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buzzing

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Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« on: November 04, 2014, 07:51:42 pm »




These are photos of me cleaning the front window, is my technique right and is the angle of the brush right?

buzzing

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2014, 07:53:31 pm »


This is of the side window above a garage and difficult to reach, think my technique is really dodgy?

buzzing

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2014, 07:54:43 pm »



How bent should the brushes be when put onto the window?   

Don Kee

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2014, 07:57:41 pm »
Looks ok

Extend your second section though and then you can stand further away from the window

The first window should be pretty easy head on, the second window i'd say you're at the right angle

Just extend that pole a bit more mate so your hands are nearer your waist (it'll make life easier for you

Brush angle is personal preference, i use a sill brish so i'm half way between the two you've posted

Edit - looks like you haven't fully extended any of your sections...its what they're there for mate. Further you are from the window, the less you have to look up!

Clever Forum Name

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2014, 08:02:15 pm »
The main issue if your shoe choice  ;D

tonycarr

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2014, 08:11:45 pm »
hi buzzer

get yourself a.....resi-neck with swivel.....see the link below

 http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/gardiner-poles-youtube-videos.html

i wouldn't be without one

tony
T & J Window Cleaning services

SB Cleaning

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2014, 08:20:30 pm »
Impossible to see if your techniques any good with photos...put a video up!!

dazmond

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2014, 08:45:26 pm »
you should be able to clean the window in the first photo square on if you extend your pole a bit more and stand further back.you can rest the pole on the roof edge for the rinse if your arms are aching! ;)
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johnny bravo

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2014, 08:51:40 pm »
are they a new type of work shoes,

this must be your home surelly.

as said,  stand back and lenghen your pole out,  keep comfortable,  stress on the shoulders,  get a swivel neck, then the brush changes direction on the glass,

look on thr Gardiners web site ,  look for Videos,       or look in the brush section and it will show you.

are you using pure water.

we all have to begin new techniques to make the work easier,    it will come with confidence.  learn how to clean the ledges also,      this is where traditional cleaners score points,     they just wipe sills down with a clith.

Bungle

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2014, 09:22:33 pm »


This is of the side window above a garage and difficult to reach, think my technique is really dodgy?

I'd stand on the wall, only cuz I'm a short arse  ::)roll
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Klean07

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2014, 09:52:07 pm »
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Joe Bromley

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2014, 10:26:04 pm »
Gotta say a big fair play - looks like you're really giving this a good shot Buzzing. I hope it works out for you.


rosskesava

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2014, 12:10:24 am »
Just try loads of different ways. There's no need to worry about doing the job the right way or the wrong way. There's no 100% right way to do a job or a window.

The best way sometimes only becomes apparent after doing the same job a few times.

I wouldn't be so concerned about it. If you do the job in a reasonable time that's all that matters. The rest comes with experience.
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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #13 on: November 05, 2014, 05:57:53 am »
I would have stood on the wall personally.
Life used to be full of up's and downs....now i hardly ever get up a ladder :) .

Positivity

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #14 on: November 05, 2014, 07:07:52 am »
hi buzzer

get yourself a.....resi-neck with swivel.....see the link below

 http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/gardiner-poles-youtube-videos.html

i wouldn't be without one

tony
Agree try one you won't be without one afterwards!!

buzzing

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2014, 09:30:05 am »
There were some stains on windows _bird poo or whatever just can't get it off with brush.  Should I put a scraper on a pole?   Is it worth getting up on ladder on first clean?       Do people waste pure water on gutters above first floor windows?   Can i use my other brush with tap water then come back and do windows underneath with wfp?

DG Cleaning

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2014, 04:42:46 pm »
You need to search some back posts

duncan h

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2014, 08:06:22 pm »
I would have stood on the wall personally.
+1

Jonny 87

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2014, 08:15:39 pm »
There were some stains on windows _bird poo or whatever just can't get it off with brush.  Should I put a scraper on a pole?   Is it worth getting up on ladder on first clean?       Do people waste pure water on gutters above first floor windows?   Can i use my other brush with tap water then come back and do windows underneath with wfp?

If you see any stubborn marks then pre soak them, do another window and then come back to it. That should do it.

Don't put a scraper on a pole.

Even on baked on egg I don't use a scraper. Just spray a diluted degreaser onto the brush head, scrub the window and leave for a minute, then clean as normal with a good rinse.
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PoleKing

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Re: Is my cleaning technique ok for first floor windows?
« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2014, 08:53:02 pm »
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