# Professional Window Washing & Cleaning Tools (Equipment)

Explore the tools and equipment used by professional window cleaners. Elevate your window cleaning skills with insights from Lucid Drone Tech.

February 8, 2023

Are you playing around with the idea of starting your own professional window cleaning service? Perhaps you’re looking for equipment for your future cleaning business and want to make sure it’s as effective as possible.

In the commercial window cleaning business, your profits are directly linked with your team’s efficiency. It’s only with the best window cleaning tools that your team can work faster and without any or minimal mistakes.

Below, we explore the basic necessities for a window cleaning company from equipment to solutions, as well as introduce the most effective piece of equipment for washing windows today—implementing [drones](https://lucidbots.com/sherpa-drone).

But first, we’ll jump into the traditional solutions.

## Basic Window Cleaning Tools

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The traditional window cleaning kit has everything you need to take on large residential and commercial glass cleaning tasks. Here’s the list of window washing equipment you’ll need.

- **Squeegee:** You can use a window squeegee blade to remove or control the flow of cleaning solution on the window surface. Choose an Unger squeegee that has a metal frame and a replaceable rubber blade.
- **Sponge:** You can use a sponge, washer, or scrubber to apply your cleaning products to the window. If required, purchase sleeves (either with general cotton, abrasive scrubbing pads, or microfiber).
- **Bucket:** The Ettore super bucket is an optimal choice—it is durable and of accurate dimensions to fit all your window cleaning equipment.
- **Dish soap:** Mix Dawn or Palmolive with water for a cost-effective yet professional wash.
- **Towels:** Use either surgical towels or microfiber cloths to achieve a streak-free glass surface.
- **Ladder:** A sturdy ladder is essential. A good choice is to use a standard 3-foot step ladder while covering your bases with a 20-foot Wener extension ladder.

## Choosing a Cleaning Solution

You would think you need a bunch of complicated chemicals and solutions for exterior window cleaning, but all you need is water and a mild detergent. Most industry professionals opt for dish soap.

As an alternative, you could consider Lucid Clear, a solution developed by Lucid Bots that leaves a streak-free, spot-free perfect shine for window cleaning. The best part about this product is that you can clean a window _without even touching it_.

## Alternative Ways to Clean Your Windows

If you’re an exterior cleaner looking to add window washing to your business, you may be considering various options:

### Water-Fed Pole

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When cleaning high-rise windows, water-fed poles are safer than ladders. However, they may not be beneficial in washing oily windows.

### Using a Drone

Drones can clean multi-storied and high-rise building windows effectively by carrying heavier loads and are a quicker and more cost-effective option. They deliver the best cleaning technique using a soft wash method, combining low-pressure water jets and detergents. Drones can clean windows without direct human contact, ensuring a more efficient job.

## Safely Clean Hard-to-reach Windows with Lucid Drones

Cleaning windows using drones like the industry-acclaimed [Lucid Bots cleaning drone](https://lucidbots.com/sherpa-drone) is safe, fast, and cost-efficient with features like:

- **Urban flight:** To fly safely in areas with poor GPS connection.
- **Multi-directional spray nozzle:** For reaching hard-to-access sites.
- **Easy integration:** To connect with any soft wash pump.

[Connect with Lucid](https://lucidbots.com/contact) Bots today to elevate your commercial window cleaning business.