Ettore Porcupine SLEEVE

Customer Questions:

What does a Ettore Porcupine SLEEVE do? You will use the Ettore Porcupine applicator SLEEVE to apply the soapy water used to clean windows.
Why should I buy the Ettore Porcupine SLEEVE? This sleeve has reasonable water retention. You will find that the Velcro fastening makes it easy to fit and remove. The hundreds of tiny flexible fibres are useful for removing heavy soiling and dirt..

Product Information:

What are Ettore Porcupine SLEEVE made from? They are made from a microfiber fabric. This gives you very good performance and durability in cleaning windows.
If I buy this Sleeve, do I need anything else? Yes, you need a T Bar. You fit the Ettore Sleeve over the T Bar of the same size. To remove the liquid you will also need a Squeegee. You can use a cloth or scrim to wipe around the edges of the window to remove an excess water. We suggest you use another cloth to wipe the sill and frame.

Helpful Tips:

How do I use the Ettore Porcupine SLEEVE? First you fit the Sleeve to a T Bar and make up a solution of detergent.  You will find using an Oblong Bucket makes wetting the applicator easier. You then wet the sleeve by immersing it in detergent. Then you remove the excess detergent. The applicator should not be dripping. Now you can rub the sleeve all over the window to cover the glass. You can use the pad on the end of the sleeve to remove any stubborn marks or bird droppings. You should rub the sleeve up and down and from side to side, and in a circular motion covering the window in suds. When all the dirt is loose, you can use a squeegee to remove the detergent. You may need to repeat if necessary. Clean up the edges with a Scrim - You can now clean windows!

What Size Do I Need:

How do I choose the right size of Ettore Sleeve? The most popular size is 35cm 14". This is suitable for most windows. As a general rule, the larger the window, the larger the applicator. If you are cleaning patio doors, offices and shops, you will require bigger applicators such as 18" 45cm. It will save you time and energy to get the right size applicator for your size of window.

Just To Be Sure:

You may have heard the Ettore Porcupine SLEEVE can be called different things, so you might enjoy learning the lingo. A 'washer' is another name for an applicator or sleeve. An applicator is a sleeve and a T Bar. You may find that some call a sleeve a 'soapy'.

Product Care:

You can wash the Sleeve to remove the build up of soap and dirt. Unger say that this the Ettore Sleeve can be machine washed. When you wash it, wash it at a low temperature with only a small amount of detergent and no conditioner. You are best to air dry and not to tumble dry your Sleeve.