Today Spick & Span window cleaners, window cleaners who are local to the SW9 area, went down to a road in Brixton SW9 to clean the windows of  a four bedroom Victorian Townhouse property there. The owner of this house in SW9 was delighted to come into contact with Spick & Span after she had met Spick & Span window cleaners cleaning the windows of another property at the end of her road in Sw9, at which time she promptly made a window cleaning booking.

When Spick & Span window cleaners arrived at this property in SW9 and made an assessment of the window cleaning method to use the window cleaning method that was decided on, in this instance, was the reach, pole method of window cleaning, this was due to the height of the upper storey windows, the only safe way to clean this property being this method of window cleaning.

The owner of this property was picking up the children from school at the time that window cleaning began, but a house cleaner let the workman into the house, and work began at the rear of the property, after all equipment was carefully carried through the house. After the window cleaning was completed at the rear of the house, equipment was carried through to the front at which point the homeowner arrived. Taking full advantage of the window cleaner on hand at he home the homeowner asked the window cleaner if an internal skylight could also be cleaned, a request that was gladly met.

The windows at the front of the house were particularly grubby in areas, and dirt was noticeable. however the purified water and brushes at the end of the reach high and wash window cleaning system were more than up to the challenge.

At the end of the clean the homeowner requested to be added to a SW9 local window cleaning service.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners, who cover the Clapham area with their window cleaning services, went to SW4 to clean the external sides of  some windows  of a one bedroom flat on the first floor of a building in Clapham.This one bedroom flat was set in lovely surroundings over looking Clapham Common.

The reason why Spick & Span window cleaners were chosen, over their competitors to come down and clean these windows, was that Spick & Span  were able to respond to this window cleaning job at short notice. The homeowner required window cleaning in her property in Clapham within the week as she works during the day and the only way for the window cleaning work to be done was if Spick & Span window cleaners could meet with the builders and cleaners on site . To help out this desperate client, Spick & Span window cleaners who operate from just a few miles from SW4. were able to respond very quickly to this window cleaning request, and came one day after the window cleaning booking was made.

When Spick & Span window cleaners arrived on site an initial inspection was made.

The windows were mainly dusty, which was probably due to recent carpentry work and the busy road to the front of the property.The windows that required cleaning were seven in total. Three could only be accessed from a balcony and three had to be accessed from a road at the side of the flat. The window glazing type were Sash window three of which had wooden glazing panels containing multiple panes. The windows by the road were large pane sash window approximately 3m. in height.

In carrying out this window cleaning job the tools that were used were, one step ladder a dust sheet , a bucket of water and window cleaning detergent a hand held window cleaning scrubber and squeegee, a window cleaners scrim cloth, the window cleaner also used overshoes. When working from the road, the tools that were used were, a five section carbon fibre extension pole and brush a portable pump system and a barrel of purified water.

Spick & Span window cleaners took approximately one hour in cleaning all the windows of this property in Clapham and the cleaning results gave this property the finishing touch that it needed after it’s recent renovation work. The windows looked sparkling!

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Lewisham SE13 to clean the windows of a stunning Victorian period property which stretched over three floors.

Heritage

This very spectacular and rather imposing approximately 8 bedroom Victorian property set on a leafy street in Lewisham SE13 had recently been converted into 4 flats by the owner. The villa  boasted some attractive original period features, including stunning bay windows, stucco detailing,  and original wooden framed sash windows.

Focal Point

As the windows are one of the main focal points of any home it is vital that windows be thoroughly cleaned if the house is to present well. However because the windows of the property had not been cleaned in at least 7 years much of the properties original appeal had been restricted, this was due in part to the dirt. This  had the effect of inhibiting the view from inside, and  detracting from the splendor of this period property from outside. Spick & Span window cleaners were more than happy to rise to this challenge and offer their services in SE13. The owner of the property employed Spick & Span’s Lewisham window cleaning service to bring back to new the windows of the property, unlocking the full potential of this exquisite home. Spick & Span window cleaners were able to employ the reach pole system of window cleaning in SE13, a method of cleaning that is sympathetic enough to treat period glass, but at the same time has the power to brush dirt away from the the windows. The purified water that is used in this system of cleaning attracts dirt and after cleaning  leaves the window panes completely streak free.

Natural Light

After the window cleaner completed the work in SE13 , it was immediately noticeable the difference that cleaning the windows had made, natural light once again flooded into the property, revealing the properties charm and making it light and airy. The visual effects were immediately beheld by all. So noticeable were the effects of the window cleaning, and so impressed was the owner with Spick & Span’s  SE13 window cleaning services, that the owner requested a regular window cleaning contract.

Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Forest Hill, SE23 today to clean the windows externally of a 5 bedroom Edwardian Property,  despite the rainy weather.

Traditionally, when window cleaners used washing-up liquid or some other cleaning detergent, clients would be reluctant to employ them to come out on a wet day, feeling  that it would be money down the drain, however,Spick & Span who are window cleaners local to SE23, do work in mild rainy conditions, and have window cleaning techniques that stand up well to light rain.

This client that they worked for today in Forest Hill,  had complete confidence that the windows would be in a much improved condition, allowing more light into the home, despite the weather, and were more than happy to have Spick & Span window cleaners clean the windows in the rain.

Spick & Span window cleaners use a purified water method of window cleaning  What this involves is taking ordinary tap water  and putting through a 5 stage process of purification,(reverse osmosis). This purification process removes the dissolved solids, found in ordinary tap water . Without putting the tap water through this process, the dissolved solid found within ordinary tap water would leave grey spots and marks on windows if this were used to clean them.

Spick & Span window cleaners insure that the dissolved solid are removed to prevent this from happening and thoroughly test the product water.This specialized water is then transported to the work location  to be used to scrub and then rinse off dirt on windows, with the aid of a telescopic pole and brush.. This purified water has an added advantage in window cleaning, in that it literally attracts the dirt away from the glass, leaving the panes spot free. Because the window pane is left wet, and not squeegeed, any rainwater that falls onto the already wet pane does not leave spotting, but runs of the pane.

Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Forest Hill today and put this system to use. First of all the windows of the front of the property were cleaned and afterwards the trolley system that transports the water was carted to rear of the property to clean the windows there.

In total around around 22 windows were cleaned externally using this window cleaning method ,that suits the rain, the homeowner was very satisfied with the results.

Spick & Span window cleaners also clean windows internally when the rain is very severe.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners cleaned a one bedroom basement flat on the inside and outside for a client who is due, within the next few days, to have a home-birth.The windows of the property were in a fairly bad state and restricted light from entering in to an already dark basement flat.

Window cleaning is a very hazardous job for all but especially pregnant women which is  probably why a large percentage of Spick & Span’s calls are from expectant mothers.It is mainly in the interests of  hygiene, that  that many want their home to be completely dust and germ free at the arrival of their children, but especially in this case as the expectant mother planned to have her child at home.

Spick & Span window cleaners rose to the challenge and kept disturbances to a minimum whilst cleaning this property in Peckham so as to show extra special consideration for the circumstances of householder, although she first asked whether she should move into another room, the window cleaner took the initiative to suggest that work begin on the outside of the property, at the rear.

From the garden area, Spick & Span cleaned three casement windows and two glazing panels and the windows of a Upvc door. All windows were first of all scraped with a window cleaning scraper to remove paint marks with the exception of the windows of the door. These windows had to be treated in a different way as grooved patterns within the glass prevented them from being scraped. To clean this window effectively white spirits was used. After the white spirits was applied over the glass surface it was rubbed with with a scourer. Because of the smell of the white spirits, Spick & Span aerated the room to prevent the smell from causing any irritation to the mum-to- be. Whilst working inside the property care was taken in order to prevent water spillages and breakages. All objects were carefully removed from in front of the windows and dust sheets were placed under the bucket and step ladder. All windows frames were cleaned with a damp cloth to ensure that there were were no water marks left behind. At the front of the property was a bay window which had paint marks and thick dust blocking out the view to the street above  after this window was cleaned internally and externally using a window cleaning pad and squeegee the difference was clear.

At the end of this window cleaning job without any coercion or instigation by the window cleaner this happy client said that she would be in touch again the future.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners cleaned the windows of an Art Gallery in Waterloo SE1. The Art Gallery owners needed the shop windows of their gallery cleaned inside and out in preparation of its launch. It was vital for them that the windows be thoroughly cleaned by professional window cleaners working in the SE1 area as time was running out for them to get the new premises in tip top condition for the gallery which was to open within the week.

After making the call to Spick & Span window cleaners arrangements were promptly made to supply the gallery in Lower marsh road with a quick response and expert window cleaning services.

It was evident when the window cleaner arrived at the gallery that the owner and assistants were very flustered and that the window cleaning was one job that they would rather outsource. They were too busy re-arranging furniture and putting art work in desired locations to attend to the windows themselves and also they required a smear free, and perfect end result.The windows of this former shop, now to be gallery were extremely dusty and grimy and had paint spots and grease that reduced natural light from reaching to the gallery within. Spick & Span window cleaners quickly got to work on the outside windows by first lubricating the glass with a window cleaning detergent and the scraped the glass to remove paint spots and grease marks. After this process was completed, Spick and Span window cleaners used a t-bar hand applicator mop and then squeegee the glass dry using an s-motion. After this had been done a line scrim was used to buff out any marks that remained. After the outside glass was washed by the window cleaner, people that were walking down this busy market road in Waterloo began to notice much more what was taking place inside the store and became aware of that gallery was opening up. Although the inside badly needed cleaning, it was quite amazing how much difference that it made now that the outside windows had been cleaned. When the window cleaner went inside the gallery it became evident by the expressions of those within that they now had confidence that the gallery would be ready in time and they seemed to be able to visualize a little more what the overall appearance would be once the work was finally complete. The window cleaned the inside windows very much the same as outside, although with greater care not to spill water. Dust- sheets were placed under the areas where the windows were cleaned. One the attendants commented on how much better the place now looked and another said that Spick & Span had done a” smashing job.”

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to SE23 to clean the windows of three bedroom Victorian villa that lay on quiet street at the end of some terrace homes in Forest Hill. The windows of this period property set in this quiet part of London were cleaned on both the inside and outside.

The homeowner was very pleased with the efficiency of Spick & Span’s services. Having called just a day or two before to arrange the services, Spick & Span window cleaners arrived promptly and as scheduled. After the window cleaning work was  completed this very satisfied customer sent to Spick & Span  a review on the window cleaning services that she received saying,  “how clean and clear” the windows of her house in Forest Hill looked after we left.

Initially when Spick & Span window cleaners arrived at the property in Forest Hill, we were expecting only to clean the outside windows of the house, but  the householder requested internal window cleaning also after doing a little more research on the companies website.

When it was explained to the homeowner that payment for first time jobs is in cash  only the householder felt no qualms to go out and leave the window cleaner in the house unattended while she went to collect dry cleaning and cash from a nearby cash-machine, while Spick & Span still worked at the house .

Spick & Span window cleaners are CRB checked window cleaners who highly prize and guard the trust that is placed in them by their clients.Spick & Span window cleaners  are window cleaners of integrity who work to ensure that the trust that is placed in them is justified, even in today’s world.

Spick & Span treated the windows of this property externally with the reach up high and wash, ladder less method of pure water window cleaning. The front windows of the house had become particularly filthy, but all this dirt was removed with the water-jets that flowed from the brush heads. All the external frames of the property were also cleaned using a water-fed pole .The windows were cleaned internally using traditional methods , ladders, hand pad and squeegee window cleaning styles. Dust cover were used through out this property to ensure there were no water spillages, and all furniture was moved away from the windows using great care. This is just one job in recent times that has become a regular client of Spick & Span window cleaners in Forest Hill SE23.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Dulwich SE21 to clean the windows of a five bedroom house which had a large kitchen extension and glass roof as well as Velux windows in the kitchen extension roof. The  five bedroom property was cleaned on the inside by Spick & Span window cleaners without any water spillages or  drips falling on to carpets or furniture. Externally the windows of the property were cleaned using water-fed pole method after the water had been put through a five stage reverse osmosis process to remove the dissolved solids, which cause grey spots on windows when dry .The windows that were cleaned using this special purified water were left sparkling after cleaning. This was true even of the windows that had been stained with birds mess previously.

Another window cleaning company  that had been used to clean the windows of this period property in Dulwich in the past  had  spilt dirty water on to the cream carpets when cleaning the windows on the inside of the house much to the dismay of the owners, they also and had been unsuccessful in cleaning  the kitchen extension roof which is a main feature of the home.

Spick & Span window cleaners cleaned the internal windows of this property taking extra special care. Overshoe covers were worn at all times by operatives whilst working in the property to prevent scuffs on the flooring and dust covers were placed under all ladders and buckets to prevent any water that was spilled, from soaking into carpets. The glazed Kitchen extension roof windows were also cleaned without making a mess on the kitchen floor.

When Spick & Span window cleaners clean internal windows of this kind, Spick & Span use the latest window cleaning technology. The latest addition to Spick & Span’s internal window cleaning tools is a window cleaning hand tool that has a built in vacuum which sucks up all water on the glass preventing water from dripping onto areas below. This method of cleaning leaves no streaks on windows and is particularly adept at cleaning Velux windows, which was proved when cleaning this property.

After  the window cleaning was work was completed the windows that were once blackened with grease and dirt, allowed daylight to enter bringing the homeowner back in touch with the outside world.The homeowner was filled with praise for the work that Spick & Span had accomplished with the window cleaning of this house and kitchen extension and requested Spick & Span to provide window cleaning on a regular contract.

With the spring now beckoning and the sun starting to again make it’s appearance, many homeowners around the capital are now seizing the opportunity of improving the appearance of their homes both internally and externally , by carrying out annual spring cleaning.

But although many of the cleaning jobs around the home can be done by yourself as an amateur ,or by your house-keeper, window cleaning still is one of those important spring cleaning jobs that requires the skill, and expertise of a qualified window cleaner,as well as specialized equipment. So as to get very good quality results,particularly  for those high up and hard to reach windows a professional window cleaner is unavoidable.
As the sun shines through your window panes, built up dirt and grime which effects the aspect of your property  become more noticeable  meaning that even if  the inside of the home is cleaned to a high standard  your spring cleaning will not be fully effective or complete if you leave your windows uncleaned .

