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Sorbo Cobra for Life!!!!!!! Great video sir! Wishing you warm weather and sunshine
T Squeegee you love cobra 🐍 thanks man! Today I actually sweated...it felt gooooood
Yea I use a 22” everyday. I switched about a year and half ago took a little time to get used to it’s all I use on commercial work for the most part. Different strokes for different folks
Hell's yeah dude! Sorbo handles and channels are bomb-proof.
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner
What would you recommend for apartment building windows?
I'm now cleaning vacants/laundry rooms and exterior doors and want to clean well but also efficiently.
Paper towels are costly and time consuming. Thanks!
Thanks for the information, will definitely get with you down the road to buy the right tools. Thanks for saving us money.
IMO, the Ettore Back Flip is the best tool for new window cleaners. I still have my 16" back flip from 20 years ago. It is still my go tool.
I love the Ettore gold poles! I have three. I still have the first one from 5 years ago and the tip is still working.
Sivram Hiyall I most have gotten a bad one
Crazy snow day. Wish I would have watched this video 20 years ago🤣🤣 I've tried some tools I thought were going to be awsome and almost instantly new it was going to collected dust in my garage or become one of my winter tool experiments.
Great Honest reviews on those tools.
awesome video by the way I agree with you almost 100% you just saved somebody a Year's worth of hard learning
Hey, thanks for an awesome vid. I’ve been using The combinator here in Idaho (in hand) in both freezing (before icing up) and hot weather (before it drys) except I turn the applicator to pass along with the rubber. It’s a bit tricky at first but nearly no detailing and a time saver. Kind of frustrating on really soiled windows but maintenance clean is ideal. I got good tips originally from PickingPaul1
thank you, sir. You saved me several $$$. Be safe out there.
Great video! I was thinking about trying the Pulex Stutzi handle so thanks for the warning 👍
Scenix Window Cleaning yea you don’t need to try that handle
Thanks for sharing this info!
iv noticed the same thing with my recent batch of sorbo rubbers but love my channels and handle, what rubbers do you use for your sorbo channels? love the videos iv learned alot!!
Shopping at Home Depot great staff window cleaning no streaks
dude, polarized sunglasses are the funnest shit I went home that day and swear I started seeing purple swirls in the air. lol.
Love your videos man!
I personally use the contour pro + but it is like you said I love hate relationship for most
The combinator is an excellent tool
Here in the uk I work a 6 weekly round and it’s perfect
I have found the Unger Ninja Squeegee and Handle with Ettore rubber works great.
bennettshfd2 that’s a definite smooth combo
Ettore blades in any compatable channel is a winner.
well... if you find ninja squeegee working properly... I must have gotten another version, because mine is HEAVY and leaves streaks on the sides soo easily... its not worth it. Id rather use an Splus or even a liquidator instead of a ninja
ettore rubber is very good though. maybe thats why its the more expensive rubber at least in my area
Thank you
Thank you bro,do you have videos on tool maintenance
I appreciate your honesty. Moerman accelerator and liquidator were trash. Same with their rubbers and mop sleeves. Sorbo rubber is trash and I gave up trying to figure out how the clip went back in and bought a Ninja channel to replace it. Everyone seems to want to do their own proprietary design to force people to use their rubbers, and it's all just a big money grab. Keep putting out real content like this and I'll keep watching it 👍
Very true about the super channel the detailing is crazy compared to a sorbo and the pole work is iffy🤒
Dom Thornton yea there’s no comparison between the two, sorbo is all around better!!
I like the ettore pro idk it just seems to work great for me. Everything I agree with.
bought the combintor true not much water retention don't mind the handle bought it with the thought of hot windows
combinator is very tricky... you have to get the angle JUUUUUUUST right... for residential they are ok though
Wagtail orbital is the best squeegee it's made me so much money, a lot quicker and less detailing, and better on your shoulders and wrists.. wagtail all day everyday the BEST ..
I've converted to all Wagtails, I'll have to research that one.
Hi , I use the original orbital wagtail with the grey and or light blue rotating disc , , with the more ribbed profiled aluminium channel, I swap out the red rubber and use sorbo black rubber much better, I also find the black rubber in the wagtail high flyer black rubber amazing but I cannot find anywhere to buy it though.. wagtail orbital all the way, I don't use wagtail slimline channel any more keep as a backup.. 👍😀
Here in 2023
Sorbo rubbers vary but they’re good lol.
