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[Mom2Dogs]

I am looking for a household gadget that will spray a stream of water like a steamer then suck that water up.....Is there a tool like that?

My next spring project is cleaning the windows on the back porch...there are 7 large windows, the sills get filthy over the winter and it is quite a task cleaning the ick from the sills.

I use my steamer but it does leave  water behind and can make a mess as well.

[LdyBugz]

A shop vac?  Turkey baster?  Microfiber towels?  How much water are we talking here?  

[Mom2Dogs]

@LdyBugz   Well not buckets of water but when using the steamer trying to loosen the gunk in the sills a fair amount of water can be used.  I have a shop vac but that would be overkill.

Yes, I use a fair amount of paper towels as I clean...I think I am looking for a gadget that does not exist.

[LdyBugz]

@Mom2Dogs. Home Depot has a smaller shop vac with a bunch of attachments.  Would that work?  It's kind of pricey though, unless you could use it for other things.

I have the same dilemma cleaning my window sills.  I try to push as much dirt outside, pick up what's left with a sponge and plain water, and then go back and rewash with whatever cleaner I have on hand like Lysol or Mr. Clean.  Very tedious process!  

[Mom2Dogs]

@LdyBugz   Thanks, that is cute!!

 I mighy try my large shop vac, to see how the process works, and if it does maybe I will buy the one you posted.

 I always dread this particular spring project.  We really enjoy the 3 season room but....

I wish I could think how to make the job easier or better yet figuring out how to keep the dirt out of the sills....short of putting plastic on during the winter, which I am not going to do.

thank you

[LdyBugz]

@Mom2Dogs  Maybe someone else knows about a gadget for this job.  I could sure use it!  Just amazes me how much dirt collects in those sills.  Plus wasps like to build little nests in the tracks for the screens.  🤨

[Kachina624]

@Mom2Dogs.  A couple of years ago (or more) @Lilysmom1  describe a window washing gadget she uses.  It's handheld and rechargeable.  I got one but never used it as I just can't get up on a ladder.  I pulled it out and the only name on it is Karcher.   I'm pretty sure I got it on Amazon and that it sucks up the water.  Maybe she can tell you more.

[Kachina624]

@Mom2Dogs.  Here it is.  There are other models too.

[Mom2Dogs]

@Kachina624   Thanks, but I think what you are talking about is for washing the windows...I am looking for something that will suck up the water that gathers in the sills after I use my steamer trying to loosen and clean up the ick that gathers over the winter.

[TheMemphisVette]

i love my shop vac

i have a large one and a small one

they r my go too when needing to suck up ick, no matter where it is.