The Modular Multi-Surface Cleaner

Members:Ho Zi Ming (2I1)

Chen Mingkai (2A4)

Ang Yi-Ian (2A4)Mervyn Ng (2A4)

Group 3-31

It is a hassle to have to change constantly between different cloths or wiping devices (dry, wet and soapy) when cleaning surfaces (windows, floors, furniture, cars, etc.)

Problem

Percentage of people who face this problem.

(Surveyed over 100 people)

Needs Analysis

90%

10%

YesNo

To create a user-friendly, convenient and practical cleaning device to reduce the inconvenience faced by people who clean windows, floors, ceramic walls, cars, furniture etc.

Aim

Our Product and Prototypes

Prototype 1 (Lego)

Wet Cloth Dry Cloth

Clamp

How does it work?

Wet Cloth

Dry Cloth

Wet area

Dry, clean area

Dry cloth instantly dries surface behind wet cloth.

Prototype 2 (Wood)

Prototype 3 (3D-printed)

Wet Cloth Dry Cloth

Pros and Cons

Very effective in cleaning surfaces (tested with window)

Sturdy Microfiber fiber picks

up all dust

Parts stuck together by Blu-Tack

Hard to remove cloths for washing as it is clamped tightly

Difficulty in taking apart

Wet cloth runs out of water fast

Solve the problems!

Prototype 3.1

Printed extended clamp, replace wet cloth with absorbent sponge.

Velcro to attach pieces; easy taking apart and washing cloths.

Safety rope tied onto window sill to prevent falling.

Velcro to stick cloth to T-piece.

Prototype 3.2The Final Product

With Modular System

Different materials can be attached onto the 2 T-pieces via Velcro to customize the device. PVA Sponge (for

wetting) Dry microfiber (for

drying) Wet MagiClean (for

sanitation – no drying required)

Dry MagiClean (for picking up dust)

Customization of Cleaning Materials

As the 2 T-pieces can be used interchangeably, this allows the user to decide the size of the materials. (Bigger dry area? Bigger wet area?)

Sponge requires no T-piece; uses extended clamp.

Customization of Surface Areas

Combinations

Wet PVA Sponge and dry microfiber (for cleaning windows and cars)

Dry MagiClean and Wet MagiClean (for picking up dust and sanitizing on furniture)

Dry MagiClean and Wet Sponge (for wiping ceramic walls in toilets/ kitchens)

And many more! Customizable to your uses.

Combinations

Specifications

14.5 cm

12 cm

6 cm

Specifications

4.5 cm

12 cm

7 cm

Demonstration

(Please refer to the web-report for the demonstration video.)

DemonstrationOf assembling, taking apart and customizing

Before and After

Before After

Before After

Before After

3D-printed ABS Plastic Velcro Strips Cotton microfiber cloths Wet MagiClean Dry MagiClean PVA Sponge

Materials

How is our product better

Magnetic Double-sided Window Cleaner

Safety string prevents device from falling

Simultaneous drying/ wetting

Risk of outer side dropping off

Only one mode: dry/ wet

Magiclean Wiper

Easier to clean furniture with short handle

CAN be combined with sponge/ microfiber etc.

Long handle impractical for cleaning furniture

Can NOT be combined with other cleaning materials

Attachable rod for cleaning outside of windows.

Space for a third cleaning material. Strap for wrist (safety) Sleeker design Reduce height (hence weight) of the product

Future Improvements

THANK YOU!