Dirt that is on the outsides of your windows will continue to be the bain of your life and will taunt you if you leave them unattended.
Spick and Span window cleaners based near to East Dulwich and Herne Hill were called out today to help with a spring cleaning project of a homeowner who has a Large contemporary property set in a leafy road in Herne Hill.

To maximize the amount of sunlight that enters into this dwelling Spick and Span employed the reach and wash method of glass cleaning for the high-up windows and used traditional methods for the low-down glass.

The approximate number of windows cleaned at this property using these methods were thirty ,although the floor-to ceiling- glass at  the rear of the property were cleaned both internally and externally.

Like so many properties at this time of the year the windows had become very dusty, grimy and there were snail trails and cob-webs that restricted natural light from entering. Internally the windows on the lower levels had hand marks and smears of a young child that also needing a thorough wiping.

At the conclusion of the work The homeowner made an exclamation that made it quite obvious to all that she had appreciated the assistance rendered and was thoroughly impressed with both the sparking results and high degree of professionalism.

Spick & Span window cleaners went down to East Dulwich today to clean some windows of a three bedroom Victorian property. Although it was the first visit of the company to the home Dulwich the window cleaner was left  inside the  property  to clean  the windows unattended. No doubt it was because of the trustworthy and professional approach of Spick and Span window cleaners that made the householder  feel  comfortable enough to leave the keys of the property in the hands  the window cleaner cleaning the home and leave him alone to carry out  the work in the house, while she attended to other important matters.Of course this trust was respected by the window cleaner at all times.

Spick and Span window cleaners during the time that they have been operating have worked hard to build up this reputation and work hard to develop a trusting and relaxed atmosphere among clients . Spick and Span window cleaners know and recognize that trust is at the top of most prospective client’s lists of  important factors  in their consideration of whom to choose to provide  a window cleaning service, and so  help to put clients at their ease of making a selection by making available client testimonials, and by keeping an up to date CRB certificate.

The windows of the property were cleaned thoroughly on the outside and all windows that were cleaned with a mop and squeegee were also buff and detailed using a scrim. There was a kitchen extension skylight window that was accessed via an upstairs bedroom window. At the back of the kitchen extension there was a set of patio doors that had dried cement which needed scraping before being cleaned by traditional window cleaning methods, after this was completed two upstairs windows at the rear of the house were cleaned by using a water fed pole attached to a window cleaners back pack. There was a set of french doors that were cleaned and also a bay window before the window cleaner locked up the property, posted the house holders keys through the letter box, and continued at the cleaning the glass at the front of the house. The windows at the front of the house were particularly grubby and were scrubbed vigorously. The two upper floor sash windows were cleaned using purified water pumped through a telescopic pole and brush the lower floor bay windows were cleaned with a hand mop and squeegee and cloth.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners went to West Dulwich SE21 to clean the windows of a large detached double fronted period property.

On the ground floor at front of property there was one large bay window and two large paned sash windows that required cleaning, at the side of the house were  two small windows that were cleaned ,one belonged to the kitchen and the other to a downstairs toilet. At the rear of the property on the ground floor there was a utility room that  had three casement windows  that were washed as well as a glass door . There was also a glass kitchen extension that had a glazed roof  and very large patio doors and window panes all of which required cleaning. On the upper level at the front there were five sash windows and at the rear of the property three sash windows and a glass panel.

All of the window cleaning at this property in West Dulwich  took place  without the homeowner being present, through prior consent, and took a total of two hours to complete.

Work started at the back of the property where the window cleaner used the following tools:A ladder, a  carbon fibre telescopic water-fed pole, a barrel of purified water, a bucket a washer mop, a squeegee, and a scrim.

The windows on the upper level at the rear of the property were the firs to be washed, they were thoroughly scrubbed with the window cleaning pole and brush, and rinsed with purified water. Then the glazed roof of the kitchen extension was cleaned. A ladder was rested on the flashing, rather than the brick work, to prevent damage to the paint work and to allow the top of the extension to be accessed for cleaning. The window cleaner used traditional methods of window cleaning and extended his reach with the use of pole. By attaching his mop and squeegee to a telescopic extension  pole he was able to reach in to the corners of the roof and and as well as clean the glass, remove leaves and silt , after mopping and pulling away the dirt with a squeegee the panes were dry and dirt free. After finishing the roof the window cleaner then cleaned the large patio doors. These were cleaned without the use of ladder , but with large window cleaning tools designed for large paned floor-to-ceiling type glass. After cleaning the windows of the kitchen extension and utility room the property was made secure and locked and all  tools were taken to the front of the property where work started on the front windows of the house.

The Purified water method of was used for all the windows including the fan light above the front door and the glass within the front door itself. After scrubbing all the windows they were rinsed off with pure water and left to dry.

All the windows of this double fronted period property with glass extension in West Dulwich were left completed clean without spots or smears.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners went down to an educational building in Kennington south east London, where they were employed to clean  internal windows located high-up  in the main hall area of the building .The modern educational facility had very large glass panes put in it, approximately 30 ft. from ground level, by the building’s architect to allow maximum light to fill the hall, however glass this high  is very difficult for on site cleaners to clean without having specialized high-level internal window cleaning equipment, hence the need to call professional window cleaners in.

Spick and Span were able to clean the windows and at the the same time reduce the risk of water running down the panes and damaging paintwork while cleaning by using a purpose built mop-head attached to an internal window cleaning pad .This mop and pad was connected to a telescopic window cleaning , extended to around 25 ft.To lubricate the glass and clean the windows effectively purified water was applied to the pad , this helps attract the dirt from the glass. To ensure that the glass was cleaned thoroughly and that dirt and dust adhering to glass was removed, an up- and- down and side- to- side action was used, whilst applying pressure to the mop head, to clean all the marks away  from the glass. After this window cleaning action had been repeated on all the large glass panels within the hall ,the panes were inspected, and a second stage of cleaning was performed. Upon completion of the glass cleaning in the main hall area of the college, there were noticeable differences after cleaning. Work then shifted to the reception area.

Some of the windows in  the reception/office had to first have some furniture moved before the windows could  be cleaned .

The windows  were  large paned floor to ceiling glass,  these had marks and smears of various descriptions preventing light from entering into in. For instance a milky white chemical substance covered much of the glass, which was the leftover results of previous attempts to clean. After the window cleaner mopped a special window cleaning solution and squeegeed the glass panels, they were again translucent and clear to look through. Posters were carefully removed from the windows at the main desk, and sellotape marks were scraped off, particular care had to be taken that no water was spilled as the window cleaner worked close to computer equipment and power supplies. After the windows were all cleaned and detailing had been done furniture that had been moved to get to the windows was put back into the original position, and the job came to it’s completion.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners went to Peckham SE15 to clean the windows of  large yellow brick detached building.The building contained four  flats,all of which were window cleaned, and one of which had recently been put up on the market, hence the call to Spick and Span window cleaners to come and help  improve the appearance of the property to help with the sale.

The timing of the work was very critical as the various flat owners had to vacate the property at different times and so Spick and Span had to be methodical in working around the property.

On the ground floor at front of property there was one large window and two smaller windows all of which were leaded glass, there were smaller windows at side of property, and two larger windows at rear of property, which were also leaded glass. Seven in total.  At the back of the property was a pitch rook glazed conservatory with glass rook and sides.On the first floor at the front was one large leaded glass window and two smaller windows , with another two small windows at the side,and three larger leaded glass windows at rear.  eight in total.On the second floor  was a Dormer/loft conversion which  had one  large leaded window at the front, one smaller casement window at the side, one smaller and one large window at rear four in total.

Of note with this job is that one of the large windows at the back of the property was over a downstairs neighbours conservatory.

First of all the conservatory roof was cleaned. This was particularly grubby and had green algae covering many of the panes. To clean Spick and Span window cleaners aggravated the the grime and dirt by using a strip washer pad and extension pole, once the dirt was loosened it was the rinsed with a hose pipe. The loft conversion windows were cleaned using a telescopic pole and purified water that was pumped through a brush , after being scrubbed the windows were rinsed with pure water. The first floor windows were cleaned the same way although they required cleaning twice as they had not been cleaned for some time.The ground floor windows were cleaned with  a strip washer and squeegee.The windows at the front and side of the house were also cleaned using the water fed pole method of cleaning with the exception of the ground floor window which were cleaned using a micro fibre cloth. After packing away machinery the work was inspected and payment was received.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners were contracted to clean the windows of an Eco-friendly building currently used as an educational and garden centre in Kennington SE11.

The contemporary building built in 2005, opened by the HRH Prince of Wales in 2007  is set in  Kennington SE11within sight of the House of Commons and the sound of Big Ben .  The glass areas that required cleaning were within the sites training rooms, offices, reception, meeting rooms, toilets  and hall.

Different combinations of cleaning methods were used to get the best results, and flexibility was required of the window cleaner who worked ,as the the training rooms could only be cleaned  intermittently, whenever the students took a break. However Spick and Span window cleaners were more than happy to meet this very reasonable request.

After being shown around the building the first area to have the window’s cleaned was a ground floor meeting room.

The meeting room had four, four-paned wooden casement windows as well as a glass door that was cleaned inside and out. The  method used was the traditional window cleaning method of a strip-washer and squeegee along with the use a window cleaner’s scrim. After this attention moved to a large hall also situated on the ground floor level . The Hall had low-level and high-level glass that had become dusty because of recent floor polishing.The low-level glass consisted of approximately 17 8ft by 2ft glass panels and one glass door. The high level glass consisted of approximately 34 panes of varying sizes, the majority of these were cleaned using a 35 ft telescopic window cleaning pole and purified water making it into a very light and airy space once again.

It was noticed that on a number of the window panes of the hallway there was resin like substance that spotted the glass and so this was promptly scrapped from the glass without scratching the surface beneath.

Many of the first floor windows were cleaned externally by standing on a sturdy platform.

As the window cleaner walked around the building through the gardens to access the windows at the back of window care was taken to keep to the pathed areas and high – and low-level glass was thoroughly scrubbed and the rinsed using the purified water window cleaning machine.

The reception area windows were noticeably dirty due to it being located so closely to the garden, and also smeary, these were thoroughly scrubbed with a window cleaners strip-washer and squeegee afterwards to be left  smear free.

After completing the work the facilities manager who obviously was impressed with the results remarked that they looked two hundred percent better than they had looked before.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners cleaned a property in  the Loughborough Junction end of  Camberwell on behalf of a group of students.The student who  arranged for the window cleaning on behalf of her housemates was on a strict budget and needed the work done before leaving for college, therefore the time selected for this job was early morning, but this also brought with it the challenge of keeping noise to a minimum so as to prevent disturbance to her fellow housemates that were still asleep.

At the end of the job she commented on her satisfaction with the speed that the work was done as well as the price.

The converted  period house in Camberwell had ten  windows in total , five of which were first floor, and the other  five were on the  ground floor . The window style was multi paned Georgian type sashes, therefore the method of cleaning that was suggested was the water-fed pole method of cleaning, so as to prevent lengthy time spent with detailing.

Work started at the back of the property where the windows were given a thorough rinse with purified water jetting out of an abrasive brush which scrubbed not only the glass panes making them immaculately clean , but also the wooden sash frames. Dirt  could literally be seen running down the glass panes as the purified water rinsed  above.

The student who required the window cleaning was impressed that window cleaning had moved forward from the use of ladders, and couldn’t help but observe the immediate difference that the cleaning  had brought to the kitchen window’s where she was eating her breakfast.

After cleaning the kitchen windows ,a normally difficult to reach window above a bathroom extension ,was cleaned with ease using a telescopic pole, the lower frosted bathroom windows were cleaned with the same pole that had been retracted .

After  drying the tyres sufficiently on the trolley that had transported the water and machinery  to the garden ,the trolley was then wheeled to the front of the house where the window cleaning resumed.

The three top windows at the front were noticeably dirty, particularly the top third of the window panes where road film and soot had gathered, theses were scrubbed with the high pressure jet window cleaning system, which after cleaning revealed a light airy room inside the home. Finally the ground floor sash window was cleaned as was a rectangular fanlight above the front door. The whole job was completed with this method in just forty five minutes, which was most appreciated by these student who had time constraints.

Today Spick & Span window cleaning went down to East Dulwich and did exterior window cleaning of five bedroom Edwardian property that also has a very large glass kitchen extension as part of a regular six-weekly cleaning contract.

The client, who initially contacted Spick & Span via a local community forum in East Dulwich on a one-off basis, has since set up regular window cleaning to maintain the large glass kitchen extension exterior as well as the windows at the front of her Edwardian property.

After cleaning the leaded glass at the front and side of the house on the ground and first floor with a purified water method of cleaning, the large glass kitchen extension is cleaned. The large glass kitchen extension has approximately 14 large 2m by 1m panes and 5 glass roof light panels  that measure approximately 2m by 1m. all of which require cleaning. To make sure that the glass extension always looks at it’s best the home owner has taken out a six-weekly cleaning schedule for the outside panes and a three to six-monthly clean for all the interior glass panels, this will be necessary because of the finger prints that the young children leave on the glass.

Spick and Span opt to clean these windows using traditional scrubbing and rinsing window cleaning methods, but have ensured that  large hand tools that suit large window panes are used. When accessing the roof to clean the roof lights above, care is taken, and it has been decided only to clean this part of the the kitchen extension either early, or late in the day, as the roof felt is set on bitumen  which melts and becomes unstable during times of extreme heat. When accessing the roof area leaves and other debris that hamper sunlight from entering the kitchen and office below are easily removed and glass panels are thoroughly  washed.

The large bi-fold kitchen doors and window panes that bound the extension are all cleaned from ground level with a very short extension pole.

It is always the aim of Spick and Span window cleaning to keep hassle to a minimum for all clients. For example during cleaning, maximum effort is made to prevent unnecessary disturbances,also if the visit of the window cleaner is during a busy time, whereby the homeowner has been unable to visit the cash machine an electronic invoice is sent and BACS payment is encouraged.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners took just fifteen minutes to arrive on location at West Norwood from their base in Camberwell, a short distance away, making them window cleaners local to the West Norwood , SE27 area.

