How to Wash Windows

August 25th, 2009 | by admin |

Would you like a quick and easy way to wash windows? Then watch this short video! First you’ll learn what tools you should use. Then you’ll learn how to wash windows from side to side and top to bottom. Plus you’ll see how the experts use the Super Swirl method to wash windows - one step and you’re done! Find more tips like this at http://www.TheJanitorialStore.com

Duration : 0:6:21


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  1. 17 Responses to “How to Wash Windows”

  2. By spaceshotz on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    This simple and …
    This simple and less-than-elegant video taught me the critical basics for my own home. NICE WORK

  3. By AWAKENDUSK on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    That is one clean …
    That is one clean window.

  4. By kragier on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    Well the houses …
    Well the houses around me are low, and I do have a ladder, I got a good squeegee and scrubber recently, and I have the scraper, but not the blades (O_o), and when I get them, I am good. I just hope I don’t have to mess with any hard water stain remover

  5. By nivlad64 on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    your bobbins mate a …
    your bobbins mate a would be out of business if a was as slow as that u aint even up a ladder

  6. By kragier on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    I am a beginner but …
    I am a beginner but happen to be good with the swirl.

    I only have sucky squeegees though, I need to get a new one…
    I am too afraid to use a scraper, not that I have one… Not yet

  7. By mattbuk1975 on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    I have a very large …
    I have a very large window cleaning round in the UK with a lot of Commercial customers, I use the downward stroke when i use my extension pole as this is easier. plus I have been doing this for 12years and I never leave streaks or lines. With the fan tecnique (super swirl) the key is to keep the top of the blade in front of the bottom edge of the blade so you push the suds down and not up. simple.

  8. By mavidbabae on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    u can clean in the …
    u can clean in the sun but have to be fast and use lots of water with liquid soap

  9. By thejanitorialstore on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    This video is for …
    This video is for beginners. You need to master basic window washing before you can learn how to do the fancier moves the pros use like the swirl. And I agree - if you’re getting lines from using the swirl technique then you’re doing something wrong and need more practice.

  10. By doggeggs on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    i have a huge …
    i have a huge window cleaning business and this is not how it is done! anyone that cleans windows using a squeegee straight down or accross hasnt got a clue. if your getting lines from using the swirl technique then your tools or your technique are wrong

  11. By airmojo on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    My wife wants me to …
    My wife wants me to wash the outside windows when the sun is shining on the windows… I tell her “no way”… windows need to be washed when its cloudy or in the shade, or you get too many streaks.

  12. By thejanitorialstore on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    MrSoloman,
    It’s …
    MrSoloman,
    It’s going to depend on how dirty the window is. I dip the applicator for every new window. You’ll probably change your water before you need to change applicators. It’s always a good idea to rinse the applicator out well after completing a job, or washing it if need be.

  13. By MrSoloman on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    Thx pall, this …
    Thx pall, this actually is the most complete window washing tutorial.

    I’am new in window cleaning business, and I was wondering, how often must you change or rince your “window applicator“ (wich is in your utility belt, cuz im not sure of its name) ?

  14. By BoycePeele on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    The training videos …
    The training videos are great and should include some cautions.If you do use a rag you must be sure to use a dry rag otherwise you will end up leaving streaks.Wiping the blade constantly will eventually dull the rubber faster and cause nicks.The pull techniques are OK but will leave blips if not careful.The”butterfly”method serves me well.I usually select a squeegee about one third the width of the glass.Most of our work is high-rise and all of it is commercial.Techniques remain the same.

  15. By raiderseasthigh on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    i use an 18 inch …
    i use an 18 inch squeegee and i always use the swirl method with the exception of smaller windows then i will either use my 6 inch or 10 inch and use the top to bottom method. also i use a dry sponge to wipe off my edges instead of a towel and i also use a shamy insted of towels

  16. By thejanitorialstore on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    The swirl method …
    The swirl method takes a lot of practice to master without leaving streaks so it’s not for everyone. And if you can do it another way just as fast there’s nothing wrong with that!

  17. By gmdinformation on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    Not bad. That’s …
    Not bad. That’s basically how I do it with a couple of exceptions. I would never do the swirl technique as it always leaves water marks. And I can come straight down, wiping the blade after each stroke, and still do it faster than what you just saw with the swirl method. Also, invest in a 6″ Triumph scraper. It’ll save you a lot of time. And use a chamoise to go around the edges instead of a towel.

  18. By mrdj5150 on Aug 25, 2009 | Reply

    Nice. Thanks
    Nice. Thanks

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