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Cleaning Tips #16
Your bucket of window cleaning solution should not be sudsy. First fill your bucket with water, then add the Squeegee-Off concentrate. Doing this rather than adding water to the concentrate will prevent studs.
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In 1936, Ettore invented and patented the modern day squeegee. Today, that same tool that revolutionized professional window cleaning can be used in your home to get the same long lasting streak free results.
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Real Life Stories
“Great tools! I just used them around my home and would not use any other brand. I’m sorry I tried other junk before Ettore.”
-Bob Nicol, Walnut Creek, CA
“I have been using your line of squeegee products for several years now and I have found that you have one of the best on the market. I would like to comment you on a product that doesn’t rust, is high quality, durable and gives professional looking results.
-Clay McCoy, Christiansburg, VA
“I just discovered the Ettore squeegee, what a pleasure! I did windows yesterday, it was so easy and the windows never looked so good!”
-Dolores Bravos, San Bruno, CA
“I’ve been looking for a good squeegee all my life and yesterday I used yours. I’ve never used a better one. Give my congratulations to those who assemble your squeegees for a job well done.”
-Richard Johnson, Gold Bar, WA
“I was skeptical that your product would work on my crumby windows, but guess what, I’m 110% satisfied. My windows are so clean that it seems as though there are no windows to look out. I can not believe the quality of your products. I will show the results to my friends and never clean my windows with anything else, ever!”
-Janeen Suverison, Campbell, OH
“I thank you for Squeegee-Off. It is a great product and I have mentioned it to several of my friends and relatives. I do not dread window washing like I used to now that I’ve discovered Squeegee-Off.”
-June Rice
“I would like to say how much I am pleased with your Master Squeegee. It does such a wonderful job on my windows and mirrors. I have bought others in the past and they ended up in the garbage, or having to send them back!”
-Katherine B., Cleveland, OH
“I just finished using Squeegee-Off for the first time and I just love it. I had always used Windex to do all of my windows, inside and out and they never looked great…not to mention how much work it was and how many paper towels I went through. I did my whole house, inside and out, in just about two hours today and even did mirrored walls to perfection. Thank you for making such a great product.”
-Sheryl V., Spring Lake, MI
“I just wanted to let you know that I am very pleased with the Wipe ‘N Dry floor squeegees that I just purchased. It worked much better than expected and I am very impressed with Ettore for that reason. It is much more common to be disappointed with a product, but when you come upon one that exceeds your expectations, I will take the trouble to let someone know about it”.
-Don T.
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Get professional results at home with Ettore. Check out our helpful Window Cleaning Guide for tips from the professional!
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Now everything’s in reach with Ettore’s latest innovative product.
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Brightens Bath Décor
Not simply a squeegee, Cleaning Critters are a bathroom accessory.
Great for Kids
Cleaning becomes playtime once kids get their hands on these adorable creatures. 9” blade finishes the job in no time.
Rubberized No-Slip Grip
Even the littlest hands can grab hold comfortably to clean just like Mommy and Daddy
Economical & Ecological
A few quick swipes after every shower eliminate the need for costly shower sprays and harsh chemicals.
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- Squeegees & Washers
Here’s Everything You Need
Squeegees
Washers
Cleaning Solutions
Buckets
Extension Poles
Combo Tools
Replacement Rubber
All Purpose Squeegee
High impact plastic handle
Lightweight
Economical
Streak free rubber blade
The Original Squeegee
For glass, mirrors, or tile
Replaceable, streak free rubber blade
Rust proof brass or stainless steel
Professional quality
ProGripTM
High performance squeegee
Ergonomic cushion grip
Brushes stainless steel
Replaceable, streak free rubber blade
Mighty Window Washer
For washing windows before you squeegee
Machine washable, replaceable cover
Great for washing window screens and high reach dusting
ProGripTM Washer
High performance washer
Ergonomic, cushion grip
Advanced micro-fiber technology
Eliminates even the toughest dirt
- Cleaning Solutions & Buckets
- Extention Poles
- Combo Tools
- Squeegee Replacement Rubber
- Bathroom Products
Easy Tips for a Sparkling Bath
Keep a squeegee in the shower for quick and easy after-use cleanup of glass and tile, and have it handy for swiping mist off your bathroom mirrors as well.
