How often and why to do window cleaning at commercial properties
You only get one chance to make a good first impression. This is why any business operation needs to be spot on with their cleaning regime. Your windows are especially noticeable both from outside and inside so if cleaning is neglected and the windows are dirty you can guarantee that your customers, clients and your employees will notice and not in a good way.
You might be wondering how often you need to have your windows professionally cleaned. There are no hard and fast rules as it will largely depend upon the type of business you operate and the location of your premises.
So what makes a window dirty?
Sounds like a simple enough question but there can be many factors that can make your windows dirty. The weather is a major culprit.
Rain and snow can cause mineral deposits to build up. Dust can gather on the windows in times of high wind. Pollution can also cause unsightly build up so if your premises are close to a major highway or in an urban area you will probably notice this on your windows. Trees, soil and other natural mess can also build up on windows in landscaped areas.
Your location makes a difference too. Your ground level windows are more likely to get dirty faster because they are near to traffic and passers by who may touch and smear the windows without you noticing.
Cleaning the windows from the inside should be part of your regular housekeeping and cleaning regime.
However exterior window cleaning is far more specialised because it usually involves working at height and always requires the use of specialised equipment. For this you need a professional window cleaning service that specialises in cleaning commercial properties.
How is commercial window cleaning carried out?
A professional commercial window cleaning company can clean any type of commercial building, regardless of height. There are three options available and often a commercial window cleaning company will use all methods on the same building.
Some properties can be cleaned from ground level using extendable water fed system that can reach several storeys. This is a safe and efficient way to clean low rise properties and ground floor windows.
Higher buildings such as glass fronted office blocks require a more dramatic solution. A commercial window cleaning company will use a mobile elevated work platform in order to enable the cleaning team to access the windows in most sized buildings.
For high rise buildings and skyscrapers the only solution is to use a rope and pulley access and descent system and abseil, cleaning the windows in a way that seems death defying. These highly trained professionals are accustomed to reaching high level windows without any risk , although if you are scared of heights the spectacle of an outside window cleaner 20 storeys up can be a little unnerving!
So how often should you call in the commercial window cleaners?
You will probably find that having your windows professionally cleaned once every 6 months or once a year is enough to keep your high rise property gleaming. However lower rise properties and especially those at ground level may require more regular servicing as your windows are more noticeable at ground level and may get dirty faster.