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INTRODUCTION TO WINDOW CLEANING

Window cleaning typically involves, only the cleaning of exterior glass surfaces. To avoid misunderstandings involving the work, the client and contractor should discuss whether the interior of the glass needs to be cleaned. Discussions should also include whether the frames, ledges, sills, screens and sealants should be cleaned.

Window cleaning is absolutely essential to the preservation of glass. When dirt is allowed to stay on glass surfaces, damage is continuously occurring due to the movement of the dirt which acts like sandpaper. This damage is slow and unnoticeable until its too late. The minor cost of cleaning far outweighs the cost of glass repair or replacement.

Frequency

No two buildings are identical and the frequency of cleaning depends on many variables.

Where the building is located
Where the building is situated within other nearby buildings
Prevailing winds
Micro and macro climatic activity
Type of glass
Type of sealants
Angle of the glass
Surrounding substructures
Elevation
Building dimensions
Nearby construction or road work
and many other variables

To determine the number of times a buildings windows need to be cleaned, it's best to ask a professional window cleaner. On complex buildings, some windows may need to be cleaned more or less often.

Damage

Most window cleaners will not clean glass that is damaged. Its important to understand how damage is defined. Damaged glass is not just broken glass. Damaged glass is defined as glass that is broken or otherwise not cleanable using any of the 6 types of cleaning methods. Further, any material that affects the structural smoothness of the glass, such as, weld burns, pitting, cracking, excessive deposition of hard materials, deformities in manufacturing, broken or expired sealants, errors in glass installation, etc., are also considered damaged.

All window cleaning is performed using industry standard tools, equipment, and techniques. When considering a window cleaning contractor, it's important that the contractor has a good knowledge of the many variables involving the work. A good way to judge whether a window cleaning contractor has the necessary skills to handle the job, is to ask for a methodology statement.

6 TYPES OF WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES

STANDARD WINDOW CLEANING

POST CONSTRUCTION WINDOW CLEANING

Standard Window Cleaning is the most commonly requested, regular service.

Building Status: Pre-Existing Buildings Removed From Glass: Dirt, Dust, Pollution Glass Area: Exterior, Interior (Upon request)

Tools: Squeegees T-Bar, Scrubbers, Window Cleaning Brushes

Supplies: Soap

POST CONSTRUCTION WINDOW CLEANING

Post Construction Window Cleaning is a one-time cleaning for new buildings.

Building Status: New Construction Removed From Glass: Dirt, Dust, Pollution, All Materials Used In Construction

Glass Area: Exterior, Interior

Tools: Squeegees, T-Bar Scrubbers, Window Cleaning Brushes, Scrapers, Scrub Pads, Steel Wool

Supplies: Soap, Blades, Ajax

HISTORICAL WINDOW CLEANING

POST CONSTRUCTION WINDOW CLEANING

GLASS BLOCK WINDOW CLEANING

Historical Window Cleaning is performed on buildings of a historical & sensitive nature.

Building Status: Pre-Existing Buildings Removed From Glass: Dirt, Dust, Pollution Glass Area: Exterior, Interior (Upon Request)

Tools: Squeegees, T-Bar Scrubbers, Window Cleaning Brushes

Supplies: Soap

GLASS BLOCK WINDOW CLEANING

Glass Block Window Cleaning is a delicate cleaning intended to avoid scratches during the cleaning process.

Building Status: Pre-Existing Buildings, New Construction

Removed From Glass: Dirt, Dust, Pollution Glass Area: Exterior, Interior (Upon Request)

Tools: Squeegees, T-Bar Scrubbers, Soft Brushes

Supplies: Soap, Pressure Washers

SPECIALTY WINDOW CLEANING

GLASS BLOCK WINDOW CLEANING

SPECIALTY WINDOW CLEANING

Specialty Window Cleaning is defined as a cleaning that doesn't fall into another category but that is differentiated by unusual circumstances, methods, or equipment.

Building Status: Pre-Existing Buildings New Construction

Removed From Glass: Dirt Dust Pollution Butyl Sealants And All Material Not Commonly Found On Windows. (Ex: Eggs) Glass Area: Exterior Interior (Upon Request)

Tools: Squeegees T-Bar Scrubbers Window Cleaning Brushes Scrapers Scrub Pads Steel Wool And All Other Tools Required Supplies: Soap Blades Ajax And All Other Supplies

Other variables and factors include; suspended access & rigging, location of the work, uniqueness of the building, extensive planning, sensitivity of the work or surfaces, etc.

CHEMICAL WINDOW CLEANING

GLASS BLOCK WINDOW CLEANING

SPECIALTY WINDOW CLEANING

Chemical Window Cleaning involves the use of acids and strong cleaning solutions.

Building Status: Pre-Existing Buildings, New Construction

Removed From Glass: Dirt, Dust, Pollution Hard Water Stains

Glass Area: Exterior

Tools: Squeegees, T-Bar Scrubbers, Window Cleaning Brushes, Scrapers, Scrub Pads, Steel Wool, Chemical Resistant Clothing, Self Contained or Positive Air Flow Ventilation Suits

Supplies: Soap, Blades, Ajax Acids, Cleaning Solutions