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Top 5 Extension Poles for the Short Professional

Extension poles keep my feet planted firmly on the ground, I like my feet on the ground, stable, secure, familiar. While I’m more than happy to pull out a ladder when I need it, when it comes to cleaning the house or office, I generally like being on solid ground. As such I always reach for my handy Purdy extension pole, covered in like 20 years of excess paint. The extension pole was given to me by my father after he saw me on a step ladder trying to do a pirouette to reach the cobwebs in the corner of my kitchen. The simplicity of the tool means it can hide in any closet until its needed and won’t break or wear.

You simply screw in the attachment you need, extend the pole to the desired height and you are good to go. Change a light bulb? Extension pole.  Clean ceiling fans? Extension pole. Finally wage a successful crusade against the spiders in my office ceiling corners? Extension pole. You get the idea. Check out the reviews, save a trip to the emergency room.  

DocaPole Cleaning Kit with 7-30 Foot (36 ft Reach) Telescoping Extension Pole (Docazoo Store)

Product Description: DOCAZOO has an awesome product here on their hands at an affordable price. The DocaPole Cleaning Kit with 7-30Foot (36 Ft Reach) Telescoping Extension Pole includes 1 Window Squeegee & Washer, and 3 Dusting Attachments; Cobweb, Microfiber Feather, and Ceiling Fan Dusters. I like this kit for several reasons. Firstly, it comes with basically every attachment you can think of (other than a light bulb changer, what were they thinking?) so if you only need an extension pole because you are sick of the spiders in the corner plotting their next counter strike against you, this is a perfect solution that won’t have you searching for multiple items. Secondly, the telescoping arm features multiple points of adjustment and an attachable 180-degree hinge tip to make reaching every area of your home or office easily accessible. Additionally, the extension pole features a padded surface at exactly the perfect area to hold the pole to balance it. This results in a comfortable grip that will allow you to clean the entire house or office without getting blister on your hands (OUCH!). While it lacks a screw in attachment for changing light bulbs which I believe is a complete oversight, the DocaPole Cleaning Kit by DOCAZOO is a quality item.

PROS

CONS

  • 36ft reach will make you feel like a pterodactyl and allow for easy reach capability without having to raise your hands over your head for extended periods of time
  • Light weight, sturdy construction
  • Multiple angles of attack using adjustments
  • Extension pole comes with multiple cleaning attachment heads
  • No screw in attachment for changing out a light bulb – so close to perfect

 

STAUBER Best Bulb Changer Package (STAUBER)

 

Product Description:  The STAUBER Best Bulb Changer package is a one trick pony but is effective in what it does. Featuring a universal threaded base pole that enables fast changes of light bulbs without leaving you dangling dangerously off a ladder, The STAUBER Best Bulb Changer package will leave you at ease and, keep you out of the hospital and make OSHA happy. If you need a quality product to change out lightbulbs and have made a peace treaty with the spiders on ceiling, this is the ticket.

PROS

CONS

  • Lightweight design
  • Change multiple bulb designs by adjusting the patented gripping mechanism
  • Precision grip number window for repeatable results without the fuss
  • Kit only comes with attachments for changing light bulbs

 

Purdy Power Lock Professional Grade Extension Pole, 2-4ft (Purdy)

 

Product Description: Already have attachments and just need an extension pole that will last a lifetime? Purdy is a professional brand with a long history of making quality products for the work professional. I watched my dad use Purdy products for over 20 years. The Purdy Power Lock Professional Grade Extension Pole will give you solid performance year after year.

 

PROS

CONS

  • Use what the Pros use, Purdy
  • Will outlast most of your other tools
  • No attachments means more shopping

 

20 Foot High Reach Duster for Cleaning Kit with 5-12 ft extra thick aluminum extension pole (Opow Store)

Product Description:  Featuring a metal screw on attachment design and 2 locking extensions The 20-foot-high reach duster for cleaning kit with 5-12 ft extra thick aluminum extension pole will get the job done without you wishing you were a foot taller and had done more pushups as a kid.. The kit features an extendable microfiber feather duster, a ceiling fan duster, cobweb dusters, and a window squeegee to ensure that every surface of your home or office is clean without you even having to get on a stepstool let alone a ladder or the kitchen countertop.

PROS

CONS

  • Multiple attachment cleaning heads included
  • Squeegee to clean windows
  • Non-tilting head on extension pole will make certain angles tougher to reach
  • No lightbulb attachment

 

36 Foot High Reach Duster Kit with 7-30 ft Extension Pole // High Ceiling Dusting and Window Cleaning Kit with Telescopic Pole // Window Washer & Squeegee, Cobweb Duster, Fan Blade and Feather Dusters (EXTEND-A-REACH)

Product Description:  3 different locking extensions allow for controlled reach while maintaining balance. Multiple cleaning heads allow for quick cleaning to any surface overhead, whether you need to dust for cobwebs, squeegee the windows, or clean the fan blades, you will look like a hero when you are finished using this. A thick  extension pole means you will not have to worry about flexing when extended fully out to 30 feet (24 feet pole extension), making this a great option for individuals with vaulted ceilings. The only real knock on the product is the lack of a built in rotating head, however if you aren’t worried about that feature this is a great product.

PROS

CONS

  • 3 different locking extensions allow for controlled reach without feeling severely weighted to one end of the pole
  • Multiple cleaning heads allow for quick cleaning to any surface overhead
  • Thick pole means you will not have to worry about flexing when extended fully out to 30 feet (24 feet pole extension)
  • Does not include light bulb attachment
  • Extension pole head lacks rotating ability

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