After arrival at the three bedroom  property in West Norwood a brief assessment was made as to the cleaning methods that would be used. It was noted that some of the windows at the back of the property would be difficult to access by placing a ladder outside , because the property was set over two floors and built on a hill , meaning that the windows were very high up, also bay windows protruded  out underneath the target windows, making ladder access a problem, but as the client required the inside windows cleaned as well as the outside it was decided that the best way to approach this job would be to clean all windows from inside of the property.

The client was very realistic in her expectations stating that the windows had long been neglected, and certainly had not been cleaned in the years that she had occupied the property, nevertheless good cleaning results were accomplished through the methods employed.

Spick & Span window cleaners began work at the top floor of the property where the bedrooms were located, because of water spots on the glass, a water mark removal chemical was applied to some of the windows and left to penetrate, after which it was cleaned and then rinsed. In one of the second rooms there was putty on the glass that surrounded the window frame causing the window to look unsightly this was scraped off after the glass had been washed. In the stairwell area there was a large Sash window that was badly water marked and stained and while this did not come up perfect, because of damage to the glass itself, it was greatly improved through use of a water spot removal chemical and cleaning. After these areas frosted glass was cleaned in the bathroom and toilet and three sash windows were cleaning in the lounge and dining area two of which required paint removal cleaning. A difficult to reach window was cleaned above the kitchen sink and a stained glass window near the front door was cleaned with a damp micro-fibre cloth and  a fanlight window above the front door in the communal entrance was cleaned.

The client, who was a perfectionist, was very satisfied with the results. The whole job from start to finish took three hours ,for one window cleaner to complete.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners rapidly responded to a caller who required an emergency window clean in SW10, Chelsea.The owner of the four storey property, just off Fulham Road, was moving house and so desperately needed window cleaning before leaving the property.

Within  just one and a half hours of calling, the window cleaner was on location at Chelsea and spent just two hours at the property cleaning, which was the time that the homeowner had specified.

The windows which required cleaning on the inside and out, were comprised of mainly multi-paned Georgian -style sash windows , but there were also french doors and fanlights that were cleaned. It had been one whole year since the windows were last cleaned, and there was staining on the outside of the glass which were the remains of plants which cling to the glass and which were growing outside of the property, also dust from building work in the area had stuck to the glass.

As the house was being cleaned internally by the properties owner, work started at the top of the home, the third storey. Sash windows were washed inside with a window cleaner hand mop and the soapy residue was wiped with a squeegee, the frames were wiped afterward. To clean the outside, the bottom sash window was raised and an extension pole was used and the cleaning process was repeated .

With the multi-paned sashes a quicker cleaning method was used involving a wet and dry scrim. First the window pane was scrubbed with a wet scrim and afterward a dry scrim was used to buff out any smears.On the second floor two french doors, with glazed panels were cleaned, the tops of these were cleaned with an extension pole, and the lower parts were cleaned with a mop and squeegee. A ladder was used to access  the taller paned sashes on the ground floor of the house.

At the the front of the property was a basement which meant reaching the living room window would be difficult, however Spick and Span windows cleaners came equipped and made use of the latest window cleaning technology on the job, by employing ladder-less window cleaning, which is the method of cleaning windows with purified water that is pumped through an extension pole with a brush on the end. With this equipment the window cleaners were able to clean the window effectively.

The homeowner remarked at how much difference it had made with the windows now made cleaner.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners succeeded in cleaning the windows of a whole house for a client who complained that a previous window cleaner had made it up to the third floor only .After the job’s completion this client vowed, never again to use her previous cleaner, but  in the future to use only Spick and Span to provide her with window cleaning services.

Spick and Span window cleaning were contacted a few days ago and asked to come down to Camberwell, SE5 for a client who wanted the home to look neat and tidy for her tenants as well some guests  that she is soon expecting to arrive. Spick and Span were more than happy to clean the Georgian glass of this period property set in the south side of Camberwell.

Spick and Span used a combination of window cleaning methods to get the best results for this client’s Georgian home, using a special window cleaning device that enables window to be cleaned effectively at 35ft. . Spick and Span also used a special cleaning chemical, that leaves glass gleaming when used in conjunction with the  hand mop and squeegee technique, that is especially suited to cleaning windows and glass inside the house.

The homeowner had a young and excited puppy, so special attention and care had to be taken by the window cleaner in and around the home as the dog was very playful and inquisitive, especially was it important to keep the doors shut to prevent the dog from running into the busy road at the front of the property.

The first and third floor windows at the front of the house were cleaned using the specialized window cleaning device, the second floor had a Georgian iron balcony and so these large Georgian sash windows were cleaned from the balcony ,the garret window’s at the top of the property which the previous window cleaner was unable to clean were cleaned from the outside the property by carefully standing on a ledge.All the windows at the back of the property except a set of french doors a basement and ground floor window and two sash windows and the rear garret window were cleaned using a high reach window cleaning device. After all work had been carried out at the property a schedule was arranged for a follow up clean.The windows of the whole house were cleaned indoors and outdoors in three and a half  hours.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners went down to West Dulwich, SE21, to clean the windows of a house there, after they had been contacted a few weeks ago by an email with the heading: ‘window cleaner needed in West Dulwich’. The lady who sent the email was in urgent need for the windows of her five bedroom semi-detached property in West Dulwich to be cleaned indoors and outdoors, as the previous window cleaner had mysteriously disappeared without notice , and had not cleaned the windows of the property since November last year, because of the lack of window cleaner the windows had become a little grubby with dust and spider webs, which were particularly noticeable at the front of the property when the sun shone through the windows, also the glass of the double bi-fold doors of the kitchen at the rear of the property had hand prints and other marks that had been left by grandchildren.

Spick and Span were more than happy to go down to this house in West Dulwich to clean the windows and while in the  process of cleaning were offered the job to clean the windows on a regular basis.The householder explained her frustration in finding window cleaners  who were thorough and reliable  and asked permission to refer Spick and Span’s services to others who needed  window cleaning services in West Dulwich.

The job was begun early in the morning to allow the indoors of the windows to be cleaned before the homeowner left for work. In total the job took about four and half hours for one window cleaner to complete.Work begun at the top of the house where a difficult to reach velux skylight was cleaned and a sash window in an attic room, dust sheets were used throughout the inside of the house so as not to damage the light coloured carpets . The glass roofed extension was accessed and cleaned from a balcony above the kitchen roof, and areas that could not be reached from this location were cleaned from the patio outside using a ladder that rested on a standoff placed against the wall. The bi-fold  patio doors were cleaned using traditional squeegee methods.The bedroom windows were cleaned externally using  a water spraying  window cleaning system. Bedroom windows that could not be reached this way because location were cleaned externally from inside the house, but all lower level windows were cleaned using traditional window cleaning.

Today Spick and Span went to West Dulwich, SE21, and cleaned a conservatory and glass roof kitchen extension for a family who are preparing to welcome visitors to their home in Dulwich.

Spick and Span arrived bright and early this morning to the property in Dulwich with all the specialized conservatory cleaning equipment ready and  prepared to clean the glass kitchen extension conservatory as well as roof both on the inside and on the outside.

From the  inside of the conservatory the outlook of the property  had become dim and gloomy looking, because of  debris and leaves and other grimy material that had settled on glazed panels on top of the conservatory roof, there was also glue marks left over from stickers that had been removed and  muddy foot prints that the householders had on occasions attempted to remove in vain . On the interior  glass of the conservatory were finger marks and stains and other marks that needed cleaning , which their toddler had made .

To get the right cleaning results ,Spick and Span used an extension pole and the purified water method of cleaning, rather than traditional window cleaning methods on the conservatory roof glass, as this enabled the window cleaner to aggravate the dirt  that adhered to  glass on the roof top, also the bristles on the brushes that the window cleaner used were mono-filament, these were used to effectively lift off the grime . The windows were then rinsed with purified water, the water then  left to evaporate. The  end result of this was that the conservatory roof glass panels were all  left gleaming, the only marks which remained were some spots left by the oil based glue this was scraped and rinsed. When cleaning inside  it was vital that no water damage be caused. To prevent water damage inside, when the  conservatory roof was cleaned, dust sheets were put down below areas of work  and furniture  and children’s toys were  carefully moved out the way. the large glass panes that bounded the conservatory were cleaned with a window cleaning pad and squeegee and all remaining water marks and spots were rubbed with a damp cloth.

After all the tools were gathered up and packed away into the work vehicle. the work was inspected to ensure that it met with standards, and an arrangement was made to maintain the appearance of the conservatory and come to give it a clean once every three months.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners were called out to do some urgent window cleaning work on behalf of an art gallery/sculpture studio, situated in Camberwell SE5.

The 2 storey building  was successfully cleaned by Spick and Span window cleaners and transformed once again into the bright studio that the architects had designed it to be. Spick and Span window cleaners were able to achieve this result by using a specialized reach high and wash method of window cleaning.This most suited the gallery as many of the high up windows and glass were not accessible by a ladder and many of the panes were so large that they would not of suited the squeegee method of window cleaning.

The gallery had a  translucent clerestory window that was cleaned and which afterwards once again allowed for maximum north light, desirable to studios, to enter the building. Spick and Span window cleaners were also able to remove all the dirt that clung to other window panes that surrounded the studio by using an abrasive brush and scrubbing with purified water, which cleans without leaving any marks.

Because of heavy foot-fall within the area, special care was given to the  health and safety of workers and others in the area  and so  warning cones were used to cordon off the areas of work. PPE was also used by the window cleaner.

When all the glass  of the commercial building was cleaned, work was carried out on the offices and communal areas. In this area of the building there were around 25 windows of varying sizes, all glass of these areas were cleaned along with the PVC frames with the reach up high and wash method of cleaning. the difference after cleaning this area was instantly noticeable because originally they were filthy with soot and dust from the busy road nearby.All  windows after being scrubbed with abrasive window cleaning brushes were rinsed with purified water to ensure that they would dry without spots. The windows were then allowed to dry and afterwards inspected.After the window cleaner had made certain that he was happy with the results all the  machinery and equipment was packed away, and invoice was sent to client via email .A representative of the client said later that the windows looked great!

Today Spick and Span window cleaners went to London Bridge to clean the windows of a ground floor contemporary two bedroom flat located in London Bridge, SE1.

Spick and Span window cleaners were booked to clean the stylish two bedroom flat which had floor-to ceiling glass at the start of a new tenancy of the current occupiers, and after they had recently decorated.

It was arranged that the window cleaning should begin  early morning, because of time constraints on the part of owners of the property. It was hoped that this would allow enough time for the flat to be cleaned internally and externally, before the owners set off for work.It was estimated that the work would take a maximum of one and a half hours.

Spick and Span arrived at 7am as  arranged and begun cleaning on all the interior glass of the property, staring on the inside of the second room. The windows were cleaned using  traditional methods of window cleaning , they were thoroughly scrubbed and wiped to loosen and remove all grime and hand-prints that had been left on the glass . This room also had paint marks , which had to be scraped off, with special care taken not to scratch the glass.  Particular care was taken when working inside the property  not to spill water on to the carpets .

It was decided by the window cleaner to leave the inside glass of the master bedroom until last to allow time for the owners to get ready for work,and their privacy was respected. Although all exterior glass was scraped and cleaned with a t-bar applicator pad and a window cleaning channel.

At the front of the property was a dining room/lounge area which had large  floor to ceiling glazed panes and doors which were all cleaned , but first the venetian blinds had to be carefully discarded.After this windows were washed, they were then wiped in the corners to remove all water marks, and the skirting was wiped with a clean cloth. Following this the front outside windows were all cleaned and all the frames were wiped.The last part of the flat to be cleaned was the glass front door. After asking the homeowner if she was happy with the results of the cleaning a brief exchange was made and and explanation was given how to She could  arrange future window cleans. With a brief look at the watch, the job had been completed with ten minutes to spare.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners cleaned a one bedroom flat in Anerley Park, Crystal Palace, SE20. The glass and windows that were cleaned were of various shapes and sizes located in and around the raised ground floor flat in Crystal Palace. One window was in the bedroom -this was a  standard size sash which the client only needed to be cleaned outside. The second window was also  an outside only clean, but this was  a leaded  casement window. The third to  clean was a set of large French doors that lead out onto a balcony, this needed cleaning outside and the top two panes needed cleaning  inside as they were out of the reach of the house holder.The equipment used to carry-out the work was an extension ladder, to clean the higher window panes, and a water fed pole to clean the outside of the leaded windows and sash bedroom window.

The Client had owned the property for two years and had never had the windows cleaned , so the windows were grimy , and hadlots of finger marks on the lower panes, left by her two-year old. There were also water mineral deposits, left by the rain, which needed removing.

Permission was sought  from neighbours to access their side return to clean the leaded casement windows at the side of the clients  property, as the angle was very steep to reach from below, after this was granted the window cleaning trolley was put into place along with the purified water, the pole was then extended and placed safely against the leaded glass, before the machine was switched on. Once started the purified water quickly attracted the dirt that had built overtime on the glass washing it down the window pane and off the glass.  After completing this the trolley was wheeled to the back garden where the bedroom sash window was and cleaning commenced there, after all windows below the point of cleaning were closed to prevent water ingress, this was cleaned.The set of french doors were cleaned with detergent and water, along with traditional window cleaners tools. The deposits of limescale and other minerals that had left noticeable spots the glass were also removed by the window cleaner using    special cleaning chemical applied with a cloth.

After the window cleaner had completed all the work, which took around an hour the homeowner commented on the huge difference that had been made and how glad she now was to have a view of her garden again.

The window cleaner who was responsible for the cleaning was delighted, upon returning home to learn that this very satisfied client had left an email, stating how thrilled she was with her experiences with Spick and Span window cleaning, and her desire to recommed our services as window cleaners to others in Crystal Palace.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners cleaned a residential property in SE22.The three bed. middle of terrace Victorian house was cleaned by Spick and Span window cleaners for the second time.

