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%
Yes
No
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 3.2
The 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.)
Demonstration
Of 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!