Poor commercial window cleaning practices can lead to short-lived results, smudged windows, and severe injuries. A small mistake can ruin the outcome of your cleaning efforts. When cleaning commercial windows, it’s easy to make the following common window cleaning mistakes:
Cleaning windows in the wrong weather
There’s a host of issues that can emanate from cleaning windows during the wrong weather. Although you may be tempted to give your windows a deep clean when the sun is bright, it’s not advisable to do so because it’s almost impossible to avoid smudges during this type of weather. You also don’t want to wash your windows on a rainy day because rainwater causes stains and streaks on windows.
Using the wrong materials
Don’t use paper towels on your windows. Avoid lint-based cloths, too. These materials often leave behind fibres on panes, causing people to wonder whether the window was ever cleaned at all. Some people use newspapers to clean windows, but newspapers are also a no-no as they contain toxins from the ink used to print on them. Use non-toxic solutions to achieve desirable results when cleaning commercial windows.
Ignoring safety risks
Errors lead to deaths every year. You need to mind your safety when considering cleaning a window. Hiring a professional, commercial window cleaner will help you avoid the risk of injury. It’s imperative to have all the necessary equipment to safely clean your windows. Ask for proof of insurance when hiring a commercial window cleaning service. You don’t want to be held liable for cleaners who are injured while working at your premises.
Failure to remove deposits before cleaning windows
Before you begin cleaning your windows, take some time to remove deposits, such as bird droppings, that may have accumulated. Failing to do will cost you a lot of time and effort. Use a scraper to remove deposits. Spray cleaner on stubborn stains to loosen them. Start from the outside, moving towards the inside of the windows. During this step, you can use paper towels.
Trying to clean from the inside-out
If you don’t have the right safety equipment, the only way to reach and wash the outside of a window is to do it from the inside. This is not only a dangerous approach to cleaning windows, but also yields poor results. That’s why you need to hire a trusted commercial window cleaning service to make your windows squeaky clean.
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