Pro Starter Kits (South Africa): Build Your Window Cleaning Kit
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Which kit fits your jobs?
Basic — ground floor & interiors
- Bucket + 35 cm squeegee + 35 cm washer (lambswool).
- 71 cm rubber strip (cut to 35/45 cm) for quick swaps.
- Why: Minimal kit, fast learning curve, ideal for flats and storefronts.
Extra Reach — add height without ladders
- Everything in Basic + a 4 m telescopic pole.
- Why: Handles lintels, stair windows, small atriums.
Single Storey — frequent exterior panes
- Bucket, 35/45 cm tools + a 6 m telescopic pole.
- Spare sleeve + pre-cut rubbers keep you moving between jobs.
Double Storey — regular upper windows
- Traditional kit + a 9 m telescopic pole for real reach.
- Optional: step up to a 6 m or 9 m water‑fed pole kit for spot‑free exterior drying.
What’s inside (and what to add)
| Kit | Core items | Add these first |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Bucket, 35 cm squeegee, 35 cm washer | 71 cm rubber strip (cut spares), extra washer sleeve |
| Extra Reach | Basic kit + 4 m telescopic pole | 45 cm squeegee for wide panes |
| Single Storey | Bucket, 35/45 cm tools + 6 m pole | Spare sleeve, extra rubber, microfiber pack |
| Double Storey | Bucket, 35/45 cm tools + 9 m pole | Water‑fed pole kit (6 m or 9 m), TDS meter |
Squeegees: 35 cm, 45 cm Washers: 35 cm, 45 cm Poles: 2 m, 4 m, 6 m, 9 m Rubber: 71 cm strips Water‑fed kits: 6 m / 9 m Water quality: RO plant, DI resin/tank, TDS meter
First‑day setup (10 minutes)
- Fill the bucket with your preferred detergent mix.
- Slide the lambswool sleeve onto the 35 cm washer; wring lightly.
- Cut the 71 cm rubber to 35 cm (or 45 cm) and fit it to the squeegee.
- Extend the pole to the safest working height (4/6/9 m as needed).
- Wet the glass with the washer, then pull the squeegee in smooth, overlapping strokes. Wipe the edge between pulls.
Care that saves money
- Rotate and air‑dry sleeves; don’t use fabric softener.
- Keep a packet of pre‑cut rubbers; swap at the first sign of lines.
- Rinse pole sections and keep clamps clean and snug.
- Using pure water? Check TDS; replace DI resin when readings rise.
FAQ
Which kit should I start with?
Start with Basic if most work is ground floor. Add the 4 m pole (Extra Reach) when high panes appear regularly.
When do I jump to a water‑fed pole?
If you clean exterior glass often or above first floor, a 6 m or 9 m water‑fed kit speeds work and dries spot‑free.
What sizes cover most homes?
A 35 cm squeegee and washer plus a 45 cm squeegee for wider panes, paired with a 6 m pole for single‑storey and a 9 m pole for double‑storey.
