Problem with your Moerman squeegee? NO MORE!

[@bluewatermarketing3338]

Great Video!! I'm a year into the business and I love this tool it's my go to..Thanks Brother

[@sharonharker3090]

Hey less of the guys. I have been window cleaning for the past 10 years. Your video was great and I am definitely going to buy 1 of these. Cheers

[@MarkGardiner1976]

You`re right, the Accelerator and the Fliq is the best thing that Moerman have made. I got a 10" but I`m going to get another but possibly the fourteen inch. My Combinator, sadly, hasn`t lived up to expectations as I prefer the mop and Liquidator to using it.

[@acmewindowcleaning9274]

Trad-Man.. Good vid.. I definitely agree with you on having the correct angle on the glass when using the Liquidator.. As you said, "it's a precision tool".. I found out quickly that I had to adapt and change my angle with each window I cleaned.. Once I figured that out, I didn't have the problem of lines being left on the glass.. Sometimes I get a few lines, but nothing that slowing down and paying closer attention to wouldn't fix.. Both the Excelerator and the Liquidator are great tools.. My only wish is that there was a wide body version.. Other than that, no complaints..,

[@TradMan]

ACME Window Cleaning Company great stuff! yeah just takes a bit of time to adapt

[@davespotlesscleaning3897]

We use it on regular cleanings, initials and building sites. At first I thought it was useless but it was me not knowing how to use it. Now its our most important tool in window cleaning arsenal saving us time and making job safe. We do awkward jobs look like ballet, we got used to builders stopping and staring at us working or giving us compliments for smooth cooperation on sites and for not getting in their way with bulky ladders. The best squeege ever

[@TradMan]

Nice one ;)

[@craigmode]

This is very kind of you! I've been working away with the excelerator and I love it! I'm sure this will be lots of help to many who have been struggling.

[@TradMan]

Craig thanks m8

[@tinyfilmltd]

Lol my dad was also a joiner and he said. Can't do the job without the tools, but be the master of them. Good stuff 👍🏽👍🏾🍻

[@r-witty6562]

Takes a lot of guts to tell people it's all in their technique but well said because it really is true. I am nowhere near the worlds best window cleaner, but I can make this tool work for me. If I can do it, so can anyone else. They just have to accept it requires work to master any tool.

[@TradMan]

R-Witty thanks, yeah just takes a bit of time and patience. :)

[@chadskretvedt8999]

That was the best video I have ever seen on Moerman. In addition to my Excelerator I have a couple Ettore Pro handles that I use with Moerman blades. The spring loaded head allows for easy close out on ledges. Absolutely great video. Thanks.

[@TradMan]

cheers m8!! happy to help in anyway i can. hope your doing well

[@barrieboy10]

Been using the liquidator for just over year, brilliant tool just takes time to master at first . But then slowly over the last month I have seen watermarks on the edge , changed rubbers same problem , pinned edges as usual same problem - thought the channel must be bent , nope - Thought itmust be the change of weather getting colder , tried more soap less soap . Then the other day accidently dropped it and snapped the blue clip on the edge ,only then did I find out you can replace these . Put the new blue clips next to each other and realised I had rounded the tip of the blue clips too the point of no return, Put new ends on works a charm - Feel such a idiot for not knowing this - cost me a fortune in time and money a lesson learnt the hard way

[@fpsclean]

barrieboy10 what do you mean?

[@ArcaneBrillianceMagemanda]

I no longer struggle with the tool now that I put straight soap onto the flick pad. but I shouldn't have to do that. any tool is a precise tool in the right hands

[@duncanemery6264]

what a knowledgeable bloke

[@TradMan]

Duncan Emery just passing on what I've learned over the years 😁

[@duncanemery6264]

av watched ya wi that pole very good av been practising all week and its quite hard

[@TradMan]

Duncan Emery yeah its not easy at first and everyday you learn something new like which angles to use where and how to stand with the pole. Keep practicing ;)

[@martinphillibert2066]

My excelerator 2.0 complete came today after watching a few of your videos. I noticed the flip was on the wrong way when it came so changed it over to follow you as you flip it over and out of the way of the squeegee, although other videos flip it so it hangs down and out of the way. Looks like either way will work.....

