Under the Karcher brand, devices are regularly released that offer something new in the segment of cleaning equipment. An example of this is an electric wiper. In essence, this is a small vacuum cleaner designed to care for flat surfaces. The target can be not only glass with a mirror, but also tiles with window sills. During operation, the Karcher WV 50 Plus wiper gently collects liquid from the surface, leaving dry and clean streaks without spots.
Device Options
House cleaning is rarely limited to one or two operations. Usually it provides for a whole range of events, part of which is the care of windows and tiles. Therefore, German designers tried to maximize the capabilities of their wiper. In addition to the Karcher WV 50 Plus model, the manufacturer offers several nozzles, microfiber wipes and an extension cord. Especially for spraying cleaning products on window surfaces, it is recommended to combine the main tool with a spray gun equipped with a microfiber nozzle. This combination allows you to conveniently apply a detergent, and then wipe the glass surface with special napkins.
Optional accessories
As an additional option, a suction nozzle is provided, with which the user can effectively work with window leaves, sectioned double-glazed windows and other small-sized surfaces. If it is planned to clean windows located at an inaccessible height, it is better to provide Karcher WV 50 Plus with an extension kit. An auxiliary device will allow performing at least a high-quality washing at a height of more than two meters.
User's manual
The workflow is simple and includes only three basic steps. First of all, the target surface is treated with a cleaning agent. Abundant application is not required - just moisten the work area. Again, the spray gun supplied with the kit as an optional accessory will help in this matter. The following is a glass cleaning operation. It is recommended to use microfiber wipes. After the main layer of dirt has been removed, you can start using the Karcher WV 50 Plus tool. The instruction recommends assembling the fluid in movements from the top to the bottom. If we are talking about inaccessible places, then transverse actions can also be performed. To prevent the device from stopping ahead of time during operation, you should take care of the battery charge. As a rule, the full energy capacity allows the wiper to work for about 20 minutes. By the way, the presence of an indicator on the case informs the user about the current state of the battery.
Device Maintenance Instructions
After completing the washing operations, it is necessary to unlock the nozzle for suction of the liquid and remove it from the separator. Next, the separator itself is removed. The removed parts should be washed under running water. It is important to consider that the main device, due to the presence of an electric filling, is not recommended to be allowed to direct contact with abundant water flows. But the tank in which dirt accumulates is washed without fail after each use. After that, dry and assemble the Karcher WV 50 Plus wiper. The instruction pays special attention to the content of the device brushes. As the operation progresses, this part wears out more than others, so it should be replaced periodically. To do this, use the silicone blade to turn the element over, remove it, and then insert a new work accessory at the same place.
Positive reviews
Traditionally, users have noted the overall performance quality of German technology. Reliable assembly, a robust housing and the absence of unnecessary structural elements are perhaps the main advantages that the Karcher WV 50 Plus wiper has. Reviews in terms of cleaning quality are not so straightforward, but the majority of owners of this device also note the absence of obvious streaks of dirt after cleaning.
Users emphasize the original appearance of the model with good ergonomics. It is felt that the creators focused on providing practicality, which is so important in the process of cleaning activities. And according to this characteristic, Karcher WV 50 Plus confidently leaves behind its competitors. Even the presence of a lithium-ion battery almost does not complicate the work. Firstly, it slightly affected the overall mass of the cleaner. Secondly, the automated assembly of drip condensate and cleaning agent still saves time, saving the user from unnecessary manipulations.
Negative reviews
There are also feedback from users about the effectiveness of this product. Criticism mainly relates to the convenience of using additional accessories and the quality of cleaning. As for the first aspect, some owners of the device have difficulty using an extension kit. This is due to the fact that it increases the mass of the structure. As a result, hands get tired quickly, and the washing has to be done at intervals. And here it is important to remember the short working hours of Karcher WV 50 Plus. Reviews say that 20 minutes is enough to care for easily accessible surfaces, but in working with large areas outside you have to perform several charging sessions. In the context of poor cleaning quality, it is worth noting that this may be due to the use of unsuitable detergents. As the manufacturer himself indicates, the equipment is very demanding on the chemical composition of cleaning products, and the use of proprietary blends from Karcher will be a win-win option.
Conclusion
The transfer of traditional household appliances to electric motors with batteries is not always crowned with success. Newer modifications usually suffer from heavier construction and complexity in terms of user operation. But the Karcher WV 50 Plus wiper can be called an exception. The integration of the battery increased the ergonomics of the device and made the window cleaning process more efficient. But this is a general comparison of the device with the usual means of cleaning, most of which, of course, are outdated. At the same time, German development has certain disadvantages. This concerns the quality of cleaning, which, although it does not cause any particular complaints, but the same result can be obtained when cleaning with cold towels. Another thing is that much more effort and time will be spent on this. Actually, for the sake of convenience and ease of the process, the technological wiper of the Karcher brand was conceived.