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Today Spick & Span window cleaners worked in Clapham Sw4, cleaning the windows for  a  first time client who wanted to get the windows of his new Clapham home cleaned in preparation for moving in with his family. Spick & Span window cleaners reached this home in Clapham very quickly as it is just a short drive away from from the work base.

The windows of this four bedroom Victorian terrace home in Clapham SW4, had 2 bay windows at the front that were extremely dusty due to an ivy bush that had become overgrown, the Velux windows in the loft were also particularly dirty.

The owner of this home in Clapham wanted a window cleaner to clean the insides and outsides of the windows of the property. This was made a little more difficult than usual as there were a number of  tradesmen in the home on the day as well as house cleaners, which meant that the window cleaner who was called out to this Job in Clapham had to work very methodically and around the other tradesman in the house. The owner of the house was also around, as he was cutting down the ivy bush at the front.

The Clapham window cleaner started at the outside of the property, working in the garden this Clapham window cleaner cleaned all the windows using a waterfed pole and window cleaner brush. The windows were double glazed uPvc framed windows,  these were quite filthy and murky with grime, but the grimy film and other deposits that were on these windows , soon were removed as the window cleaner in Clapham cleaned them with an up and down scrubbing motion, and with an abrasive window cleaners brush.

When cleaning inside the home an effort was made to not make a mess and dustsheets were put on carpets to prevent watermarks.

The Velux windows were reasonably straight forward to clean as these were able to open up, however there was one particularly difficult to reach Velux window on the hallway.

Finally the window cleaner finished up this Job on the outside at the front of the house by giving the Clapham Properties windows 2 bay windows a good scrub and then rinse, all the frames were also cleaned as they had collected a lot of dirt.

After a final inspection it was clear that the mission to smarten up this home in Clapham had been accomplished as the newly cleaned  windows sparkled and glistened.

Spick & Span window cleaners in were thanked for their services in Clapham.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to W11 to clean the windows of a large Victorian townhouse on behalf of a client that was due to move in to the property within the next two weeks. This imposing but very beautiful 4 storey Victorian building, set in Holland Park  W11 had recently undergone building work and the windows were rather dirty as a result, which is why a window cleaner was needed there. Ordinarily the of windows of a building this height in W11 would’ve proved difficult to clean , especially if a window cleaner only uses ladders and traditional window cleaning methods, but Span & Span window cleaners are able to reach windows that are over 40ft.  by using telescopic window cleaning poles with brushes, this method of window cleaning is ideal for very tall buildings such as those in the W11 postcode area. The window cleaning method involves pumping purified water to the brush head which the window cleaner scrubs the glass with and then rinses clean with water.

Because the new owner of the property was not able to be present at the location at the time that the windows were cleaned it was prearranged that the work take place at the time that the general cleaner was home. The work took approximately 3 hours to complete, from start to finish, and all windows were cleaned outside only.

To get to the back windows of the property the window cleaner had to walk through the property, but great care was taken to avoid scratching paint work. Some of the back windows were tricky to clean as they had metal security bars, there were also french doors which were cleaned using a window cleaners mop and squeegee

Builders arrived before the work was complete and one of them noted how much better the windows appeared after cleaning.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Notting Hill to clean the windows of 2 flats on behalf of a Landlord who was in urgent need of a window cleaner for his properties in W11. He needed to have the windows cleaned within the week as new tenants were due to move in. Deeply grateful that Spick & Span window cleaners were able to come down and clean windows in Notting Hill at such short notice. He was anxious to make the window cleaning booking

These properties are managed by estate agents, and so Spick & Span window cleaners were instructed to pick up the keys to the property from Marsh and Parsons estate agents based in nearby Holland Park Avenue. Because the Landlord lives out of town payment for the work was done through a bank transfer,which he found very convenient, half of the total being paid up front.

The landlord was a delight to work for as he was very helpful in sending diagrams of the windows that needed cleaning. He also ensured that all of the windows within the properties could be easily accessed by ensuring the keys to window locks were on hand at the time of the window cleaning.

On arriving to clean the windows at this leafy street in Notting Hill it was noted that both flats that required window cleaning were within the same building, which was four stories high. The flats were both split-level, the first being a ground and first floor, 2 bedroom flat, and the second being a second and third floor, 2 bedroom flat. At the front of the property there was 1 bay window, 4 sash windows, and 1 Velux window. At the back of the property there was 1 glass roof, 9 sash windows, and 1 small casement window.

When Spick & Span window cleaners arrived to clean the windows, there was a team of around 6 cleaners who were spring cleaning the building preparing it for the new tenants and so window cleaning began at the front of building, so as not to interrupt them. The cleaners were unsure as to how the top windows could be reached due to the height and they were genuinely amazed, which could be seen when they peered out of the windows to see Spick & Span window cleaners extending their window cleaning poles, which poles can reach windows that are well over forty feet high, without the uses of ladders. The windows at the front of the property were all thoroughly scrubbed and then rinsed clean, before window cleaner work moved to inside. After consulting with the cleaning supervisor, it was agreed that the window cleaning should start at the very top of the building, and this is what took place. All windows including the Velux was cleaned using traditional window cleaning techniques, and dust sheets and overshoes were worn so as not to cause any mess. The glass roof was reached using a water-fed pole and the algae and moss that has gathered was loosened and the rinsed clean.

