Work Methods

More and more, window cleaners are using equipment where the operator remains on the ground, but can still access work at height - see Extension Poles and Water Fed Poles on this page.

Extension poles are used with "traditional" window cleaning tools to give extra reach without having to resort to using ladders. Very handy for shopfronts and ground-floor work, they're another tool in our repertoire to help us give the best result possible.

Microfibre cloths are the 21st century equivalent of the old 19th century linen scrim. Chamois leathers and scrims used to be "state of the art", but have had their day as far as window cleaners are concerned. So much so, that the applicator and blade are now classed as "traditional" window cleaning gear! Using microfibres needs less effort, so we remain fresher for longer, and gives a much better finish - so our clients are happier for longer.

We use two different types in normal use - a towel effect for wiping frames and sills, and a smooth weave for taking off any smudges or runs - but we don't need to use that one very often!

Commonly known as Reach and Wash, we call this method "ladderless window cleaning".

The simple explanation  
Completely purified water is pumped through a hose, up a pole and then through jets in the brush-head where it is sprayed onto the glass. The brush makes contact with the surface of the glass and frames, gently agitates the surface, and loosens any dirt.

This dirt is flushed away by the constant stream of pure water. It’s because the water is so pure that your windows will dry to a sparkling clean finish, even although the window might be left wet.

That’s it - it was simple wasn’t it!

You can click here for a fairly boring techie explanation leaflet explaining it in more detail, but basically - that's it!

The applicator - or That Soapy Thingy as most clients call it - is used to get our detergent solution onto the glass as efficiently as possible. Not too wet and not too dry, soaped to the edges of the pane, and applied in straight lines. Then the window is bladed down to take it all off again!

And if a rubber blade is good enough to use on a Rolls Royce windscreen, then it should meet our clients' high demands for their windows. We use Pulex, a brand known for it's versatility. For the ultra-curious, you'll be elated to know that there are two varieties - one for hot weather and one for the other forty-nine and a half weeks in the year.

So, you're impressed by our knowledge of what's involved, (you should be, we've been doing it for long enough!) and our mastery of the various ways we can clean your windows, but you're still not convinced that we're the boys to let loose on your fenestrational pride and joy.

So, what would convince you? A real-time hands-on demonstration - not just some blurb on a page? Right then, a no-obligation demonstration it shall be! To give you an idea of our usual standard, we'll clean one of your windows as normal, and from that you can decide whether to fire us or hire us!

To get in touch and take us up on this, just click anywhere on this section.

Ladders have been synonymous with people's idea of window cleaners since day one. Their use will never be illegal, but Health & Safety regulations restrict their use in some situations, depending on what is considered "reasonably practicable".

Click here for the HSE page, and here for the "Brief Guide" to the Working At Height Regulations (WAHR) and you can see for yourself.

You'll be relieved to know that all ladders we use have safety feet, wall wheels where needed, and undergo regular LadderTag inspections.