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Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Camberwell SE5, to clean the inside and outside windows of a semi-detached, 4 storey, 4 bedroom Georgian property in leafy Camberwell Grove, which had attached to it a glass sunroom and a very large sun lounge/ garden conservatory.
Spick & Span window cleaners, who have gained extertise in cleaning solarium windows and other glass structures integrated into buildings, were able to clean this period property inside and out,  including these glass structures, in approximately 5 hours.
The Camberwell based client was keen to get all the windows of the house cleaned inside and out, but the clients main priority was that the garden conservatory and solarium windows get cleaned inside and out, this was because themain purpose of these areas is is to provide enjoyment to family so that they can enjoy the surrounding landscape and garden area.
The windows of the sunroom had been neglected, perhaps because many window cleaners find them difficult to clean. The effect of this was that they had become very grubby and were covered with green algae especially was this alge noticable on the roofs which really needed to benefit from a good clean.Light was seriously lacking from this part of the houses interior and provided annoyance rather than enjoyment to the homes owners. Rather than light flooding in as is the purpose of a sunroom the rays of the sun cast shadows into the home making it appear dull and dreary within. Not only did this look  unattractive, but was the bain of the homeowner.
Spick and Span were able to clean the roofs of both glass structures by using safe and effective methods that involve telescopic window cleaning poles abrasive brushed and purified water which is pumped to the brush head. All external window were cleaned thhis was excluding thos in the attic which were inaccessible by this means of window cleaning, these were cleaned from within the property.
The homeowner was very impressed with quality of the finish, her response was one of astonishment, at the amount of light that now flooded into the home via the roofs of the sunrooms, this gave the property a much brighter appearance.
Spick & Span window cleaners were very happy to provide their sunroom window cleaning service to this client, and to be a part of this glass solarium restoration project.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to the Battersea Park area of Battersea SW11, to clean the windows on behalf of a high profile resident that lives in Battersea SW11 postal code area.
Spick & Span window cleaning who clean windows on behalf of professionals and residents within the Battersea and surrounding areas, were contacted by a personal assistant working for the property’s owner. From the initial phone contact to window cleaning’s completion there was a total time lapse of around 24 hours, as this was an emergency clean.
Spick and Span arrived just before arranged, at 1pm today, and met with the homeowner. A brief risk assessment was made and work commenced on the front of the property at the outside. In total there were 8 sash windows which needed cleaning including a bay on the ground floor.
The window cleaning method that was used was to clean was the reach and wash system as this always leaves windows clean and smear free.
While in the property dust sheets were used.
At the rear of the property access was restricted to the attic bedroom on the 3rd floor and also a bathroom window, because of a large kitchen extension and these windows could only be cleaned from inside the property.
On the ground floor at the rear were some very large panes which made up a glazed kitchen extension these looked much better after the cleaning, as they were originally thick with dust and sand deposits. As a complementary part of the service all the frames were wiped, as was the plastic tubing that protruded out beneath the patio doors.
The large glass roof light of the kitchen extension could only be cleaned successfully from out of one of the bathroom windows. This was cleaned with the aid of window cleaner’s extension pole.
When window cleaning the windows inside the house Spick and Span used damp micro-fibre cloths, this was to limit the use of water, and so as a result, minimize the risk of water spillage.
Spick & Span window cleaners have been very busy working in Battersea of late as this in now the 5th time that Spick & Span window cleaners have cleaned windows in Battersea within the last 3 weeks.

How on earth do you clean sash windows three floors up?
What do you do when it seems that there is no ladder on earth long enough, and your money is too tight to hire a cherry picker and yet you can barely see through the windows?
Your local window cleaner doesn’t seem to have the equipment or the know-how.
Is there some genius way of doing the outside without needing to resort to abseiling down the wall to get to them?
Some clients we work for speak of the days when they used to hang out of the windows, but thinking of people taking such risks makes my tummy wobble.
What do you do for instance with a bathroom window, that is not particularly high up but is very awkward to reach? Do you dare to lean out as far as can to wipe, even though most experienced window cleaners wouldn’t take such a risk?
Some wipe as far as they can reach or use cloths wrapped around a wooden stick to wipe and then chuck water at the areas that they can’t reach. It works for them, but it’s far from ideal.
What do the professional guys do?
Most traditional window cleaners would open the bottom of the window, sit on the sill with head outside, facing in. Clean the outside of upper pane. Open the top of window, stand on a chair/ ladder inside and andthen lean out to clean the outside of upper half pane, but if you attempt this be careful you don’t fall! Also be warned, it can be very mucky, which is why it’s such a hated job.
Most of us don’t have enough of a head for heights, and leaning far out of the window for most of us is not what we really want to do.
So what are the alternatives?
Well it could be that your fortunate enough to own the type of windows that swing inwards check whether there are catches at the top of your windows, and hinges that can be opened as this will make cleaning them a lot easier. Most Upvc framed windows can open in this way. If not then you will need to consider some other options.
A safe alternative to leaning out of your window might be to use a device, such as a magnet window cleaning sponge. It is like two sponges covered with magnets on a long string. The way it’s supposed to work is that one of the sponges is moistened and put it on the outside of thewindow, with string coming in through the window, then the other magnet from the inside the window is used to control the wipe motion on the outside . However be warned this will not result in a streak free finish.