I get the dozen pack due to the hard rubber and keeps it’s edge
The bulk pack is soft rubber which is mostly for winter use & doesn’t last too long with me.
I just got a samurai boab, Unger 40 degree with Ettore super channel! I was looking forward to a dry leg HA the samurai is an unbalanced POS that keeps my leg wet and dumps my tools ! For sure not made for a 22 mop . I even had issues with a 14" set up and the Ettore channel is junk too leaving all kinds of stuff on straight pulls. I have been using Sorbo Quicksilver channel many years but the last 6 months the rubbers have went to hell. what have you found that works well for a rubber in a sorbo?.
Appreciate your Pro Review! I actually just picked up the Moerman Liquidator. It is definitely a learning curve. Good vid ;)
Clean Streak Window Cleaning Services thank you!!
Dude persist with it and be very nerdy about your rubber. Now I have the liquidadtor working on a pole and with a for pad it has hugely speeded up doing tall windows.
I will. I am gonna upgrade to the Excellerator 2.0. The change of degrees with the squeegee is awesome for closing out and edges. Thanks again!
That poop emoji in your video thumbnail: I know an older man who was sending it to everyone. He thought it was an emoji for chocolate ice-cream LOL
hahahahahahah
The pro plus contour ettore is awesome. Great for interior skylights as well. What are you smoking ? The gunslinger and pro plus are great. The tiger washing is great.
Daniel Mann nah it’s crap!! What you smoking?
Steave how do you write a wavier for window scratches
Thanks for keeping it real.
landfound 👍👌🏻
Has reach it fixed there issues?? I’m about to order some gear. The trad 12 pack and the big foot gunslinger holster…
Anything sorbo is bad tbh. Okay for maintenance shopfront cleans cause they are a light channel and shopfronts are easy as. Ettore is the best, good weight, rubbers and best precision for residential initials
I've got the double bend it is awesome on dealerships!
Edward Perry for me it almost makes us more money then our WFP
Great video. Thanks to your reviews, I've saved some money already. I only use a straight, fixed Tbar handle, because I find the swivels won't let me apply pressure on the edges without tilting on the move. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. I'll try your recommendation.
Swivel handles make sense on a pole not in hand...🤔
@@vcash1112 I agree
I’m just very use to them, they really come in handy when doing commercial/ storefronts but for homes it probably doesn’t matter
try tightening the t bar
@@bradcruise9730 thanks. I have in times past and tightening it as far as it would go, helped for a few windows, but after a few, it would begin to swivel again. I actually just bought an Unger swivel that locks. It seems like a much better option now
Moerman squeegees you mentioned. I do like their squeegees in small sizes for minimal detailing. I have a ten inch and one cut shorter.
The longer ones are pants.
I haven’t had a lot of luck with house brands of tools.
Brand names seem to be more hit than miss.
For me, the Sorbo quadrapod is awesome in houses.
I leave the water bucket on the front porch and is the quadrapod instead of a belt.
Love it!
Ewing Sharp awesome 👍
I use moeman like you the small squeegees are good the large moeman how do you compare to others
Brad Cruise I’m missing your question
Are you asking how large Moerman squeegees compared to other brands in a large size?
thanks for responding appreciate it .. how is the large squeegees compared to moerman
Brad Cruise I’m guessing you’re asking how I like the large Moerman squeegees. I prefer other brands. The Alumax from Pulex is one I’m enjoying at the moment but haven’t used more than a few weeks. The large squeegees from Moerman will work with some practice but can be a challenge to use on all types of frames. I believe they work best in smaller sizes on residential frames. Most importantly it depends on what gives the customer the best results in the fastest time. I prefer other brands for large commercial glass for a few reasons.
1. Easier to turn in corners without leaving turn marks.
2. Faster to move around the edges without catching on rubber seals.
3. Easier to close out without leaving water on the glass.
4. Less wear to the ends of your rubber.
No disrespect to the Moerman product and some will say it just requires a more highly skilled Window cleaner to enjoy the benefits of their product. I have used them for months and could adapt to their idiosyncrasies...but the headaches of their skips and wear pattern don’t suit me compared to other large channels. Hope that helps 👊
Unger red rubber is my go-to in the UK. Its suits our weather. Very hard-wearing.
Moerman tools are brilliant if you have the patience to learn how to use them effectively. Zero detailing. I highly recommend the Moerman excellarator with fliq pad on a pole for trad work again zero detailing brilliant when used for residential cleaning.
