What Do Professional Window Cleaners Use to Clean Windows?

In the modern world, glass windows are extensively used in buildings. Both commercial and residential building must use glass windows at some point. In most cities, some commercial buildings use glass windows in almost 70% of their visible walls. This is a big plus as it allows light to get into offices as well as giving the occupants a good view of the surrounding. In homes, glass windows can be opened easily allowing for ventilation.

However, glass windows are susceptible to dirt and dust. Given their transparent nature, it is a hard task to keep your windows clean. It is important to clean your glass windows to ensure they remain transparent and presentable. Many people try to clean them using old newspapers and dry rugs. From the physics, I learned this creates static charges hence attracting dust. This means that your window cannot stay for a minute being clean. Now, the question is, what professionals use to clean windows?

Detergents

Professional window cleaners use detergents and warm water. Here the detergent is mixed with warm water so as to remove stubborn stains. They take care not to use harsh washing chemicals. Some harsh washing detergents are a hazard to the environment and may corrode hands too. In choosing washing chemicals, they ensure it has a pleasant deodorizing fragrance to leave your office or your house fresh. Some examples of these chemical washing detergents include; halo fast dry glass cleaner and clear reflection windows and glass cleaner.

After getting warm water and detergent there are other tools you need to have for you to clean your windows effectively. Actually, if you have the right tools you can clean your glass window at home. However, for you to have your window cleaning done right, you have to seek the services of professionals. These are trained and experienced people who would make your window crystal clear in a minute. The following are the tools professionals use.

Plastic T-bar – This is a tool used to apply water on the glass surface. It has a synthetic washer at one end and a handle on the other end. The plastic ensures the glass is not scratched during water application. While the synthetic washer makes it easy to apply water.

Squeegee – This is used to wipe/ remove water from the service of the window, while also removing stains. It is made of a T-bar handle and a rubber blade at the top of the T.

Scrim – For professionals to get a smudge-free window, they need this piece of cloth. This cloth is used to wipe the edge of the window. It usually removes the dirt and watermarks at the edges where the washer may have failed to reach.

Professionals use techniques to wipe the window to ensure they are clear. They scrape the window in s-shaped motions ensuring they scraper does not leave the window surface. They do so to prevent water lines. Note that some of these tools can be used up to 500 times, hence they are durable.

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About Dequiana Jackson

Dequiana Jackson, Founder of Inspired Marketing, Inc., helps overachieving women entrepreneurs conquer limiting beliefs and create marketing plans that grow their businesses. This includes one-on-one marketing plan development, digital product creation, web design and content marketing. Dequiana is the author of Know Your Business: How to Attract Ideal Clients & Sell More and runs the award-winning blog, Entrepreneur-Resources.net.

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2 comments

  1. Thanks Dequiana, for this insightful post on how to clean home windows professionally. I’ll definitely need to buy a scrim to get my windows spick and span.

  2. This is a well done article and had I not read about the static electricity being created on the window from this post, there’s no telling when I would have came across it. Thank you for the post. I’ll incorporate some of these tips into my business.

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