The Detroit Sponge team prides themselves on being able to find the right products for customers. We carry a wide variety of high-quality tools and equipment to fit customers preferences. With the rise in the use of pure water systems, our selection of waterpole brushes is consistently improving and expanding.
With a Pure Water System, the bulk of the work is done by the Waterpole brush. What brushes are available and which one should you choose?
Waterpole brushes come in a variety of styles and materials. Each type has its pros and cons. Choosing the right style for your use is based a great deal on preference.
Rectangular vs. Radius
A Rectangular Brush has a straight brush body and is great for straight surfaces – meaning they work well for windows. This is a great brush, because it accomplishes the ideal goal of maximum brush contact with the window.
A Radius Brush has an angled brush body and works well for cleaning window sills and window frames or other uneven surfaces. This brush is also useful for non-ideal situations.
Synthetic Bristle Vs. Boar’s Bristle
Synthetic Bristle brushes are the most common brushes used for waterpole cleaning, because they are less expensive. They can be made of nylon, polyester, or a combination of the two. Synthetic brushes often come “flagged” meaning the ends of the bristles are split to make them softer and better able to hold water. These flagged bristles are usually the best option for window cleaning.
Boar’s Bristle or other natural animal-hair bristle, brushes also work well for window cleaning, because they hold more water than Synthetic Bristle brushes.
Bi-Level Brushes
Bi-level Brushes feature dual-cleaning surfaces which make them ideal for cleaning hard to reach areas. Usually these brushes have short, stiff bristles and longer, softer bristles, accomplishing good surface contact on most surfaces.
Solar Panel Brushes
Solar panel brushes are usually made of very soft bristles. These brushes are usually Synthetic Bristle and are yellow to denote that they are for solar panels. They are available in either a Rectangular Brush or a Radius Brush.
Top Picks from Top Manufacturers:
GARDINER 
TUCKER 
ETTORE 
UNGER
Gardiner 10 Inch Super-Lite Medium Capsule Brush (1 Set Pencil)- is the original full-bodied, longer bristled brush. It is an excellent all-around brush with great longevity and great glass coverage. This brush has medium dual trim bristles, meaning the inner bristles are shorter for easier splay. Includes one set of capsule style pencil jets.
Tucker Boar’s Bristle Alpha Brushes– a lightweight American made brush that is the ultimate tool for aggressive scrubbing action on solar panels and windows. The outside of the brush has long boar bristles. These natural bristles lay down on the glass, while the shorter bristles on the inside provide an easy glide across the surface. The Tucker Boar’s Bristle Alpha Brush has 4 pencil jets and a full-length rinse bar. The swiveling gooseneck allows for adjustment both up and down as well as left and right.
Ettore 14 Inch Aquaclean Hybrid Brush– a dual trim brush with a combination of nylon outer bristles and natural inner bristles to leave windows perfectly clean. This brush includes high quality brass jets and a Euro thread socket. This brush is an excellent value for a powerfully cleaning hybrid brush.
Unger HiFlo NLite Radius Brush– this brush is challenging the design of Pure Water products used daily by window cleaners with their light weight, strength, and versatility. The nLite brushes are designed to allow you to tackle any cleaning challenge with confidence. With the bristles spread out, water can freely flow to the glass surface. Additionally, the brush block is so light-weight that the nLite brushes can be made in widths of up to 24 inches for maximum coverage.
Shop all waterpole brushes on our website. For questions about waterpole brsuhes or other professional window cleaning products, call us at (800) 535-6394 or email us at customerservice@detroitsponge.com.