SQUEEGEE HANDLE ANGLES EXPLAINED | WINDOW CLEANING TOOLS

[@Flushdraw-lw1gk]

Steve O taught me that all I needed was the Moerman 2.0 with Ettore brass channels for residentials. He was not wrong. It does everything.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Its the best combo :)

[@ehawkx1103]

I just landed my first commercial jobs and it is due to your abundance of information like this and that is why I will always buy my supplies from you! Thank you for everything!

[@mprwindowcleaning2014]

Great video! I never really understood all the angles, but you made it very simple to understand. Thanks for the explanation.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

You're very welcome!

[@aemackintosh]

Great video. I love my Ninja 40 degree handle!👌🏼😃👍🏼

[@danmccurry3810]

Thanks for the good advice Steve..your hands on experience and passion comes out in your product endorsements!

[@philipbrewster5833]

Geat video, thanks. I'm in New Zealand and we don't have a lot selection available to look at in store, so I've never seen an unger handle. I have an ettore pro plus for in skylight boxes. I use the ettore rubbers, and it looks like your using an ettore channel in the new moremon multi angle handle. So I'll get one and give it a go.

[@Tale-Terrors]

Hey man im from nz. Hows it going?

[@Kanevo04]

Super informative!! Been using sorbo exclusively for 6+ years and the cons you discussed about them along with its fixed angle are spot on. Now you have me wanting to buy a 40 degree ninja along with a moerman

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Awesome content! Appreciate all the help with the window cleaning side of my business.

[@jimmyevans2965]

My every day is the moreman 2 with the ettore channel. Nice vid mate

[@jimmyevans2965]

I copied u with that one thx

[@ethancaswell3918]

Will it work with a sorbo channel?

[@jimmyevans2965]

@@ethancaswell3918 no I don't think big channel go in the moreman

[@Shroweja]

I love the Moerman products!!! My company did start me off with the Ettore 40° and I do like that handle as well.

[@macgyverbryan1377]

You can only improve your skills with Moerman, and decrease time cleaning with no detailing.

[@InMission]

Thank you so much, your videos are so helpful, I'm learning a lot... God bless you.

[@alandebar]

you're the best Steve...thanks for all the great videos!!

[@JamieFitzWindowCleaner]

After watching umpteen of your videos, I’ve just dropped you a sub. There’s some good channels on KZbin for window cleaning but yours is the best I’ve come across so far. Cheers, from the UK 🇬🇧 👏

[@LecoupderacletteNETBinche]

The handles I use daily and mainly are : - Moerman Excelerator 2.0 - Moerman Excelerator - Unger Ninja 40° - Unger Ninja 30° I began to work by hand with Unger Ninja 40°. Later, when I began to use the Moerman Excelerator with the 10° - 25° - 40° angles, I was using the 25° for handwork and the 40° for polework. It's a that moment that i decided to invest in Unger Ninja 30° handles to work by hand with my Sörbo Quicksilver channels and to keep my Unger Ninja 40° for the polework with my Black Mamba Sörbo channels. To work by hand, I don't personnally find that it leaves more detailing on the glass with 30° and that it's more difficult for closing out (with Sörbo Quicksilver channels). It would be interesting that you film the difference you are speaking about. What I totally agree, is that Moerman Excelerator was a real gamechanger (mainly for polework with the quite loose swivel) and the Moerman Excelerator 2.0 is another new gamechanger with the -5° angle for jobs where there is something between you and the window. Thanks a lot for this video SteveO !

[@isaacholzwarth]

That's nuts, I use the 40° angle for hand work and 10° for pole work. I find that 40° on the pole makes straight pulling down nearly impossible and fanning a no go unless you are standing directly below the window against the wall, which is not what most storefront work. Crazy how different people's preferences and techniques can be!

[@craigekins6552]

Great video gave a lot more insight to what angles work best with what windows.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Great device. I don’t do a lot of trad so it good to be shown by someone who has the experience. Thanks Steveo

[@ontrackcompany5188]

very helpful. As a newbie I've been trying to figure out the best angle for me

[@2009annal]

Thank You for your video, it was very informal. I appreciate you taking the time to educate inexperienced people like myself.

[@Pedroluvslupe]

My question is the water remains around the frame do you clean it with a microfiber towel at the final?

[@tommyorris3514]

Great info. I’m learning a lot for a beginner.

