Newbie - squeegee upgrade - my hand aches

I go out on a limb here and say something outrageous. If you’re in pain you are doing something wrong! I have less pain now than I had ten years ago so I’m living proof of my theory.

Hey Bunkerboot, check out He-man’s thread today on how to put a grip on a squeegee handle. Might be just what the doctor ordered for sore sausage fingers.

About 30, I have definitely been browsing the tools section!

I have been wondering about the XL handles, I like the idea about wrapping the handle - do you think sports tape would work good? To be honest I have no clue what “slip” is, I am using the Unger window washing solution which can be purchased at home depot as a quick way to get started.

Using a 16" and 12" Ungers (Home Depot Brand) for now.

I appreciate all the good advice!

Basically work smarter with the squeegee, not harder. (I used to hurt my fingers in school by pressing too hard on pencils, same concept)
I am assuming slip is soap to help the squeegee glide better, use lots of soap but be prepared for more detailing.
Keep fit.
Look into an XL grip, in the meantime wrap the handle.

And in the end scrub like a man and squeegee like a girl - so would wearing a skirt er uh a kilt help with the last part? :slight_smile:

If you’re in pain please do yourself a favor and check out Chronic Pain Treatment | Pain Free Posture Therapy Clinic | Egoscue
All kinds of links on the internet about Pete Egoscue
Also check out dairy/pain or sugar/pain together in a google search. They both cause pain in the human body.

I’ve developed a gnarly Ganglion on my right hand since I started almost a year ago. Some day it’s incredibly painful others not so much. Gotta have it surgically removed but can’t yet afford the down time it will cost me.

Easy way to find out what slip is is to add a drop at a time of Dawn to your solution until you feel the squeegee slip or glide on the glass. You will also use less pressure and so save your hands. while seeing where you are at on the glass as well.

Check this out. This is what we are talking out. You have to work your body in the correct manner or you will be in pain.
David Smith: be pain free with the Egoscue Method - YouTube

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