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Free Gear Almanac

Traditional Window Cleaning Almanac

The classic hand-cleaning kit — from a bare-bones weekend starter to the full-time pro belt. Pick your budget and go.

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Pick your budget

setups for every stage
Bare-Bones Starter · $55–$175First-Jobs Builder Kit · $150–$400Full-Time Pro Belt · $400–$1,000

Bare-Bones Starter

Side hustle · $0–3k/mo
$55–$175

Everything you need to knock doors this weekend. People have built $700k companies starting with less than this.

Moerman 5-in-1 Starter Kit
Moerman 5-in-1 Starter Kit
The cheapest complete kit that's actually pro-grade. Squeegee, washer, and more in one box.
Window Cleaning Resource$56View on WCR →
SteveO's Essentials Starter Kit
SteveO's Essentials Starter Kit
The flagship beginner bundle — what I'd buy today if I were starting over.
Window Cleaning Resource$174View on WCR →
NICE BOAB (Bucket on a Belt)
NICE BOAB (Bucket on a Belt)
Clip the mop bucket to your hip and stop walking back and forth.
Window Cleaning Resource$12View on WCR →
Ettore Squeegee-Off Soap
Ettore Squeegee-Off Soap
Purpose-made glass soap for pocket change.
Window Cleaning Resource$6View on WCR →
4 items selected · $248
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First-Jobs Builder Kit

First paying jobs · $1–3k/mo
$150–$400

You're booking real work now — upgrade the contact points: better handles, more channel sizes, real towels.

Ettore Master Brass Squeegee Handle
Ettore Master Brass Squeegee Handle
My daily driver. Buttery pivot, lasts forever.
Window Cleaning Resource$10View on WCR →
Ettore Master Brass Channels
Ettore Master Brass Channels
Stack 6", 12", 18", 24" on the belt.
Window Cleaning Resource$7+View on WCR →
Unger ErgoTec Squeegee Handle
Unger ErgoTec Squeegee Handle
The ergonomic favorite — great second handle.
Window Cleaning Resource$19View on WCR →
Moerman Mono Ergonomic T-Bar
Moerman Mono Ergonomic T-Bar
Light, cheap, solid.
Window Cleaning Resource$6View on WCR →
Moerman Pocket Scraper
Moerman Pocket Scraper
For paint specks and stickers — on WET glass only.
Window Cleaning Resource$4View on WCR →
Aztec Samurai BOAB
Aztec Samurai BOAB
The pro-grade bucket-on-a-belt upgrade.
Window Cleaning Resource$51View on WCR →
WCR Ultra Premium Surgical Towels
WCR Ultra Premium Surgical Towels
Lint-free detailing towels that survive hundreds of washes.
Window Cleaning Resource$31View on WCR →
Titan Glass Gleam 4 Soap
Titan Glass Gleam 4 Soap
Pro-grade slip for faster fanning.
Window Cleaning Resource$21View on WCR →
8 items selected · ~$149
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Full-Time Pro Belt

Full-time solo · $4–10k/mo
$400–$1,000

The speed setup. Moerman's Liquidator system plus Ninja gear — this is where minutes-per-house start dropping.

Moerman Complete Trad Kit
Moerman Complete Trad Kit
The whole pro system in one purchase.
Window Cleaning Resource$378View on WCR →
Moerman Excelerator 2.0 Handle
Moerman Excelerator 2.0 Handle
The speed handle — steeper learning curve, serious payoff.
Window Cleaning Resource$32View on WCR →
Moerman Liquidator 3.0 Channel
Moerman Liquidator 3.0 Channel
Closed-out edges — no detailing wipe needed.
Window Cleaning Resource$15+View on WCR →
Unger ErgoTec Ninja T-Bar
Unger ErgoTec Ninja T-Bar
Swivel T-bar for pole work and tight fans.
Window Cleaning Resource$23View on WCR →
Unger ErgoTec Ninja Scraper
Unger ErgoTec Ninja Scraper
The pro scraper with blade safety done right.
Window Cleaning Resource$25View on WCR →
Unger Ninja Scraper Holster
Unger Ninja Scraper Holster
Fast draw, no pocket holes.
Window Cleaning Resource$31View on WCR →
XERO Carbon Fiber Trad Pole 2.0
XERO Carbon Fiber Trad Pole 2.0
Reach second-story interiors without a ladder.
Window Cleaning Resource$189View on WCR →
7 items selected · ~$693
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The full gear list

every item, by type

Mops & Washers

Unger Complete MonsoonPlus Stripwasher
Unger Complete MonsoonPlus Stripwasher
T-bar + sleeve combo. Holds a ton of water.
Window Cleaning Resource$25View on WCR →
Moerman Microfiber Sleeve
Moerman Microfiber Sleeve
Aggressive enough for storefront film.
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How I load a mop so it doesn't over-drip
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2 items selected · ~$25
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Scrapers & Blades

Ettore Pro+ Contour Scraper (6")
Ettore Pro+ Contour Scraper (6")
For construction cleanup and heavy debris.
Window Cleaning ResourceView on WCR →
Ettore Pro+ Stainless Blades
Ettore Pro+ Stainless Blades
Swap often — dull blades scratch.
Window Cleaning ResourceView on WCR →
Scraper rule
Never scrape dry glass — you'll trap grit under the blade and scratch. Wet, one direction, lift on the return.
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Soap & Towels

Dawn Dish Detergent
Dawn Dish Detergent
A few drops per bucket. The original pro soap.
Window Cleaning Resource$8View on WCR →
Moerman Microfiber Towel
Moerman Microfiber Towel
Frames, sills, and final buff.
Window Cleaning ResourceView on WCR →
NICE Microfiber Towel
NICE Microfiber Towel
99-cent workhorses — buy 30.
Window Cleaning Resource$1View on WCR →
Rubber swap cadence
Flip your rubber at lunch, replace daily on commercial. A nicked edge = the #1 cause of lines.
3 items selected · ~$9
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