What equipment does a window cleaner need?

Starting a window cleaning service is a great way to become your own boss. With minimal investment in cleaning equipment, certification, and licensing, you could be on your way to living your dream.

And, the best part is, you don’t even have to like heights to get started. Although a career in window cleaning has since been associated with climbing heights lounge on ladders, modern window cleaners hardly have any cause for using ladders anymore.

You may never have to use a ladder throughout your career. But that means you may need to invest a significant initial financial outlay to purchase the necessary modern cleaning equipment.

On the other hand, if you don’t have a deep financial pocket to invest in these modern cleaning pieces of equipment at the beginning, you can, however, choose to focus only on residential buildings with windows that don’t require climbing when cleaning.

That said, here is a list of the equipment you need for your new window cleaning service:

Modern window cleaning kit

It includes a pure water fed pole system or water-fed pole and filtration system that enables you to handle bigger projects without having to climb ladders.

These pure water fed pole system consists of extendable poles with a brush head that is adjustable to wash hard to reach windows. There’s also the water filtration system that dispenses purified water.

Since the wash-up water is chlorine, minerals, and particulate-free, it dries up clear without needing to use a squeegee.

Another benefit of using a pure water fed pole system is that you can get through a job faster with less effort expended, saving you time to handle other commitments. It is also quite easy to learn and master.

Traditional window cleaning kit

With a prepared kit of window cleaning equipment it is easier to achieve excellent results. Let’s consider few essential items.

T-bars and Sleeves

A washer is the tool you need to transfer the cleaning solution from the bucket to the window. It usually consists of a T-bar and a sleeve. While there are sleeves for a different cleaning project, you may want to choose a cover that soaks up plenty of water.

Scrapers

You will need a glass scraper to get rid of hard to remove dirt and stain on the window surface.

Water solution 

When it comes to washing solution, keep things simple. Dish soap or detergent mixed in water will do a thorough job.

Buckets

You will need a container to carry the water solution. Be sure that the bucket is wide enough to allow you to put a T-bar into it.

Microfiber cloths and scrims

After washing, you will need a cloth to dry the window. Go for lint-free, microfiber cloths
that don’t leave any streaks on the window. 

Squeegees

Squeegees are a must-have window cleaning tool. Use it to leave windows streak-free after washing.

Tool Belt

A tool belt ensures you have all your most-used tools handy and on you while you work.

Ladders

You need a ladder to wash high windows you would typically not reach while standing.

Pouches

For storing work clothes, your phones, and other valuables while working.

Other window cleaning equipment you may need include:

• Ladder clamps
• Ladder mitts
• Window cleaning pole
• Gloves
• Bucket on a belt

Those are few examples as initial equipment for you to start your business as a window cleaner.

All of those items are provided by Cleaning Spot, the largest supplier of window cleaning supplies in South London. Get in touch and we will be happy to find the best solution for your business.