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.

• 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.

• 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 colour

• 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

• keep equipment clean

• 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

• thoroughly clean all buckets, towels, sponges, etc.