It had been almost a year since Spick and Span were there last and the windows during that time had become quite grimy and were in need of a good scrub, this was particularly true at the rear of the home where water mineral deposits stains had built up on the glass.The kitchen windows too were very grimy, having thick silt on , this was removed with the use of the window cleaning solution that Spick and Span window cleaners, which is adept at cutting in to grease.The higher windows at the back were reached using the water fed method, which was neccessary above the kitchen where the roof prevented ladder access to the room above.

Whilst working in the back garden the homeowner asked how long the work would take as she wanted to get some shopping as well as cash from Sainsbury’s nearby, showing her complete trust in Spick and Span’s honesty as window cleaners she felt confident to leave the window cleaner, that she had only met for the second time unattended in the home, something that many of us may feel hesitant to do.

Spick and Span window cleaners work hard  to build up trust among it’s clients we recognise how intimidating being around strangers can sometimes, be particularly when letting them into your property.Spick and Span are trustworthy window cleaners who are CRB checked, which gives  our clients the peace of mind and assurance of allowing us to work in and around their property.Spick and Span window cleaners are members of a government recognised trade association, that fully vets it’s members to ensure that they provide a good service.When you employ Spick and Span window cleaners to clean your property in SE22 you can be sure that you are employing window cleaner that you to can trust.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners helped a family in East Dulwich get some closure to what had been a long episode of building works and renovation projects within their new home.

The five bedroom Edwardian house situated near Alleyn’s school in East Dulwich has for  many months resembled a building site,much to the dismay of the owners as builders ran over schedule due to extremely wet weather, but the finishing touches were added today when Spick and Span arrived and the windows were cleaned.

The main part of the renovation , and the area that had not been cleaned since it’s construction was the kitchen extension at the rear of the house. The kitchen extension all of which is glazed with floor-to-ceiling, two by two metre, panes of glass and three glazed bi-folding doors and has glazed panels in the roof was in desperate need of cleaning, as cement splashes were on the glass, the metal frames of the extension also required scouring due to the the presence of dust and other debris. After Spick and Span window cleaners cleaned this glazed section of the house the homeowner remarked of the improvement.

At the top of the property were two bedrooms that between them contained   four velux windows, but only three were accessible, these were cleaned by using a damp cloth  to collect dirt and a dry cloth to remove any smeary marks that remained.

The middle storey contained the master bedroom which had four casement windows the upper section of which contained leaded glass, this glass was cleaned with damp micro fibre cloths, as well as a T- bar  window cleaners mop a squeegee and scrim.

The glazed roof lights of the kitchen extension were cleaned from out of one of the back bedrooms, after the sash windows in those rooms were cleaned  and after that the opaque, frosted, glass of the bathroom was cleaned.

The main lounge area of the downstairs of the property mirrored the master bedroom, having casement windows partly containing leaded glass, these were treated as the windows in the master bedroom, and were washed using traditional window cleaning methods.

All that was left to be cleaned in the inside were the  stain glass windows that  surrounded the front door, these were very gently cleaned to prevent them from being damaged.

The external  windows  at the top of the front and side of  the property were left spotless after they all were brushed  clean with purified water and a carbon-fibre window cleaning extension pole, the lower windows were cleaned traditionally with the use of  a small ladder.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners did a domestic window cleaning job in SE15.The work involved cleaning a two bedroom garden flat in a Victorian property internally and externally.The young couple had been in the accommodation for 18 months and the windows had not been cleaned during that time

There was a bay window at the front of the house, a fanlight above the front door, a velux window above the rear kitchen extension, two patio doors and a three pane window at the back of the kitchen. All the windows of the property were cleaned thoroughly as were all the frames.

The windows were mainly dusty due to being located on a busy road, but there was also quite a lot of grime that had stuck to the glass on the inside of the flat.

The work began at the back of the property where all the frames were  first of all wiped to remove the dust and dirt. Then to remove the stubborn grime of the kitchen windows a chemical solution was applied and the grime aggravated , and scraped and then washed .

The velux window in the kitchen was reached by using a two-section ladder, and was cleaned on the inside only after a dust cover was put in place to prevent drips from soiling work surfaces and the floor beneath. As there was a problem with the mechanism of the velux window this  was unable to be opened, and so the outside of the kitchen velux was cleaned from a ladder placed in the garden, and was reached with an extension pole . The glass was scrubbed and then squeegeed and all remaining spots and marks were rubbed out with a scrim.

Cleaning continued with the windows and patio doors at the rear of the home after which internal window cleaning was done on the front bay window.

To prevent the curtains from getting wet they were safely propped to the side to allow access to all the glass and this was cleaned in an s motion with both the hand mop and squeegee, all water runs were caught so as to prevent stains on surfaces underneath, at this point almost all the work was complete except the fanlight above the door, and the outside of the bay window, these were cleaned, as were the frames.

It was noticeable afterwards the difference in the properties appearance and the homeowners were very satisfied which was indicated by their generous tip.

Today Spick and Span window cleaning cleaned the windows of a 6 bedroom property in Denmark Hill. All of the glass within the house was cleaned  internally and externally, this job took one window cleaner a day and a half to complete.

Work began on the first floor of the home, which housed two offices, the leaded windows of one of the offices was cleaned very delicately inside using a damp micro-fibre rag, the second office on the floor, which had a large 6 pane sash window with hinged  secondary glass windows attached, was cleaned after unscrewing the secondary glazing, this was cleaned using a hand application mop and squeegee, the secondary glazing was also cleaned on both sides this way. In bedroom number one, on the first floor ,were two sash windows with secondary sliding glass, each one was maneuvered to allow the window underneath to be cleaned, the bathroom and toilet had opaque glass and so was cleaned very simply using a damp cloth. The second bedroom on the  first floor had two sash windows with sliding secondary glass panels, which were cleaned the same as the windows in the first bedroom.

Moving up to the second floor, there were three bedrooms, one with a small six paned bay window, which had secondary glazing ,this was cleaned internally and externally by leaning out of the window, the second room had  a  small sized sash window which was cleaned much the same , and the third room had a large velux window was cleaned by pulling it’s catch and reversing the window so that both sides could be cleaned effectively.

At the entrance way of the ground floor there was a  stained glass door surround, in the porch area and a fanlight above the front door which was cleaned. In the front room was a large six paned bay sash window  with secondary glazing ,also a set of two paned sash windows with removable secondary glass attached. All of the secondary glazing within this room was detached with great care and the glass panels were cleaned on both sides and the sash windows were cleaned internally, before the secondary glazing was replaced. The opaque glass of the door leading from the back garden to the living room was  cleaned with a cloth. The kitchen had four windows of various descriptions, which were  cleaned. In the lounge was floor to ceiling glass and  a set of french doors and Georgian style glass conservatory which was washed internally with the use of a ladder.The perspex roof of the conservatory was cleaned using  a  a special chemical and hose pipe . After all of the glass had been washed internally the front of the ground floor and first floor were cleaned externally with purified water and a water-fed pole, this method was also used at the side and rear of the property,with the exception of the conservatory, which  was cleaned using more  traditional methods of window cleaning.

Today Spick and Span went down to East Dulwich to clean the windows of a two bedroom flat in a converted Victorian terrace in SE22. The windows were in desperate need of a clean. The homeowner required window cleaners local to the East Dulwich area and therefore called Spick and Span to provide her with the service.The windows  of the property that needed cleaning were high up on the second storey of the property,and therefore would have been very risky for a window cleaner to reach from a ladder which no doubt was one of the reasons why they had not been cleaned by anybody  for such a long time.Three of the windows were located  at the front and two windows were at the back of the property, all were wooden framed sash windows. The homeowner was a little embarrassed by the condition of the windows, and desired only to be able to see out of them again. This was achieved through the deep methods of window cleaning that Spick and Span use.

Spick and Span window cleaners washed the windows using abrasive brushes and jets of purified water pumped through a pole. areas where water could seep through the glass were taped to prevent water ingress. The windows at the front of the house were dirtiest as they faced a busy main road and so not only were these windows  scrubbed, but they were also rinsed to ensure that all dirt was removed. high concentrations of dirt underneath the frames of the sash were also cleaned .At the back of the property  the windows were not quite so dirty being away from the road, but nevertheless still needed a good clean. The water-fed pole was used to clean one of these sash windows  but the other sash of the master bedroom could not be cleaned this way because a kitchen extension of the ground floor flat within the property restricted access to this window.Instead this window was cleaned by climbing out of the bedroom and cleaning it using traditional window cleaning methods  from  on top of the roof of kitchen extension. Care ws taken to minimize any risk in cleaning the window this way. After the final window was cleaned externally and inspection was made of cleaning to ensure that it met with the homeowners approval. After touching up a few areas a schedule was requested to have the windows cleaned every three months.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners were called out to Telegraph Hill SE14 to clean a three storey, five bedroom house with  a glass extension kitchen, and a  glass panel roof.

After showing Spick and Span around the property to make an assessment, the homeowner expressed doubt as to  whether  the glass panels in the roof could be cleaned or the windows above the glass kitchen extension could be accessed, but Spick and Span found ways to clean these to a satisfactory standard. Spick and Span window cleaners were able to clean the glass panel roof windows by working from a balcony and using an extension pole with an applicator pad attached, and then following the same action, but with a squeegee. The velux window in the loft conversion was also cleaned internally and externally.

The glass kitchen extension roof was cleaned externally, by leaning a ladder against a partition wall and vigorously scrubbing the panels from above .Afterwards the loosened dirt and excess water was directed away from the glazed panels by using a squeegee.The glass kitchen extension was cleaned internally using a step ladder, special care was taken to prevent dirty water from dripping onto the table and other furniture beneath,  this was accomplished by placing a waterproof sheet below.

All of the external windows at the front of the property were brushed clean using purified water run through a 30 ft. water-fed pole, special attention was given to areas  beneath the frames of the sash windows where dirt often collects.The front windows were cleaned on the insides using traditional window washing methods, this was especially helpful for the windows above the glass kitchen extension at the back of the property, which could not be reached with a water-fed pole or a ladder, instead they were cleaned  from inside the property, the sashes were positioned so that the windows could be cleaned from  a step ladder.

Some of the windows at the back of the property could not be opened , and so could not be cleaned on the outside from inside the property, as window locks prevented them from opening, therefore the water-fed pole was used to clean these outside.

All furniture was put back into their original positions after the work was completed and all tools used for the job were gathered before payment was collected .After asking the householder if she was happy with the results, she said that she was very satisfied .

Spick and Span window cleaners went down to West Dulwich today to clean the windows of a four bedroom semi-detached house in South Croxted Road in SE21.

The homeowner was in desperate need of a window cleaner who could clean all the outside glass of the property, but particularly the velux windows of the kitchen extension, which they required to be cleaned internally and externally .

The outside of the velux windows had a green scum that covered the glass severely restricting the daylight from into the kitchen, but also looking ugly from within.Internally the velux windows had thick grease covering them, as well as stickers.the velux were cleaned on the outside using a ladder and a stand-off.

After climbing up the ladder the green algae coating the velux glass was scrubbed with a window cleaners mop attached to an extension pole, and then rinsed with a squeegee. Difficult to reach windows above the kitchen extension were cleaned using purified water pumped through a water-fed pole.

Cleaning the velux on the inside of kitchen was done using a ladder and a three stage cleaning process, so as to prevent water spillages. First a lightly damp window cleaners mop was used, second a scraper was used to remove stickers from the windows , and third a micro-fibre cloth was used to buff out any remaining marks.

The client was amazed at how much better the velux looked after cleaning. After completing the velux windows the glass in the  bi-folding doors to the kitchen was cleaned using a mop and squeegee, and cement or glue spots on the glass were scraped off.

At the front of the property was a glass roof which covered the porch area this was cleaned using a water-fed pole. The front windows of the house were PVC framed and so they were cleaned along the with the glass. The top frame was cleaned first so as to remove the dirt and to prevent this from running down the window panes. following this the glass was cleaned in a side to side motion ensuring the the windows were thoroughly brushed and the rinsed down with pure water. Included in the clean was the fanlight above the front door and the glass panes inside the door itself, these were cleaned using traditional window cleaning methods. While cleaning the front of the property a neighbour also took the opportunity to enquire of Spick and Span’s window cleaning services offered in West Dulwich.

If you employ a domestic window cleaner to come to your residence to provide window cleaning services in SW7, or SW3, then you want the peace of mind to know that your property is  in safe hands.But with the multitude of window cleaning companies circulating the Internet, and with the constant barrage of window cleaners who may offer their services to you by dropping leaflets to your home, how can you ensure that the domestic window cleaner that you choose to come to clean your property in Chelsea, knightsbridge or kensington will leave you satisfied with the results?

Below is a list of some important factors that you should consider before selecting a window cleaner .

1. When searching for a window cleaner always look for a professional window cleaning company.You often get exactly what you pay for,at the moment there is no law against a person saying that they are a window cleaner when in reality, they are not.
2. How many years of experience do they have in the window cleaning industry?if they have only been operating for a short-while then it is very likely that they have not had sufficient time to master the techniques.
3. Read online reviews and ask for references.
4. Ask for a demonstration. A reputable window cleaner should  be more than happy to provide a demonstration of their workmanship.
5. Ask whether they are members of a government recognised trade association, such as the federation of window cleaners.
6. Ask for proof of insurance cover.
7. Ask if they can provide proof of a CRB check statement.
8. When you find a good, thorough, reliable, and trustworthy window cleaning company, stick with them.

Too many times today, people fall victim to making rash choices, and face the sad consequences, either feeling let down or dissatisfied with a window cleaner or window cleaning company , because of failing to do advance research. Many community forums are filled with the comments of people who have employed, what turned out to be dodgy tradesmen and have faced many dreadful experiences. By taking a little time, and by doing a due diligence homeowners can be spared, both the anguish and the fear of what to expect from their window cleaner, by looking for professional window cleaners that are fully vetted and work in the Chelsea, knightsbridge and Kensington regions of London. It is hoped that the above list will prevent you from making needless mistakes in this area.