[@jonnyretro5873]

Hey trad man, bought one of the combinator thanks to your recommendation for my brother, he's been using it all week like lightining!!!

[@TradMan]

Jonny Retro haha brilliant. It's good for internals or windows that aren't too dirty 😀😁🖒

[@Bitkit3]

Great tips! Thanks a lot, Moerman for the win!!!!

[@rinseshinewindowcleaning3558]

Quick troubleshoot if possible, what would you say the issue is if I have to really press down to avoid lines? When I first used it with the same pressure as my Unger made a horrible job looked like stripes left on the glass

[@alexanderarberg]

I have the exact same problem. Did you find the solution in the last 5 years?

[@TradMan]

See my latest video series for a step by step to perfect results

[@JerimiahSpeeks]

I’m new and just put unger green power rubber in my excellarator and it grabs the glass. Is it my grip or too much pressure? Like your vids.

[@garrygiven3211]

I was using the excellerator on a 30ft pole to do all my work for the last month. Ended up going back to ladders last week and using the pole occasionally after having problems with that hot sun and some closing out issues on certain frames especially at heights over 20ft. That boy ryu who's modded the excellerator handle has hit the nail on the head. There are some frames that have a squared profile and are a bit thicker and when they are at height they are hit or miss on the close out on every angle. Had a gd look from inside the customers house to see and it was always at the closing out point where the bottom clamp and plastic pivot hit these thick frames. Might need to try the boys mod to see if it cures the issue. Anyone getting fanning lines with liquidators is either got bad technique or hasn't got enough slip on the glass.

[@TradMan]

Garry Given yeah in hot sun it's tricky! too much soap = drys quick. to much water = not enough slip. hard to get the right mix on those scorching hot days.

[@garrygiven3211]

how much weaker does it make it? Had a look at some houses I done a few weeks ago with these frames and noticed the close out mark on some of them. To be fair even in hand it was difficult to get it perfect. Think the best way on the pole may be to turn the angle adapter to a sharper angle but I had been having problems with the unger adapter being too heavy and spinning round on the moerman pole when using it at sharp angles

[@MrGuilherme1971]

Bonjour, J’ai vraiment du mal à laver des vitres avec mon excelerator 3.0. Le caoutchouc ne glisse pas du tout et ce retourne même dans les bords ! Pouvez-vous m’indiquer le caoutchouc idéal pour cette raclette : marque et taille exacte ? Merci pour votre réponse. Cordialement, Guilherme Faria

[@glenderksen70]

Hi, great video. I have trouble with a thin line from the edge of the sqeegee, any idea what I could be doing wrong? I use the fan method.

[@TradMan]

Happy to help. What rubber are you using firstly?

[@glenderksen70]

@@TradMan I’ve tried a few, precut moerman, wagtail, unger.

[@TradMan]

I would recommend using either unger green, ettore master or pulex as they work well in the excelerator squeegees. Ensure the rubber is cut flush at the ends of the clips, so no rubber hanging out or too short either. Then lastly its solution setup. Dunk applicator into water, then apply soap directly to the washer. Then rub that onto the glass, before using the squeegee. After this it's practice practice practice

[@glenderksen70]

@@TradMan thanks mate, I’ll follow your advice and try it out. Thanks for your help

[@TradMan]

Great stuff, stick at it and focus on being precise, not speed. That comes later once you've got the techniques down

[@DerekComer]

Great vid. Iv been a self employed window cleaner since 1980, always use unger stuff, scrim, squeegee etc. Just wondered, how good is this new Moreman stuff? I'm a Manc living in Manchester UK and I'm thinking about changing. Anything that helps and makes my life easier is worth it. Thanks

[@TradMan]

Derek Comer the moerman stuff takes a while to master but with time you won't need to detail anymore

[@macgyverbryan1377]

The light weight and swivel of Moerman tools are ergonomic for the wrist, elbow ,and shoulder. The handle does change angles for different situations. The 2.0 has a -20°, and -5°. These tools and Wagtail I've switched to, two Moerman squeegees equal the weight of one standard fixed steel or brass squeegee.

