Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Use Of Squeegees In Commercial Window Cleaning Services

By Linda Johnson


Window cleaning has become a huge service industry that has curved a market niche from traditional cleaning companies. This is because many people value the essence of having clean windows in their establishments and the impact it has on sales and customer attraction. Additionally many cities are building giant skyscrapers that have glass walls and designs for aesthetic value. These present perfect opportunity for business since it is vital that these offices and buildings remain sparkling clean. This has increased business for commercial window cleaning companies.

The squeegee is one invention that has significantly made cleaning easier and faster. Traditional equipment used was a spray bottle and some paper towels. These were cumbersome and slow and sometimes it took days to finish one job. With this new equipment, the time taken is reduced. It is thus important to look at how this has been made possible.

A good quality squeegee has a metal frame as well as a replaceable blade made from rubber. To run this business, make sure that all the equipment is fitted with new rubber blades. Many professionals use these standard tools. They can be bought at home centers and hardware stores. These are quite cheap and can last for several years. Other tools required are scrubbers, buckets, soaps and liquids, lint-free rugs and small towels.

The advantage of using a squeegee is that the same tool can be used for a number of years. Replacement blades are used to replace worn blades after some time. This is because it is impossible to do an excellent job if the rubber is worn, becomes nicked, rounded or sliced. If it leaves behind streaks, make sure to change it. A neat trick to use is to reverse the blade to add some mileage to its use. In addition, they should be stored well to ensure that their durability and high performance.

Usually one does not need any fancy buckets or soap. A large bucket is good to go. Add a few gallons of water and add liquid soap. Make sure to add only a tablespoon of the soap. When working in hot weather conditions, using cool water can be helpful to ensure effectiveness. If the weather is cold, use solution used for windshield washing to preventing water from freezing on the glass.

Whenever one is using the squeegee, they should squeeze excess water from the blades before applying it to the glass. The fanning method is quite popular amongst many professionals because it makes work easy. However, it requires plenty of practice to perfect. Try any method that works for you. Other recommended ones are horizontal and vertical movements.

The squeegees can be used to clean panes inside homes as well. They just require some finesse to prevent excessive water from running off and messing the place. To avoid this, make sure to squeeze all of the water in the bucket before cleaning the window. This prevents running water from going to the woodwork and the floors.

These services have gained mainstream attention and support from the commercial world. They are high in demand and pay well. Most of the work is done through contracts that usually last for a specific period as agreed by the parties concerned.




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