Spick and Span window cleaners went to Nunhead today to clean a split level flat in Nunhead SE15. The split level Flat had six sash windows and one bay window all of which required cleaning.

The landlord of the property required an end of tenancy window cleaning service to prepare the flat for the arrival of some new tenants, although finding a window cleaner local to the Se15 area had proven difficult.

Spick and Span were contacted after the landlord had visited our website, and was extremely impressed with the ease in which arrangements were made. When doing the work she commented on the lack of fuss brought to her as a result of the way that the work was carried out .

Access to front bay window was restricted by a tree,  although this was overcome by using a water-fed pole. The front sash window and bay window was cleaned with a water-fed pole although two sash windows above the bay were inaccessible by pole because of the lip of the bay window below, so these were cleaned from the inside of the property.

Around the back were  three sash windows two could be cleaned from outside with the water-fed pole one was above an extension and so had to be cleaned from inside the property.

The landlord had just had the carpets of the home cleaned and so shoe covers were placed over shoes to prevent mud from soiling the carpets and the sash windows were cleaned from inside the house. Once inside It was noticed what a difference the external window cleaning had made. Mud that once clung to the sash windows had been washed off with purified water the only marks that remained were those inside the property which the landlord was cleaning herself.

The windows on the top floor of the house that were above the bay windows were cleaned from off of a step ladder by lowering and raising the sash windows whilst leaning out and mopping the glass, loosening the dirt with soapy water and squeegeeing the glass dry. Any parts of the glass that were missed were wiped with a clean cloth. At the stairwell upstairs was the other window that couldn’t be cleaned from the outside this was cleaned by climbing out of the ladder onto a roof and cleaning with a mop , squeegee and cloth.

At the end of the job the window cleaner was commended for the job done and for the efficiency of the service and a definite promise was made to use Spick and Span window cleaning services again in the near future.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners washed the glass of a  canopy roof of a restaurant that is due to open in Peckham near East Dulwich on the 8th of August.The  new owners of the restaurant had contacted a number of  local window cleaners to the East Dulwich area, but found Spick and Span to be the nearest and most reasonably priced window cleaners and so decided accept our offer, after receiving the quote.

The glass panels of the shop roof  had evidence of not having been cleaned for many years as they had algae all over. they also had moss growing on top as well as branches .The debris and soiling that was on the glass was deeply impressed and so required thorough scrubbing.

The difficulty in the job, was the location of the shop which is on a busy thoroughfare, where numerous people pass by . This presented a hazard, but was overcome. Another difficulty with the job was the glass access.  Reaching the high up glass roof window panels and scrubbing them was also compounded by the extreme turn in the weather.Because of these reasons Spick and Span window cleaners decided to clean the windows using a three stage cleaning process, working at different times during the day, and using a variety of glass cleaning techniques. The dirt and algae on the windows was first of all aggravated from the panes by using a soapy  glass washing solution and micro-fibre window cleaning pad on a carbon fibre  pole. After loosening the dirt this was then rinsed off, the final process involved repeating step one, but this time squeegeeing off the residual dirty water.After communicating well with the owners during this period of time and working within their parameters, Spick and Span window cleaners were highly praised for their work and willingness to go the extra mile in helping them with the launch of the new business venture.

A request was made by the owners for an invoice to be made out in the company name, this was met, and advice was sought from Spick and Span window cleaners about the  maintenance of the shop windows in the future as well as the possibility of  Spick and Span providing window cleaning on a ongoing basis After the jobs completion  an invoice was sent electronically.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners cleaned all the outside windows of a three bedroom end of terrace residential property located in East Dulwich, SE22.It is one of many residential properties that we have cleaned , although this was for the first time.

At the front of the residential property  were two sash windows and a bay window which were cleaned. At the rear were two sashes a wooden framed french door a sliding glass bi-fold door and a large all-glass kitchen extension which housed two velux window,which all were thoroughly washed, as was a UPVC framed window above the extension .

The time spent cleaning the windows at this his in total was 2 hours. The reason was that the homeowners had not had the windows cleaned in sometime due to building work.

The job ran very smoothly, although there was one or two access problems, for instance at the front of the house there were some slippery tiles and sand on some of the paving slabs, which made the ladder placement a concern, but this was overcome by locating a safer place to rest the ladder. At the back of the property it was decided not to use a ladder at all because of the risk, due to the wooden decking, and so a safer alternative in the water-fed pole method of window cleaning was used.

Access to window above ,and the velux windows above the kitchen extension was not straightforward as the tile above the extension were very fragile, and so could not be stood upon. But these were accessed and cleaned safely by working from a wall which provided a sturdy and safe platform to clean the glass from.

The kitchen extension was of complete glass,but the difficulty in cleaning this proved to be the thistles that had been planted tightly to the glass, these need to be treated sympathetically so as to prevent damage whilst glass washing, but the effect of the clean afterward was that the glass dazzled with a high sheen as the sun reflected off of it.

As the fanlight of the french door was cleaned, a little water ran inside of top of the seal, which was quickly noticed by the window cleaner, who then took preventative measures and cleaned the residual water that had leaked inside the house. the bi-fold doors were cleaned with a window cleaners hand mop and squeegeed off and after this the job came to an end and Spick and Span window cleaners went of to clean the windows of another residential property in  East Dulwich

The windows of the 4 bedroom terraced house that were cleaned in Brixton today had not been cleaned for thirteen years. The windows had hard baked mud covering the top two thirds of the pane, which had a very dismal effect on the outward appearance of the property, but also effected the daylight  from reaching within.

The double fronted period house had very high ceilings meaning that for window cleaning the first floor was quite high and dangerous to access from a ladder.

A safer alternative of window cleaning was used, as the client required internal and external cleaning to bring the property back to standard.

Spick and Span chose to begin  their cleaning on the top floor on the  inside of the property, and out of the way of the homeowner who was working at home in an office downstairs, this was done so as cause minimum disturbance.

After cleaning a bay window on the inside, the sash windows were opened and then cleaned on the outside after flower pots were carefully removed from the ledges.

Furniture was covered over to prevent water drips and other debris from causing a mess in the room.

Many of the windows after being lubricated with glass cleaner were then scraped to remove years of dirt that had built up on the glass.

Black streaks of loosened dirt  rolled down the panes of glass and collected on the cross beam of the sash these were wiped clean with a clean cloth as were the window frames.

There was one particular window in the hallway on the top floor of the house that was the main source of light that the homeowner especially wanted clean. It was reached using a two section ladder, and the paint marks on it were removed.

After and hour or so had passed the client travelled upstairs and became quite emotional over the transformation that window cleaning was already starting to bring to her home.

In the bathroom were transparent glass tiles that had splashes of cement on the outside these were scraped off and the glass was polished with a micro-fibre cloth.

Next it was time to move downstairs to clean the windows in the front room, a bay window at the front, and french door leading through to a courtyard at the rear, these were cleaned as were windows in a kitchen and office.

As we walked through the home afterwards it became noticeable, the difference in the feel that the property now had, the daylight now shone in, made even more noticeable by the beautiful rays of  sunshine that lit up the day.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners went to Knightsbridge and cleaned a large one bedroom flat in a mansion house in SW7, set over ground floor and basement levels. The windows were floor to ceiling type windows, and so required the use of long ladders.The client also required the cleaning of an adjacent guest flat, at basement level.Both properties were cleaned on the inside and out.Because of the clients demanding schedule, arrangements were made through the PA for Spick and Span to come and clean the windows  at a convenient time .

Spick and Span’s window cleaner was welcomed by the house keeper, after showing photo ID, and work began on the outside of the lounge area.The ladder was carefully placed on the decking area outside, after it had been negotiated carefully through the home.The windows were mainly dusty, due to the London Poplar tree seeds that had made contact with the glass , as the property is set next to lovely gardens .This dust was effectively removed, as was the the grime and other dirt, using a high performing window cleaning solution mixed with some water, a micro-fibre window cleaning pad, and window cleaning squeegee.Careful attention was given to paint spots and other blemishes on the windows, and these were successfully removed with a window cleaners scraper. After the casement style windows and french door was cleaned , they were polished using a lint free linen cloth and  residual marks in the corners of the frames were lifted out.

The  basement windows were large sized 2m by 2m panes, these were set around  a bathroom and linking into the bedroom was a french door, which were all  washed similar to the windows on the ground floor.Within the bathroom were six glass mirrors, which were very difficult for the house-keeper to clean, because of their height. Spick and Span window cleaners were able to reach and clean these without the use of a ladder, but with an extension pole.

The guest flat had sash windows with secondary glazing, and another french door.Before these were cleaned the window cleaner made sure to change his water and add some more cleaning chemical.After a brief inspection of the work, the tools were gathered, and the job came to it’s conclusion.

The house-keeper after mentioning how great a task it was to clean the windows of the flat set there in knightsbridge, hoped that we would come again to clean the windows in the future.

Why the variance in window cleaning prices?

Window cleaners prices vary greatly depending on a number of factors, as some may have noticed.But in many cases you get exactly what you pay for.

If you are happy to pay the lowest rates then don’t be too surprised if the end results of the clean leave you wondering why you hadn’t attempted to do the work yourself.

Sloppy workmanship, including the use of dirty rags and water, and an altogether un-professional approach to window cleaning  are ‘the order of the day’ for all who seek simply to pay the lowest rates for window cleaning services.

Such an attitude really is to ‘shoot oneself in the foot’. Why? because, Just as there is a difference between standards of food quality in supermarkets, according to where you shop, there is also a huge  variety of standards, that you should be aware of when it comes to domestic window  cleaning, and choosing a window cleaner.

If you drive down a window cleaner in his price or seek to find a window cleaner who charges the lowest prices in Se22, SE23, and SE24, then be mindful that the way that they approach the work will often be in a negative frame of mind, and this will effect their eventual output.

Might it not be better to use window cleaners in SE22,SE23,SE24 who charge very reasonable rates and prices that are not too high or too low,but who charge the going rate, the average.

Recently Spick and Span window cleaners gave a quote to clean a four storey Neo-Georgian townhouse in Camberwell. The glass of the  house was to be cleaned inside and out as was the conservatory , the price quoted was £100. Later we were informed that within the same week a team of three window cleaners had knocked on the door of the same home in SE5 and provided a quote to clean windows for £50, quite a variance in price.

The householder, thought it over,and concluded that he would accept Spick and Span’s quote, although more. The reason given was that he felt that the price of the competitors was simply too little for the work that would have been  involved, He quite astutely,decided to go with his head .Needless to say he was very satisfied with the clean that  Spick and Span did for him, and he has become a regular customer.

The benefits of using professional window cleaners

Many who look for window cleaners fail to recognise that there are; ‘window cleaners’ and there are ‘professional window cleaners’ , it is important not to confuse the two. A ‘window cleaner’ can potentially be anyone, he or she could be a DIY enthusiast or a person that has a little spare time on their hands or someone who is need of a little spending money, he or she,in less common instances, may have the best of intentions, but because of a lack of experience or the correct equipment, will not be able to deliver the high standard of cleaning that your property deserves. On the other hand ‘professional window cleaners’ who may charge a little more, because of the overheads that they incur, such as tax, insurance,storage costs,and water rates,  the purchasing of professional window cleaning tools ,which when used properly, transform the entire feel of you home, and add to it’s overall beauty.

Professional window cleaners invest in training, are members of trade associations which keep them upto date of all the latest developments and news within the cleaning industry are fully vetted, helping you to feel more secure ,and to have peace of mind when they wonder around your home. Professional window cleaners also have websites, and commnicate effectively, making the window cleaning process one that is stree free.

Parking and travel times

Other factors that affect window cleaning charges are things like parking costs,and  the congestion charges, these considerations should be factored in by your window cleaner when he provides you with a quote.(You may be able to reduce the cost by providing a visitor’s parking permit).Also how quickly he can arrive at your property, and how quickly he can arrive at other jobs after he has finished with you.(You may be able to reduce the cost by arranging with neighbours nearby to have your windows cleaned the same time).

Glass types

The types of glass that you have within your property also makes a difference to how much a window cleaner charges. For instance some types of glass is notoriously time consuming to clean, such as Georgian glass(wooden beams that separate panes), Crittall glass( steel metal framed) or leaded glass (glass with leaded metal strips). Also if you are having the windows of your house cleaned internally, then windows with nicotine stains of thick grease or grime may take longer to clean as they require more vigorous effort and polishing, as will windows that have not been cleaned for over a year.

Make a wise decision

Many window cleaners pack up business after a short period of time because being unable to sustain themselves. Why not select a professional window cleaner who, may cahrge a little more, but one whom you can to know overtime and can rely on to  provide your home with this service

Have you ever booked a window cleaner to come by and clean your windows and when the day finally arrived for him to come by, the forecast was rain all day? if so, did you feel like cancelling? Well here are some reasons to think again:

1. Many window cleaners offer indoor window cleaning , which enables the cleaning of internal windows during heavier spells of rain.
2. A great number of window cleaners today, use the purified water method of window cleaning, which can even be used to good effect in heavy rain.
3. Light rain, contrary to common opinion, does not make windows dirty, but rather it is dust and other pollutants.
4. Windows that are cleaned while it is raining will always look better than windows that have not been cleaned at all.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners went to Camberwell SE5 and cleaned a three bedroom Victorian terrace. Upon arriving the heavens darkened and rain began to pierce the sky. Despite the shower ,Spick and Span window cleaners continued with the work at the request of the Landlord of the property, who was preparing the home to receive some new tenant. First of all, the windows were cleaned at the front of the property, There were two bay windows and  a single sash window which were cleaned with a n abrasive window cleaning pad and squeegee, despite the rain that had fallen the results of the clean were very satisfactory.Moving round to the back of the home, there was a set of french doors three sash windows and a casement window in the bathroom which were cleaned. One of the sash windows had some thick grease on which was scraped off.After all the windows were washed on the outside Spick and Span windows cleaners repeated the cleaning process in all the rooms on the inside of the house taking care not to splash water on the carpets. After an inspection of the work on it’s completion it was noted despite the shower windows all looked very clean.