[@DerekComer]

@@macgyverbryan1377 I did change. But ended up with moerman handle with unger s-Plus channel. Works well for me. Found the plastic clips on the moreman to be the weak point and couldn't always buy them. Cheers

[@completejetwashing]

I tend to wet my mop and put my dishsoap on 1 side of iv got 1 side to wet the window and the other side to soap up

[@TradMan]

Happy days :)

[@firetip198]

Clips to fit widebody channels would be nice and 20 and 24 inch fliq pads... a 22 and 24 inch stripwasher sleeve and 22 and 24 inch t bars and maybe a 20 inch channel not the 22. Hello Moerman! Above 20 inches... widebody channels and below 20 inches i use standard channels. On big windows i use a 36 inch stripwasher and a 24 inch widebody. On french pain windows i custom cut the channels to fit the window and wet them with a damp sponge. I slice down the edge and pull strait across. If you get them to wet or use to much soap its not going to work. Also on smaller windows and on residential i change my water more often than i would on commercial windows. Now with the wfp its all about the inside and like french pains i just use less water and less soap (lemmon ammonia with a few drops of organic dish soap) and change my water more often.

[@stephenrommel9785]

Unger green clips saved my marriage! :-)

[@TradMan]

Stephen Rommel lol 😎👍😉

[@TimeIsHoney]

Thanks for the hack on the end clips👍🏻was having turn marks and lines in the glass👎🏻

[@Windowstew]

Great video Trad!! I love this tool! Thanks for taking the time to train others👍. Bruce Stewart

[@TradMan]

Bruce Stewart I'm happy to help if i can ;) keep up the good work mate

[@derekcraig3617]

I tried amd tried and tried to use the liquidator channel for years. ALWAYS bleed all over my windows and left streaks. tried it every which way I could. looked at many videos. I rarely get stresks with an ettore channel... safe to say the liquidator streaks. I don't k ow anyone personally that can use ot streak-free

[@TradMan]

Without watching how you work its impossible to identify the issue but if you follow the steps in my tutorials you will get perfect results

[@derekcraig3617]

@@TradMan I've watched all your videos. The squeegee just bleeds all over my windows. I've tried super light pressure amd every different angle.

[@Eric041191]

Great Video. I would like to struggle with an Excelerator. Can not find a retailer here in Germany where I can buy one. :(

[@TradMan]

Eric Baerg try window cleaning warehouse here in the uk! ;)

[@stevenbilik7996]

Good information mate.All the best.Steve

[@TradMan]

Steven Bilik cheers bud ;)

[@matthewdavies6722]

Am finding the green Unger clips bend the rubber so much at the ends it makes the rubber not flat properly on the glass.

[@TradMan]

How To Put Rubber In A Squeegee - Squeegee Skills Episode 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/foOohKitht6sm5I

[@matthewdavies6722]

Yeah I have done all that. But when you push the clips in the end then look down the edge of the rubber the rubbers bent I don't mean buckled, just like it's pushing it too much then when you blade off it's not making contact properly. And doesn't make contact with the glass properly. That's with moerman rubber and the channel 2.0. I'll have another go with them tomorrow

[@TradMan]

It’s hard to know what’s happening without seeing it. Can you record a video and upload it to my Trad-Man Facebook page facebook.com/mrtradman/

[@matthewdavies6722]

@@TradMan yeah will do that tomorrow thanks.

[@TradMan]

Ok cool

[@goodasnewrepairs]

Great advice again. what do you do with the mop at the end of the day, ie do you wash it out and ring it out or do you leave it in water ? Thanks.

[@TradMan]

I wash it out 😉

[@goodasnewrepairs]

@@TradMan thanks, that's what I thought.

[@TradMan]

Look after your tools and they look after you

[@sonichayley]

It doesn't work. The Liquidator might leave "zero detailing" but the lines on the window mean using this squeegee is pointless. Just clean a window on a sunny day, then look at it from the inside! You'll then do with it the same as I did with mine, and chuck it in the bin.

[@TradMan]

David Searle i do internal and external jobs with the liquidator. Never have issues. It will be your setup or technique. If you prefer a standard channel just use that but if you want to have zero detailing and perfect windows then all you need to do is practice.

