What is the nylon netting for?

It scrubs bugs, bird droppings and road film off the glass before you squeegee. Wet the glass first so grit does not scratch.

Does it work on house windows too?

Yes. The rubber blade wipes flat glass clean, but the short handle means you cannot reach high panes without a ladder.

Use it on wet glass and pull the blade in overlapping strokes, wiping the blade edge dry between passes.

The nylon netting is softer than glass, but trapped grit can still mark it. Rinse the glass and the netting before scrubbing.

It is more compact and easier to store, but a long-handled squeegee reaches across a large windshield or high window in fewer passes.

The rubber blade is the wear part; when it nicks or streaks, the tool is usually replaced rather than repaired.

At The Home Depot, for $5.68, as of our latest check.

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