Our Essential Guide To External Window Cleaning
How to Clean Outside Windows: Outlining The Process Bit by Bit
Keeping those external windows looking pretty can be easier said than done, but it’s an important thing to do if you want your home to impress.
Maybe they’re in a hard-to-reach place, getting stains out of them is tough or you’re just unsure what strategy to employ to get them spotlessly clean.
We hear you and would like to offer some assistance on how to clean windows outside with minimal difficulty so that you can restore their appearance and boost your home’s aesthetic at the same time.
Preparation and Safety Advice
Ahead of doing it, have a look at the forecast, postponing the job if stormy weather is expected. Wait for a mild, overcast day to decrease the likelihood of streaks occurring.
Get equipped with the essential tools once conditions are right e.g. squeegee, a microfibre cloth, bucket, and suitable cleaning solution.
If you can’t figure out how to clean windows outside in awkward areas, make sure you have a robust ladder at the ready and extension pole. Put the ladder on a stable bit of ground and don’t risk overreaching.
Steps to Cleaning: Techniques for Scrubbing, Rinsing, and Drying
Ensure the window surfaces are free of debris and use a hose to detach built up dirt. Submerge a sponge or brush into soapy water using it to scrub down the windows and rid them of grime.
Clean them in a circular motion and wash away any soap by rinsing with clean water.
To avoid streaks and water spots appearing, dry with either a microfibre cloth or squeegee.
Ladder vs Non-Ladder use
For windows that are especially high up, the ladder must be on a stable surface and correctly angled. You shouldn’t need to overreach, and whilst cleaning, maintain three points of contact at all times.
Got a phobia of heights? Stick to a water-fed pole so that you clean from ground level or look into specialist cleaning systems with extendable water jets and brushes.
Follow these steps for cleaning hard-to-reach windows without reliance on a ladder and without risking your health.
Head to our section full of helpful guides if you want more expert insight into how to clean windows outside and any additional product maintenance advice, which offer all sorts of invaluable guidance, or visit us in Lincoln for a chat.
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We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
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