Window Cleaning Techniques

Here are some supplies that every window cleaner could use:
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Nov 25 2008

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FREE - A Woman’s View: Window Cleaning Techniques

A Woman’s View: Professional Window Cleaning Part

Written by: Judy Suval
Contributed & Edited by:Cleaning Solutions Magazine

O.k. so now you have an idea about the tools and lets face it, this ain’t rocket science! Still you will need to get a feel for the squeegee and the angles… Here is what I did, I went out on a Sunday and went to a closed business and I cleaned the windows over and over again till I got it right…

Once you get it right then do it again…

Window Cleaning Techniques

Practice

Practice is the key to success. Handling a squeegee feels awkward at first, as does any new skill, but it doesn’t take long to become comfortable and confident. Don’t be discouraged that you can’t master squeegeeing after a few days. Technique is the key to streakless, clean windows achieved in minutes. Preparation

When you arrive at the first account of the day, put on your apron; put a small cloth and sponge in the left and right hand pockets. Make sure you have a good single-edge razor blade in the center pocket; the squeegee, with a good, sharp edge, in the right hand holder; and a large towel over your left shoulder. The strip washer should be in the bucket. If you use a chamois, soak it and wring it to properly dampen it.

Put a small amount of cleaner (3 or 4 squirts) in the bucket (2 ½ gallons of water in a 5 gallon bucket). Half fill the bucket with warm water if possible, and change it regularly to help prevent streaking.

Where To Begin

If ladders are necessary, set them in place. Normally, I started on the outside because I liked to get the hardest part over with first. During the winter I started my day on the inside until the weather got warmer. During the summer, if I could, I arranged my day so that I was not washing windows on the sunny side or was not staring into the sun.

When beginning on the outside, do the highest windows or the hardest ones first to get those out of the way. To work efficiently, determine a starting point and then work around the house or building, carrying the bucket and step-stool or pole, if necessary. Keeping all your tools with you makes trips to the car unnecessary. Always start with upper windows as you will be dripping on the lower ones. Use the same procedure for the inside windows.

Its very important to protect woodwork and floor on the inside of homes and buildings. Use less water on the inside windows, catching spills with a towel on the floor or sills. If the woodwork around windows gets wet, wipe it off immediately. Lay towels on the floor under the windows to catch water.