Shower Sweep
Great for shower doors, tile and mirrors
All plastic construction
Won’t scratch surfaces
Designer Series Shower Sweep®
Great for shower doors, tile and mirrors
Designer colors
All plastic construction
New! Cleaning Critters
Brightens bath décor
Great for kids
Rubberized no-slip grip
Economical & ecological
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Duck Shower Squeegee
Dolphin Shower Squeegee
Coming Soon!
- Automotive Products
Automotive
Whether you own a car, boat or RV, we have the tool to help make it sparkle.
Auto Squeegee/Scrubber
Rust proof aluminum handle
Durable rubber blade
Tough nylon netting for easy bug removal
Available in 16”, 20”, 24”
Telescopic Auto Squeegee
Pole extends to 7’
10” scrubber head
Perfect for motor homes and SUVs
Powder coated steel pole
Acrylic Squeegee
Compact size
Economical
Great for everything from shower doors to car care
Household Squeegee
Sponge head for tough cleaning jobs
Great for car or home
Longer handle to extend your reach by 2 feet
Extend-A-Flo®
Pole extends to 6’
Soft bristles make it safe for clear coat paint
Foam grip for comfortable use
Connects to standard garden hose
- High Reach Products
REA-C-H®
Home Maintenance System
Connect the threaded tip of a REA-C-H extension pole to your duster, brush or paint roller, and make high reach cleaning fast and easy.
Poly Duster
Removes dust from any surface
Flexible head and bristles work great on window blinds or any hard to reach area
Lambswool Duster
Ideal for broad, flat surfaces
Natural lambswool picks up and holds dust
Flexible shaft for hard to reach areas
Ceiling Fan Brush
Cleans top and bottom of ceiling fan blades
Split tip bristles provides superior cleaning action
Ostrich Feather Duster
Finest ostrich feathers pick up and hold dust
Best for delicate surfaces
Maximum dust collection
Cleaning Clamp
Includes removable deck brush
Adjustable clamp holds sponges, mop heads, towels and chamois rags
- Patio & Garage Cleaning Products
Floor Squeegees
At home or on the job, an Ettore floor squeegee can stand up to the toughest chores.
Wipe ‘n Dry
Floor Squeegees
Close cell foam rubber blade
Great for uneven surfaces like tile, grout and brick
Superior for spreading sealers and coatings
Heavy Duty Aluminum Floor Squeegees
Rust Proof
Pivoting head
Can move large quantities of water or other fluid
Replaceable rubber blade
Industrial Duty Galvanized Steel Floor Squeegees
Curved or straight versions
Galvanized steel construction
Scraping edge for removing job site debris, sludge, ice and snow
Replaceable Neoprene blade
Stands up to most chemicals, paints and solvents
Heavy Duty Aluminum Super Curved
Unique design for moving and containing the maximum amount of liquid
Replaceable rubber blade
Rust proof
- Grip 'n Grab Tool
New! Grip ‘n Grab
Pick it up and you won’t put it down!
This multi-purpose pick-up and clean-up tool is great for use in the home, around the yard, provides help for the physically disabled, even adopt-a-highway.
Comfortable handle and rubberized jaws allow for easy retrieval of objects high and low
Articulating Head turns 90 degrees
Rust-proof for outdoor use, tackles any job from fallen leaves to debris in pond or fountain
Sleek profile fits behind furniture, appliances, crawl space and other hard-to-reach areas
- Window Scrapers
Scrapers
Our heavy-duty scrapers make it easy to remove tape, gum and wax build up from almost any surface.
Ettore Champion Scraper
Easily removes paint and stubborn grime from glass
Angled head for hard to reach areas
Fits all Ettore REA-C-H poles for high reach jobs
Replacement blades
Pocket Scraper
Retractable blade for safety
Uses single edge razor blades
Compact convenient size
Heavy Duty Floor Scraper with 48” Handle
For scraping off gum, wax and tape
Angled head for hard to reach areas
48” anodized aluminum handle with rubber grip
- About History
Meet Ettore Steccone:
Ettore Steccone came to the United States from Italy in 1896 to seek his fortune and chose window cleaning as his profession.
