2025 Buyer’s Guide: Best Window Cleaning Equipment in South Africa
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Basic — Ground floor & interiors
- Bucket + 35 cm squeegee + 35 cm washer (lambswool).
- Add a 71 cm rubber strip (cut to 35/45 cm) for quick swaps.
- Why: Minimal gear, quickest ROI for homes and storefronts.
Extra Reach — Ground floor with a few high panes
- Everything in Basic + a 4 m telescopic pole.
- Why: Handles lintels and stair windows without ladders.
Single Storey — Frequent outside panes
- Bucket, 35/45 cm tools + 6 m telescopic pole.
- Keep a spare sleeve and pre-cut rubber ready; swap when lines appear.
Double Storey — Upper windows routinely
- Traditional kit + 9 m telescopic pole for real reach.
- Optional upgrade: 6 m or 9 m water-fed pole kit (pure water dries spot-free).
What we stock (at a glance)
- Squeegees: 35 cm and 45 cm.
- Washers/Applicators: 35 cm and 45 cm lambswool sleeves (replacement 35 cm sleeve available).
- Telescopic/Extension Poles: 2 m, 4 m, 6 m, 9 m.
- Ready-made Kits: Basic, Extra Reach, Single Storey, Double Storey.
- Squeegee Rubber: 71 cm strips (cut to 35/45 cm).
- Bucket: 15 L.
- Optional add-ons: Water-fed pole kits (6 m / 9 m), RO plant, DI resin, DI tank, TDS meter.
Size & spec cheatsheet
| Item | Options we carry | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Squeegee | 35 cm, 45 cm | 35 cm = all-rounder; 45 cm = wide panes/route work. |
| Washer/Applicator | 35 cm, 45 cm | Lambswool; 35 cm replacement sleeve available. |
| Telescopic pole (traditional) | 2 m, 4 m, 6 m, 9 m | Match height to storey count; 6–9 m for upper floors. |
| Water-fed pole | 6 m, 9 m kits | Usually supplied with brush, hose and angle adaptor. |
| Squeegee rubber | 71 cm strips | Cut to 35/45 cm; replace at first sign of lines or chatter. |
| Bucket | 15 L | Sized for 35 cm tools. |
| Water quality tools | TDS meter, DI resin, DI tank | Keep TDS near zero for spot-free results. |
Tip: keep a small stash of pre-cut 35/45 cm rubbers in a labelled packet.
Care & running costs
- Rubber: swap when you see lines; keep pre-cut lengths ready.
- Sleeves: rotate and air-dry; no fabric softener.
- Poles: rinse sections; keep clamps clean and snug.
- Pure water: check TDS; replace DI resin as readings climb.
FAQs
Which pole length for a typical double-storey home?
A 6 m telescopic pole covers most windows. For faster exterior work, a 6 m water-fed pole is ideal.
Do I need RO or DI?
If you’re cleaning often or in hard-water areas, use RO (and polish with DI) to lower resin costs. Occasional or softer-water use can run DI-only.
What sizes should I buy first?
Start with a 35 cm squeegee and 35 cm washer. Add a 45 cm squeegee for wide panes and a 4–6 m pole when you need reach.