Effective Window Cleaning: The Tools and Techniques Combined

Window Cleaning is not difficult with the right tools. However, how many of us actually have the "right"
tools? What it boils down to is that there are very few people that take the time or effort and purchase
the correct tools for window cleaning.

Windows are one of the most important features in a home, and when they are dirty, the house does not have the presence that it normally does. There are specific tools needed to clean windows and specific window cleaning techniques.

Tools Necessary to Clean Windows

Ladder (this is for the high, hard to reach windows)

Bucket

Squeegee

Scarper and Blade

Towels

Window Cleaning Brushes

Sponges

Scrim

Soaps and Chemicals

Waterfed Poles

There are quite a bit of materials needed if you are going to professionally clean your windows. Window cleaning technique must also be considered, as there are tricks to the trade, and you definitely want to follow the rules to have the clearest, most shiny windows possible.

Window Cleaning Tips

First, without the proper equipment, you will have streaking and smudges. Summer is a tougher time to clean windows. When you are picking a day to clean your windows, try to pick a day that is colder over a warmer day. You also want to choose a day that is cloudy and not sunny. This is simply because you will get better results.

It is also important to start early in the morning before when the sun is still not strong. This is because the hot sun will evaporate the solution before you clean it off, which will result in streaking.

Always wear gloves to protect your hands! They will be in water and exposed to chemicals. Start by spraying the solution onto the window and begin cleaning and polishing the window. You will want to first start on the outside of the window. You should use vertical strokes to clean the outside. Once you are done with the outside of the windows, it will then be time to clean the inside of the windows. When you are cleaning the inside windows, you will want to use horizontal strokes. Also, have a terry cloth rag
handy to wipe the window which will help to avoid streaking.

When you are cleaning your windows, it is important that you stay away from abrasive cleaners. Abrasive cleaners will damage the window.

Another precaution is that you have a solid ladder which supports you. Remember, window cleaning is not only tedious, it can be extremely dangerous and you must make sure that you are well supported.

There are many tricks and techniques. Time of day means everything when window cleaning, just as the temperature of the day. Definitely, with the proper tools and the right temperature, you can clean your windows to appear as though they were professionally cleaned. However, there are few homeowners that truly take the time to get the best looking windows possible, which is why, many homeowners turn to the services of a professional window cleaner.

 

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