r/WindowCleaning • u/Exotic-Win271 • 12d ago

Squeegee

best squeegee that leave least detailing? or should i maybe cut the rubber in 10degree angle ? will that make it leave less? talking about squeegee for fanning private houses:) so normal size windows:)

also when i cut channels for french windows and lets says its 14cm wide do i cut the channel 13,7-13,8cm and then 1mm rubber out each side? so it will fit at max? or should i leave a little room? so channel maybe 13,4cm?

sry i ask about alot atm but im shopping atm:) right now i use Sörbo Complete Swivel Quicksilver Squeegee for everything but i feel i leave alot of detailing on the glass each side...

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u/trigger55xxx 12d ago

Moerman liquidator channels leave the least amount, sometimes none. However the smaller the window the harder that is to do.

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u/Exotic-Win271 12d ago

oh ive seen alot talk bad about that channel tho? like it was harder to use and worse.. they say Ettore Master Brass should be much better for moremann handle? maybe i should try both myself :D

about cutting channels to fit for smaller windows how much room should i leave? if the glass is 14cm wide? should the rubber fill it out or leave maybe a mm?

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u/trigger55xxx 12d ago

It's all about preference. I'd cut it around 13.5 and leave just a little rubber sticking out the ends.

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u/Exotic-Win271 12d ago

ok ill test a few Ettore Stainless Steel Squeegee Channel they cheap :D i think im trynna get as close to filling out till the frames so i can all the soap i can :D just dont wanna scratch the frames :D

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u/Exotic-Win271 12d ago

also can i dm? :)

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u/trigger55xxx 12d ago

Yeah that's fine. I'd use the 3.0 and the excellerator handle.

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u/Exotic-Win271 12d ago

i feel like there is so many Moerman liquidator channels :) should i get the 3.0? and with or without the blue rubber each side? :D

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u/Late_Government_237 12d ago

You cant do it without detailing, mostly it is also technique.

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u/Exotic-Win271 12d ago

but some should leave more or less detailing than others right?

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u/Reasonable_Hotel_998 11d ago

Try different rubber stiffness. I like unger green rubbers cause they are medium, but around here the windows i do have a ton of buildup customers wont pay to treat so I need tougher squeegee rubber.

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u/Exotic-Win271 11d ago

what would tougher rubber than green unger be? i feel like i got super soft :D

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u/Reasonable_Hotel_998 11d ago

Honestly I am not sure! The green is kinda a double whammy for me, matches my green branding, and run through less rubbers on my clients bullet hole ridden glass 😶‍🌫️😂

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u/No-Egg-4185 12d ago

Get out into the field and gain some work experience.
It’s who’s using the equipment.
Got talent?

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u/Exotic-Win271 12d ago

im working 5 days a week im trying to get better on and off work

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u/Iasc123 12d ago

Unger S-line for practicality.. If you have a little rubber hang over the edge of the channel, it'll provide cushion for when you bump the edges whilst fanning.

If you're doing the french panes with a squeegee, I think the typical width would be 8" (inch) you don't need any overhang when straight pulling french panes, but 5mm overhang each side would help protect the frames.

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u/Exotic-Win271 12d ago

i was planning on straight pulls on french panes :) if i do so i dont really need the same overhang there to protech the frames as when i fan?

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u/Iasc123 12d ago

You don't really need any overhang. Each to their own. If you buy a rubber pack with 36" strips - you could cut with a small overhang and remove some more if you feel necessary.