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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.