Professional window cleaning tools
The window cleaning tools I actually use
There is a big market out there with a lot of choice. This is my kit, the one I have reached for since 1999. A professional setup, and a great place to start.
Take this for what it is: my kit. It is what I have reached for since 1999, and I have not looked back. It is a professional setup, and it is a great place to start.
The rubber is the part that matters most. It is what actually clears the water off the glass, so it is the one place I do not compromise. In my eyes, Ettore rubber is the best in the world. I run Ettore squeegee handles and applicator covers too.
For the rest, Pulex. Professional, reliable, does exactly what it should without fuss.
Now, this is my choice, not the only one. Maybe you prefer the feel of an Unger Ninja handle with a Sorbo channel; plenty of pros swear by it. Sorbo rubber is also superb. Honestly I would happily use it, but it is hard to source where I live, so Ettore it is. Try a few things and find your own feel.
A couple of specialist tools worth knowing about, for when a job calls for it:
- A Moerman 0-degree squeegee for overhead cleaning.
- A Wagtail when every drop has to be caught; think a white wall under the glass where a single run of dirty water would show, and collecting all of it is the whole job.
Start here. I did, and I did not look back.
What about water-fed poles (WFP)?
You might wonder why there are no water-fed poles or filters here. That is on purpose. WFP work is its own category. It is for cleaners who are already advanced, and it does not use traditional tools at all.
I use a water-fed pole system myself. You can watch me work with one in the Mastery Course, in Step 3 of both The Skill and The Standard. But every window has its perfect tool, and the squeegee in your hand is the one that teaches you how glass really behaves. WFP has its place; start here, master this by hand, and the pole makes sense later.
The kit, piece by piece
What is in the box
Brass squeegee
Swivel squeegee
Swivel T-bar
Microfiber T-bar sleeve
Tool belt
Tubex holster
Cotton rags
Super-Pol soap
The Pro Kit
Everything above, hand-picked into one box.
$249
base price
Every kit is hand-picked, so there is a small wait, and it is worth it. It ships from Austria, so depending on where you are there may be shipping costs and customs or import fees on top. Request it below and I will confirm the final total for your country before anything is arranged.
Request your kit
Tell me where it is going and how many, and I will come back with the total including shipping and any customs.
Questions I get about tools
What tools do professional window cleaners use?
The working kit is simpler than most people expect: a good squeegee handle and rubber, a T-bar applicator with a microfibre sleeve, a bucket, professional soap, 100% cotton rags, a tool belt and holster, and a pole for anything above arm height. I have run Ettore rubber and handles since 1999, with Pulex for the rest. The rubber is the part that actually clears the water off the glass, so it is the one piece I never compromise on.
What is the best window cleaning squeegee rubber?
In my eyes Ettore rubber is the best in the world, and it is what I have used since 1999. Sorbo rubber is also superb and plenty of pros swear by it with an Unger handle; I would happily use it, but it is hard to source where I live, so Ettore it is. Try a couple and find the feel you trust.
What is in the Pro Kit?
Everything I reach for, hand-picked into one box: the squeegee handles and rubber, T-bar applicator and covers, tool belt and holster, cotton rags, and soap. It is a complete professional starting kit, the same setup I use, so you are not guessing about what to buy.
How much is the Pro Kit and how do I order it?
The base price is $249. Every kit is hand-picked, so there is a small wait, and it ships from Austria, which means depending on where you are there may be shipping costs and customs or import fees on top. You request it first with your country and how many bundles you want, and I come back with the final total before anything is arranged.
Should I use a water-fed pole or a squeegee?
Start with the squeegee by hand. Water-fed pole work is its own category, for cleaners who are already advanced, and it does not use traditional tools at all. I use a pole myself and you can watch me work with one in the Mastery Course, but the squeegee in your hand is what teaches you how glass really behaves. Master this first and the pole makes sense later.
The tools are half of it. The other half is knowing how to use them.