Turn To The Ettore Master Stainless Steel Handle For Versatile Window Cleaning

This handle has been designed to enable you to effectively squeegee the windows with or without an extension pole. It comes with rubber grips, that give you firm control of the cleaning tool, which is especially vital given the wet and soapy condition of the task being carried out. The lightweight Ettore Master Stainless Steel Handle is also easy to use, requiring little effort to manoeuvre on the glass surface. Simply fix the preferred channel onto the handle, then the rubber blade onto the channel, and you’re good to go. Are you working with high windows? These are the likes of those on upper floors. Don’t fret. Attach the Ettore Master Stainless Steel Handle to an extension pole, and carry on with the task. This takes away the need for using ladders- and their associated risks. That way, you will be able to deal with the grime that is on those high windows without risking fall accidents, or damaging the building’s stucco or surrounding landscaping with the ladder. It also speeds up the process, as you will get to move from one window to the next quickly, due to the reduced set up time. This handle is a durable unit, giving you prolonged usage and cutting down on costs that would have been incurred making replacements.

Window Cleaning Mistakes To Avoid

Here are some of the blunders that are usually made when working on the windows- which result in frustrations in the process. Avoiding them will enable you to bring the sparkle to your windows with little effort.

Working with excess detergent

It’s often assumed that the more the detergent, the better the clean. This is a misconception. Excess detergent causes a number of problems, from slowing your work rate and causing streaks on your windows, to reducing the effect that the squeegees have on the glass surface. It even contributes to the glass panes having residue, which means that the windows will get dirty at a much faster rate after the cleaning.

Using too much pressure

Again, this is a misconception about more being better. When it comes to squeegees, you don’t have to use all your elbow grease. Simple hold the Ettore Master Stainless Steel Handle and place the squeegee rubber blade on the glass. That’s all the pressure that is needed. As you glide the squeegee across the surface, the unit will do the rest, removing the solutions and dirt from the windows. When excess pressure is used, the hands tire quickly, and it increases the chances of streaks being left behind. The glass surface may also get damaged- but those situations are rare since one has to be really aggressive for it to happen. This does not mean that you should risk it though. Besides, the light nature of the component parts of the squeegee has been purposely designed as such to make the process a breeze. With component parts like the Ettore Master Stainless Steel Handle weighing 0.242 lbs, you won’t have to expend much force when working on the windows.

Working with the wrong angle when holding the squeegee

This is often an oversight, with many not paying attention to it. However, it impacts your performance during the window cleaning process. Do you want to achieve the same results as a professional? Then the angle should also be a point of focus. You should maintain a distance of about 7cm between the glass surface and the base of your Ettore Master Stainless Steel Handle. With a small distance- such as below 5 cm, it will slow you down, and may result in streaking. When the distance is too large- like 9cm or more, then the squeegee may “shudder” or “jump” as you use it, leaving behind moisture on the glass.

Using worn-out rubber

Squeegee rubbers are not meant to be used perpetually. Just like any other tool, they will wear down over time, after which they will need to be changed. You should observe the edge before any cleaning task. Working with the unit when the rubber blade has worn out will negatively affect your performance, slowing you done, force you to use more effort, and also create streaks on the surface. If you find yourself having to push the squeegee harder, it could be a pointer to the blade needing to be replaced.

Failing to “cut the edge”

This refers to the dry zone that is created around the window before you begin to work on the rest of the surface. The squeegeeing process is most effective when you place the dry blade on a dry section of the glass, then proceed to move it over the wet area. This is to prevent “window crying”, which occurs when water travels out from the frames onto the sections of the window that have been worked on. Cutting the edge simply means using a cloth or the edge of the squeegee to dry about 2cm width along the top and side of the frame. This will be the point from which you start the squeegee strokes. Remember to wipe the blade of the squeegee each time before you begin the next stroke.

Care And Maintenance For Your Squeegee

The entire assembly needs to be well taken care of. This will ensure that the component parts, including the Ettore Master Stainless Steel Handle, get to last for longer and give you optimal performance all through. Firstly, you should always clean and dry the squeegee after each use. It should then be stored in a cool place, away from direct sunlight. This is to prevent issues such as the deteriorating effects caused by heat, light and dry air to the rubber parts.

In case you were working with an extension pole, first detach the Ettore Master Stainless Steel Handle from it before storage. Assess the grip of the pole and the condition of the end-adapter as well. Ensure that the joiners that are between the different sections of the pole have not been over-tightened, as this will cause them to wear out.

Turn To The Ettore Master Stainless Steel Handle For Versatile Window Cleaning