Do you ever look at your windows and think ‘How on earth do they get so dirty?’? Well, the answer to your question could be right in front of your nose (or, rather, outside your front door).

Our surroundings have a huge impact on the cleanliness of our commercial windows – indeed, if we were to look at the location of a particular commercial property, we could probably tell you exactly what debris we’d expect to find on that property’s windows, simply based on its surroundings!

Knowing how the environment affects the cleanliness of your windows means that expert cleaners like us can choose the best solution to get them squeaky clean again.

Commercial Window Cleaning: Pollution In The City

A large portion of the commercial buildings we clean are based in London. The city is always jammed with traffic, with cars, buses and taxis releasing a steady stream of pollution into the air. In fact, in January this year, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, referred to the city’s “filthy air” as a “health crisis”, and issued the highest ever air pollution alert for London.

The levels of air pollution actually surpassed those of Beijing – the Chinese capital known for its dense, unhealthy smog. For businesses based in London, then, it’s no surprise that airborne pollution collects on their windows and forms a layer of stubborn dirt, grease and grime.

While regular commercial window cleaning is important for keeping commercial properties looking smart and presentable, London-based buildings sometimes need a more specialist solution to remove the build-up of traffic- and pollution-related dirt.

We might use a high-quality traffic film remover in combination with a degreaser to clean windows that have been exposed to this kind of grime – especially if the building is based on a busy road.

A water-fed pole (with hot water) is an ideal tool for a job like this; though, if the residue is particularly stubborn, it may even be necessary to use a pressure washer! Either way, cleaning windows in London requires solutions that are robust enough to wash away heavy grease and grime.

Pesky Pollen

On the other end of the spectrum, properties that are surrounded by green space and gardens may find that the majority of the dirt on their windows is caused by a build-up of pollen – especially in the summer months.

The fine powder from flowers can float through the air and land on the glass, where it dries and forms a thin, yellow film on your windows. Luckily, pollen is relatively easy to get off, and your windows will simply require a regular clean every couple of months to ensure they are as beautiful and sparkly as possible.

Here at Aquamark Cleaning, our specialist team knows exactly how to get your windows clean – whatever your surroundings are like. If you’re based in London, Surrey, Berkshire or a nearby area, contact us today to find out more..

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About Aquamark

Aquamark recognises the diversity of issues that come with managing large residential and commercial properties. That’s why they’ve designed a unique approach to commercial window and glass cleaning that creates valuable customer experiences for all.

With their unique In-Touch Live Status Checker, you are kept updated with what has already been cleaned, what is currently being cleaned and what’s still left to clean, in just a few clicks.

This gives you full transparency-allowing you to focus on work priorities, whilst they focus on implementing the most effective window cleaning programme for the building.

They are not only recognised as a highly credible commercial window cleaning company in London but nationwide across the UK. This is down to their extended commercial window cleaning offering which includes: abseiling window cleaning, cradle window cleaning, water-fed pole window cleaning, cherry picker, construction cleans, building cleans and commercial gutter cleans.

When you’re looking at renewing your contract for window cleaning for a reliable, high-quality clean with professional window cleaners, or you want to explore which solution is most suited to the building you manage, contact the team at Aquamark.

You can book your slot for a free site assessment here, or if you’d prefer to chat, pick a time that best suits you.