Hello everyone. I’m contemplating the window cleaning industry. What are the pros and cons of the aluminum, stainless steel, and brass channels? Are different materials required for particular situations and/or windows? Does the handle material have to match the channel? What about the plastic handles? which ones have clips and are they more recommended for a beginner? Wide Channels? Super Channels? S channels? 96" Slayer? Can someone give me a quick tutorial please? It would be greatly appreciated. Also, will the handles interlock with other manufacturers’ extension poles? I thank you in advance for your time.
Welcome rdb! I prefer the Slayer because of the durability and the cool red color! The wide body channels are much less likely to bend. I also prefer the Ettore Contour Pro+ handle because it can go from standard angle to zero degree making it the only handle I need for everything.
I would recommend using the KISS principle (Keep It Simple Stupid). For just starting out you can’t go wrong by getting all Unger stuff. Everything will match and be interchangable. As a beginner you can’t go wrong with Unger. As time goes on you can experement with other equipment.
[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Who do you think has the best over all selection if you had to buy all your squeegees and accessories and poles from only one manufacturer?[/FONT][/COLOR]
I like using a variety of products and but if I had to use only one manufacturer it would be Ettore. Not only do I like their products but they have wide body channels and Unger doesn’t. Not to mention I like black much more than green!
I guess I would say Unger since that’s what I prefer and use mostly but I also use Ettore, Slayer/Sorbo, Steccone, and Pulex products.
I could get used to and use any of the brands exclusively if I had no other choice. But thank goodness there are many choices available. It’s just personal preference.
Although I like Unger squeegees the best I use Ettore & Soren rubber exclusively because I feel it is superior to any other rubber on the market.
I look forward to trying some of Reach Higher Ground’s new line of tools when they become available. I just may prefer some of those tools over the ones I presently use.
The wide body channels are much less likely to bend. I also prefer the Ettore Contour Pro+ handle because it can go from standard angle to zero degree making it the only handle I need for everything.