To save yourself  from potential danger as well as the hassle associated with window cleaning, and to ensure you’re left  with the a spotless finish  even on windows located up to the 5th floor you could always find a chap with a power hose window cleaning system and invite him round…

Surely worth thinking about.

Today, Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Fulham in the royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea , to clean the windows of a very large property, on behalf of a property developer.
This fabulous 7 bedroom period property, which was set over 4 floors, was formerly the Guatemalan embassy and had just had undergone some recent renovation work.
Spick & Span window cleaners, who are based a short distance from Fulham, and who are often employed to clean windows in the royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea, were more than happy to provide the client with a professional Fulham window cleaner service.
The window cleaning for this property began bright and early in the morning, which was required, as a photographer was booked for the afternoon.
Spick & Span window cleaners were needed as the windows had lots of stains and smear marks left on them by a regular domestic cleaning company who had attempted to clean the windows, but were unsuccessful.
Because the property was being prepared to be placed on the market it was essential that great care be taken inside the house. New carpets had been laid throughout the property, therefore great care was taken to prevent water spillages, dust sheets were also used underneath work areas.
This Fulham townhouse was very tall, therefore to reach the outside windows Spick & Span window cleaners used a 47ft reach window cleaning pole which is able to reach the 5th floor windows from street level. After cleaning the outside windows, work commenced within.
It was observed, from inside the property that windows were looking much nicer and shinier outside now that that they were thoroughly scrubbed and rinsed with pure water, however the smeary marks on the inside of the windows were now more noticeable. Many of internal windows also had secondary glazing panels, which couldn’t be removed; this made the job more challenging. All the windows on the inside of the property were cleaned using a special window cleaning chemical which is particularly suited for hard water areas such as is the case in London. The tools used were a step ladder, dust sheets, a bucket, micro-fibre cloths and scrims, a mop applicator and squeegee. The window cleaning took around 5 hours complete. All the windows were thoroughly washed.
The effects of this window cleaning were that it enhanced the beauty of this property, making the renovation of it complete, making it much easier to sell, and making its appearance much more pleasant to any potential buyers.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners were called out to clean the windows of a 6 bedroom period property in Streatham Hill on behalf of a Landlord who lives overseas.
In cleaning the 6 bedroom property in Streatham Hill, Spick & Span window cleaners had to work around a number of contractors including gardeners and painter and decorators.
Spick & Span window cleaners were required to clean the windows inside and out.
Starting on the inside of the property the window cleaner used dust sheets to protect the interior carpet and furnishings.
The equipment used for this job comprised of a step ladder, bucket with window cleaning tools, extension pole dust sheets, and a portable window cleaning trolley.
The window cleaning took a little over 3 hours to complete.
The property was set over 3 floors. In the attic were two large sky lights, which were cleaned. On the first floor there was a very large roof light that had become rather grubby and moss covered, which desperately needed window cleaning. The ground floor had some large Tri-folding doors that needed window cleaning as the paving outside hade recently been jet washed and left stains on the windows.
All of the windows on the top floor of the property were cleaned inside and out from inside the property, as the sash windows all opened and closed, however the sash windows on the first floor were sealed shut, and so could not be cleaned externally from inside. All of the first floor windows were cleaned externally using a reach and wash window cleaning system, which uses purified water to clean the glass. The windows were left sparkling and clean ready for the new tenants to move into the house.

