows brilliantly – and that’s where it really excels. Suction is strong and efficient right across the nozzle, so you can clean and dry into the silicone seal around your windows. The finish is about as streak-free as a window vac can achieve, although you may want to give your glass a final buff with a dry kitchen towel. The edge guidance function is another useful feature. This allows you to adjust the edge manually, so the machine cleans right up to the edge of windows. Extendable pole: A few models on our list come with, or are compatible with, telescopic or multi-section poles to help you reach high windows and skylights without wobbling up a ladder. On the downside, a pole can make the vac hard to control, especially if it’s heavy.

As mentioned above, buffing the surface with a dry microfibre cloth is the best way to ensure a perfectly streak free finish. Don’t go in circular motions, simply run the cloth over the surface in the direction that you used to vacuum. Cleaning Solutions Edge Cleaning. It can be difficult to clean along the bottom edge with some window vacs, due to the shape of the suction heads and body. Look for a model with a cleaning head that makes it easy to clean the entire window. Now a note on maintenance – it’s easier to clean the window vac if it has a removable water tank . The water tanks collect the dirty, waste water from the windows, so they can get a little grimy over time. Many of the best window vacuums will have a water tank that can be removed for emptying, making it easier to clean . If you’re working across large surfaces like bathroom tiles, the battery capacity and blade size of this AEG Window Vac could work together to make the job easier.

Some models, such as the AEG Window Vaccan achieve around 60 mins of running time from one charge. This can be useful if you have several cleaning jobs to be doing in one day, although normally 30 minutes is more than enough for the majority of tasks. I would say that different head attachments are invaluable for cleaning different size windows; they’re particularly useful for bathrooms and sash windows. Accessories and Attachments: The product description does not mention any additional accessories or attachments that come with the Vileda WindoMatic, which may be a disadvantage for potential buyers looking for added convenience. Battery Life: The Leifheit Window Vacuum Cleaner Nemo boasts a 45-minute runtime, offering plenty of time for thorough window cleaning before needing a recharge. The WV5 shares many of the same features as other Kärcher window vacuums. These include streak-free cleaning, 3-step LED display for battery life, and a cleaning kit.