Cleaning windows is a frustrating chore. When using the wrong tools it is more time-consuming and labor-intensive. We will set aside the use of Windex and a paper towel and assume you have moved past the impossible task of using those products to clean a window. A squeegee and soapy water are the ideal way to clean a window. There are countless types of squeegees out there so let’s take a look at the different types and what might work best for you.
Ettore -8-Inch All Purpose Window Squeegee
Squeegees can get expensive. If you are just starting to use a squeegee, the Ettore-8-inch all-purpose squeegee might be for you. As a beginner squeegee it ticks all the boxes. however, it is the least durable and not the most usable squeegee on our list.
Pros: Cheep
Cons: it is not going to last and the handle is uncomfortable
EVERSPROUT Squeegee & Microfiber Glass Window Scrubber
The worst squeegee on our list. Though the idea of having a squeegee and a scrubber in the same tool sounds like a good idea, it isn’t.
The worst type of the 5 types of squeegee on our list. Though the idea of having a squeegee and a scrubber in the same tool sounds like a good idea. It isn’t. If you are interested in dripping water on your freshly squeegeed window this is the one for you.
Pros: No need to buy a separate scrubber
Cons: Not user friendly, makes a mess
Unger EN450 ErgoTec Ninja
The high-quality rubber blade and the broad squeegee head on the Unger ErgoTec Ninja squeegee allow you to clean large windows and mirrors quickly. You will find that it takes just two or three strokes to remove all the cleaning solution from expansive windows—that’s fast work, and fewer strokes mean less chance of streaks as well. Of the 5 types of squeegee on this list, it is the most versatile.
Pros: this does everything you need a squeegee to do
Cons: heavy, the handle is a bit big
Companion Tools Complete Ledger Squeegee
This type of squeegee is very specialized. It is great for cleaning windows with deep frames with a pole. That’s about it. It is a quality product with a very specific use. in 25 years of window cleaning I have only needed one a couple of dozen times. If you are doing route work this is a good one to have in the truck. Of the 5 types of squeegee on our list. this is the most specialized.
Pros: great for deep frames
Cons: Only good for deep frames
Unger Complete ErgoTec Squeegee
This is a classic. For 30 years this has been the industry standard. It is easy to change the rubber. You can put any size blade you want. It is comfortable and durable. This is my favorite type of squeegee for all types of window cleaning. With that being said, it is the old man squeegee. you wont look cool on instagram. but for me you can not beat this one.
Pro: It does everything you need a squeegee to do
Cons: Nothing
Whats the best type of Squeegee?
For me it will alway be the unger ergotc. I have cleaned thousands of windows with them. they are durable, usable and cheap. I have dropped them from hundreds of feet in the air and just had to replace the blade and get back to work. That being said, the Ninja and companion are great to have in your arsenal as well.