Guide to Professional Window Cleaning

Oct 10, 2024

Professional Window Cleaning Tutorial

Overview

  • Tutorial on professional window cleaning using a washer and window squeegee
  • Focus on the S-technique used by professionals

Required Tools

  • Bucket
  • Cleaning liquid
  • Washer
  • Window squeegee
  • Two microfiber cloths
  • Glass scraper

Step-by-Step Cleaning Process

Frame Cleaning

  • Use a damp microfiber cloth
  • Clean frames in an inverted U shape, starting at the bottom left

Window Cleaning with S-technique

Washing

  • Use the window washer in S movements
  • Movement should be done with the arm not holding the squeegee for better ergonomics
  • Use the scrub pad of the washer for sticky dirt

Removing Stubborn Dirt

  • Use a glass scraper for adhesive residues and paint stains
  • Important: Glass scraper should be rust-free to avoid scratches
  • Use scraper in short, sickle-like movements from top to bottom
  • Close the scraper when moving backwards

Squeegee Technique

  • Squeegee in the S movement
  • Start not directly at the top, but pull upwards into corner at an acute angle
  • Focus on the front protruding end of the squeegee
  • Pay special attention to corners
  • When reaching the right corner, go down in one movement while turning the squeegee
  • Lower end becomes the fixed point
  • Change direction in a flowing movement

Detail Work

  • Use microfiber glass cloth to pick up remaining water at edges and bottom
  • Use microfiber for polishing if streaks remain

Tips

  • Practice is key to improving speed and technique
  • Enjoy the cleaning process for perfect results