As much as he enjoyed his job and the freedom it afforded him, he didn’t like the heavy steel squeegee he had to use. After much trial and error, Steccone developed a new T-shaped tool, manufactured of brass with a single precision slit rubber blade which dried windows virtually streak free. He patented his innovative new squeegee in 1936 and dabbed it the NEW DEAL.
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Such a Simple Invention
Often imitated, never duplicated, Ettore Steccone’s original design has remained virtually unchanged since its inception in 1936. His secret was, and is, in the rubber. With the same secrecy and security afforded soft drink formulas, the ingredients formulation of Ettore rubber is carefully guarded. For this is the essential heart of the system, a razor sharp square edge, supple, smooth, consistent which leaves glass perfectly clean and streak free.
This is an original “New Deal” Ettore Squeegee, built in 1937 and used continually by a window cleaner for more than 34 years.
- Contact Us
Contact Us
World Headquarters
P.O. Box 2164
8469 Pardee Drive
Oakland, CA 94621
Toll Free: (800) 438-8673
Fax: (510) 638-1905
e-mail: info@ettore.com
Europe
Nieuwe Havenweg 57
1216 BN Hilversum
The Netherlands
Tel: +31(0) 35 5 38 53 90
Fax: +31(0) 35 5 38 53 99
Email: info@ettore.nl
Asia
Rm. 2002, Time Tower
390 Fanyu Road
Shanghai, China 200052
Tel: 0086-21-62948222
Fax: 0086-21-62941250
- Scholarship Opportunity
Scholarship
Since 1990 ETTORE has been offering a $5,000 college scholarship to eligible children of current International Window Cleaning Association members.
To apply, the following criteria must be met:
- One of the student’s parents must be a member in good standing of the IWCA.
- Student must be a senior and attending an accredited high school.
- Student must have at least a 2.7 grade point average, and a first semester or third quarter transcript shall be submitted.
- Student should be well rounded, meaning he or she has also participated in extra curricular activities at school or in their community.
- An essay shall be submitted of at least 500 words in which the student tells a little about themselves, their goals, what their college plans are, why they would like to qualify for the scholarship, and what college they would like to attend.
- All applications must be submitted to ETTORE and postmarked by May 30, 2004.
Questions? Contact ETTORE at 510-638-4870 or 1-800-4-ETTORE.
- Associations & Recognition
American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA), International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA), International Housewares Assocation (IHA), International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA), Lifetime Achievement IWCA, City of Hope, The Smithsonian Museum, Children’s Miracle Network
- Frequently Asked Questions
How often do I have to change the rubber blade in my squeegee?
If you clean your windows once or twice a year, it is a good idea to change the rubber each time. Rubber has a shelf life of 6 – 12 months, so if streaking begins, it’s time to replace your rubber blade.
What tools will I need to clean my windows?
Depending on whether or not you have a two-story home, there are really only a few tools you will need to clean your windows, a squeegee, scrubber, bucket, cloth and Squeegee-Off solution. For second story windows, add a REA-C-H pole to your tools.
What are the ingredients in your Squeegee-Off concentrate?
Our Squeegee-Off concentrate is 100% biodegradable and safe. For more detailed information on our Squeegee-Off concentrate, you can contact our Customer Service Department and ask for an MSDS sheet, which will break down all of the ingredients used in Squeegee-Off.
What time of the day is the best to do your windows?
The time of day you don’t want to wash your windows is when direct sun light is hitting your glass. The sun will dry up the solution you have applied and make it impossible for you to squeegee it off.
What is the correct way to use your Ettore scrapers?
To prevent scratching the first step is to apply a generous amount of soap and water to your windows before use. A scraper will only chip and scratch a dry window. The second step is to scraper your window in one direction, do not scrape back and forth, but rather scrape up then pick your scraper up from the glass and scrape again in the same direction. These easy steps will not only clean your glass, but also prevents any unnecessary damage.
