Monday, January 13, 2014

The Basic Method Of Window Washing

By Marissa Velazquez


Window washing is not an easy task to the inexperienced. It can be a very frustrating task if you do not have the appropriate pieces of equipment. On the other hand, if one has the required materials, it is a very enjoyable task. Properly and regularly cleaned window improve the lighting of rooms and the hygiene of the entire building. Depending on the size of the unit, you may choose to do the task yourself or to hire a commercial cleaning company. The tools required may be simple or complex depending on factors such as affordability and task complexity.

There are numerous types of equipment that you may choose from for this task.There are numerous types of equipment that you may choose from for this task. Some of the equipment are required are fairly simple while others are rather complex. If you are dealing with small unit you probably only need a bucket with water, a squeegee, mops, a scraper and some detergent. The squeegee is very important in helping you get rid of excess water. The scraper, on the other hand, helps in the removal of stubborn stains from the glass surface.

Having collected all the necessary items, you can now proceed to the window cleaning process. Firstly, some detergent is applied on the surface to be cleaned. A sponge is used to remove the dirt and loose debris before the water is dried with a mop. A scraper is used to remove remnant stains and debris. To avoid unnecessary scratches, unidirectional forward scrapping should be used. Use the squeegee to drain any other water left on the surface.

The recommended cleaning technique is one that uses vertical strokes on one side and horizontal strokes on the other. This method makes stains less visible to the eye. A sponge and a squeegee are used together to further reduce the visibility of these stains. Minor scratches on the glass are effectively removed suing toothpaste. Window corners are cleaned using cotton swabs.

This task requires that one follows some simple rules. For example, the best day to do your cleaning should be on a sunless day. This ensures that the detergent does not dry on the surface as soon as it is applied. The surface should only be allowed to dry after it has been rinsed. Once the glass has dried, polishing may be done.

The job is very dangerous especially if the cleaner is not properly trained. The risk is very high when dealing with great heights. Many people have been reported to lose their lives due to falls. Such falls may be the result of slippery surfaces created by soapy water or unstable ladders. Some people are simply just careless. One is therefore advised to take due caution or to delegate the job to an expert if they feel that they are not competent enough.

Automated machines have been widely adopted by many people in many places in a bid to reduce the incidence of accidents. Although such a move is quite expensive, the results are tremendously good; accidents are reduced markedly. The alternative is to modify the ladders in a manner that makes them more stable. Accidents can also be reduced by minimising the time spent on the ladder.

Window washing is both enjoyable and easy if done in the right manner. Proper equipment, the right skills and permissive weather are necessary. Regular cleaning of household and office windows is something that you should adopt. The beauty of it is that it will more often than not result in huge savings in costs of lighting.




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