I do use the moerman excelerator with a brass ettore channel, brilliant handle and fliq pad, Liquidator is horrible channel, shreds rubber and needs a paper clip to even remotely work ok on different frames. Unger red rubber??? I was talking about facelift red rubber, absolute crap rubber in my opinion. Zero detailing is a false narrative for lazy window cleaners in my opinion and has zero validity for an argument behind it.
Where is the best spot to get tools target Walmart or Home Depot ?
I just got a starter kit and got every item you listed im new 😢
Do you think using your squeegee on sills and frames to clear water wears away the rubber quicker?
It does
those pulex tiger mops are the only thing ive ever used at fish. wonder how much different the ones you use are. dang
Cobra you have to Adjust the rubber the "Right way" then is great for commercial pole work
What sorbo channels would you recommend? I’ve got a 12 pack of ettore Soren rubber for sorbo channels and need to find a way to use it lol
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This channel and handle, depending on the size I would get a 14" or 18"
Hi Steve Jose from Chicago nice advise video some people will say bad or good tools understandable bad now can you make a video with the good stuff?
Jose Luis Garcia Palomar I have a lot of videos on tools I like!!
I want to come up from ABQ, NM to Denver, CO and wash windows with you one day. 👍
Ettore Contour Pro Plus handle is brilliant IMO
We were diggin' the jam in this video!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Kat chats 🎼🎼 I got some even better tracks coming soon 😉
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner Sweet- will look forward to that!!! Today's was a pick-us-up on a long Friday in route work!!!!
Had my gunslinger 1 year still no leaks and it is still good I love mine.
Yeah, you got one of the good ones, as did I. If you look, Steve is using "a" gunslinger (or two), but not the newest version, because they aren't the same.
Yep my first editions were great from last summer but the newer ones suck....
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner which bucket you gonna use ?
I have both old and new gunslingers. Neither leak, but the new ones are loads better than the old. At least they are improving a lot.
SteveO is the Real DealO !
I couldn't disagree with you more when it comes to the Cobra channel. It's very reliable and the plastic ends help prevent property damages. I never had an issue with the one-clip design. Sorbo brand rubbers aren't as good as the ones Ettore makes for it though. maybe that's why you don't like them.
Dreaming Blue Cleaning Services great channel. Been using them for 20 years. Straight pulls work great
Ettore rubbers!
Definitely agree on all that plus I'd add those crappy nylon work belts all the window cleaning manufacturer sell.
Although I've never had a problem with the Ettore poles but then again where I live we don't get a real winter lol.
Heather The Window Woman the ettore pole tip broke on me the day I got it, and the collars where impossible to lock/unlock in freezing temps. Those belts really suck, for me it’s the carpenter belts from Home Depot, low price, great quality and comfortable
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner nice! Iwhat fit the bill for me was the padded electricians belt which takes the weight off my hips.
I'm going to start my own business for window cleaning. It is my favorite. What would you recommend for an initial startup? Regardless of budget. Please specify for a journeyman or woman's based on mid level experience.
David Gomez here is two articles I helped on that’ll give you some help
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academy.getjobber.com/resources/articles/window-cleaning-supplies/
Best line ever is found at time stamp 3:40-3:45
Hey Steve O thanks for your input and experience. What about reviewing glasses?! Which Oakley's do you have. I don't do windows without my polarized Hobie Phins Copper Polarized...
Carlos Saldua I’ve got prism polarized, really like them! I have to wear glasses almost always when I’m outside or my eyes hurt
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner Okay yes love that lense
That ettore would be good for Poling 3rd floor windows.. LEDGER Power!
I love how everything is in your van like you already bought it and its wasted your money
let you know about that channel that the blade is to tall Unger blades or shorter maybe it'll work better
about the washers I've been doing this for 26 years never washed it I rinse it out at the end of the day with my fairly clean wash water and let it dry no problem it never stinks as long as you let it dry out
got a question I use an ettore blades to me either too stiff until you use them for a while any blades you suggest
over the years I think I've tried them all but it's been years since
same here, never stinking mops unless i leave them inside the bottom water in a hurry... If you let them dry no problem
Sorbo Cobras excel on plastic/acrylics.
And on glass. And stainless steel. And everything else.
Best video!!!!!!!
When you say no to buy Sörbo rubbers because it’s crap and sticky on the glass, which other T rubber would you suggest for Sörbo channels? Better Ettore Soren or BlackDiamond? Personally, I have no problem with Sörbo rubbers that you buy per piece. I have only problems with Sörbo bulk rubber.
