LTCW Squeegee Quiz

Components of a squeegee consist of…*

sash, channel, swivel, and lock.a channel, handle, adjustor, and cane bolts.the rubber, channel, and handle.a channel, rubber, rounded, and wide body.

Squeegees are...*

not necessary because you can wipe a window.rarely used for cleaning windows.one of the most common window cleaning tools.useless unless they are double channeled.

The shape of the rubber dictates…*

the type of weather you can use it in.the type of channel you’ll need.the length of channel you’ll need.the type of glass you can clean.

The two shapes of rubber are…*

Y shaped and rounded.T shaped and Y shaped.T shaped and rounded.wide rubber and traditional rubber.

Rubber strength is preference usually depending on…*

the type of handle you’re using.the type of weather you’re working in.wide body or t shaped channels.rubber color and shape.

Soft rubber tends to…*

melt in the sun.get cuts in it easier.be better in the warmer climates.slip out of the channel.

Channels tend to come in two types of shapes…*

narrow or flat body.metric or standard body.standard or large body.wide body or standard channels.

A wide body channel is better for…*

shorter channels.longer channels because it's more rigid.working on skylights.hard, t shaped rubber.

The length of your channel…*

doesn’t make a difference.depends on the type of handle you have.depends on the climate you’re working in.depends on preference and type of work you’re doing.

The longer your channel…*

the more drag and resistance you have.pull straight up then back down in a horseshoe.have two poles instead of switching tools.shimmy your squeegee for a dry spot to start your pull.

Smaller channels (6”-12”)are more common on…*

commercial glassFrench windows and residential jobs.high rise work.wfp jobs.

If a channel doesn’t require clips…*

you should rewet the it needs to be glued into the channel and work in smaller sections.the rubber is designed not to slip out.it’s universal with wide body or standard channels.the handle has teeth that grip into the rubber.

Swivel handles work best for…*

water fed cleaning on a pole.metal channels because they break less.pole work while fanning.traditional window cleaning.

If you regularly switch your channels…*

then you should consider a standard body.then you should consider a quick release handle.you’ll want to use a wide body.then you should consider a fixed handle.

Standard release handles are usually…*

plastic and always quick release.plastic and have wide body channels.held together by bolts that need to be loosened to adjust channel.faster to remove the channel than easy release.

Your handle should…*

always be center on the channel.be in a position to put even pressure across the channel.be on either end of the channel at all times.only be adjusted when on a quick release system.

Your squeegee rubber isn't functioning properly if...*

it's soft rubber on a hot day.you're using an 18" squeegee on a residential window.it's on a wide body channel.you're leaving water lines behind.

If your squeegee is leaving a large amount of soap behind…*

there is most likely a cut in the channel.you have a cut in your rubber.your channel could be bent.you probably need to replace your rubber.

If your squeegee is leaving small lines of soap behind…*

it will dry and go unnoticed.you have a cut in your rubber and should replace or flip.you probably need more soap.you need to switch out your channel.

You should replace or flip your rubber…*

every other day.twice per week.as needed for best quality of work.on extremely hot days.

Before replacing your rubber…*

you should use on interior windows with bad lighting.use it on hotter days because streaks dry quicker.adjust the handle for more rubber pressure.make sure you’ve flipped it to use both sides.

Fanning…*

means pulling the squeegee straight down.is cleaning the entire pane without lifting the squeegee.is the process of using traditional tools on a pole.means using the squeegee on a side to side motion.

Straight pulls refers to…*

cleaning straight edge glass.the angle on the squeegee when closing out.windows stacked up in a straight pull rotation.pulling the squeegee straight across the glass.

The angle from your squeegee to the glass…*

doesn’t matter depending on the lighting.Should always be 45 degrees.should be consistent on the glass as you squeegee.only matters on the sunny side for quality of work.

Taking care of your squeegee…*

isn’t very important.is important for consistent quality work.doesn’t matter if you have good towels.only matters in warmer weather.

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