[@sonichayley]

Trad - Man Thanks for the reply I have practiced I've carefully followed your recommendations for set up, but the results are always the same. It looks ok from the outside, not good from the inside. I've gone back to the Unger s plus channel, it might not get to the edges quite as well as the Liquidator, but the glass is cleaned better, no lines left.

[@brandonevans174]

Thanks for the advice.

[@TradMan]

Brandon Evans sure thing ;)

[@MrJam-jr9kv]

also meant to ask does the fliq fit in holder ?

[@markfraser6777]

Tip 1 is something will defo try. Just got myself an excellerator with fliq so just getting used to it, but I find that the fliq pad catches on the channel how can I fix this or do I need to persevere?

[@TradMan]

Marks Off Cleaning Services it catches? When does this happen?

[@markfraser6777]

Trad - Man once I have flicked it back the fliq pad seems to have a wee buckle that catches will send u pics on messenger

[@TradMan]

Marks Off Cleaning Services cool that be good

[@landonrobbins3728]

Do you have a video on how to set up the green unger clips with the excelerator?

[@TradMan]

Landon Robbins i do indeed sir... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqHRhpSIqNOtmsk

[@landonrobbins3728]

Trad - Man thanks great video. I put the Unger clips in all my liquidator channels today. Will be trying them tomorrow!! Thanks!!!

[@TradMan]

Landon Robbins any problems let me know and I'll see if i can help ;)

[@jahovia11]

How do you insert the Unger clips, do you have to take the rubber out first?

[@TradMan]

Stewart Ledgister if you dip the squeegee in soapy water the clips should push in. no need to take anything out;)

[@jahovia11]

Thanks for the reply

[@spboff]

Good day! I trained for two weeks and I did it. What about squeegee 22 inches is good?

[@TradMan]

Anything over 18" is not easy

[@spboff]

Thank you very much for the good advice about Moerman. You are a good specialist in MOERMAN

[@TradMan]

@@spboff practice makes perfect

[@patrickmcphillips9443]

Hi Pete great advice I’m still perfecting my technique with the moerman excelerator it is a brilliant tool but I’m not getting the edges perfect all the time particularly when there is a flat rubber seal on the window frame.Does this cause you any detailing problems?

[@TradMan]

If its a flat seal you have to take your time a little bit more at the edges, really focus on being precise as that channel comes down the seal. Once you've done the edges you can speed up for the middle of the window 😊 Keep practicing you'll get it trust me 🤜🏻🤛🏻 Focus on being precise and the speed will come later once you've got the technique 👌🏻

[@patrickmcphillips9443]

Thanks Pete.

[@TradMan]

Very welcome, stick in 😉

[@matthewdavies6722]

Can i ask why you use the green Unger clips I understand you say to stop the rubber moving. But I can't figure out why it when the rubber moves? Only just started using this squeegee. Thanks

[@TradMan]

If you go over too much dry glass when fanning or rub the blade up against a rubber seal to hard the squeegee rubber can pull out which leads to lines so by putting in something to hold the rubber you get away with more and the rubber will stay put ;)

[@matthewdavies6722]

@@TradMan thanks mate..only just got one of these so wasn't sure why. Is it still best to do this with the latest version 2.0? As I belive this is th Mrk 2 but don't know what was changed. Thanks

[@TradMan]

Yeah its a good practice to pop the clips in anyways, takes a few seconds and will keep that rubber in place at all times ;)

[@matthewdavies6722]

@@TradMan thanks mate will get some clips

[@TradMan]

They are very cheap to which is cool

[@iceman9646]

When I'm changing the rubber on my liquidator it doesn't seem to slide out or in very well. Any tips

[@TradMan]

Sure thing, add a bit of soap inside the channel and that will help slide in

[@iceman9646]

@@TradMan thanks 👍

[@TradMan]

Yeah no worries just make sure the channel and rubber are wet then add the soap (Not much is needed) inside the start of the channel where your gonna slide the rubber in from and it will be fine ;)

[@acmewindowcleaning9274]

Thanks Peter.. Good info..

[@TradMan]

ACME Window Cleaning Company were you having problems with the squeegee?