4:33 NIce flow.
Rawrad thank you!!
its too funny i own that boab. right now. LMAO. and yes. it leaks like crazy. and yes. theres a rash starting to form. lol. im just praying once it gets hot enough that it drys the leg. i used to wash dishes and its a moisture rash. lol.
What would you recommend for a beginner, general house window cleaning at my own place once a month type cleaning? Im after a good squeegee and also a microfiber pad I like the look of the Ettore master.
Brendan this squeegee 14”
windowcleaner.com/ettore-complete-brass-ledge-eze-squeegee?pt=MY
Brendan this sleeve
windowcleaner.com/ettore-pro-microfiber-sleeve?pt=MY
What rubber do you reccomend for warm weather I live in Hawaii always 80 degrees +
Weston Allen any hard rubber!!
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner awsome was thinking about blackdiamond for my quick silver channel!
Summertime in Houston = melting microfiber on blackout glass if there is any sun on it, which we have lots of. I stick to cotton, and it's all good.
How can I order the hoodie you have?
Yo SteveO; can you recommend a good quality T rubber for the Sorbo, being that the Sorbo brand rubber isn't that good?
Todd Matthews check out black diamond T-rubber
Soren/sorbo blades are too soft and wear fast, also proprietary to Sorbo channels. Universal round back blades are best, Ettore.
For the Ettore super channel just cut the corners with a rubber cutter so you won’t have that extra rubber hanging over
Great video. The original gear that’s been around for decades seems to work best for me.
K.I..S.S.
Less is More
Mike Defiel exactly no reason to change something that works great
Some tool progression is money. Tools are money.
Which rubber if not sorbo should i use with my sorbo channel 3x4
windowcleaner.com/blackdiamond-flat-top-squeegee-rubber?pt=MY This will work in Sorbo Channels
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner thank you steve👍🏻
Cyclops called and wants his shades back! Seriously though Steve the musical interludes made this drag on BUT......... nice to see someone being honest for a change and admitting something they bought was crap instead of defending their bad purchases to the ends of the earth so they don't look foolish. Overall a good review, not seen those ledger handles here yet but hey, I wasn't looking too closely for them! :)
Green Pro Clean Ltd oh man I love these glasses lol I always put a little window Cleaning in every vid 😉 I actually like a lot of the tools out there but some are just a waste! Love your channel by the way 👍
I remember Polzn bladz telling me he couldn’t find the double ledger in the UK either, it’s one hell of a tool
Do you have a pt 2 and 3
Not yet.....
With those Sorbo channels, I ended up not putting the clips back in. The rubbers stay on fine, a little adjusting here n there but the clip have become redundant!
Red rubber works great on squeegees 12 inches and under.
Sorbo natural rubber is very soft, but lasts surprisingly long. Good for use with a light touch. Sorbo bulk rubber is trash.
Red rubber is a little plasticy... does leave very faint streaks on some windows, but it lasts much longer than any other rubber on moermon liquidator channels (10-12 inches). Good for frenchies.
The Sorbo channel with the clips holds water better than any other channel - meaning it drips less and you can move it faster than any other channel without leaving tails as the water flies off.
Legend channels are the worst. They are so tall, giving no flex to the rubber. If a window has any bit of unevenness to them, water will be left behind, if you don't apply tons of pressure. Very fatiguing.
Any fixed t-bar longer than 12 inches is trash.
Pure Cleaning Services Sörbo bulk rubber is made of silicone no?
Are you WFP the snow ⛄️ out your windshield? 😆
Late to the party here! What squeegee do you actually recommend?
This is my favorite setup windowcleaner.com/ultimate-squeegee-combo?pt=MY
Hi, Steve! Diego from Italy here. I was gonna ask you how often do you change your squeegees rubbers? Thanks in advance for your reply! Cheers!!!
blixab1961 usually at least every 2 days.
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner waaaaayyy too often. Not a very good washer if u ask me
Hey StevieO? Do you know where I can buy a 22" double-bend Ledger?
Todd Matthews they aren’t available yet...but soon!!
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner how soon?
month? year?
Todd Matthews not sure
Let us know when it’s available please
The Ettore 8' pole tip broke 15 minutes into my very first job!
Yep that tip needs to be a lot better built
I'll be in Loveland for a couple of days in about a week or so. I may hit you up if your not busy.
