When you’re faced with a building with dirty windows, cleaners will need to assess all kinds of variables to come up with a plan of action.

For domestic window cleaners, tried and tested methods work well, and they can get away with carrying a few handheld tools and a bucket.

For commercial window cleaners, some buildings are particularly challenging with regards to height, shape, the situation at ground level and the overall design and engineering of the structure.

So, if your building presents a challenge, read on to discover how commercial window cleaners use the right tools for your project.

Horses for Courses

 

Every day is different for a commercial window cleaning company that has trained staff to work with all the tools available. The team Aquamark is well equipped to suit all commercial window cleaning needs. Our team has specialists working with a range of equipment, from the most mundane to the highly unusual, these include:

 

• Scrim cloths
• Water-fed poles
• Cherry pickers
• Cradles mounted onto high-rise buildings
• Abseil equipment

However, not every option is right for every job, and some jobs require an unlikely combination of several methods. For example, an abseil cleaner still needs a scrim to give the windows a good shine. With the right tools, we can suit whatever challenges a unique site may bring.

 

When working with unusual buildings, there’s access to consider as well as safety. Some tools may be more economical to use than others, and some may just not work.

Often, a fairly simple job can be complicated with challenges such as difficult access (an example of this is, the inability to get a cherry picker close to the side of the building).

Conversely, some buildings and structures have such intricate shapes that would be damaged if we didn’t have abseilers to clean them.

 

Modern Tools For Commercial Window Cleaning

 

Cleaning windows in the 21st century aren’t about just water, a ladder and a chamois. It’s an incredibly specialised industry, and we often carry out site surveys to devise complex cleaning plans.

 

Water-fed Poles

 

Water-fed poles are chosen as frequently as possible because they tick so many boxes. They’re great because they’re an environmentally friendly and adaptable method of commercial cleaning windows.

Water-fed poles are popular for areas that are difficult to access, as they have a reach up to 70 feet in height.

Another benefit of water-fed poles is the filtered pure water used instead of detergent, so we avoid pumping lots of damaging suds down the drain.

 

When using water-fed poles, there is minimal disruption to either those in the building or anyone at ground level as no ladders are required. Saving the embarrassment to those in the buildings just going about their day and seeing an unexpected window cleaner.

 

For situations where using water-fed poles become difficult, the humble cherry picker is ideal for working at height and for peace of mind of safety.

 

Cherry Pickers 

 

For cherry Pickers, there is the use of a basket and hydraulic system that can easily reach up to 200 feet in height. Cherry Pickers are beneficial to use when water-fed poles or cradles are not accessible.

Cherry Pickers are mobile devices that offer flexibility to reach all necessary heights to produce an all-encompassing and exceptional window clean.

 

Cradle Cleaning

 

Cradle access is often used for high rise buildings such as office blocks or hotels, although the architect needs to have planned and attached the necessary equipment, these are still a great tool to use.

Suspended by high-strength cables, cradle cleaning offers a first-class clean to every part of your buildings exterior.

 

Abseil Window Cleaning

 

 

Finally, we have abseil cleaning: the jewel in our crown. It’s often used where buildings are an unusual shape, or where a tall building has not had a cradle fitted.

Our abseil window cleaners are descending at the front of your building via industrial-strength ropes, to offer maximum flexibility to clean even the most awkwardly situated buildings.

Abseiling window cleaning is often used to clean high-rise residential and commercial properties as it’s cost-effective, efficient and causes less disruption than other window cleaning methods.

Ensuring a sparkly clean result for your commercial building needs.

 

Expert Commercial Window Cleaning

 

Whatever the size or shape of the building, always talk to an expert company with experience in tackling challenging structures. Aquamark Window Cleaning uses all the tools of the trade daily and will happily give you a quote and advice.