[@chriscasper5114]

Steve, You are a very intelligent man. Ive never watched anyone else because there is no reason to. from one detective analyzer to another. ... I can tell your opinion is THE WORD. an expert for certain

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Thank you, I appreciate that

[@GankZ9911]

I recently started to use the moermann liquidator 2.0 with the ettore brass channel and i LOVE IT but only in the 20° angle tho.. then I actually made the "standard" sorbo channel fit into it, and i can ONLY use it in the 45 degree setting😳

[@LePerrit]

Great info Steve-O Thank you!

[@1Cryptosbro]

Does the moerman 2 connect to any pole and does it swivel by itself or need another attachment for the swivel?

[@edeliglesiasfernandez4336]

Hello, just saw this video and it is super interesting. What's the difference between the Ninja 40° and 30° and there is a special use for each one or is just a choice. I mean for clean with pole or by hand? Thanks. Awesome content btw.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

I prefer the 40 degree handle, easy to close out on pole work and nice in hand. windowcleaner.com/unger-ergotec-ninja-squeegee-handle-40-deg?pt=MY

[@Flushdraw-lw1gk]

10 degree difference 😉

[@jadelee2738]

Great vid. I've been using Sorbo for years. Just got Moerman 2. Buying Unger Ninja 40° next. Variety is the spice of life.

[@tlc12070]

Any update on new handles?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

This spring/summer I’ll be updating a lot of these videos with 2024 versions

[@tlc12070]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner so are there any new ones on your website?

[@susanaalzatearguelles1845]

hello can you recommend me some 10 degree squeegee handle ?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

windowcleaner.com/moerman-excelerator-2-0-squeegee-handle?pt=MY

[@jackson6698]

Can you do a video behind the mechanics of using a two storie extension pole with the right squeege angle? Straight pulls?

[@light487]

What angle is the double bend ledger from companion tools?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Its a 40 degree I would say but the double bend allows for a lot easier close out

[@DDG-Downfall]

Can you put a total tool belt with the perfect tools? I wanne buy

[@hutchr6142]

We just received the Unger 0-Degree to clean a 3rd story glass while standing on a 40' Scissor Lift with a platform that slides out 3.5' - kind of like walking the plank with handrails, we used a 4' Unger pole to reach the glass off the end of the platform. I definitely prayed on this job! Thanks for the recommendation on 0 Degree Unger.

[@levig-man4103]

I am a rope access technician and do window cleaning sometimes. What angle should I prefer?

[@eschwake18]

Excellent explanation of the different angles. My top 3 handles I use all the time are the moerman excellerator, unger ninja & ettore ledge ez....but overall the excellerator is hands down the most multi-versatile tool, like you said a "Game Changer"

[@upperdecker1750]

What about for like 4-8 inch ledges?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

16" Double bend ledger works really well for deep ledges windowcleaner.com/products/companion-tools-ledger-squeegee-handle?sca_ref=3020242.k17l3JaEgS

[@MicahKilgoreOneJah]

Can't wait to get the Moerman Excelerator 2.0!

[@deshawnmuhummadhaywood9195]

awesome video very helpful

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Glad it was helpful!

[@manuelybarra6069]

What rubber do you use for the Excelarator?

[@49684]

The metal handles can be modified to the angle of your liking. Good explanation Steve: details matter. 🤗

[@mapools]

Thanks SteveO🤙🤙

[@alancarter5859]

Would love to try the morman accelerator 2.0 if giveaways are still available. I have 3 jobs were the glass is below me and id love to try out the pole technique to save my back. Im an older dude and would be very appreciative.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Might be some coming up, but its an amazing handle windowcleaner.com/products/moerman-excelerator-2-0-squeegee-handle?sca_ref=3020242.k17l3JaEgS

[@Flushdraw-lw1gk]

I've been using this handle for over a year. I have several others but none compare. For residential work, it does everything well. Just buy it!

[@kevinhargis5353]

Great info! I use the -20 on a job where I have to reach over a railing, out about 10 feet away and slightly below me. Works great. I think I have a video of it if anyone needs it.

[@bennettshfd2]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@shynox738]

Hi what is the different of Unger ninja ergo tec 30c and ninja 40c? I see in videos sometimes u use 40 or 30c .

[@Flushdraw-lw1gk]

The Ninjas take wide bodied channels

[@AWGC2]

What video editing software do you use? Thanks

[@joelorenzo7664]

Awesome video and really well explained. Love the Ledge Ezy, the Unger Ninja and the New Moerman handles. But have never tried the Unger zero degree. I'll be ordering 1 today !!

[@nicolorallo1729]

Really appreciate the info bro!!!