The rain continued to persist throughout the day, nevertheless another booking was confirmed close by in SE15, a property similar the the first although this time the request was that it be cleaned just on the exterior. the reason given for the cleaning was that the property was to be viewed by an estate agent. The front bay window had some water marks which were removed by limescale remover before being washed and rinsed.

If you have requested a domestic window cleaner to come and carry out window cleaning services for you internally, then the last thing that you want is a window cleaner to make more mess than before he had started, by splashing water from a bucket on your carpet or walls.That is why it is often best to find a recommended window cleaner, one that you can trust.Spick and Span are recommended window cleaners in  East Dulwich and other areas, where you can read genuine comments of others,  regarding the consideration that is shown around the clients home, in local community forums.

Spick and Span are professional window cleaners who, when in the course of carrying  out internal or external window washing,do so with great care.This they do, by carrying buckets and other hand tools that have the capacity of leaking water, with care through your home.

The water that we use when window cleaning a home is regularly changed, so as to prevent dirt build up, which if coming in contact with window frames or panels or walls within the home can leave muddy streaks.

Spick and Span window cleaners have the practice of placing any buckets that they use within the home on cardboard or waterproof sheets, which prevent soiled buckets from leaving marks on flooring.

To prevent the traipsing of mud through the property when cleaning internal glass, Spick and Span wear either plastic shoe covers or remove footwear altogether.

When cleaning the window panes Spick and Span window cleaners first of all rinse the mop that they use to release excess water, using just the amount required and at the same time prevent water draining down the window onto the surface below, by placing a hand mop which soaks up water after the squeegee is applied.

So clean and effective are our domestic window cleaning work practices that we often clean the  offices and studies of our clients homes without the need to remove papers and documents, which if ever got wet would result in obvious problems.

Any wood chippings or flakes of paint that are loosened through cleaning are also vacuumed, with the householders permission.

When cleaning external windows of the property care is taken in and around flower beds, so as to prevent the destruction of flowers and plants when window cleaning outside the home.

It is always the aim of Spick and Span window cleaners to treat the home-owners property and surroundings with the respect deserved and to ensure that all window cleaning services performed are done without making a mess.

As you look around the landscape of East Dulwich it is noticeable that a number of properties in the area have on top of their roofs solar energy panels to harness the energy from the sun and to provide clean forms of energy.

Whilst good for the environment, solar panels prove a problem for home-lovers as within short amounts of  time they become sullied and dirty damaging the appearance of the homes that they dwell on .Due to the grime and high pollution levels and dust within the city, solar panels provide a big target for dirt of all sorts to lock onto, but not only are they  hazardous to clean, working  off of a ladder, because of their precarious positions, but they also require very thorough and intense scrubbing, which is both time and labour intensive.

Spick and Span window cleaners, while primarily working as window cleaners are able to reach high into the air with their window cleaning equipment, which is equally effective on solar energy panels. The window cleaners use special abrasive brushes on the end of carbon fibre extension poles that can reach solar panels on roofs , giving them the clean that they need so as to maximise their efficiency in converting the suns rays into energy.

Few window cleaners around the East Dulwich area have branched into this avenue of cleaning, but Spick and Span window cleaners have widened out the cleaning services that they offer to keep pace with the current East Dulwich demands.In doing so Spick and Span window cleaning have as their objective the providing of  a good and not too expensive window cleaning service but also add on  services such as solar panel cleaning which are provided at very reasonable rates in the East Dulwich, Dulwich Village and other areas.

Using a very green method of cleaning , Spick and Span window cleaners can clean solar panels in East Dulwich without the use of harmful chemicals, Whether your solar panels are located at the front or back of your property Spick and Span window cleaners have cleaning styles that minimize water leakage and that can suit your needs. Adjustable extension poles allow us to reach panels placed at awkward angles and we can clean them on a one-off or scheduled basis.

If you would like to learn more about whether we can offer solar panel cleaning to you do not hesitate to get in contact so as to discuss your requirements.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners carried out the first phase of  window cleaning in a four storey house in the Camberwell side of Peckham.The home-owners  have been living in the property for six years, but had not found a suitable window cleaner during that time.

When asked why they had chosen to use Spick and Span’s services the reason given was that they had done some thorough research on the web, and read client reviews, which no doubt made them more comfortable in their selection.

On arrival to the job, the window cleaner was shown around the property, but before walking around the home he put over-shoe covers on, which impressed the home -owner, who explained that in past he had a bad experience  with less considerate tradesmen who had traipsed mud through the property, he also seemed impressed, when after the first phase of cleaning was completed, the window cleaner vacuumed up the dried paint/wood chippings that had stripped off of the weather beaten sash windows.

The work done consisted of external and internal glass cleaning, which had to be done from inside the property due to the height of the building, and also building works that were being carried out on the lower ground floor. Some of the sash windows were difficult to open, which meant that some windows had to be cleaned from on top of ledges or flat roofs, with the use of an extension pole, but in the most part the method of cleaning was using a step ladder inside the house and leaning carefully outside the window. In addition to the large pane sash window that were cleaned there was also a french door that was cleaned on the ground floor . The bay window on the ground at the front of the property was first of all scrubbed with a window cleaning detergent and afterwards scraped to remove paint spots from the glass.

During the cleaning process the home-owner regularly checked the how the work was progressing and he was visibly astonished with the difference that window cleaning had made to his property.

Toward the end of the cleaning, arrangements were made to carry out the second phase of window cleaning, which will be the lower ground section of the property,inaccessible at the time due to gardening works .The client also asked about arranging a regular cleaning schedule, as he said that the windows should have been cleaned in the property long ago.

Spick and Span window cleaners did a domestic window cleaning job in East Dulwich SE22 today after being contacted by email.The cleaning requirements were that two sash bay windows with multi-paned glass and two casement windows be washed externally and that some paint marks be scraped from the glass.After arriving a brief assessment was made about the best way to get to the windows as a fence outside the property restricted the safe placement of the ladder , therefore it was decided that to minimize the  risk  the windows would be cleaned from inside the flat. In preparation for the work, handles had to be unscrewed from the double glazed reproduction sash windows so that they could easily slide open and allow cleaning from the inside. To ensure that the windows were cleaned to the clients satisfaction a four stage cleaning process was employed. First a damp cloth was used to loosen the dirt, second a glass scraper lifted off paint splashes, third a micro-fibre cloth picked up the loosened remains and finally a linen cloth was used to  polish the glass and remove streaks.This same procedure was used on the other windows within the property. Within a short while the property was again looking neat and attractive with the outside glass dirt and paint free, the only marks that remained on the windows were those  on the inside of the property.

How best can marks on the inside of a window be removed?

Spick and Span window cleaners do provide an internal as well as an external window cleaning service, but if your budget only stretches as far as to have just your outside windows cleaned the answer to the above question may be of interest to you.

Many feel that the best way to clean the windows inside the home is with vinegar and newspaper or to use a popular window cleaning spray from a supermarket, but it has often been observed that these methods do not always bring the desired results.

The first thing you must remember if you are going to clean your windows internally yourself  is  your safety, make sure that whatever you stand on to reach the tops of your windows is sturdy.

To get consistent results with your cleaning use micro-fibre cloths, these can be purchased now in most high streets. lightly soak one of the micro-fibre cloths in warm water and rinse dry. Apply the cloth to the glazed pane, rubbing in either a circular motion or from side to side, being careful to move into the corners, then follow the same motion with a dry micro- fibre cloth. The result should be sparking glass that is streak free.

Spick and Span window cleaners were working in and around Shakespeare Road in Herne Hill London SE24 today. They began in the early part of the morning cleaning the glass of a three bedroom property. The windows of the period property, which had not been cleaned for over a year were very grubby and therefore were cleaned both externally and internally. On this job Spick and Span used a professional window cleaners ladder and specialised glass cleaning hand tools.The dirt on the window panes was aggravated using a window cleaning detergent and scrubbed with a hand tool while excess water and loosened dirt was directed away from the glass using a channel and rubber. After this window cleaning process the windows were left looking sparkly.

The second window cleaning job of the day was a second storey one bedroom flat that had deeply soiled windows . ladder positioning from outside the property was difficult and so Spick and Span window cleaners  cleaned the glass from inside the property. This was done by raising and lowering the sash windows, and reaching out of the window to wash the glass

Spick and Span next cleaned the windows of a regular client in SE24. The three bedroom converted terrace house is cleaned  approximately once every 3 months. When cleaning the windows of this property care has to be taken in placing the ladder at the front garden so as not to damage the flower bed, also care needs to be taken to avoid the pets inside the house, also as the Homeowner often works from home care is taken to keep noise to the minimum disturbance is caused whilst window cleaning takes place. The property has two storeys at the front and three at the back, there is also a kitchen extension which has bi-fold doors which collect deposits of grease from cooking, these are thoroughly  washed inside and out . The roof-light above the conservatory is also cleaned.

Just a few yards from this property Spick and Span moved on to window clean a three storey townhouse, this properties windows are cleaned both front and back using the pure water method of cleaning. Spick and Span window cleaners use a battery operated trolley that pumps water to the head of a brush connected to extension poles, which is able to access windows on the third storey with ease. Spick and Span washed the dirt clean by agitating the dirt first with the brush and then rinsing off with the purified water,which dries spot free. Lower level glass was cleaned using conventional window cleaning methods.

Spick and Span’s window cleaning in Herne Hill was brought to a close for the day when they finished up cleaning UPVC framed windows of a ground floor flat.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners went out to Nunhead to prepare a home for the arrival of some new owners. The  2 bedroom property, which  had recently been sold, needed cleaning inside and out so as to be sparkling in preparation of the the new family that will occupy the property in the near future.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went to Camberwell grove to clean the glass of a 5 storey Georgian townhouse. The Georgian glass windows were cleaned both inside and out using traditional methods.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners were called out to East Dulwich to clean the windows of property that was recently modernised. The windows of the five bedroom property in East Dulwich required internal and external glass cleaning and paint removal .The leaded lights windows were cleaned using a damp microfibre cloth as were the velux windows, all other windows were cleaned using a hand mop and squeegee apart from a few difficult to reach windows which were cleaned using  a water-fed pole.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners went to Camberwell and cleaned a glazed side- return that stretches the length of the property, covering the hallway, bathroom and kitchen. The side-return extention was accessed using a ladder, and the dirt that rested upon the glass roof was aggravated using a dirt loosening detergent and scrubbed with a microfibre pad. The loosened dirt was directed away from the glazed panel with a  squeegee and blade, this same method was used to clean the windows and doors surrounding the kitchen extention and the windows of the house.

Today Spick & Span cleaned the windows in  a  2 bedroom split level flat overlooking Brockwell Park in Herne Hill. The windows had not been cleaned in all the time that the current occupants have lived at the property.The flat was  situated in the middle and top floors, which made  accessing the windows difficult. Builders had recently carried out work outside of the property and many panes of glass had been splashed with cement which needed removing, this Spick and Span were able  to do by using abrasive scouring pads.

Today Spick and Span went to clean a 6 bedroom property in Herne Hill SE24, after receiving a positive recommendation in the local community forum. The windows were cleaned internally and externally.

Today Spick and Span cleaned the windows of a 1 bedroom garden flat in Streatham, SW2 on both the inside and outside. The property had ungone building work and so the windows required thorough cleaning as well as some paint removal. After the jobs completion, the homeowner was stunned with the results.

Today Spick and Span cleaned sash windows in a two bedroom garden flat in Clapham, SW4.The windows were very dusty and hadn’t been cleaned in sometime.After cleaning inside and out with special detergent the glass was brought up to  a high standard, allowing natural light to enter into the property.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners cleaned a cottage in Love walk Camberwell which had recently had some building work done to it. The leaded lights windows which were quite grubby were cleaned with a special size mop and squeegee. At the rear of the property velux windows were cleaned as were some  bi-fold doors.

Today Spick & Span cleaned  the Georgian glass of a four bedroom townhouse in Camberwell grove. The windows were cleaned internally an externally using microfibre cloths so as to prevent  drips inside the property. At the rear of the property was a lean-to roof which was also cleaned.

A gentleman in East Dulwich was left very happy today after Spick and Span window cleaners helped to restore the front of his 4 bedroom Semi in Lordship Lane which had been left in a mess by negligent decorators.The homeowner had recently employed decorators who did a shocking job of painting his window frames,  instead they painted the glass panes. Spick and Span were able to rectify this  by using a  paint loosening chemical, extention ladders and a paint scaper, and plenty of elbow grease. To complete the job the windows were washed and squeegeed.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners cleaned a 2 bedroom property in East Dulwich after being given just 24 hours notice that they were required. The Tenants of the  property were desperate for a window cleaner as they are to vacate the property by the end of the week, and want to secure the deposit  paid to the landlord.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners went to East Dulwich to clean the windows of a three storey property which had some difficult to access windows at the rear. Four of the windows were above a kitchen extension and so could not be cleaned using a ladder. Spick And Span window cleaners were able to reach three of them using ladder-less window cleaning technology the fourth was cleaned safely from on top of a wall above the roof.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners cleaned a three storey property in Camberwell London. The property in Grove Lane Camberwell had a lean-to conservatory roof which required deep cleaning as it is used as a main room within the house.The conservatory roof was particularly grimey as it had moss and algae which formed a thick layer on top. the roof was accessed from a ladder and cleaned thoroughly using a water-fed pole.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners cleaned a five bedroom Victorian property in Brockley, South East London.The windows were cleaned on the outside using the reach and wash method of window cleaning, which does not involve the use of ladders, but rather an extention pole with brushes on the end which has pumped to it purified water.  Internally the glass was cleaned using traditional window cleaning methods.

Today Spick and Span window cleaners were called out to  clean the windows of a 4 bedroom property in East Dulwich in preparation for an  Artists’ Open house day as part of the Dulwich festival 2012 . The windows which hadn’t benefited from a clean for over a year  will now be a welcome sight to visitors along with other exibits that are on show in the house over the weekend.