Where can I buy your products?
Our Ettore line of squeegee’s can be found in most major Hardware chains or local hardware stores. Please check our Where to Buy section for store names and details.
Is a lot of water needed on your windows to properly clean them?
A common misconception is that a lot of water is needed to properly squeegee your windows. An excess of water will only make your job wetter and more difficult. A thin application of Squeegee-Off and water solution to your windows using a scrubber is all you need to get your glass prepared to squeegee. Check our Cleaning Tips section for more information on properly cleaning your windows.
How do you clean the inside of your windows?
Ettore squeegees also work great to clean the inside of your windows. Use the same techniques as you would on your outside windows, but place a towel at the bottom of your window to catch the excess water and clean as usual.
- Meet Ettore Steccone
Ettore Steccone was born in a small mountain village in northern Italy in 1896 and came to the US for the first time in 1922 after serving in the Italian Army during WWI. He came to seek his fortune and chose window cleaning as his profession. He became a fixture around town riding his Indian motorcycle with a ladder on his shoulders and a bucket dangling from its end.
As much as he enjoyed his job and the freedom it afforded him, he didn’t like the tools he had to work with. The heavy steel squeegee with its double rubber blade and twelve screws to hold it in place was cumbersome and frankly didn’t do a good job. He had a better idea.
While cleaning windows, and with the help of his wife, doing janitorial work, he started tinkering with his idea for a revolutionary new type of window squeegee: a T-shaped tool, manufactured of brass with a single precision slit rubber blade which dried windows virtually streak free. After much trial and error, he patented his innovative new squeegee in 1936 and dubbed it the NEW DEAL.
With a small shop set up in the garage at the back of his house, he began the process of manufacturing his innovation and trying to figure out how an uneducated Italian immigrant was going to convince other window cleaners to use his products. Initially, he approached some dealers specializing supplying products to the window cleaning trade. Hey were skeptical. He was told that the squeegee was too small, too light and that he would never be able to convert others to use his new-fangled NEW DEAL.
One of the largest and most well known suppliers of window cleaning tools at that time was the J. Racenstein Company located in New York City. Ettore took his product to them and they summarily rejected it. This time, however, Ettore made a wager with the owner: He bet him the best hat in New York City, that within one month the J. Racenstein Company would come begging to buy his revolutionary new squeegee.
With that bet in mind, Ettore began giving away his new squeegee to all his fellow window cleaners asking them just to try it out for one day on the job to see if they didn’t agree that his tool was far superior to anything that they were currently using. His marketing plan worked. Window cleaners were asking where they could purchase Ettore’s new squeegee and he happily told them to contact the J. Racenstein Company. The Borsalino Hat still has a special place of honor in the company boardroom.
Ettore continued to manufacture and ship product out of his garage until the early 1950’s when he and his five employees moved into his first real factory. Things did not always run smoothly for this hard working, determined man. The loss of his patent, the infringement of his name, world conflicts causing metal shortages which in turn could delay the production of his squeegee; all things which would possibly defeat other men, served only to make Ettore persevere. His NEW DEAL took on a new name and became the ETTORE Master and a name that became known throughout the world.
Ettore lived to see his American dream fulfilled. He saw his family prosper and his company earn recognition throughout the world as manufacturer of quality window cleaning products guaranteed windows sparkling clean and streak free.
He died in 1984 at the age of 87. Today his family continues his legacy by bringing quality products not only to the professional, but to homeowners throughout the world.
- Where to Buy Ettore Products
Ettore products are available at hardware and home improvement stores nationwide, including:
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Ace Hardware Stores
- All-American Home Centers
- Benny’s
- Blain Supply
- California Do-It-Centers
- Chase-Pitkin Home Centers
- City Mill Home Improvement Center
- Dixieline Lumber
- Do-It-Center Stores
- Ganahl Lumber
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- Marvin’s Home Centers
- Menards
- Orchard Supply Hardware
- Scotty’s Home Centers
- Sears Hardware
- Smart & Final
- Sutherland Lumber
- True Value Hardware Stores
- Valu Home Centers
- Yardbirds
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