PowerWash Plus hit me up!
😂😂 I've buy the two handle that you show, Ettore contur pro and the pulex, very bad tools🤷🏻♂️
What’s a ledger
A squeegee handle used to clear large ledges when using a pole for traditional cleaning windowcleaner.com/products/companion-tools-ledger-squeegee-handle?sca_ref=3020242.k17l3JaEgS
It’s summer today!
Um, no
It was a lot nicer today! ☀️
What would you be charging on a commercial account say like Aldi’s
Needing twice a month
why is everything from moreman bad ? ? lol i thought the squeegees leave no detailing work
robert kurliand I just don’t care for them
Ettore Golden Sleave!
holy shit he does a frozen food isle door. never seen anyone actually do those.
wonder if you need windshield washer fluid.
I recently received my second gunslinger. It's even stronger and better so I don't know what your talking about here.
Daniel Mann well good for you, your one of the lucky ones, we’ve owned 8....2 didn’t leak
Everything I ever bought from Moerman other than my belt bucket has fallen apart in less than a year.
Every plastic Ettore handle i ever owned cracked in a week.
And don't even get me started on Unger's "Professional series" at Home Depot.
Sorbo's forever.
The cobra 🐍 channel might work better with Sörbo rubber, I have used the same channels for years and no issues with the clips. I have not noticed that the rubber have turn bad, but I don’t like the Sörbo silicon rubber that you cut yourself, needs to the natural one, the dream pole is not the best either
I bought the Sorbo pole and had to return it for a recall and never used it again it is in my yard sale pile what a waste of 75.00! I will add that the Zero Trad 12' pole I bought 2 months ago is the best money I have spent on poles in 35.5 years in the biz!
I really wish Baron that sells the 4 sided rubber still was sold in the US, I just wish the sorbo rubber was a little thicker and harder. I use to love it but it doesn’t compare to ettore rubber for me
SteveO The Window Cleaner Sörbo rubber don’t have that “round” thing in the center as the Baron rubber have, I guess that’s effect how the clips work? Just so we are fair,,,, And I have never seen you use Sörbo rubber ever in your videos 😃
Don’t get me wrong I think it’s a good topic to address, the Sörbo pole was an expensive disappointment, perhaps made by Moerman? The black diamond rubber is harder (I don’t like it at all) and you have the Ettore Soren rubber, to honoring their best costumer ( I haven’t tested that one jet) Yes different glass needs different rubber ✌️
new level graphics david Frame Love Sörbo but they can be little off when it comes to pricing, an that pole was a disappointment, guess Sören is not that active in the company anymore, and his kids perhaps have no interest in the window cleaning business
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I've heard a lot of hype about the Xero trad pole lately just wondering if you use one and what you think about it. Great video, love your content
Ryan Lee love it! Use it daily!!
You say not to use the Reach-it Gunslinger, but in all your vids between tool comparisons it shows you wearing the gunslinger, was this the original richieblue one or is it the reachit one you are wearing. Seems a little confusing for people watching , can you let us know. Other than that, really enjoy seeing other peoples views on tools.
Yes, he's wearing the older ones from last year that were made well.
The ones I wear are the originals from when they first started making them. All the ones I ordered towards the end of last year all leak. I’ve used those for my combination tools for the last few months but they all leak and finally had it leak badly at a job and customer was pissed so after dealing with leaking for a long time and having a customer get pissed I decided that was it! Reach it gunslinger 💩
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner Really appreciated knowing that. The fact that you guys put so much time into these videos, and actually respond to comments is such a dual bonus. 10 out of 10, and actually have to say, that you guys are actually part of my tool kit, video on the belt lol, keep up and thanks so much from us here in Australia
In kinda surprised with you not liking contour pro+. Once you get used to the spring loaded close out system it's awesome.
I like Unger poles
Dude, I wanna decent pair of sunglasses, a pair of cargo shorts so I can put frozen bottles of water in the pockets when i leave in the morning cuz its gunna be hot as fuck out.
👍🏻
Ryan Fewster 👍
Hey Steve! Great video. What camera are you using for your videos ?
ufnunl06 go pro hero 6&7
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner thx
7:02 what channel is that?
Ettore super channel latest version
@@hansdk6246 Thanks. He just held it up and said "don't buy this channel" 😆
He’s crazy. 🤪🤪
Sorry about that, I realized after I uploaded it! Lol
SteveO The Window Cleaner but it’s goldddddd