Window Cleaning - Let The Professionals Take Care of Your Windows

2. Synopsis Why Window Cleaning Is So Important Top Tips For Successful Window Cleaning Should I Use A Professional Window Cleaning Firm? Tips For Successful Office Window Cleaning Tips For Finding The Right Office Window Cleaning Firm Safety First – Why You Should Use A Professional Office Window Cleaning Company How Office Window Cleaning Can Improve Morale Tips To Make Your Gutter Cleaning As Simple As Possible

3. Why Window Cleaning Is So Important • Light – The best way to get light into your home is to have as many windows as possible. But, it won’t matter how many windows you have if they are dirty. To maximize the available light you need to indulge in some regular window cleaning. Etching – You might not know it but dirt and debris can etch themselves into your glass, creating stains and cracks, seriously weakening the glass. Increase The Value Of Your Home – Whether you are looking at selling or remortgaging, or just interested in keeping the value of your home as high as possible, regular window cleaning will make a difference to the price. This is because clean windows add to the curb appeal of your home. Security – Clean windows allow you to see what is going on outside your home. This means you do not need to answer the door unless you can see who it is. You will also be able to monitor what is going on round your neighborhood, helping to keep the overall crime rate low. • • •

4. Top Tips For Successful Window Cleaning  Height  Unless you live in a bungalow it is highly likely that you’ll need a ladder to get to the upstairs windows. However, you can’t lean your ladder safely on the glass! Putting it below or even above the window will make it difficult to reach all the corners and complete the job properly.  Squeegee  You need soap and water to wash your window. This is the safest and easiest way to remove the lost common dirt from your window. In fact there is very little that soapy water cannot shift from glass. However, the window only looks clean if you manage to get it to dry without streaks. This is where the squeegee comes into play. It one smooth move you can drag the squeegee across the window from top to bottom. It will remove the moisture and leave the window stain free.  Window Cleaning Solution  The most common window cleaning solution is soap and water but it is also possible to use specially formulated cleaning solutions which can be purchased in your local store or you can actually use a drop of white vinegar in water.

5. Should I Use A Professional Window Cleaning Firm? • Safety – Using a professional window cleaning firm removes various risk associated with window cleaning. They have all the equipment and risk assessments they need to ensure accidents do not happen. Time – You might find that a professional window cleaning can be finished before you have even started to climb your ladder. As your time is precious you may realize it is better spent doing other things instead of window cleaning. Better Finish – It is highly likely that a professional window cleaning firm will be able to get a much better finish to the job than you can by yourself. This is because they have the experience and knowledge to get the most put of their tools and equipment. Equipment – Whether you live in a bungalow or a high rise apartment block the professional window cleaning firm will have the knowledge, experience and, most importantly, the equipment to complete your window cleaning requirements. • • •

6. Tips For Successful Office Window Cleaning • Height – The first thing you need to consider is how high your windows are and how will you reach them. If you are only two or three stories then a ladder will probably suffice but any taller and you will need dedicated equipment or you have to be able to clean the outside of the window from the inside. Tools – The basic office window cleaning tools are a bucket, sponge, soapy water, squeegee, razor blade and a means of carrying all these items with you. Support – If you have one of your own members of staff completing the office window cleaning then you will need to verify that your insurance covers this and you should have another member of staff monitoring them to ensure they are safe. Methodical – If you do decide that the office window cleaning needs to be done by yourself or your staff then it is important to approach it in a methodical fashion. This will ensure that every window is done properly. • • •

7. Tips For Finding The Right Office Window Cleaning Firm • Ask A Friend – The first step must be to ask a business friend. They will probably have an office window cleaning firm and will be able to tell you how good they are and if it is worth you hiring them. Reputation – The next step is to look at the reputation of any firm you are considering. The easiest way to do this is to look on the social media sites to find out what the response is from people who have already used the office window cleaning firm. Cost – As you start to get a shortlist you will need to think about the cost of the office window cleaning. Most firms should charge a similar amount so if one is vastly difference you’ll need to decide why this is the case or if they should simply be overlooked. Meet – It is also important to meet each of the office window cleaning first to decide how well you get along with them and their representatives. You need to feel that you can communicate with them regarding anything you are or are not happy with. • • •

8. Safety First – Why You Should Use A Professional Office Window Cleaning Company • Safety – It’s impossible to put a price on the safety of your employees but the courts will certainly try if one is injured when completing office window cleaning. Depending on the nature of the injury you could be looking at a substantial bill. Safety – It’s impossible to put a price on the safety of your employees but the courts will certainly try if one is injured when completing office window cleaning. Depending on the nature of the injury you could be looking at a substantial bill. Technology – Technology has moved on and there are a variety of new options for window cleaners which can keep them safer, help them to do the job faster and even do it better than the old fashioned methods. Satisfaction Guaranteed – If you’re not happy with the job completed by you office window cleaning company you simply tell them to come back and do it again. While you can, in theory, do this to any worker you might find it more difficult to get a member of staff to redo it if this was an extra to their job title. They also might not have the time to complete the office window cleaning a second time, or even a first time. • • •

9. How Office Window Cleaning Can Improve Morale • The View – You might not have considered the effects a view will have on your office team but it can be dramatic. After all, it is much more pleasant coming to work if you have a view rather than not having one. Having the office window cleaning company come regularly can help to ensure that the view is visible to your staff. It doesn’t matter if it’s good or bad, it will give them something to look at and comment on. This will lead to bonding and improved morale. – To ensure the view is as effective as possible you should encourage your staff to take regular breaks and allow them to sit and enjoy the view. Tables set up by the window for snacks can encourage them to take a break and chat; while enjoying the view. Your Clients – Morale can also be boosted by the way your clients respond when they visit your offices. If they see that you have set your office up with office window cleaning and meeting areas they will know that you are trying to look after your staff. – This level of commitment suggests that you’re a good employer so prospective clients are more likely to sign up to your services. You may not have thought it before but your office window cleaning firm can actually help you to generate clients! •

10. Tips To Make Your Gutter Cleaning As Simple As Possible • Ladder – You need an extending ladder. Ideally, when gutter cleaning, you’ll want to be above the height of the gutter. While you can lean your ladder against the gutter this does increase the chance of breaking the guttering or the ladder slipping. Gloves – Waterproof gloves, preferably ones which go up your arms, are a good idea. You’ll be scooping out decaying leaves and other debris which is not pleasant. At leaves gloves will keep you from exposure to bacteria while gutter cleaning. Scoop It – You need to take a plastic scoop with you. This will not just prevent you from getting cold hands it will also make your gutter cleaning task much easier. A small scoop which fits inside the gutter channel will work best. Simply scoop the muck out of the gutter and into your bag. Flush It – The scoop and your hands will remove most of the debris from the gutter. However, it is important to make sure all the small debris is removed. The easiest way to do this is simply to flush your gutters with water. They should be completely clear by the time you’ve finished. You can even scrub them clean but this is not really necessary. • • •

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