Cleaning windows is one of those household jobs that can be easy to put off, especially when it involves awkward angles, hard-to-reach glass and the inevitable streaks that appear just when you think you’re finished.

But a discounted cleaning gadget could give households a reason to finally tackle the chore.

The Ecovacs Winbot W1S Window Cleaner is currently available on Amazon Australia for $329, down from its advertised usual price of $599 and a previous price of $599, according to the supplied deal information.

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That’s a saving of $270, or 45 per cent, for shoppers looking to spend less time cleaning and more time doing just about anything else.

The limited-time deal has also attracted interest, with more than 200 units purchased in the past month, according to the Amazon listing information provided.

The ECOVACS WINBOT W2 PRO OMNI window-cleaning robot is currently on sale. Credit: Amazon Australia

Rather than relying on a spray bottle and a roll of paper towel, the Winbot W1S uses automated navigation and a dual-direction spray system to clean glass surfaces.

Its Cross Auto-Spray system distributes cleaning solution across the window, while a premium microfibre cloth works to lift dirt, dust, fingerprints and water spots.

The cleaner has a 60ml water reservoir, designed to minimise refills when moving between windows, while its navigation technology scans the surface and maps out a cleaning path.

For households with different window styles, the device is designed to work across a range of glass surfaces, including frameless, tilted and floor-to-ceiling windows, subject to the manufacturer’s operating requirements.

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It also features obstacle detection to help it navigate around objects taller than 8mm, alongside sensors designed to monitor its position and cleaning progress.

The ECOVACS WINBOT NEO MINI, from the Global No. 1 Robotic Window Cleaner brand, will be available while you do your weekly shop. Credit: ECOVACS

Of course, a robot designed to climb windows needs to offer more than convenience.

The Winbot W1S includes a multi-layer safety system, with features such as 5,300Pa suction, a safety rope, gravity sensors and edge detection. Ecovacs also states that the unit can remain attached for more than 30 minutes during a power outage.

As with any powered window-cleaning device, shoppers should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, particularly when using it on upper-storey or exterior windows. Safety features should not replace appropriate precautions.

The Ecovacs Winbot W1S Window Cleaner is discounted to $329 on Amazon Australia in a limited-time deal, saving shoppers 45 per cent on the automated glass-cleaning gadget. Credit: Instagram

There’s also a practical side to the design. The Winbot can be controlled through the Ecovacs Home app or its included remote, with three cleaning modes: Fast, Deep and Spot.

Voice updates, position memory and an automatic return to its starting point are intended to make the process easier to manage, especially when cleaning several windows around the home.

For anyone living in an apartment with large glass panels, or a home with windows that are a pain to reach, those features make all the difference.

The biggest drawcard, however, may be the price, so get in quick.