The Best Window Cleaning Equipment for Your Home or Business
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Windows tend to get pretty dirty over time. Some windows are just too far out of reach, and so without a professional Window Cleaning service with the tools and expertise to keep them clean those hard-to-reach areas tend to get cleaned less. Of course, there are benefits to regular window cleaning. More natural light gets to come, the exterior of the home looks nicer, and the building for businesses looks more professional. But if you’ve ever cleaned windows, you know how troublesome it can get. The glass surface can leave streaks if you do it wrong, doubling the work, and having to get to those difficult areas isn’t a cakewalk either.
Fortunately, there are solutions to this window-washing situation. Technology has advanced and it’s led to both high-tech and low-tech options that are affordable, and no doubt get the job done. With this in mind, here are some of the best window cleaning equipment that you can buy for your home or business!
Why bother with the best window cleaning equipment when I can hire someone else to do the work for me?
Although you could technically hire a window cleaner Dunfermline service like Caledonia Window Cleaning to clean your windows, it can get expensive in the long run. Window cleaners are not people who work for hours on end cleaning one window after another. They are people who will come in and do a single job, which can range from wiping down the dust to doing a deep clean involving the use of an industrial pressure washer.
Window cleaners have a difficult job that is often overlooked. When going to a new customer, they need to understand what needs to be done and what the customer expects. They also need to do it quickly and with as little fuss as possible so that they can go on to the next job. Some areas are hard to reach or can be dangerous for someone who is untrained. In situations like this, it is best to hire some help, but if your watching the pennies coming up to Christmas there are tools available for you to use.
Tools needed for window cleaning
Window cleaning can be pretty tough, but there are tools for this job that make it much easier. Knowing the basics will help you find the right tools for window cleaning. The following are some of the most important factors to consider when choosing window cleaning tools:
The quality of the material used in making the tools
The weight and grip of each tool (important for optimum balance)
The pressure applied on windows while using these tools (it should be minimal)
The shape and size of each tool (some are specially designed to fit in corners)
These types of considerations are something you can expect to find from Fife window cleaning services.
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What are some of the more traditional cleaning equipment that’s used for windows?
There are various tools when it comes to window cleaning. It’s far more complex than just washing with a cloth and moving it aside with a squeegee. Some of the most basic and traditional cleaning equipment you’ll find for a successful window-cleaning session can include:
Washer, scrubber or applicator
These come in a variety of styles available. Some brands such as ettore make the "porcupine" sleeve which has shards of plastic throughout the sleeve to help scrub thick dirt on the glass without the risk of scratching. We use Moermans Fugu microfibre sleeve.
Bucket
This may be the most obvious as buckets of water and traditional cleaning solution are needed for getting a spotless shine. There are a range of buckets on offer we use the ettore 10L bucket that is available with a lid. Always useful but essential in winter as it keeps the water warmer for longer.
Squeegee
Something that you’ll find at the local petrol station, and it’s also used by the professionals too. These will dry your windows, leaving them scratch-free.
Scraper
Sometimes bird dropping or other unwanted residue gets stuck on the window. This scraper has a very sharp razor blade attached to it to remove gunk. This is better suited for professionals as there is the possibility of you damaging and scratching your windows.
Additional equipment
Some other tools and equipment are available to make your life a little easier. As professional Window cleaners in Dunfermline and across Fife we use things like bronze wool pads to clean hard to move spots, sticky residue and other marks from glass. Although this isn't advisable unless competent in use because if used incorrectly it can risk scratching the glass.The pro's and cons of different squeegee channel designs and their applicators
It may come off as a surprise that there are a variety of different squeegees and brands. Squeegees are one of the most powerful tools for professional window cleaners, and it’s a tool that has to get everything just right or else risks doubling the work. Squeegees are essentials, one of the fundamentals for a clean window and it’s a tool where quality should not be compromised.
If you’ve ever purchased one from a pound shop, then you may understand that you get what you pay for. Several popular brands are the biggest on the market. They each have their own model which has pros and cons. This list will explain to the brand what makes their squeegee channel great and what needs improvement.
Moerman
Pro
The Moerman tools are known to be one of the best on the market. This is our main tool of choice. They are far superior due to their exclusive design. The zero detailing capability of the channels once the technique has been developed saves time to maximise earning potential and reduce the risk of smears. The Excelerator 2.0 is a great example of how great they are as their handles are flexible for those needed swivels.
Con
A tight grip may be needed depending on the tool
Unger
Pro
Unger squeegees have this convention S-channel chape that gives it a perfect distinction from its competitors.
Con
Examples such as the S-Channel PLUS prove that only a certain amount of pressure can be applied across the whole blade or else risk getting streaks on the glass.
Ettore
Pro
Perfect for swiveling left to right, and it’s useful for even the most awkward of angels. Most of the channels such as their Contour Pro+ prove that it’s corrosion-resistant.
Con
End clips tend to not be included and need to be securely locked for the rubber to stay in place.
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