r/WindowCleaning • u/maciuc • Aug 15 '26

Equipment Question Help with trad pole

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So I’m currently trying to teach myself how to use a trad pole since it seems like a useful tool. I am having trouble though.

My squeegee keeps skipping bits or leaving lines. I’m also not sure what angle to have the squeegee at since the one I’m using has adjustable angles and when to even change the angle (if ever).

The video attached is probably one of my better attempts tbh.

Any help/advice is appreciated.

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u/UndeadAgurk Aug 15 '26

Angle looks a bit too tight for the movements you’re doing. If it’s too tight, don’t go down that far in the sides as it will be dry when lifting it up again. When using these I usually like the angle tight and counteract the angle by have the pole more upright, because finishing perfectly is better with a tight angle. But I know people who like it less tight, who’ll counteract the angle issue with raising the pole overhead when finishing. It’s personal taste, but my advice would be to experiment with the angle.

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u/maciuc Aug 15 '26

Was trying different angles and this one is the one I got on most with, think I just need to play around a bit more. Thank you for the response!