Today, we can see many unique aesthetics of buildings, through structural shapes, unique design concepts and even in its decorative details.
As buildings are becoming more unique in their construction, they’re presenting challenges when it comes to commercial window cleaning. These challenges are arising because unique designs also come with awkward and hard to reach angles.
However, to keep commercial buildings looking great, windows need to be in pristine condition so they can look their absolute best.
Within this blog, we’ll compare abseil window cleaning and cherry picker window cleaning (MEWPS) so you can decide which is the best solution for your commercial windows…
What Is Abseil Window Cleaning?
Abseiling (also known as rope access cleaning) allows for commercial window cleaners to be free in their movements, saving time and hassle.
It’s a popular choice for high-level cleaning for large residential and commercial buildings. This is due to the associated benefits of this solution.
The Benefits Of Abseiling
As a window cleaning solution, abseiling delivers a safe result when it comes to cleaning hard-to-reach areas. It’s ideal for buildings that lack equipment infrastructure, and it causes minimal interferences.
Cleaning Hard-To Reach Areas
Modern-day architecture will continue to evolve with its shapes, designs, and sizes. This evolution of design will consist of curved buildings, domed roofs, and awkward angles.
A great benefit to abseil window cleaning is that it can reach these awkward and hard-to-reach angles because it has no height restrictions when cleaning.
Due to not needed machinery at ground level, window cleaners can be independent with their movements to give commercial buildings a thorough clean.
Minimal Interruptions
Office workers, tenants, and all residential occupants can carry on with their day when abseiling is taking place because there are minimal interferences.
By having no machinery at ground level, you won’t need to worry about closing pathways when abseiling is commencing.
What Is Cherry Picker Cleaning?
You may have seen professional cleaners working with cherry picker equipment, often to gain access to the outside of tall buildings.
However, cherry pickers can offer a great window cleaning solution due to its versatility and ability to attain high standards of commercial window cleaning.
A cherry picker is a piece of equipment devised exclusively for cleaning services. The cherry picker is a hydraulic device with a basket fixed to the end of a hydraulic arm.
The Benefits Of Cherry Picker Window Cleaning
Cherry pickers provide benefits in being highly mobile- easily transported to a site to deliver a safe, secure, and an exceptional clean.
It Can Reach All Areas Of A Commercial Building
A cherry picker can provide cleaning operators with the ability to move to a range of different heights whilst being positioned in the basket.
This allows commercial window cleaners with access of all areas to deliver a perfect clean. It provides flexibility to manoeuvre in specific areas without compromising health and safety.
Offers A Safe Solution To Commercial Window Cleaning
Cherry pickers can reach up to a staggering 62 metres, but are they safe?
Cherry picker window cleaners must be IPAF trained which ensures they’re operating carefully and effectively.
To guarantee maximum security, operatives wear full-body harnesses and are always attached to the platform by a restraining lanyard. With this in mind, you can be reassured that your cherry picker cleaning solution is operating safe and sound.
Conclusion
The main difference between the two window cleaning services is that MEWPs require access at ground level whilst abseiling does not.
However, both abseiling and cherry pickers can deliver exceptional cleans. The two methods can deliver high-level cleaning, reach awkward angles, and provide a safe option to your commercial windows.
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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.