I received this item a few days ago and quickly unpacked everything to start my "test" trial cleaning the high ceiling fans, windows, vents and moldings. First of all - no directions or paperwork. I don't like this, but everything is pretty intuitive, so I just started putting things together. I used the ceiling fan dusting attachment (I think...), set an angle and started with that, extending the pole to about 12-feet. I then used it on our very high, very dusty chandelier, enclosed in glass. Worked great! Then I dusted the high moldings and that worked great. I extended the pole full-length to clean the top of a soffit area and it worked well. I tried the window-washing attachment (I think...) and used it dry to see how it would work for washing the high windows, and it seems like it will be effective. There is a hard brush attachment which I may not need for pole applications, but it can also be used by hand, for which I have a couple of areas to try. The pole is sturdy, holds tight, and the attachments fit well. As long as I don't break any of the plastic parts (always a concern - most products are only as good as their weakest link!!), I should be OK.

Very easy to handle the attachments along with the telescoping pole.

For years, I bugged my poor hubby to climb to a very tall ladder and wipe down the dust and cobwebs from the window area of our foyer. I myself topped rickety ladders outdoors to reach with a broom onto siding areas and porch overhangs, etc. When I saw this, I knew I had to try it. I am glad I did.
This thing is awesome. I can easily reach wherever I need to to clean and wipe things down. I haven't used the looped mop attachment really wet yet, but I have used it damp with window cleaner on glass and it works great. The longer fuzzy brush attachment works great for getting cobwebs, I just vacuum it off when I bring it down. It traps most of it, which is a real plus.
Each of the sections extend independently, which is a very handy feature. I would advise to be sure the farthest end gets extended first, that way, there is less weight on the end you are trying to control. If you keep more of the weight towards you, things are much easier and there's far less risk of breaking a section of pole or bending it. The only downsides I really see are that the locking mechanisms on the sections are a bit difficult to work at first, and the connectors for the attachments are plastic. I wish those were metal, but oh well. Also, make SURE you have room to store this thing, it is huge-- even when all of the sections are collapsed. Otherwise FABULOUS product worth the money just to be able to get at something without hauling out a ladder and risking life and limb.

I have very high ceilings in my condo, impossible to dust without scrambling up and down a ladder. This is a waste of time and a safety hazard. Or expensive, if I hire someone else to do it. With my Docapole and tools, I can quickly sweep even the highest points of the ceilings while standing on my own two feet. It's heavier than I hoped it would be. Fully extended, it's a little difficult for me to swing from side to side, but the tools are high quality and overall, it's a great addition to my cleaning tools.

I purchased this extension pole as a replacement for one I've had for about 15 yrs. First the screw on the end of my old one broke. I duct taped a new web catcher on and kept going. That's not going to happen with this one, the screw on the end is metal. Then one of the joints broke on my old one. It would no longer extend 30'. Again, that's not going to happen with this one. These joints lock differently and they are STURDY! The only problem I have with this one is that its durability comes with a heavy price. Fully extended it is unwieldy and hard to control because of the combination of its weight and wobbliness. If you have excellent upper body strength, forgo your daily trip to the gym and use this pole for about 15 mins. I discovered muscles I forgot I had which can be considered a good thing. Now, if you lower the extension at each joint it will make the pole stiffer and easier to maneuver, even for a Grandmother like me, however it will no longer reach the 2nd floor eves. I must admit, I couldn't bring myself to throw out my old pole and still grab it for first floor cleaning. More Duct Tape may be in order. Perhaps I can entice a grandkid with brownies to use this one to clean the second floor. Also I noticed that the weight of the pole causes the web catcher to become unscrewed if it's in the bent position, even when not extended. The bend feature is great but I had to stop every minute to retighten it. Lastly, the included web catcher is smaller, it covers less ground, increasing cleaning time. I'm just thankful that I have a pole that will reach that high.