With so many properties in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea having basement excavation work done, builders dust has become the ‘order of the day, and also the Bain of many homeowners in and around the Chelsea area.
Spick & Span window cleaners were invited to clean the windows of a property in Chelsea today that had undergone extensive renovation work, including the excavation work, to facilitate a very large basement extension. The builders who were responsible for undertaking the excavation of the Chelsea property had removed tons of ground soil from this home, but had not cleaned the dust that had settled on the windows after the completion of the job, much to the home owners chagrin.
Spick & Span were delighted to step in and clear up the mess as part of a Chelsea window cleaner service, not only did this smarten up the home, but it also brought to a conclusion a chapter in home owners life, that had not been a very pleasant one.
The windows of this end of terrace Victorian home comprised mainly of leaded light windows, however there was also Floor to ceiling glass in the basement areas as well as glass sheets and roof lights in and around the recently installed light well. There were also large French style glass doors attached to a garage/ study area.
This is now the 5th time that Spick & Span window cleaners have worked near to the King’s Road area of Chelsea side of Chelsea for clients who were desperate to use reliable, trustworthy and professional window cleaners in Chelsea. In many of these instances the glass that has been cleaned has included difficult to reach glass such as glass roofs, conservatories, light wells and other types of glass extensions.
Experience has taught us always for the need to come well – equipped when window cleaning in Chelsea. For instance lime scale can be a common problem on windows especially after major building work has been completed. Spick & Span came equipped with a lime scale remover that left the glass completely shiny and clean.
For the very high up windows the reach- up- and wash pole method of window cleaning was used, but for lower windows conventional methods were employed.
In total the work took around 5 hours to complete, as Spick & Span’s Chelsea window cleaner service has emphasis placed more on the quality of the finish, and time is less of a consideration. The aim as always to give the client 100 percent customer satisfaction. To ensure this is the case Spick & Span insist that an inspection of all windows be carried out by a staff member and be signed off by either the client by their representative.
Spick & Span get a thrill from bringing a smile to the clients face when they carry out the Chelsea window cleaner service.

How to clean windows like a pro – yourself

Households across the country are feeling the pinch due to the recession. Many households just don’t have the disposable income that they once had. High house prices and student tuition fees mean that we are all looking for ways to save a bob or two.

With a little bit of know-how you can reduce your window cleaning bill by around a third by cleaning the inside windows yourself. By all means you will need to expend a bit of effort, something that not many of us want to do, but the results can be pleasing, especially when we look at the piggy bank at the end the end of the year.

By following a few simple steps this brief guide will have you cleaning windows as good as the guy you see down the road. You know – the one who seems like he’s been cleaning windows – since the Victorian age.

What equipment do I need to clean windows like a professional?

First of all throw away that manky bottle that you’ve got in the cupboard under the kitchen sink! I know it promises to make your windows sparkle, to remove the grime and take the strain out of cleaning but the truth of the matter is it aint gonna work. If you choose to use it you will wipe and wipe and wipe until your arms ache with pain and what will you get for all your efforts? Tennis elbow! You’ll have a smudgy mess, and wish that you paid the window cleaner in the first place. If you look at your window cleaner, if you can see him through your windows, you may even see him chuckle. So please take my advice, and don’t, whatever you do, use the dodgy chemical that the harp on about on the TV ads.
Can I just say at this point also, please, please, please, please, please, if you are going to use a ladder do so responsibly, and if you are pregnant, get the other half to do the work for you.
Statistical ladders often mean accidents. What’s the defininition of an accident, I’ll leave you to check on google.
Now that that’s out of the way we can get down to the nitty-gritty. How can we clean windows like a professional – the traditional way?
In the olden days before all this high-tech-stuff was around what did the old window cleaners used to use? Like the one in the photo above, No, don’t say  “vinegar and newspaper” who wants their house smelling like a fish and chip shop?-P00! Hold your nose . Any takers? I didn’t think so. No, not vinegar, but plain old H2O, it’s not rocket science really , just water and little secret ingredient, well at least it was until now, shhhhh! don’t tell anyone I told you, washing up liquid, “Is that it” I hear you say, “yes, that’s it”, water and a little washing up liquid, “surely there must be something else”, you say, and yes, you’d be right, but this is the recipe that will, hands down, beat all those chemicals that appear on the adverts-where the grime disappears with the waving of a wand -and if you believe that you believe anything! Believe me, try it and you will see, it worked in the past, when traditional window cleaners got up at the crack of dawn and charged a shilling per house, and it still works now.
Now that we’ve intoduced the cleaning agent, next the tools.
Go down to your nearest pound shop, “did I say pound shop” “yes that’s right, you wanted to save money didn’t you.” Go down to you nearest pound shop, if you have one near where you live, if not a hardware store, and buy yourself some micro-fibre cloths, you will need at least two, these cloths achieve results as good as that grey cloth that traditional window cleaners used, which was called a scrim.