[@natashawilliams3604]

Really helpful, thank u x

[@toddmatthews436]

Question. Does the Unger 0 degree handle use a Ettore brass channel or do you have to use a clip-less channel?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Todd Matthews the clipless unger S channel is what I would suggest

[@toddmatthews436]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner I have alot of brass channels; I'd rather use them than having to buy more channels; that is if the brass channels will fit.

[@Alex_Correa]

Can we use the Unger Ninja handle with Ettore channels? What are the best rubbers for Ettore channels besides Ettore rubber?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Alex Correa you can use it with the super channel but the slim channels it doesn’t work, I suggest ettore rubber

[@Alex_Correa]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner Thanks very much for the reply!

[@going4u2]

What have you found to be a good rubber for the moerman 2.0 Steve?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

I use an ettore brass channel with ettore rubber

[@going4u2]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner Thanks

[@renatofusaro3649]

Hi Mr. Steve, it was only 2 months ago that I started using the squeegee for my profession in the field of general cleaning. Could you advise me? Better Unger Ergotech Ninja or Moerman Excelerator? Which instrument is more complete, versatile and balanced? excuse my incorrect english. Renato Fusaro. Italia

[@xpresslawnsolutions6065]

Definitely need to step into better equipment. Added window cleaning to our services using box store equipment. Went this route to see if this service would take off.

[@SimbaRM8]

Hey I have a question? Does channels affect the way you clean out windows? I’ve been using standard ones like the unger and ettore, I want to try brass channels to see if theirs a diffrance . I’m 17 and I started a widow cleaning service when summer began, things are starting to downfall and I’ve been detailing more at the end than I have. I’m thinking of upgrading everything I have.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

I think it does, I've found ettore brass to be the most consistent across the glass and on the edges. windowcleaner.com/products/ultimate-squeegee-combo?sca_ref=3020242.k17l3JaEgS I primarily use this in size 14" for residential

[@Flushdraw-lw1gk]

The brass channels with the Moerman 2.0 handle is perfection. Yeah, the brass channels are worlds better than the Home Depot aluminum Ettore. You'll never go back.

[@macgyverbryan1377]

The old brass handle makes a fine 4" detailing squeegee, sills, sides, top, and mopping with a muck towel.

[@live4u609]

17:05 This is the one my job set me up with. It's cool in the hand but for high windows I have to do weird side pulls to close. This video really helped me understand what to use. I've got some crazy stair cases with curved glass, omg I think the wag tail one would be way better than me doing short down pulls.

[@michaelrase5270]

I like the contour pro +. But, that’s the only one I’ve ever used. I would like to try the 2.0.

[@connerbraynt7010]

I just started to try and do pole work and I'm having a difficult time getting it down in terms of fanning. I have a unger industrial swivel handle and I think the angle is 40 degrees and the chanel is a 14". I seem to keep gripping too hard on one side and the other half let's go of the cleaner more. I've been trying over and over again on higher windows but I still keep having a difficult time. I have the swivel set to completely loose too and I can't seem to quite get the motion down to smoothly get the squeegee to fan properly

[@cooperdeek7910]

I see the mags medals OSS

[@apswindowcleaning8067]

Good video buddy 👍

[@mdefiel]

What about the Ettore super system handle? What angle is it?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Mike Defiel I believe it’s 30

[@partyshorts]

Long time window cleaner and jiujitsu guy as well. I noticed your NAGA medals. When did you compete and at what level?

[@ryanlee2184]

Hey Steve, another great video! So since I already have the original Excellerator handle, would you still recommend that I invest in the 2.0? I only use my Excellerator for pole work and use a Ninja 40° for all my hand work. Thanks!

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Ryan Lee yes!! It light years better then the first one

[@aaroncline8797]

Will the unger ninja 40 degree hold sorbo channel?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Aaron Cline yes

[@corbinmason-smith2274]

Interesting, I've hardly used the 40 deg in hand. Will give it a crack, love the Moerman handles. Converted one to fit the Ettore brass channel.

[@typerightseesight]

think the super channel on a 30 degree ninja is the happy medium for this summer.

