FAQs
Answers from the guy who invented the tools - and still uses them.
Does the Louvre Gun actually make cleaning louvres faster, or is it just a gimmick?
It's the real deal. Louvres are slow because you're essentially cleaning two sides of every blade individually. The Louvre Gun wets and rinses both sides at one time.. For a window cleaner doing louvres regularly, it changes the job entirely.
I built it because I was sick of how louvres:
- took such a long time
- are hard to get really clean
- are painful and exhausting on hands
The XPRT Louvre Gun solves all those problems.
My Louvre Gun trigger feels stiff or sticky. Is it broken?
Almost certainly not. The trigger just needs a little silicone grease on the O-rings. It's normal maintenance. We've got a step-by-step guide right here: xprt.tools/louvre-gun-care.
Takes two minutes and it'll feel like new. Avoid WD-40 or Vaseline - silicone grease only.
Which Louvre Mop size do I need - 102mm or 152mm?
It depends on your louvre blade width. In my experience it's roughly 50/50 out there. About half the louvres I encounter take the 102mm, half take the 152mm. If you're not sure, measure the width of a single blade before you order.
You can use the 152mm on narrower blades in a pinch, but if there's a fly screen in place, the larger mop can scrape along it as you work, slowing you down. Using the right size is just faster and cleaner. If you're regularly doing both blade widths, it's worth having one of each in the kit.
Can I just use a regular window mop on louvres?
You can, but it's a frustrating compromise. A standard mop is too wide and awkward to hold. The Louvre Mop is the exact profile of the blade, so it gets both faces properly in one stroke. Once you've used it, going back to a standard mop feels like cleaning with a pillow.
Ladder clip is very handy for keeping ladder still. I also use it to clip hoses in place when working on roofs.
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Excellent personal service from the business owner! Swift shipping across Sydney.
The tools are well thought out and work really well on the job. Rinsing louvre... More
Great window cleaning equipment and gutter cleaning equipment. Fast postage, would recommend. I recently got the Gutter tongs and the length is great. Best way to clean a gutter.
