How do I prevent streaks on my windows (even at great heights)?

Streaks are usually caused by soap residue or limescale in the drying water. With the traditional method (washer and squeegee), you prevent this by drying the squeegee with a cloth after each stroke. Do you find squeegeeing at height difficult? Then use the PureFlow water softener. It removes the limescale from the water, so you only need to brush and rinse. The water then dries spot-free by itself, without a squeegee.

Is washing windows with a telescopic pole heavy?

That depends on the material and the length. Up to 6 to 7 m, aluminium is quite manageable. Working higher (up to 12 m)? Then we strongly recommend the Carbon Fiber Supreme. Carbon is much lighter and stiffer. A 10 m aluminium pole bends when you apply pressure with the washer, which makes it heavy. Carbon remains rigid, meaning you need much less muscle power.

What is the difference between a wash brush and a washer?

A wash brush is connected to the water hose and is used for scrubbing and rinsing at the same time (ideal in combination with limescale-free water). A washer is the "white plush roller" that window cleaners use. This holds a huge amount of suds, which you use to soak the window thoroughly to loosen stubborn dirt. For the traditional method (soaping + squeegeeing), the washer is indispensable.

Can I really still squeegee well at a height of 12 m?

To be honest: squeegeeing at a height of 12 m requires practice. Because you are standing far from the window, finding the right angle with the squeegee is more difficult than on the ground floor. Our stiff carbon poles and the HexaLock® adapter (which prevents the squeegee from rotating) make this much easier. Do you still find it too difficult? Then you can switch to rinsing with limescale-free water using the same pole.

What is the best cleaning agent to use?

Are you using the washer? Then a dash of professional glass cleaner or washing-up liquid in your bucket will suffice. Do not use aggressive agents, as they will damage the rubber of the squeegee. Are you working with the water-fed brush and the PureFlow? Then, in principle, you don't need soap unless the windows are extremely greasy. In that case, the SoapFlow dispenser provides a solution.

Why shouldn't I just use a ladder?

Safety is the main reason. Most accidents in and around the house happen with ladders. With a telescopic pole, you stand firmly on the ground. In addition, constantly moving a heavy ladder (especially for the entire upper floor) is physically demanding and time-consuming. With a pole, you can simply walk straight to the next window.

Can I also clean the window frames and woodwork?

Yes, in fact: we recommend it! Otherwise, dirt from the frames will later rain back down onto your clean glass. With the water-fed wash brush, you can easily rinse frames, fascia boards, and dormers clean. The soft PolyFlex bristles are safe for paintwork and plastic.

Can I wash windows when the sun is shining?

With the traditional method (suds and squeegee), the suds dry too quickly in the sun, causing streaks. However, if you work with limescale-free water from PureFlow, the sun is no problem at all! Because the water is limescale-free, it can simply dry in full sun without leaving any spots behind.

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Clean high and upstairs windows from the ground

Why wait for the window cleaner? If you've ever wondered how to clean high windows yourself, an Eagle Extend® water-fed pole is the answer — safely from the ground, with no ladder.

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Safely from the ground, for a streak-free finish

Why clean windows with Eagle Extend®?

Glass is unforgiving: you see every streak straight away. A standard broom or a cheap pole wobbles too much to work neatly along the frames. Eagle Extend® is built for precision:

Safe on glass and paintwork: the PolyFlex fibres in our wash brushes are soft enough to avoid scratching glass and paintwork, yet firm enough for road grime and cobwebs.

Control with HexaLock®: the brush locks firmly at the right angle and doesn't twist away against the frame, so you can work neatly along edges and into corners — discover all six innovations.

No hose hassle: thanks to Full Internal Flow, the hose runs inside the pole and doesn't catch on windowsills, awnings or gutters.

Reach every corner: rigid poles in aluminium or carbon reach dormers and gable windows with ease, without bending.

Do the maths: the pole pays for itself

Having a window cleaner do high, hard-to-reach windows can easily cost €45–80 a visit. After about three cleans, an Eagle Extend® kit has paid for itself — after that, you clean for free, whenever it suits you. Not sure which pole you need? Try the Pole Finder or browse a complete window cleaning kit.

Step by step

How to clean high windows like a pro in 4 steps

With a little preparation, window cleaning is safe and effective. Follow these steps for a streak-free finish.

Start with limescale-free water

First, remove loose dirt and cobwebs around the frames while they're dry. Tap water contains limescale that leaves white marks on glass. For a professional finish with less work afterwards, fit the PureFlow water softener between your tap and the pole.

Extend the pole

Stand the pole upright and extend it to window height. The SureLock™ clamps keep it stable. Click the brush on with the HexaLock® adapter so you can work into the corners of the frame with full control. Check for overhead power lines first.

Add soap (optional)

Very dirty windows from soot or road grime? Use the SoapFlow soap dispenser with Glass Cleaner. The soap loosens the dirt as you brush. If you're using PureFlow and the windows are only normally dirty, clean water is usually enough.

Brush and rinse streak-free

Brush the frame first, then the glass. The 4-Jet brush rinses the dirt away as you go. Then lift the brush slightly off the glass and rinse from top to bottom. With softened water from PureFlow, you don't need to squeegee: the glass dries without limescale marks.

PureFlow in-line water softener

The professional's secret: limescale-free water straight from your garden hose. PureFlow softens the water on its way to the pole — so no more drying with a chamois 8 metres up.

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Glass Cleaner

Dissolves road grime and grease with ease for a crystal-clear, streak-free finish — the ideal partner for your wash brush.

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See it in action

Eagle Extend® at work

3D animation of the Eagle Extend® system: One-Click HexaLock® attachment swapping, SureLock™ clamps, MultiHold and GroundGuard. It shows how the HexaLock® system (swap attachments in one click) and the SureLock™ clamps work together, safely from the ground. Press play to start the video.

Frequently asked questions about cleaning high windows

Answers to your questions, plus expert tips for the best result.

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