Squeegee Across the Top
by Admin
Posted on 20-07-2022 05:38 PM
Window Washing Tips and Techniques
In this video, window-cleaning expert garry jalowka shares some quick tips for getting a streak-free shine. Steps:
1. Fill bucket with clean water and add a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent. 2. Wipe down the exterior window frame using a wet terrycloth rag. 3. Dip a window scrubber into the water bucket and then wring out the excess water. 4. Clean the glass with the scrubber to re
move
all dust and dirt.
5. Wipe the window glass dry with a rubber squeegee. Hold the edge of the squeegee at approximately 30 degrees to the glass, then make a horizontal pass across the window.
Ask most homeowners if there is anything they dislike about their large windows, and invariably one of the top responses will be: cleaning them. This twice-yearly task is an often-dreaded part of home maintenance. Window washing sounds relatively straightforward, but professional washers use very specific techniques. Very few people know the best way to clean windows. Too many homeowners have invested time and effort into cleaning their windows only to realize on the next sunny day that streaks and grime still mar their view. Don’t be one of these unfortunate homeowners. Learn from others’ mistakes and set yourself up for success when you put into practice these tried and true window cleaning tips:.
Most of the knowledge i’ve gathered about wash ing high windows from the outside of the building is practical. But before i present my step-by-step guide, i wanted to spend some time discussing the most ill-advised techniques people use. For example, i’ve seen too many silly mistakes happen because of a general reluctance to clean windows from the outside. If your windows swing open, you’ll only be able to reach the outside glass if they open toward you. However, if they swing outwards, people may attempt to clean them by leaning out of the window. Obviously, that method is incredibly dangerous, especially if you’re in a high-rise building.
Basic Window Washing Equipment
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We use the most lightweight and up to date window cleaning equipment using water fed poles and pure water to give your windows a streak-free finish. We produce purified water in our unit in mickle trafford near chester. We use a 5 stage filtration system to remove contaminants and minerals from the water. We carry the water in our van so when we arrive at your home we have everything we need to clean. No need for you to be home for us. When we are cleaning your windows there is continual gentle flow of our purified water washing down your windows through our brush.
A distilled solution of white vinegar acts as a good cleaner. Make this cleaner by mixing vinegar and warm water in equal quantities. You can take a basic measurement such as 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of warm water and then mix it. Use this solution to quickly clean the windows. If you want to use this solution for cleaning your kitchen windows, it is advisable to prewash the windows with soapy water. Or you can directly add the dawn dishwashing liquid (around 5-6 drops) to the vinegar solution and use the resulting solution to clean the windows at once (i prefer this route).
DIY Window Cleaning Solution
1. If you’re going to purchase a solution, use a commercial cleaner from a brand that you trust. 2. You can also use a pre-mixed vinegar-based solution, or even make your own with our simple window cleaning diy below.
One spring, i decided that i wouldn’t bother and hired a window-washing crew to clean all 35 windows in my home. While i was thrilled to have the job done, it was expensive! fortunately, one of the crew was nice enough to give me diy pointers. His advice was so good that i’ve been washing our windows seasonally ever since. So, before you decide to skip washing your windows, read these steps. This homemade window cleaner and the method described are so effective that you’ll never dread cleaning windows again.