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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!