Information On Commercial Window Cleaning

By Martha Green


Window cleaning also goes by the term window washing. Commercial window cleaning began a long time ago and has undergone several modifications to become what it is today. Today, automation is taking over the industry as almost every task that used to be manual is being done by machines. In developed states, automated robotic cleaners are being applied on a larger scale than ever before.

Washing of windows used to be a manual process accomplished by hands and simple tools. This may be attributed to the fact that most buildings used to have fewer windows and they did not rise to the heights they do today. However, as time proceeded, there was need to invent better methods as high rise windows became more common in buildings. Various washing and access methods were therefore devised.

When the process is done manually by the cleaner, water containing chemicals is used to wipe dirt from the glass. The cleaner has to use their hands to scrub the glass in order to remove dirt. Squeegees are commonly used to sluice the removed dirt and water mixture from the panes. This method is applicable on all kinds of windows provided the cleaner gains access to them.

The reason for the invention of water poles was so that cleaners can effectively clean windows with the range of 3-70 feet from the ground. It involves installing brushes and water jets onto telescopic poles. Water supplied through the jets are deionized and come from sources like domestic, commercial, and vehicle-borne water outlets. The concentration of total dissolved solids in the water is below 5 ppm. The longest pole is 70 feet although shorter lengths are available.

Dirt on the surface is agitated as a constant supply of water is maintained. The pole usually has two jets. One jet supplies water that has cleaning chemicals and the other one supplies water that is pure. After all dirt has been agitated, the brush is lifted from the pane to apply pure water. The pure water removes all dirt without leaving any spots behind, which makes this method effective.

At heights beyond 70 feet, other access methods have been invented. Such methods include ladders, supported scaffolding, aerial work platforms, cradle access, rope access, and windowsill access among others. All these methods deliver the cleaner to the pane they need to clean. Each method is suitable in specific situations although others can be applied in more than one situation.

TA thorough assessment of the building is done first before a given technique is settled upon for use. Where necessary, several access methods may be applied at the same time. Minimization of accidents has been the goal of most companies as authorities require them to apply the safest methods. Generally, there has been a decrease in accidents.

Environmental safety is also of great concern in this industry. Companies are required by authorities to use washing methods and products that minimize damage done to the environment and the cleaners. To this end, several products have been invented, which are more eco-friendly.




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