WINDOW AND WALL WASHING
Window and wall washing are common, everyday tasks that we have to do frequently.
Below are several window and wall washing tips you can use to make these important jobs a little easier.
Window Washing
wet window with properly diluted window cleaning concentrate
use a Golden Glove to apply enough solution and scrub hard to remove grime
it is preferable to wash windows in the morning, if you wash warm or hot windows your chemical will dry too quickly.
if window dries apply more solution. Remember that you can't squeegee a dry surface
tilt squeegee slightly to prevent dripping onto dried areas
always overlap each previous pass of the squeegee
wipe squeegee after each pass
after using squeegee rub corners and edges with a dry towel
for smaller windows spray with a window cleaner and wipe clean with a clean, dry towel
change towels as they become soiled
change solution as it becomes soiled
keep equipment clean
thoroughly clean all buckets, towels, sponges, etc.
Wall Washing
when washing walls in carpeted areas place drop cloths on the floor
always wash from the BOTTOM to the TOP
make certain that the walls are washable by testing in an inconspicuous spot. Test with white cloth; check cloth for color
be careful around electrical switches and outlets
dilute your detergent properly
always "frame-in" a panel wash from the bottom to the top
use the figure 8 pattern to wash the "framed-in" panel. Do not wash right up to the adjoining edge
"blend-in" the next panel. Overlap the previous panel by 2 - 4 inches. This will cover the adjoining edge
change mops as they become soiled
keep rinse or buffing mops clean
change detergent solution as it becomes soiled
use 2 buckets and 2 sponges; 1 bucket & sponge for washing, 1 bucket & sponge for rinsing
wash and rinse from bottom to top to eliminate streaking