Soft, Medium or Hard Squeegee Rubber?
A practical guide to choosing soft or hard squeegee rubber, covering temperature, pole work, pressure, detailing and wear, with a comparison table and application checklist.
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Clean Padel Court Glass Faster: The Time-Saving Benefits of Large Squeegees and Strip Washers
Padel courts are surrounded by large areas of glass, making regular glass cleaning an essential part of maintaining a professional-looking court and a great experience for players. But cleaning all that glass can take considerable time — particularly when using...
Window Cleaning in Extreme Heat – How to Achieve Better Results and Stay Safe
A spell of hot, sunny weather may be welcome for most people, but for professional window cleaners it presents a unique set of challenges. High temperatures and direct sunshine can cause your cleaning solution to evaporate before you've had chance...
Age Verification Now Required on Selected Products
We've introduced age verification on selected products including metal blade scrapers and acid-based cleaners, in line with UK regulations. Find out which products are affected and what to expect at checkout.
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Ettore Steccone and the Invention of the Modern Squeegee
Celebrating 90 Years of Innovation – 1936–2026 In 2026, the Ettore Products Company celebrates an extraordinary milestone: 90 years since the invention of the modern window cleaning squeegee. Few tools have had such a lasting impact on a trade. From...
Steel Window Scrapers: A Professional's Guide to Safe and Effective Glass Cleaning
Few tools have earned their place in a professional window cleaner's toolkit like the steel window scraper. For generations, window cleaners have relied on sharp steel blades to remove paint, cement, tape residue and other stubborn contaminants that simply cannot...
Plastic Window Scraper Blades: Why More Professional Window Cleaners Are Making the Switch
Every professional window cleaner owns a scraper. Whether you're removing paint spots after building work, scraping away stickers from shopfronts or lifting stubborn adhesive residue, a quality scraper is one of the most useful tools in the trade. For generations,...
Understanding Acme Threads
One of the most common questions we receive concerns Acme threads and whether products from different manufacturers are compatible. While Acme threads have been an industry standard for many years, there are several variations in use, and not every product...
Why the Right Gear Makes the Money: Moving Beyond the Mucky Bucket
One of the big differences between window cleaners who make good money and those who don't is knowing what to spend money on and at what stage in your career. First of all, we need to break down a few...