Today Spick and Span window cleaning were cleaning a first floor flat in East Dulwich when they were approached by the occupant who lives in the basement of the property. The Lady that occupied the basement garden flat was thrilled to have found window cleaners local to East Dulwich as she had been tring to find window cleaners through the foreman of the area for around two years. She was also very impressed with the cleaning methods that we used as she said that all her last window cleaner used was a bucket and rags as opposed the the reach and wash system. After we cleaned her property using the reach and wash for upper windows and traditional methods for the lower ones arrangement were made to maintain her house windows once every two months.

Today Spick & Span cleaned the windows of a shop in Lordship Lane, East Dulwich. The windows which are cleaned on a weekly basis by Spick & Span window cleaners get dirty very quickly because of being on the main road, but are treated with specialized detergents that always leave the windows looking sparkly after cleaning.

Today Spick & Span washed the glass of a first floor flat in East Dulwich. The Flat windows had been neglected for some time because of the inaccessibility of them from off of a ladder . Spick & Span were able to clean the windows of the property at the front and rear using a ladder-less form of window cleaning using a machine that pumps purified water through extension poles that have a brush on the end. this enable them to brush the windows clean at considerable height form the ground without serious risk.

Today Spick & Span were in Forest Hill washing the windows of a second floor, newly built  apartment near Sydenham. The two bedroom flat had glass balconies at the front and back, which were cleaned from inside the property using an applicator , squeegee and scrim, as were all the interior windows. The glass on the exterior of the property was washed using pure water and a water-fed pole.

Today Spick & Span cleaned the windows of a property above shops in Lorship Lane, East Dulwich which had not been cleaned for 9 years. The windows which were difficult to access being above shops were cleaned from inside the property.The homeowner was so excited to have finally got her windows cleaned  that she took a photograph of the clear view  of the high street which she was now able to  see through the glass.

Today Spick & Span helped a homeowner in East Dulwich to prepare her Three bedroom home in East Dulwich for a special visitor from overseas. The three bedroom victorian terrace property had a rear kitchen and bedroom extention which had skylights and velux windows to be cleaned, there was also an internal glass door which was cleaned as was a sheet of glass at the side of the stairwell and a glass bannister. All the glass within the property was cleaned on both the interior and exterior.

Spick & Span window cleaners are often asked by homeowners how to solve the problem of condensation that builds up on windows, and so we thought that we would write a brief article on the subject.

If you ever take a cold can of drink out of the fridge and put it on the sideboard you will notice how in a short-while water droplets form and begin dripping down the tin. What has happened? Warm air, or humidity within the air of your room when coming in contact with the cool can drops in temperature and vaporizes. The same is true when warmer air hits your window panes.

How can this be prevented? One way is to ensure that there is sufficient ventolation in the room itself, to achieve this keep the window adjar if at all possible and regularly open the windows, alternatively you can purchase a de-humidifier.When the seal to a window becomes loose and condensation gets in between the sheets of glass, you may be able to solve the problem by using a hairdryer, if not replace the sheets of glass, but ensure that , when you do , you regularly follow the steps mentioned above to prevent this occurring again.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners were called out to clean the windows of home in Herne Hill. The homeowner had been referred through a recommendation in her community forum. The four bedroom terrace house that dates from the 1930′s had a double glazed porch area, as well as double glazed uPVC framed windows to the front of property. The windows and frames, which had not been cleaned during the time the owner had moved in ,were scrubbed clean  using purified water pumped through a waterfed pole and brush. Arrangements were made to maintain the windows on a more regular basis.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners revisited a home in Streatham Hill to clean the windows. The homeowner requested that Spick & Span return as she was very pleased with results of the first clean. The four bedroom terrace house has a bedroom in the roof space which is difficult to access using ladders, and so the waterfed pole method of cleaning was used. The work at the  back of the property consisted of patio doors, three upper windows, one large lower window and a glass door, which were all cleaned using a hand mop and squeegee.

Because of recieving excellent recommendations via a local community forum, Spick & Span window cleaners were employed today to clean a 3 bedroom terrace, close to lordship lane in East Dulwich. The three bedroom house had 3 sash windows at the front and  five casement windows at the back, plus three doors. All were cleaned on the inside and out.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners were involved in helping a homeowner spring clean her two bedroom flat at the East Dulwich end of Peckham. The homeowner was cleaning her home in preparation of recieving a visitor, and used Spick & Span to clean the windows on the inside and outside of the property.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went to Dulwich to clean the windows of a 1st floor flat in an Victorian Property. The windows, which had not been cleaned for thirty years, were very dusty and grimey, and difficult to access which was why the homeowner had not had them cleaned earlier. Of particular note was the leaded light windows at the rear of the property which were obstucted by an overhanging roof, this was cleaned on the outside by using a waterfed pole, and inside with cleaning chemical and a microfibre cloth. All in all the job took about two hours to complete, the homeowner lamented at the end  that he “wished he had found [Spick & Span's] number sooner”.

Spick & Span cleaned today the windows of a 3 bed. terrace in East Dulwich which has  kitchen extention at the rear. The kitchen extension comprised of approximately 25 square metres of glazed panels which were cleaned using traditonal window cleaning equipment.

Today Spick & Span cleaned windows of a Victorian property that was once an off-licence in East Dulwich. The period property, which had large shop panes at the front on ground level and  regular sash windows on the first floor, was cleaned using traditional methods. At the rear of the property were bi-fold doors which were cleaned thoroughly on the inside and out.

Today Spick & Span window cleaning made a person in East Dulwich very happy after cleaning a 3 bedroom Victorian mid. terrace in East Dulwich within one hour of the initial phone call. The 3 bedroom terrace’s windows were described by the householder as: ‘filthy’, and were cleaned on both the in and outside. The home owner couldn’t believe that the service could run so smoothly, and called the window cleaner “a star!”. On parting she asked that a business card be taken on behalf of a relative that lives nearby.

Today Spick & Span window cleaning, cleaned a lean-to in Herne Hill. The roof of the lean-to was cleaned using a waterfed, reach up and wash pole. the Bi-fold doors were cleaned using a hand mop and squeegee.

Spick & Span window cleaners worked today at a  three bedroom property in Herne Hill that had recently been decorated. The decorators had left behind  paint marks on the glass on the   inside and outside of the property which Spick & Span window cleaners worked hard to remove. This they did   by using a special window cleaning solution  along with scrapers.

Spick & Span window cleaners went to East Dulwich to wash the sash windows of 2 bedroom ground floor property. The sash windows and frames were washed both inside and out and took approximately one hour to clean. The windows which were mainly dusty, and rain spotted , were washed using the traditional hand mop and squeegee method. The homeowner was happy with the results and said she would be in touch again in the future.

Today Spick & Span were used to clean the windows of property in Wandsworth as part of an end of tenacy clean. The tenant required that special attention be given to the rear windows of the property which included: french doors, a kitchen window, and a lean-to above the Kitchen ,which because of the difficulty in reaching had been neglected for some time. After thorough cleaning, using an extention pole ,the windows of the property were in an acceptable condition.

Today Spick & Span cleaned  the glass of a three bedroom property in Herne Hill. The Windows were double glazed Pvc framed although at the back there were wooden framed french glass doors which were also cleaned. The Method of cleaning was purified water using the waterfed pole system.

Today Spick & Span window cleaning, cleaned windows for a client in Camberwell. The homeowner was particularly concerned with her french glass, patio doors, which were smeared as a result of finger marks left by her four year old daughter. After the cleaning was finished the windows were sparkling and her view out to the garden was no longer  blocked .

Today Spick & Span window cleaning were called out by a homeowner in Dulwich Village who was  in a state of emergency, after she had attempted to clean her windows with liquid ,but without success. The homeowners in Dulwich village were in the process of moving and letting out their property and wanted to leave the property in a nice condition for the new tenants. Spick & Span were only too happy to respond at such short notice.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners cleaned a 4 bedroom double fronted house along with conservatory and conservatory roof in Forest Hill. The conservatory roof was in desperate need of cleaning, and the homeowners had little expectations of how well it could be cleaned , but they were very impressed with the results that we achieved  using an abrasive brush on  the end of a waterfed pole.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners cleaned the roof of a conservatory in East Dulwich. The homeowner who was preparing the home to be put on the market called out Spick and Span to clean the front and back of property, but asked us also  to clean the conservatory. The conservatory roof had  ebris on because of lose brick  which had fallen from the house. The roof was quite difficult to access , but this was overcome by using extention poles along with very careful ladder placement.

In East Dulwich today Spick & Span window cleaners, cleaned a victorian three bedroom end of terrace  property with a side kitchen extention. The kitchen side extention which had sash windows at the front was flanked on all sides with french glass doors and sash windows that were 2.4 metres in height. The windows of the property were cleaned using traditional window cleaning methods although at the back of the property the waterfed pole method of cleaning was used to reach some windows that were situated above a slated tile roof.

Today Spick & Span window cleaning cleaned a three bedroom terraced house in East Dulwich. The property windows which had not been cleaned for three years had upvc frames and were cleaned using purified water. At the back of the property were a set of french glass doors which were also cleaned. Here is the review that the happy client left in a local forum “I wanted to recommend a fantastic window cleaner. Mark from spick and span window cleaners did an amazing job of our windows. He was also so considerate, taking his shoes off when coming through the house and cleaning up after himself. I will not hesitate to use him again”.

Today Spick & Span cleaned a two-storey double fronted house in the  Camberwell end of Peckham. The six bedroom property had recently under gone renovation which included a dormer loft extention at the rear of the property. Spick and Span were able to reach the dormer using the waterfed pole technique of window cleaning.

Today Spick & Span window cleaning,cleaned a 3 Bedroom semi-detached property in Nunhead, SE15. The windows, which were cleaned both inside and out, were quite grimey particulary in the kitchen area where grease had gathered on the the window panes. After thorough cleaning the windows were glistening again,  the homeowner was very pleased with the results.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners were called out to do an end of tenancy clean of a 4 bedroom Victorian terrace set over three floors. The property in Grove Hill road Camberwell required deep cleaning of  the inside and outside windows  as  the window’s of the period property  had not been cleaned in 2 years. After the windows were washed stunning views of Lettsom Gardens could be seen from the property as could views over London to the Canary Wharf tower.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners cleaned a 2 bedroom flat in Grove lane, Camberwell. The property that is near the old  Mary Datchelor school, now converted into apartments, had Georgian-style casement windows. A gentleman passing by was so fascinated that he stopped to watch the operative as he used the waterfed pole to clean the glass. After the Job was completed the man that was observing enquired about the window cleaning service and asked to be added to the window cleaning round when Spick & Span were next working in that  area.

Today Spick & Span were called out to clean the windows of a 4 bedroom villa near Burgess park in Camberwell SE5 .

The homeowner was in  desperate need of a good  window cleaner as the dirt on the windows had built up over may years and had been sun baked, and therefore restricted light from entering the property. After a thorough clean the windows glistened on what turned out to be a lovely spring day.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners cleaned a two bedroom ground floor flat near Goose Green, in East Dulwich. The windows were cleaned on the outside only, except for the velux windows in the hallway and kitchen which were cleaned on both the inside and the outside. The homeowner was very pleased with the results of the velux windows as these were covered in green algae.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners were called out to clean the windows of a 4 bedroom house in the Gardens, East Dulwich . After the jobs completion the homeowner requested the windows to be cleaned once every three months.

Spick & Span window cleaners were called out to clean windows in East Dulwich SE22 today after yet another recommendation.The two bed Victorian end of Terrace in The Grove vale area of East Dulwich was cleaned using traditional methods of window cleaning at both the front and back of the property.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners were called out to  clean a very modern and stylish studio flat in the South Central East complex near the Elephant & Castle. The Studio flat had floor-to-ceiling glazing on two sides of the property, the highest pane being about 4m high. The property also had floor-to-ceiling glazed doors, the total sq meterage of glass in the property being approximately 27sqm. The windows had not been cleaned since construction because of the difficulty in accessing the windows.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners were called out to wash the glass of a  3 bedroom Edwardian terrace house overlooking John Ruskin park in Herne Hill SE24. The windows were in urgent need of cleaning as a building firm had recently finished working on the  exterior of the property and had left marks on the windows. Spick & Span initially were called out to clean the windows of the property on just a one-off basis , but after the work was completed the homeowners  requested a repeat service  on a bi-monthly basis.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners cleaned a four storey Victorian property that was built in 1848. The property which is in East dulwich overlooks Peckham common and is cleaned by us on a monthly basis.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners cleaned a 6 bedroom Edwardian house in Herne hill. Although it was raining lightly throughout the day we were able to bring up the windows to a very high sparkle, using both the water fed pole method as well as ladder and squeegee techniques.

Today Spick & Span window cleaning cleaned the front and back of victorian mid terrace in East Dulwich. The property had a dormer loft extention to the rear which we were able to reach using a waterfed pole.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down  to Sydenham Hill SE21 close to Dulwich Village to clean the windows of a 5 bedroom detached home set in a private road.

The homeowner contacted Spick & Span window cleaners after visiting the East Dulwich Forum and seeing a positive recommendation placed on there. Her previous window cleaner for some unknown reason had vanished without giving any notice.

Spick & Span arrive at the location in SE21 in good time and well equipped to clean the double glazed windows and uPvc frames of a very large 1960′s type property. This property in SE21 had lots of glass within it many of which were very large paned. For instance there was two sets of rather large patio doors with floor-to-ceiling glass that required cleaning as well as a glass porch and glazed front door area. Architects had really designed the house to allow plenty of light to enter this building.

Spick & Span used a method of window cleaning that suited this style of building, which had many windows, by employing the reach and wash method, a ladder less form of cleaning that uses purified water to clean window. Because this method of cleaning was employed to time to clean the windows was greatly reduced and an additional benefit was that the many Upvc window frames could be cleaned at no added cost to the client.

In some areas window had to be cleaned more than once to ensure that the detergent that was use by the previous window cleaner had been completely rinsed away from the rubber seals within the double glazed glass, which leaves spots when dry when using purified water cleaning.

The client on a couple of occasions came out to inspect what was taking place, as this cleaning method had never been seen by her before, but she was very impressed with the health and safety factor, with the window cleaner having both feet on the ground at all times as she expressed that ladders were dangerous.

