On the other hand, there are some low budget models out there that look the part but will give you nonstop headaches, with parts breaking easily and water leaking everywhere. It is also hard to beat when it comes to how much range this little beauty gives you. Fully extended the telescopic pole will reach a very impressive 4 metres, and this allows you to use this tool for more than just first and second floor windows. The Chenille microfibre scrubber can be detached from the head when it needs a wash of its own, and reattaching it takes seconds as it is connected by Velcro. So, no need for any clips or screws. Now, will this Velcro wear down with time? I would say that’s inevitable, but replacing it wouldn’t cost much. If the micro-fibre pad starts to look a bit worse for wear, you can simply throw it in the washing machine and it’ll come out looking (almost) like new. Simply hanging it up on the washing line is enough to get it dried out.

DocaPole 6-24 Foot (2m - 7m) Extension Pole + Squeegee

Apart from a couple of silly things like this, the Hi-tech window cleaning pool is a decent bit of kit. The five-section pole is well constructed from good quality aluminium and feels nice and sturdy. There is some flex there when it is fully extended to 16ft, especially with the hose attached and the weight of the water, but that is to be expected, and again, there are easy work-arounds if it bothers you.If you already own a pressure washer, or you don’t mind buying one, you can’t really beat this product as far as window cleaning poles go, as nothing will give you the cleaning performance this telescopic jet pipe can offer. While this can make cleaning a lot easier in some respects, it also adds extra weight to the pole and can make them less stable when fully extended. If you’re going to go for one of these poles, I would recommend spending a bit more on one that is proven to remain steady even with the water on. Price The Als Ellan 1.5m window cleaning pole is just such a product, giving you that extra bit of range for a very competitive price. You can’t grumble at that. What’s more, the company also have a 265cm version that you can buy for only an extra five pounds or so.

DocaPole 2m - 7m Extension Pole – 24 ft Multi-Purpose

For less than a hundred pounds, you can be the proud owner of this extremely handy window cleaning pole. And when you consider how much it costs to get someone to come and clean your windows each year, that actually works out at quite a bargain, especially when you realise that this tool can be used for a whole host of other jobs such as clearing out gutters, or cleaning moss of walls. You don’t need a huge telescopic window cleaning pole if you live in a bungalow or cottage, but a good quality, shorter pole can still save you stretching up and across your downstairs window and save you a lot of time and energy.

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When I first saw that this was a five-section window cleaning pole, my first instincts is that that is where leaking would occur, but actually those connections are excellent and not even a sign of a drip in sight. They also feel very solid and hold the sections tightly.

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Cheaper modes will probably be made out of plastic, and if you decide to go with one of these, make sure it is a strong type of plastic like polypropylene or ABS. Stability and sturdinessFor example, the pole is made of rust resistant aluminium and not plastic, it can be attached to a mains source to provide a constant flow of water, and comes with multiple attachments. The cleaning head is a combination of a micro-fibre pad and a silicon blade squeegee. The cleaning pad is adjustable allowing you to change the angle as you see fit, making those awkward corners all that much easier. These tools really do take the effort out of cleaning windows. Well, maybe not quite as much as my cordless pressure washer for the downstairs windows anyway, but the cheapest models can be yours for under twenty pounds, and that’s a bargain if you ask me.

DocaPole Reach Brush Kit with 30 DOCAZOO 7-30 Foot (2.1-9.1M) DocaPole Reach Brush Kit with 30

If you really want to take the effort out of cleaning your windows, and you don’t mind paying a little extra, the Karcher Telescopic Jet Pipe could be right up your street. Mascarello have brought us this great little product that is easily affordable for anyone, but still has features more commonly fund on window cleaning poles that are twice the price! For strength, stability, sturdiness, and every other good word starting with ‘s’ you can think of, look no further than the DocaPole.Most higher end window cleaning poles will be made out of metal, usually aluminium. This material is chosen because it s very lightweight, yet still strong, and has very good corrosion resistance. Beneath the squeegee is a removable spray head that you can fill with water, detergent or other cleaning products, but this obviously is only really practical when you’re using it as a hand squeegee and not when the pole is fully extended to its max. Still, it does come in handy. There are no rubber coated section for extra grip on this window cleaning pole, again a cost saving thing I would say, but the plastic handle and small plastic sections along the pole are quite adequate and at the base of the handle there is a handy hanging hole for easy storage. This telescopic window cleaning pole can be extended from 5 to 12 feet and it never feels wrongly weighted or off balance, allowing you to keep complete control of it even at the full length.