High Rise Window Cleaning Essential tool…The Sit Board

High rise window cleaning… what an adventure! To be suspended at heights, over top of a bustling city street is a unique place to be.

There are many tools used in the high-rise window cleaning world. There are certain tools specially tailored and designed for the trade, such as the sit board. To clean windows, you need to have a set of professional window cleaning tools with your person. This includes expected tools like squeegees and scrubbers. However, a worker also needs more unique items like water. Makes sense, right? Compared to other services performed when working at height, this is a little unique as all tools need to be right with the suspended window cleaner. The Sit Board is one of those specialized tools.

Given the somewhat unique needs of the high-rise window cleaner, the window cleaning industry is fortunate to have two manufacturers that offer sit boards specifically designed for professional window cleaners. Let’s take a look at the boards offered by MIO Mechanical safety and SkyGenie.

Basics of Sit Boards:

Sit boards from MIO and SkyGenie are manufactured from wood to comply with all standards for commercial use. Sizes are pretty similar between brands. There are two main varieties or styles of sit boards. This relates to how the board is suspended or supported. While engineered and designed to service the same function, each model will provide a different feel and experience for the suspended worker. These categories are:

• TWO POINT: One strap securely embraces the board with a single strap. The board is suspended from this strap that is located in the center of the board. Envision a single strap like the seat of a swing.
• FOUR POINT: Two straps enter the board at the corners. The board is suspended from the straps that cross under the board and are at the corners. Envision a platform, with support coming from the corners.

Other Sit Board features to compare:

• Cushioned / non cushioned: This is self-explanatory, but worthy of note, the MIO boards that are offered without cushion feature a wrapping of material around the board surface. While not containing any cushion, the wrap will provide a different feel and provide a bit more friction than the bare wood.
• Tool hangers and clips: These are key things to consider when comparing models. High-rise window cleaners need to have a place for stowage of tools while at height. There are some differences here between models. Take a look at the product images to get an accurate idea of how many holders and clips each model offers.
• Belt for back support: The belts are not for suspension and are only included for worker comfort. Some professionals like the belt while others prefer the board without.

As mentioned before, SkyGenie and MIO Mechanical make quality, safety driven products that have been tailored to usage by trades like the professional high rise window cleaning market. The little features and designs make it clear that the chair models are designed for use by window cleaners working at height.

While soaring over the city, suspended on the sit board, safety should always be the first priority. The ability to perform the window cleaning service efficiently and effectively is number two. By using tools that have been engineered and designed for trades like high rise window cleaning, you can have help focusing on that first priority of safety so you can provide quality window cleaning services more efficiently!

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