[@acmewindowcleaning9274]

Trad - Man I don't have problems using the Liquidators now.. But the very first week I started using the tool I had issues.. Leaving trail lines was the big one.. Particularly when using it on a pole.. I think this is the biggest challenge most people have concerning the Liquidators.. But inside of a week of using the tool I fixed the line problem (or reduced them greatly) by playing with different angles on the glass and using more shallow turns..

[@JasonDunlop247]

I'm right in thinking the end clip issues have now been fixed by Moerman Trad Man ?

[@TradMan]

JD sure has buddy! They tightened it up a bit to hold the rubber better so no need for green clips and the like 😁

[@JasonDunlop247]

Trad - Man. I only have it a couple of weeks but I absolutely love it. The difference it makes is surprising..... Makes internal work an actual pleasure. Pole work is also so much more easy & faster.

[@TradMan]

That's great news!

[@gazzz2820]

what rubbers do you use with the liquidator?

[@TradMan]

Gazz z I use moerman hard as i do lots of hours per day and found that the soft burnt out to quick

[@gazzz2820]

is it the precut moerman hard and where do you order yours?

[@TradMan]

Gazz z it's not precut I'm afraid, comes in at about 42 inches. got mine from window cleaning stuff

[@stephenrommel9785]

What I learned after following these instructions (thank you, Trad Man!) was that more soap= more residue. At first, anyway. After some practice, the turn marks became less of an issue, but at first I had to wool like crazy after squeegeeing until I figured out exactly how soapy a mixture I could work with here in the high desert and still nail it.

[@TradMan]

Yeah it's getting the hang of how much to use then you'll know from then on but adding the soap to the washer will always give you better glide

[@jonathanbengtsson7542]

I prefer version 1 of the end clips. Somehow I have problems with the version 2, but not version 1.

[@TradMan]

jonathan bengtsson what problems are you having mate?

[@jonathanbengtsson7542]

I've got lines with the version 2. I have to admit I heated up the version 1 clips and bent them a little bit backwards. I know PolznBladz doesn't like that 😀

[@TradMan]

jonathan bengtsson what rubber and soap are you using?

[@jonathanbengtsson7542]

I've been using Red Rubber until now and it's been great. But noticed it was getting lines - just as you said. Tried Moerman soft yesterday (not my favourite, but had a batch left) and understood what the problem was. The rubber! I'm thinking of trying Ettore next. I have a batch of BD, they are fine but wears out quickly too. The soap I'm using is from a Swedish supplier. It's a big seller here in my country among window cleaners. Really good slip and a good degreaser.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Great advice. Many thanks. 👍

[@TradMan]

No worries :)

[@tdreadnats]

like your tips, however i disagree with the amount of fairy you use, besides choosing liquid handsoap myself, i'd suggest spreading just a drop of fairy on your palm and wiping it over your 45 cm applicator both sides, too much solution is just a waste, it ruins your hands and it leaves too much of a film on the glass

[@TradMan]

tdreadnats thanks for your comment

[@joeljohn1027]

So why not wfp again?

[@TradMan]

Joel John people in general prefer to see a squeegee and also i enjoy trad more ;)

[@MrJam-jr9kv]

is it essential to get the green clips?

[@TradMan]

It helps hold the rubber tighter

[@radicalwords]

great vid! Cheers

[@c-throughwindowcleaning5242]

Very useful!

[@TradMan]

C-Through Window Cleaning glad it helps:)

[@DerekComer]

Message part 2 lol. U said it saves u going up ladders. How? Do u use a pole now or do u have to use this type of squeegee with a pure water feed system. Cheers

[@TradMan]

Derek Comer yeah i can use the excelerator and fliq on a pole to clean high windows. I've got a few vids on it. Also i use a wfp for some high stuff

[@AbuBakar-bj2pi]

Hello

[@valentinslavov2415]

Mnogo si kak si kupiq mnogo sa dobre istromenti iskam da si imam

[@TradMan]

Sorry can you translate to English

[@stephenhuskins920]

Save your money fellows it's rubbish trued it for 3 months certain windows still need detailing. And it's crap on a pole

[@TradMan]

🤣🤣 you just need to practice buddy