It comes as a surprise to most business owners as to what is carried by commercial window cleaners. The equipment and preparation required for high quality window cleaning is far greater than that for a simple domestic clean using a bucket and squeegee.
Water-Fed Pole Systems
Up to 4-5 storeys, most commercial window cleaning is done using a water-fed pole system. This involves a trained cleaner using long poles with brushes at the end of them and tanks of purified water attached to their van. The water is filtered to remove minerals which can leave marks and cause spots when the water dries. A good quality purified rinse is then used to clean the glass.
Specialist Tools for Commercial Glazing
Most domestic window cleaning equipment and even most commercial domestic window cleaning solutions will not be appropriate for larger commercial glazed facades and need to be specifically brought to site by professional window cleaners. Large commercial window cleaners will typically have a range of tools including channel squeegees with different width blades (some even with interchangeable blades) that can be specifically designed for certain types of commercial glass (coated, reflective, opaque, etc) and will also be cleaned with low-residue window cleaning detergents to prevent dirty marks and to help prevent new dirt to re-attract to the cleaned surface as quickly as possible.
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All reputable contractors will turn up at your premises with all the necessary tools and equipment and also produce the necessary safety documentation i.e. public liability insurance, risk assessments and method statements. The safe working at height requirements must also be adhered to by the cleaner and the client.
Streak-Free Finish on Large Windows
Cleaning a wide glazed shopfront requires more than just the correct tools. The window cleaners work from top to bottom in large sections, using the rubber blade of the channel squeegees to maintain constant contact with the glass surface. The edges are then cleaned using a chamois.
Responsible Water Handling
Know what a good commercial cleaner brings to site and you’ll know whether you are hiring a true professional or just someone with a ladder to lean.