Traditional Window Cleaning Tools & Supplies
Window cleaning involves the application of traditional window cleaning tools, such as the squeegee-and-T-bar method used widely by professional window cleaners. Here you’ll find Sörbo’s variety of Squeegees, T-Bars, Scrubbers, and more crafted for traditional window cleaning methods. Manufactured in the USA, window cleaners worldwide trust the Sörbo brand to produce superior window cleaning tools since 1980.
Miscellaneous Trad Tools
Complete Your Traditional Window Cleaning Kit
A complete traditional window cleaning kit includes a squeegee, a T-bar and sleeve, an extension pole, a belt, a bucket, soaps, and a stain remover. Sörbo is a leading manufacturer and curator of complete window cleaning kits. Whether you’re a newbie looking to get a basic kit or a pro looking for targeted tool combos, Sörbo has the kit you need to get the job done.
Why Sörbo?
Made in the USA for 35+ years: Founded in the early 1980’s out in Palm Desert, CA, by Sören “Sörbo” Samuelson, Sörbo has been creating American-made window cleaning tools and equipment for window cleaning professionals for over 35 years.
Built for Traditional Window Cleaning: Sörbo saw the potential to improve traditional window cleaning tools by creating purpose-driven designs that upgrade window cleaning methods. Cutting-edge designs such as the Wide-Body Squeegee, the Sörbo Dual Holster, and the Sörbo Bucket filled a need for window cleaning professionals.
- The Wide Body Squeegee: Extruded from aluminum, the wide-body channel sets itself apart for its unmatched rigidity, enabling channels up to 72 inches long to provide consistent pressure without flex, providing even pulls across the glass. It's built for traditional window cleaning as it gets the job done faster and more efficiently.
- The Sörbo Dual Holster: Designed to carry two squeegees at once, this holster is built from tough nylon, providing flexible tool positioning and quick access on the job. This works perfectly to keep your hands free while implementing the traditional window cleaning method.
- The Sörbo Bucket: This 6-gallon bucket holds 18-inch T-bars with ease, where smaller buckets struggle. A bucket of this size means fewer refills while you’re cleaning.
The Complete Trad Cleaning System: Built around durability, efficiency, and performance, Sorbo produces tools for every aspect of traditional window cleaning. From extension poles, squeegees, holsters, T-bars, to soaps and towels, Sörbo has you covered.
Professional-Grade, Not Consumer-Grade: Sörbo’s tools are not only more appealing than the average window cleaning kit you find at big box chains, but more importantly, they’re also sturdy enough to survive repeated tough jobs and extreme outdoor conditions. In fact, professional window cleaner, Jersey, swears by Sorbo’s brand quality, “Sörbo is an amazing brand. Not only is it a better weight and really high-end quality, but the rubber is unmatched! The weight of a wide-body channel makes cleaning feel more solid for me.”
Traditional Window Cleaning: How to Set Up Your Kit
Traditional vs WFP: Traditional window cleaning utilizes the classic combination of the squeegee and T-bar method. With water-fed window cleaning, water-fed extension poles and brushes harness the power of pure water to achieve streak-free glass. Depending on the job, many professional window cleaners use both methods.
Extension Poles: Extension poles are ideal for any window cleaner seeking a safer way to clean out-of-reach windows on either residential or commercial properties. A good guide for selecting the right size pole is:
- 4 - 6-foot poles are good for standard residential windows.
- 8 - 12-foot poles are good for second-story work.
The Sörbo Extension Pole and the Sörbo Extension Pole California Dream come in a range of 3 ft - 14 ft size options. Attach your squeegee or T-bar to the universal Sörbo Jam-Proof Pole Tip on your extension pole and make easy work of hard-to-reach windows.
Belts and Holsters: When working, you need both hands free to get the job done faster and more efficiently. The Dual Holster is a perfect partner to have at your side. With the ability to carry two squeegees at once, this is the ultimate hands-free belt.
Buckets: The Sörbo Bucket meets the 6-gallon industry standard, including clips to hold your squeegee. Its rectangular shape even holds 14 to 18-inch T-bars. Plus, this large size reduces the number of refills needed on larger jobs.
Soaps and Stain Removers: High-slip, fast-breaking foam, and no-residue soaps are good for daily use helping squeegees glide across glass with ease. The Sörbo Squeegee Glide Solution minimizes drag, allowing the squeegee to travel smoothly across the surface. If mineral deposits from irrigation or hard tap water appear on windows or frames, use the Sörbo Hard Water Stain Remover Solution. Prevention through regular cleaning, however, is more effective than repeated corrective treatment.
FAQs
What is Traditional Window Cleaning?
Traditional window cleaning is the squeegee-and-T-bar cleaning method. Either from atop a ladder or standing directly on the ground, window cleaners utilize a T-bar and squeegee to create direct contact with the glass and achieve streak-free results, which is different from the Water-Fed Pole cleaning method. Many professional window cleaners use both techniques, depending on what the job demands.
What Tools do Professional Window Cleaners Use?
Professional window cleaners use a wide range of tools, including a squeegee, a T-bar with sleeve, extension poles, a belt or holster, a 6-gallon rectangular bucket, window cleaning soaps, and detailing towels. Sörbo manufactures quality tools in each of these categories to help window cleaners complete their routes efficiently.
What is the Difference Between Traditional Window Cleaning and Water Fed Pole Cleaning?
The squeegee and T-bar method defines traditional window cleaning. Window cleaners use the classic T-bar and squeegee technique to make direct contact with glass. Traditional window cleaning is typically used for interior jobs and detailing. With water-fed window cleaning, water-fed extension poles and brushes harness the power of pure water to achieve streak-free glass. Water-fed work is preferred by professionals when facing hard-to-reach exterior windows.
What Extension Pole do I Need for Window Cleaning?
The extension pole you need depends on the job at hand. A good reference to follow is this:
- 4–6 ft pole for standard residential work.
- 8–12 ft pole for second-story exterior windows.
- 16–24 ft for commercial windows.
The Sörbo Jam-Proof Pole Tip is compatible with Sörbo squeegee handles and T-bars, making it easy to simply attach your tool to an extension pole and get to work. The rubber O-rings on the Jam-Proof Pole Tip reduce unwanted movement, improving control when using squeegees and other hand tools on extension poles.
How do I Remove Hard Water Stains from Glass?
Hard water stains are mineral deposits from irrigation or hard tap water. Although they’re tough stains, they are easy to remove! Simply apply a hard water stain remover, such as Sörbo’s Hard Water Stain Remover Solution, work it in with a fine abrasive pad, and then rinse thoroughly. Repeat steps if necessary. To prevent build-up, regular cleaning is always more effective than repeated corrective treatment.
What Size Bucket do Professional Window Cleaners Use?
The standard bucket used by window cleaning professionals is a 6-gallon rectangular bucket. The rectangular shape matters because it makes it easy to hold wide-body tools like the 14–18 inch T-bars. Plus, a 6-gallon capacity makes all the difference on larger jobs, as it reduces the frequency of water refills needed to complete the job. The Sörbo Bucket is loved by professionals for meeting these standards.
Are Sörbo Window Cleaning Tools Made in the USA?
Yes. Sörbo has been proudly manufacturing products in California, USA, for over 35 years.
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