After the window cleaner had completed the work at this location in Sydenham Hill he asked the client to inspect the work to make sure that she was entirely satisfied with the window cleaning. This is a comment that she later placed on the East Dulwich Forum:

“Mark  of Spick & Span window cleaning services  is the best cleaner I have ever had – routinely cleaning the frames as well as windows. The windows are sparkling, plus he’s a charming and helpful worker. Highly recommended!”

Today Spick & Span window cleaners  cleaned the windows of  a three bedroom one bathroom Victorian mid terrace home, local to their area in  Camberwell SE5. Spick & Span window cleaners , local to Camberwell took just a few minutes to arrive at the house from where they are based in Camberwell where they were met by a young couple.

The young family who had just recently moved into the period property in Camberwell  SE5 were very desperate for a window cleaner, and for all the windows of the house be cleaned internally and externally. The windows of their new home had been badly neglected  by the previous occupants, who rarely if ever had their windows cleaned, and so they required professional window cleaners to come down to the house in Camberwell to give them a very thorough and rigorous cleaning.

The homeowners had had recent renovation and building work  carried out at the property and because of this there was a lot of thick dust on the windows, and also paint marks which needed scraping off, which was done without damaging the glass.The windows were black and restricted needed light from entering inside the home, Spick & Span attended to this by using a strong cleaning detergent window cleaning scrubber and squeegee .

In addition to the house windows that were cleaned internally and externally, Spick & Span window cleaners also cleaned a sun room at the rear of the property that has green algae growing on top. This algae  was removed by Spick & Span window cleaner, who used a ladder to reach the lean-to roof and window cleaning scrubbers . The total amount of time spent at the job was about three hours. After completion of the work the homeowner said  “It’s so nice to be able to see through the windows again!”

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Brixton Hill, to what is a very busy thoroughfare of London, to help freshen up the internal and external appearance of a two bedroom Art- Deco flat, by cleaning the properties windows on both the inside and the outside.

Because this properties was located on such a busy thoroughfare  on a major artery of London the windows of the home in this SW2 postal area of Brixton needed rigorous window cleaning.The windows of this two bedroom Art-Deco flat had been badly neglected over the years and were in a very poor and dirty condition.Thousands of vehicles including buses travel up this busy street in Brixton, which no doubt accounts for why there was thick dust and soot laced over the glass and frames of the windows , making the outlook of the property misty in the extreme.The occupant of the home had never managed in the many years that she lived in the property to clean the windows herself or find window cleaners local to her area, which was why the windows were in such a poor and neglected state. She came across Spick & Span window cleaners after being referred by a local community forum and she was delighted  to learn that Spick & Span window cleaners are professional window cleaners local to Brixton,  being based just a 10 minute drive or so from her home.

Within a short time of being at the property the homeowner commented on  the efficiency and professionalism in which Spick & Span attended to the window cleaning. All the windows of the property were cleaned internally and externally as was a communal window.

Span and Span cleaned the windows with a strong window cleaning solution added to water, a window cleaning pad and squeegee and used a scrim to detail the windows making sure that no water marks were left. Within the front room the two windows there also had secondary glazing panes, which also needed cleaning. All windows were cleaned from inside the flat as there were very busy shops below making window cleaning from a ladder both impractical and dangerous from a health and safety standpoint.Although the cleaning of this property required very rigorous and thorough cleaning the diligent efforts of the window cleaners were rewarded when the  happy resident said at the conclusion of a later conversation with staff members:  “My windows look lovely, I am fully appreciating all the autumn colours through them!”

It is common knowledge that sunlight effects our mood. SAD syndrome, and the like, have become familiar household terms to many . In lands where there is regular sunshine people tend to be happier, whereas in lands that have less daylight and sunshine, depression runs high, even suicide.

Could this well researched and now scientifically proven fact be of any interest to window cleaners and homeowners ?Well up until recently, I thought very little about the subject until I received and email from a very satisfied client who said “that it was great to live with clean windows!” I began to think about this statement  and then to think of the reactions of many of my clients, who often exclaim how nice it is to be able to see outside again and to enjoy the view into the world outside.

There is no doubt that dirt on windows does restrict nautral light from entering into a prperty and that when a window is dirty there is an increase of shadows. This leaves the occupant of the home regularly in an environment that is light deprived and dull .Clean translucent glass, that window cleaning causes maximizes the suns rays that enter the living space enhancing the properties feel and ambience.

According to a study by researchers at the University of Michigan, U.S.A., employees with a window view perform better. Contrary to popular belief, having a view does not necessarily encourage daydreaming. The magazine Business Week reports that a 1,200-person survey revealed that “workers with views of the outside world show more enthusiasm for their jobs, less frustration, more patience, better concentration, and fewer physical ailments.” In contrast, workers in windowless cubicles are likely to be “less imaginative and more irritable” and have more problems with concentration.

Windows that are dirty could negate the potential benefits that windows serve increasing enthusiasm and  a well-being.

If the above hypothesis is true then  window cleaners are not merely “window cleaners” but “Mood Doctors” bringing a sense of well-being and brightening up the lives of the clients they serve, changing outlooks literally, and metaphysically.

There is no denying the fact that when a person has their windows cleaned they almost always comment on the immediate difference they notice.

Could it be that there is a link between clean windows and good health?

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It’s likely that this week someone in Britain will die from an accident with a ladder, and more than a hundred will be injured. Most of these accidents occur during household maintenance and DIY, by following some advice many of these risks can be cut down or even avoided. Here are a few examples.

Before you start you should ask yourself:

“Am I up to the task?”

If you are in any doubt at all it is better to seek professional help.

“Is the ladder up to the task?”

It may be that for the type of work that you are considering that scaffolding or other access equipment will be better suited to the task at hand.

To avoid many common accidents make sure that you :

1. Get the correct ladder.

It is important that the ladder that you use is the right height for the job If the ladder is too short you will have to overstretch, if too long then you might have to put it at a dangerous angle. .The ladder that you use should meet the required British standards: BS 2037 (Aluminium) BS 1129 (Wood). All ladders have a load capacity.Make sure that your weight plus that of the tools does not exceed the limit of the ladder you are to use.

2. Inspect your ladder carefully.

Do not use a ladder that is rickety or damaged, if you notice that this is the case do not attempt to repair it have it destroyed.Wooden ladders contract in the cold and expand in the heat, so check that the rungs are still firmly riveted, and have not rotten, also look out for any cracks. Check the screws that fasten the rungs on metal ladders as well as the rungs themselves to see that they are fastened and have not been damaged by rust. Carry out any repair work and make replacements as soon as they are noticed. Before each use of the ladders remove dirt that may have accumulated in the l grooves.

3. Position the ladder correctly.

Place your ladder on a level, solid surface.The ladder should never lean sideways but should be placed at an angle of 75 degrees from the floor.

4. Provide support at the top and at the base.

Be careful where you put the top of the ladder. Make sure that the top surface against which the ladder rests is stable and nonslip. Never rest the ladder on glass or plastic such as guttering. When possible, tie it securely to a fixture, with the top rising about 1m above the top point of the landing.Take particular care that when you initially climb the ladder, you tie it at the top.If the ground slopes away from the building, place something heavy like a sand bag at the base of the ladder or tie a lower to a fixture. If the ground is uneven but solid, use a wedge to get a level base. Provide wooden board to make a firm base if the ground is soft or of loose material.If you use a stepladder make sure that all four steps are firmly on the ground.

5. Check your shoes.

Flat shoe are appropriate footwear for climbing ladders. Before you climb make sure that the sole of your shoes are dry. Remove anything like mud that might make you slip.

6. Carry things carefully.

If possible carry tools in a holder that is attached to a belt so as to leave hands free for climbing.Be deliberate and methodical, and do not rush. Remember that even a small screw driver can cause injury when dropped from height.

7. Check your state of health.

Do not climb if you are on medication, feel sick or nauseated or if you suffer from vertigo.

8. Be considerate of others.

If you are working in a public place, make the ladder easily visible, and if you have to move a ladder around a corner, be aware that others will not be expecting this. Shout a friendly warning, and check to see if the way is clear.If you have to go away and you have been unable to tie the ladder securely, get someone to stand guard, or lay the ladder down safely until you return.

9. Climb safely.

Always face the ladder when ascending or descending. When on the ladder avoid overreaching by making sure that your belt buckle (navel) stays within the stiles and keep both feet on the same rungs throughout the task.Always have three points of contact with the ladder two feet one hand.Never climb a ladder in strong winds. Do not stand or sit on the top three rungs of  ladder.

10. Do not overstretch.

When you extend your arms and legs while working up high, you may make the ladder unstable. Avoid dangerous overreaching. Move the ladder often to keep it close to your work.

One of the keys to having a clean home is to educate each individual within the home of the need to play their  part. This includes young children. Teach your children the value of playing their part in  maintaining a clean home by making their beds, and helping in other household tasks, according to their age. You will be surprised by how much young children enjoy helping in cleaning the home, and this also has health benefits for them.

 Be a shrewd consumer

When purchasing items, have in mind the cleaning time  that will be required for each item.While brass or other metallic  items seem attractive as home furnishings, remember that they are dust magnets, and over a course of years they require hours of dusting. So be careful not to be lured by the beauty of an objects appearance, try to think of the time it would take to clean, and weigh up whether you are prepared  for such an investment.When it comes to  the décor of your home  think carefully about  the  material you select to cover your walls. For instance  using semigloss to  paint walls can be a good idea, particulary if you have young children  because this can be washed very easily and still looks nice.You can rapidly reduce the investment of time in cleaning floors by remembering that smooth linoleum or wooden floors are easier to clean than a carpet. But beware of floors that require constant waxing as this can consume time.Choose the colours  of your furnishings wisely, and remember: dark upholstery shows up the dust,and  light colours are easily soiled, so look for  in-between colours, and check the fabrics  washability, try to  get something that will be easy to clean,and  will hold up to normal wear for longer.

Minimize clutter

Analyze your home to see what you could eliminate and remove items that are infrequently used. You may have to be tough with yourself on this one . If this is difficult for you to do, apply the six month test; place the infrequently used item in a box for six months and if within those six months you do not use the item  you can rest assured that it  isn’t needed. Get rid of it at once!If your house is large, close off a section, perhaps covering the furniture with old sheets and open it only when you have company or when it is otherwise needed. This will save you much valuable time.

Today Spick & Span went down to the millennium village in Greenwich SE10., and cleaned the windows of a Luxurious 9^th floor Penthouse flat. The Penthouse, that was high-up on the 9th floor of this smart apartment block. consisted of  an office space as well as two bedrooms. a kitchen,and balcony area.

The owner of this property had had many problems with the window cleaning of this property. He had attempted to clean the windows himself without success, and had been refused by a number of professional window cleaning companies in the area .Eventually the homeowner came across Spick & Span window cleaners through the internet.

This proved to be one of the most complex window cleaning jobs that Spick & Span have ever encountered.The  reason for this is that the ceilings of this building were very high, and a long ladder could not be transported in the lift.The windows within the main living and office area were floor-to ceiling glazed panels,approximately 14ft. , with a mezzanine floor. The high windows had  wooden intersections separating many of the panes at the top of the room making cleaning very awkward. These very tall windows had to be cleaned on the outside also. But the very narrow balcony outside the room had a metal grated floor, which meant that a water-fed pole could not used, because water would leak through the grating  to the apartments below. The only method that could used to clean the windows of this building in Greenwich was traditional window cleaning methods. Clearly  the buildings architect had not taken into the consideration some of the difficulties that would be encountered in cleaning these windows. By employing a 3.5m. telescopic window cleaning pole Spick & Span were able to clean the windows to a good standard.

The compensation that Spick & Span received for this extremely difficult window cleaning Job in Greenwich was the delight and relief it brought to the resident of this apartment to and the satisfaction he showed in having clean windows ,also from this height the view of the river Thames was simply breath-taking! The boats that sailed along it looked the size of match boxes. In the nearby distance the Canary Wharf tower could be seen as could the stadia that are being prepared for the Olympic games which are to be held in London in 2012.This reminds us of why being a window cleaner in south east London, although can     be a challenge at times can also be so much fun!

Today Spick & Span’s window cleaning services were required in the Camberwell Grove conservation area to clean a five bedroom period property.The end of terrace house, situated near the historic ‘Queens Row’ section of Grove Lane, a tree lined street in Camberwell, dates to the late Georgian period and required a specialist window cleaning company that could meet the cleaning demands that would be entailed in cleaning the windows  of this very tall building in SE5. The listed townhouse in Camberwell had three storeys as well as a basemen, all of which had multi-paned windows, were cleaned both on the inside and the outside by Spick & Span, window cleaners local to Camberwell SE5. area of London.

Spick & Span were informed by the properties that  are early risers and so arrangements were made at the time of this booking for Spick & Span  clean  the windows of the property in Camberwell bright and early. Spick & Span window cleaners based in Camberwell could easily meet this request as the are local window cleaners, and arrived promptly in the morning to begin work. The work began on the outside of the house, where the outlook from inside the property had become dull  due to dust deposits and thick grime. While the owners took breakfast Spick & Span cleaned all external windows  at the front of the house using a high reaching water-fed pole, which uses purified water to attract dirt away from windows. This method of cleaning was very suitable to the Georgian windows and enabled all the windows ,including ones  that had been inaccessible to previous window cleaners used by the owners.The results of the cleaning were instantly noticeable as as dirty water ran down from the glass leaving the clear and translucent once more. This same method of cleaning was repeated at rear of the building. At the rear of the home, a burst water pipe had left greasy remains on a kitchen window, this had to be thoroughly scrubbed to aggravate this deeply ingrained , but the results were worth the effort as views into the garden were made clear again from the kitchen sink within the home. Extra care was taken while cleaning with water and tools within the home to insure that no damage was caused to antique furniture and tapestries within the home.

Arrangements were made with the properties owner that Spick & Span provide a regular window cleaning services to maintain the property so that it continues to make a strong visual statement and to help the homeowners maintain the lifestyle that they want to achieve. Living in this historic and picturesque part of Camberwell.

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