Friday, January 17, 2014

By Marissa Velazquez


Window washing can be a very daunting task if you do not have the right technique. The process which is done not just for hygiene purposes greatly helps in improving lighting. The choice of whether to do it at household level or commercially is mainly dependent on the number and accessibility of the windows. Other considerations include the affordability of the chosen method, the effectiveness and the duration of time required among others.

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.

The process is rather easy. You start by applying detergent to all the surfaces that you need to clean. This can be done using a sponge. Use the sponge to remove the loosely held dirt and debris and scrape the residual materials with a scraper. The scrapping should be done in a unidirectional manner to reduce the chances of scratching the surfaces. A mop is used to clean the water and any remnants are removed with a squeegee.

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.

Ensure that you plan yourself well so that you do not fall victim to unfavourable weather conditions. The best time to this exercise is on a sunless day. Too much sunlight will cause evaporation of the detergent before cleaning has been completed. A sunless environment allows for polishing and leaves your surfaces sparkling.

Even as you plan to embark on this task, you need to know that it is a potentially dangerous undertaking. A significant number of people have lost their lives when working on storey buildings and one needs to be very careful. Slippage due to soapy water and unstable ladders is a common cause for accidents.

In recent times, there have been many automated machines designed to make working on great heights safer and easier. This has greatly reduced the number of accidents. Although this may be somewhat costly, they are a good investment especially for people who do cleaning professionally. If you cannot get these machines, then it is important that you ensure that the ladders are stable.

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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