[@michelleortlipp6825]

What angle/handle would you recommend for an average person to use for their home windows where I have ground level windows running along a 1.6metre wide x 12 m long lap pool. We need to clean the windows on the outside often as the pool water splashes on them, has to be washed off with clean water by hose and then if not squeegeed off it leaves water droplet marks. We will need to use a pole, standing at the edge of the pool and reaching across to the windows at ground level (they are about 50cm from top to bottom). Not sure what length pole to buy either. I've looked at the Ettore one that can adjust from 0 to other angles but it seems that it would not be your choice. Would love to hear your opinion.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

windowcleaner.com/moerman-excelerator-2-0-squeegee-handle?pt=MY I would just do this one, many angle choices and it swivels and locks in place

[@michelleortlipp6825]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner Thanks for replying. What angle do you think would be needed for the low windows reaching over the pool? I listened to your video and was originally thinking it would be a 0 angle which the excelerator doesn't have but maybe one of the negative angles will be the go. Anyway, I will try it and see. At least with the options we can use it with other windows where we can do them by hand without a pole. It really is a major pain having a pool running along low windows even if it does look nice. Wish one of us was a professional window cleaner!

[@michelleortlipp6825]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner Oh, yes, and what pole goes with these handles? I think we need something that goes to at least 2.5metres. I saw somewhere that you use the Ettore brass channel with this handle. What are the Moerman channels and rubbers like? I can buy the exelerator 2.0 through Moerman Australia online as complete, so no just the handle, however it seems to include a washer to clip on as well, not sure, here is the site I am looking at www.ionicsystems.com.au/product/moerman-excelerator-2-0-complete-assembly/ Or is it better to buy the handle and then a different channel and rubber, and a separate washer and T-bar set up? There is a Moerman universal angle adaptor for extension poles - do I need this also? Sorry for all the questions. Not a professional window cleaner as you can tell.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

I’m out of town till next Friday, the giveaway ended today, but I’ll be picking the winner next Friday because I don’t have my computer 👨‍💻 lol you all have a great week!!

[@MrJuanae86]

You have the best channel bro. You educate us so well. I taught myself in 2008 but I still learn everything you share, have fun in Disney World

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Boomanik Boomerangs thank you!! That means a lot ☺️

[@winnielai7455]

How to clean outside window on 2nd floor

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

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[@uglyroofsohiosoftwashpress6599]

Only 438 out of over 14,000 of you gave SteveO a thumbs up. The rest just steal his knowledge without paying. It only cost a fuckn' thumbs up people! Thanks for what you do Steve. Also, congratulations, dad!

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Thanks for that!

[@tinopressurewashing5347]

Unger Ninja Handle. Been wanting to try that one out but just been using my 2.0

[@danburns8715]

i agree 40* is overall the best all around angle. 30* is better for fanning BUT its harder on pole & to close out on a ledge ..

[@8107136384]

Hey did u hear abaut new MOERMAN poles Carbonator. i am looking for best wfp pole for traditional window cleaning for abaut 9.10 meters any suggestions.. no mattr the price i am looking for lightest and more aficient one???

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

windowcleaner.com/xero-carbon-fiber-trad-pole-2-0?pt=MY check these out, are you in the states?

[@jonathanbengtsson7542]

Aswseome videos and explanation. I have the fortune to have old Unger 0’, from West Germany. The pivot on them are freaking good. I love the the new Moerman handle on the pole, but I feel irritated with it in hand. It feels so loose, not so solid, fixed like the Ninja handle. Respect to you man!

[@TheMhowi007]

Steve I'm having difficult quoting commercial jobs any tips ideas etc.. would be greatly appreciated

[@bobmarley-gy5tj]

Did u ever figure it out? I am also curious

[@craig6903]

Hey SteveO, awesome video! Thanks for information. FYI, I did break my 40% Unger. It fell off a roof and I told Unger about what happen on Facebook messages. and they were super nice. Sent a replacement handle plus a 18” and 14” for free. They are really nice company

[@Kickinwing_85]

Love your channel, love your info. Big fan. I absolutely love this video. I am struggling with angles with a basic window cleaning kit. I hate the skipping/ chatter going on on my window jobs. My question also pertains to soft, medium rubbers for classic brass channels? Is it solely based on the user or is it technic based? #PracticeMakesPerfect

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

David Gomez what squeegee do you currently use?

[@Kickinwing_85]

Basic Unger stainless quick release handle. I have new a contour pro+ on its way. I'm hopeful it will help but I'm noticing that the soft rubbers are wearing out quickly so I also have some mediums on their way.

[@SqueegeeLife]

Nice info

[@ftrevino4493]

Great video, but no love for wagtail? The angle arm save me a lot work. I never cut my windows in half. Thanks buddy.👍

[@glossywindows4750]

me at 11:26 WOOOOOOOOO that's my handle!

[@typerightseesight]

Finally bought the 40 ninja to give a try. because I needed another 30 degree because I was getting tired of carrying two channels and swapping them out because I only had one handle. now I have 2 30 degree handles and 1 40 degree handle. I'm PROBABLY gunna end up with having to buy another 40 degree handle. lol. at least 2 of each. but ive not tried the 40 yet. I usually do windows bottom to top. in a lower case n pattern. and I'm not sure how a 40 would do that. better or worse. might do a video about it.