How to clean windows like a pro

Now to the part that requires all the effort, the part none of us really like. Here’s what you do, after you’ve put on your marrigolds (yellow, or pink it doesn’t matter) : take one of the special cloths that you got from the pound shop earlier.
Soak the cloth in the water that has the ‘secret solution’ in. After its has soaked wring it out until it is only slighly moist and wipe the window pane in a circular or side to side manner ensuring that you get into the corners. Then take the dry cloth, which is why you need at least two, and repeat the process that you carried out with the moist cloth, drying the pane completely. Repeat this process on all windows that are to be cleaned and smile and enjoy the view outside, and smile at the window cleaner while you’re at it! Why not, after all you’ve begun window cleaning like a pro- traditional style.

Why not drop me a line and tell me how it went.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Battersea to clean the windows of a semi-detached 4 bedroom Victorian property, in a tree lined street in Battersea, SW11, which had Sash windows, French doors and Velux windows. The windows of this Battersea property hadn’t been cleaned in the last 3 years,which was the time when it came into the current owners possession.

Spick & Span arrived on site 5 minutes early, just in time to meet the householder before she left to go to work.

The window cleaner was not previously informed that he would be left unattended during the work, but no doubt because of having heard of positive comments from others who have taken out the service, the homeowner, who although was a first-time client, felt comfortable enough to leave the window cleaner unattended with a set of house keys and the code for alarm. Before leaving the property she instructed the window cleaner how to set the alarm which he did before he left.

In all the window cleaning took around 5 hours to complete. Spick & Span window cleaners were hired for the day to clean all the windows on the inside and outside. The client was particularly eager to have the velux windows in the dormer extention cleaned as they were very grubby indeed.

Spick & Span window cleaners started to clean the windows from outside the house first. We used a 35ft carbon fibre pole to reach the third storey windows of the dormer. All the external windows of the house were thoroughly scrubbed and then rinsed with water that has had all it’s contaminants removed. This water which has been purified through reverse osmosis attracts dirt like a magnet. It was necessarry that all external windows were thoroughly cleaned more than once in some places because there was a considerable amount of dust on the windows which was the remnants of past building work.

While cleaning within the property great care was taken to avoid spilling any water. This was especially important here because all of the carpets within the home were a light beige colour and so would’ve shown up any water marks that had spilled. As a precautionary measure, and to prevent the carpets from getting soiled the window cleaner on location used dust sheets below any areas of cleaning. Tall windows were accessed and cleaned from a large step ladder which was carefully transported around the home.

When the homeowner returned home from work she was delighted to see the transformation that the window cleaning had made. She was particular impressed that her trust Spick & Span window cleaner had not been misplaced and the top windows of her home were shiny and clean. She Battersea window cleaner service that she had received.

She also promised to contact us again.

Spick & Span window cleaners went out to Chelsea SW3 today to clean the windows of a property that had in the past been the home of a very notable Chelsea resident. The properties illustrious past has been marked by the English heritage society with a prestigious blue plaque.

This period property in Oakley Street,Chelsea SW3, that Spick & Span window cleaners attended, had windows that were very dirty and that had not been cleaned for many years. As result of the neglect the windows were thick with dirt and smog which was firmly attached to the wooden frames as well as the window’s surrounds.

Spick & Span window cleaners were thrilled to be asked to clean the windows of this very historic and prestigious buildingin Chelsea, and relished the opportunity to show what a difference professional window cleaning can make.

Spick & Span window cleaners used a jet wash waterfed pole and brush system, which was used to agitated the dirt on the glass and the to rinse them clean. Not only were the glass window panes cleaned this way, but also the stonework surrounds and wooden cross beams.

The difference that the window cleaning made to the appearance of the property was astonishing. The properties outside appearance is attractive again and makes a neat impression on the street.

In all this Chelsea window cleaning project took less that 60 minutes to complete, but the results should last for many months to come.

Clare – who employed the Spick & Span window cleaners to come to Chelsea  remarked that  she was grateful  for what she described as “an incredible job.”