What is a Water-Fed Pole System?

When you picture a professional window cleaner, you probably imagine someone on a tall ladder with a bucket and a squeegee. While that traditional method is still great for ground-floor windows, modern technology has given us a much safer, more effective, and longer-lasting solution for cleaning high and hard-to-reach glass: the Water-Fed Pole (WFP) system.

At Perth Window Cleaning Co., we've invested in this advanced equipment to deliver a superior result for our clients. Here’s a breakdown of what a WFP system is and why it means a better clean for your home.

The Two Magic Ingredients: Pure Water & a High-Tech Pole

A WFP system combines two key elements to achieve a perfect finish:

1. An RO/DI Pure Water System: As we explained in our previous article, we first create ultra-purified water by stripping away all the minerals and dissolved solids found in Perth's tap water. This pure water is a natural cleaning agent that actively breaks down dirt and grime.
2. The Water-Fed Pole: This is a lightweight, telescopic pole made of carbon fibre that can extend to clean windows up to three storeys high. Purified water is pumped up through the pole to a specially designed, soft-bristled brush at the end.

The 3 Main Benefits for Perth Homeowners

Using a WFP system provides three huge advantages over traditional methods, especially for multi-storey homes.

1. Unmatched Safety for Your Property

This is the most important benefit. A WFP system allows our technicians to clean all your second and third-storey windows safely from the ground. There is no need for heavy ladders leaning against your walls, which eliminates the risk of damage to your gutters, paintwork, or garden beds. It's the safest method for both our team and your property.

2. A Superior, Longer-Lasting Clean

The combination of the soft-bristled brush and the pure water provides a more comprehensive clean than a squeegee alone. The brush gently agitates and scrubs away all the stubborn grime, salt, and dust from the glass, frames, and sills. Then, a final rinse with the pure water leaves the window to dry naturally to a perfect, streak-free finish. Because there's no sticky soap residue left behind, your windows will actually stay cleaner for longer.

3. Reaches Previously "Uncleanable" Windows

Many modern Perth homes have difficult-to-reach windows, such as those above a fragile patio roof, in a narrow space, or high up on a sloping block. A WFP system allows us to easily and safely reach these awkward windows that would be impossible to clean with a ladder, ensuring every single pane of glass on your property is left sparkling.