Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Information On Commercial Window Cleaning

By Martha Green


Window cleaning is also referred to as window washing. Commercial window cleaning has a long history and has undergone a lot of modifications over time to the point it is now. In modern days, the process has been automated a lot to the point where human labor is almost considered not necessary. The use of automatic robotic cleaners is on high rise in developed societies.

Previously, window washing was dominated by the use of manual methods, which involved using simple tools and hands. Back in the day, windows were not very high-rise like they are today and buildings usually had lesser numbers of windows. This changed over time and modern building styles set in, with windows increasing in number and being placed at high altitudes. Better washing products and methods had to be found through the invention of better ones.

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.

The brush is used for agitating the dirt on the panes as water is applied constantly. Usually, there are two jets. One contains water with cleaning chemicals and the other one has pure water. After agitating the dirt, the brush is lifted off so that pure water can be applied to remove the formed dirt. Because the water is pure, no spots are left behind after the washing process is over.

There are more suitable access methods that can be used at heights above 70 feet. Some examples of such methods include ladders, aerial work platforms, supported scaffolding, cradle access, windowsill access, and rope access. The cleaner is delivered to the panes they are required to clean by these methods. Not all methods are suitable in all situations, although others can be effective in more than one situation.

The use of a specific access method is usually reached after a thorough assessment of the site and building has been done. In some buildings more than one access method may be used simultaneously. Regulations require companies to select the safest method for use to avoid accidents, which used to be very common in this industry some years back.

This industry has been the target for environmental safety concerns for a long time now. There have been calls to invent and use products with minimum degradation effect to the environment. To that effect, eco-friendly products have been invented to help in conservation of the surroundings.




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