Telescoping Pole Blog

The Best Way to Clean a Smooth Wall

2016-06-04T07:44:00-05:00

Dusting and cleaning a wall is easier than you think if you have the right tools. And a good telescoping pole makes it simple.

Walls are interesting objects to clean. If you have light carpet you may notice a dark area at the base. This is called filtration soil, dust that is too heavy cannot make it up the draft near the base of a wall and deposits itself at the bottom. During this process it becomes electrically charges and clings to the carpet.

The dust that does make it higher up the wall is finer and needs to be removed. If the wall is a smooth surface, this fine dust can be easily removed with our lambswool wall dusters which range in size from 12 inches to the 3 foot wide Big Red. Our cob web duster can lend a hand in the corners and top of the wall.

If you have a rough surface you need a little more agitation to loosen up the dirt. Our wall brush is made of horse hair and works well on rough surfaces. Our pipe brush can lend a hand as well.

How to Clean A Popcorn Ceiling

2016-06-04T07:43:00-05:00

Want to know the best way to dust and clean a popcorn ceiling? It's easier than you think.

Popcorn ceilings can look unsightly when dirty, dusty and grimy, but cleaning them is much easier than most people think and we have just the right tools to do it. The first thing you will need of course is a strong telescoping pole. We recommend the Garelick or Mr Long Arm Short Telescoping poles. Your're going to want to get a pole between 6 and 12 feet for most ceiling heights.

The other item you will need is one of our soft, yet dense bristle brushes. They are normally made for water related applications but they work perfectly for popcorn ceilings. Their dense bristles make sure every last nook and cranny of ceiling is gently scrubbed. We recommend the blue version which is soft enough to not damage the surface but tough enough. If your concerned your popcorn ceiling it too fragile you can select our green brush which is extra soft.

Cleaning Solar Panels

2016-06-01T22:08:00-05:00

Maintaining a clean surface on your solar panels is essential for optimum energy output. Many studies have questioned if you will reap the returns on the cost of cleaning your solar panels. For the DIYer this question is easier to answer. Cleaning solar panels safely for both professionals and non-professionals is a major concern. Anytime you step foot on a ladder you put yourself at great risk. According to ABC NEWS there are more than 136,000 ladder accidents each year that are brought to an emergency room. This number is up 50% since 2005. That is why it is essential to clean your solar panels while safely standing on solid ground. TelescopingPole.com has numerous extension poles that can extend your reach by more than 30 Feet. So stay safe and keep your solar panels clean.