[@toddmatthews436]

What's your favorite channels Brass or stainless steel?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Todd Matthews brass

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Ettore brass

[@SeptimusMeek]

You can get a unger s or s plus channel to fit the ninja handle. Cut the head off a 4mm wide nail and place between the channel and handle at the back, cutting the width to size and.adjust the small screw on the release clip so it secures. It will alter the angle so it works best on a 30 degree handle which will become a 40 degree handle.

[@DDG-Downfall]

I love windowcleaning… i dunno why i just zone out and meditate when cleaning 😊😊😊😊

[@kyle4094]

Steve! Please help! Haha, I started my cleaning business this month with an emphasis on window washing. I did window washing for a dude a few years ago and I loved it but he ran out of work for me as I was a part timer and he had other full time guys. Anyway, I've already done a few window jobs and it's been sweet. I love this and your other video about handles, however - I don't know anything about channels. How can I figure out what I need? Any tips are much appreciated. Thank you, sir!

[@lazerlazerteknikenjeksiyon1878]

Bende yapmak istiyorum lütfen!!!

[@gustavobohorquez211]

Fun!!!

[@fadusysko]

When’s the next give away Steve O?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Just had one that ended today for a 360 camera!

[@torceacatalin5456]

if u want to use standard, steel, chanell into ninja handle take a small diametre hose.. 7-10 mm cut on lenght and cover edge of chanel. then put into hadle and snap clip..

[@663drewm]

I see them NAGA medals up there. How long you been training? I've been going for a little over a year doing my first comp at the end of August.

[@FreeAmericanSpirit]

Will the Unger ninja channels for in the Norman 2.0?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Free American Spirit they won’t

[@FreeAmericanSpirit]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner thanks I didnt think so but I dont have any morman stuff so thought I would ask. Thanks again.

[@thewindowguys2960]

It's all about the angle of the dangle, am I right?

[@ethancaswell3918]

Hell yeah brother

[@SunshinewindowsAu]

I prefer the 1.0 over the 2.0 love the unger 0°, but I'd never be without a wagtail ✌

[@WindowCleanerBloke]

Is there a reason you don't just use an angle adapter on your pole .It will give you any angle you need on the glass, Plus works for all squeegees. No need to be adjusting angles on the squeegee it self.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Well the Liquidator 2.0 handle has many angles, and with that handle I can almost get every window except for the ones that need a ledger on a deep deep ledge, and adjusting the angles doesn't take much time at all. Are you talking about the wagtail angle arm?

[@WindowCleanerBloke]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner No Steve, If you have an angle adapter on your you can use any squeegee. And on deep ledgers it can be used for this as well. Angle adapter allow you to adjust any angle you like. With any squeegee you you have.

[@michelleortlipp6825]

@@WindowCleanerBloke What angle adaptor do you recommend? Wagtail make one but it is out of stock in Aus. I think Moremon do one. So if you but a pole, an angle adaptor what squeeqee? I am in Australia and just DIY home window cleaner/

[@maykkerproducts6298]

👍

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Maykker Products 👊

[@typerightseesight]

30 degree unger ninja pinkies out!

[@8107136384]

Gread gread video. Here in east europe Bulgaria long time we have no choce,we got only PULEX.Then was posible to buy unger. I am window cleaner more then 15 years and 11 of them only use pulex stuf.I can say pulex handle is a gread when u learned it well.But !! swivel handles are gamechanger 1-st i use wagtail whit some modification,abaut 2 years and getting so fast.Then came MOERMAN this is real deal gamechanger.SORRY my english is not verry goood!!!!!!!! i am asking U please try when u can to use in 2 hands 2-moerman excelerators whit sleeve under to clean widows maybe this will be best of the best.But not sure is possible to mastered for brain to follow every hand what have to do. BEST HANDLE- MOERMAN 2.0

[@typerightseesight]

the earth moves at about 15 degrees an hour.

[@typerightseesight]

inbetween 7 and 8 on a clock is a 45 degree angle.

[@dridinger]

Unger Ninja 40 is the best!! I cant hardly stand to use my Ninja 30.

[@toddfinn5823]

Partial to the sorbo, sorbo swivel ledgers, short and long, moreman 0 degree, 5 stage enterprise cart, gardener 50 foot with boars hair and rinse bar, nothing I can't tackle. 23 years straight