Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a glass sheet is provided. The apparatus includes a brushing device including a head and a plurality of bristles, each bristle having a first end attached to the head and a second end opposing the first end. The second ends contact an edge of the glass sheet during cleaning of the glass sheet. Methods for cleaning glass sheets are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning a glass substrate is disclosed, the apparatus including a shroud assembly arranged along a conveyance path of a glass substrate such that an opening of shroud portion of the shroud assembly is adjacent the glass substrate. A nozzle assembly contained within a hollow interior space of the shroud assembly rotates while directing a jet of gas at the glass substrate, dislodging particulate. A vacuum is applied to a second interior hollow space defined by a skirt portion extending around the shroud, thereby removing the dislodged particulate. A second vacuum is applied to a back portion of the shroud to remove particulate accumulated in the shroud. The apparatus may further include a gas knife arranged adjacent the shroud assembly and a vacuum channel arranged below the shroud assembly.