Where window cleaners buy
Window cleaners buy tools direct or from window cleaning suppliers that know the trade.
| Supplier | Type | What their own site says | Pro program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window Cleaning Resource | Distributor | Window cleaning supplies gathered by window cleaners since 2007, including pure water systems. | Ask at the counter |
| Ettore | Manufacturer store | Squeegees, washers, scrapers, poles and water-fed poles sold direct. | Ask at the counter |
| Uline | Distributor | Stocks over 45,000 shipping boxes, packing materials, janitorial and warehouse supplies. | Ask at the counter |
From each supplier's own site on the date in the sources; call your branch before you plan around it.
Your counter list
The items window cleaners buy every week, from the van stock on our tools list. Ask each supplier for a price on these first; they decide which account saves you the most.
| Item | Why it is on the list |
|---|---|
| Squeegee rubbers | Sharp rubber leaves no streaks |
| Scraper blades | Fresh blades every day |
| Window soap | Every job |
| DI resin or RO filters | Pure water |
| Towels and sleeves | Clean ones every day |
For the first order, price the starter kit too: professional squeegee and channels in two sizes; strip washer; glass scraper with spare blades; extension pole; bucket and window soap; microfiber and huck towels; tool belt and holsters; multi-position ladder with standoff. Bigger purchases to price at a dealer or rental house: water-fed pole, carbon fiber; pure water system: ro or di filters; hose reel and tank; screen cleaning setup; track cleaning brushes and a vacuum.
Opening a trade account
Bring your business name, tax ID and license number, and a credit application if you want terms. The big-box programs are compared row by row on Home Depot Pro vs Lowe's Pro. For the tools themselves, the window cleaning tools list has prices read on the makers' own sites (Ettore, Little Giant).
When supplier prices change
Update your window cleaning price list the same week a supplier raises prices. In Koira, that price list is what your estimates are built from.
Sources
- Window Cleaning Resource: Home, checked October 9, 2026
- Ettore: Store, checked October 9, 2026
- Uline: About us, checked October 9, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.