Window cleaning tips shared by Red Deer Chestermere and Stony Plain experts

After having a long discussion about window cleaning, with experts from Red Deer Chestermere and Stony Plain CANADA, I tried to put all those common points in this article, hope this is going to give some great tips.

Equipment

Having high-quality tools will help you clean your windows effectively from the outset. A large hardware store or a store selling cleaning goods, preferably one that specializes in window cleaning materials in Stony Plain, should have everything you need. Some of it might be a little more specialized, though.

Bucket

preferably big enough to accommodate the mop and squeegee. For homeowners, this blue one might be a bit much, but it's ideal for pros.

Squeegee

The available quality ranges greatly, and this is likely the most important instrument of all. I advise getting a good one instead of the kind you find at gas stations.

Mop

The plastic T-bar and sleeve are separated into two sections. When the sleeve becomes soiled, you can remove it from the T-bar and wash it. Typically, Velcro or buttons are used to fasten it. An ideal length is 14 or 18 inches.

Scraper

This has replaceable metal blades and works well to remove tough stains like paint, varnish, or tenacious insect marks. For the majority of maintenance tasks, a small one-inch pocket scrapper suggested by Red Deer experts is sufficient, but larger 3- and 6-inch ones that fit onto the end of the pole work well for scraping larger areas.

I carry a short, extendable pole. It measures 1.5 meters when closed and 2.3 meters when open. For some windows, this can be really useful, but you must know how to use it. I also use a 4-section pole that can reach a height of three stories, albeit it is quite difficult to clean precisely at that length. Squeegees on a pole can often only go up to two stories (and even that is tough!).

When it comes to ladders, I feel that a three-step ladder is quite helpful. An extension ladder, which may reach roughly 2.5 stories high, is not advisable for someone who is uneasy being in high places.

Belt Tool. This serves as a support for a side bucket and provides good access to your scraper and rags.

 

How to proceed

Add cold water to the bucket until it is half full or slightly less. The water will evaporate too quickly when it is heated. Add some detergent to the water, or do as I do and pour it directly onto the damp mop.

The window should be cleaned using a wet mop that has detergent on it. To ensure that all the dirt is removed, give it a vigorous rub. Use a scraper to remove any obstinate marks at this stage.

Prepare the squeegee now. Assume you are a right-handed person. Your thumb should be placed halfway between the top and side of the squeegee handle while being held in your right hand.