After the jobs completion the keys were left with the cleaning supervisor who promptly returned them to the estate agents, ready to be handed to the new tenants of this spotlessly clean property.

The Landlord was very please at how smoothly it all went.

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Earl’s Court in south west London to clean the windows of a large two bedroom mansion flat in SW5, located just seconds away from Earl’s Court tube station. This client had used Spick & Span windows to clean the windows of their previous property,  but now needed a reliable window cleaner for the new property in Earl’s Court.

This busy thoroughfare of Earl’s Court, south west London is a heavily traveled part of the capital which is visited by a large number of vehicles daily. This creates alarming levels of fumes and pollutants, which over time stain glass and cause windows to get dirty and murky, affecting the home’s vista and hence the need for a window cleaner in Earl’s Court.

This home that Spick & Span window cleaners visited in Earl’s Court had Large floor-to ceiling windows in the kitchen and dining area , a large sash bay window in the front bedroom  and a large single sash window in the second bedroom, there were also windows in an annex room in the garden, used as an office.

The owner of this property is a working professional and was not home during the window cleaning so Spick & Span pre-arranged a time to clean the windows when the house cleaner was working and able to provide access into the this Earl’s Court property, and payment was made by a BACS transfer at a later time.

The windows of this flat in Earl’s Court were cleaned both internally and externally by the window cleaner, who used both traditional and contemporary window cleaning methods. To start with, the outside of the windows at the front of the property were cleaned. As it was a raised ground floor flat, with a basement property, which belonged to another person, these windows were cleaned without a ladder, but with a water-jet telescopic pole-brush purified water  cleaning system. These windows were thoroughly scrubbed and then rinsed leaving them sparkling clean. Next work moved to the back exterior, these windows, these windows were quite tricky to clean because they were floor to ceiling windows, these windows were cleaned with a telescopic extension pole with a mop on the end. All internal areas were cleaned with great care and using sheets to protect carpets and furnishings.

After all the windows were thoroughly cleaned the homes appearance was drastically improved.

Window cleaning in Belgravia

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Belgravia SW1  to clean the windows of a Luxury 1st floor flat, set within a beautiful Georgian street in Eaton Place, Belgravia London, SW1. This first floor flat was located within yards of Belgravia Square and just a stroll away from London’s Sloane Street, SW1. The windows of this apartment, in Eaton Place, Belgravia, were cleaned at the behest of a personal assistant who was required by her boss to arrange for the window cleaning of this exceptional Belgravia property.

[gmap]2 Eaton Place, Belgravia, London, SW1[/gmap]

Eye for Detail

 The windows were extremely dirty and quite high up, and difficult to reach in places,all of the windows were cleaned on the inside and outside many of which were accessed from three balconies, others were cleaned by opening the sash windows and cleaning them with a micro-fibre cloth. Spick & Span window cleaners took great care in cleaning the windows around the property and whilst cleaning.

Rising To the Challenges

Each window cleaning job  whether it be in Belgravia SW1 or another area of South West London presents its own unique and individual challenges to a window cleaner, and window cleaning the windows of this property in Eaton Place proved to be no exception, however with the many years of window cleaning experience that Spick & Span have gained; challenges can usually be met successfully.

The main difficulty of this window cleaner job in Belgravia SW1 was that the windows had not been cleaned for a number of years and so were extremely dirty, also some of the windows were difficult open, there were also a number of french door glass that needed to be cleaned.Another thing that made this job quite labour intensive was that the windows that were all cleaned on the outside were multi-pane and therefore had to all be thoroughly scrubbed with two micro-fibre cloths.Another obstacle that had to be overcome was that the owner of this flat needed the windows cleaned within the day, and Spick & Span had to notify a security guard of their arrival. The window cleaning of this property in Belgravia also had to be carried out at the same time that the domestic cleaner carried out their duties.

Benefits

The end results of this window cleaning in Belgravia  SW1 were very pleasing, because the windows were noticeably cleaner. Making the property look even more attractive and appealing, the house cleaner was really impressed with the results.

Location

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Chelsea SW3 to clean the windows of a fabulous 5 storey Georgian property, set within a beautiful Square within Chelsea SW3 . This 5  storey Georgian property was located within yards of the King’s Road in Chelsea SW3. The owner of this property arranged for Spick & Span window cleaners to come and clean the exterior windows of this property while the house cleaner was cleaning the inside of the property.

[gmap]41 Markham Square, Chelsea, London, W1[/gmap]

Eye for Detail

The owner of this luxury house in Chelsea needed window cleaning as the windows were extremely dirty and quite high up, and the regular cleaner of the house was not able to clean them.

Rising To the Challenges

Each window cleaning job  whether it be in Chelsea Sw3 or another area of London presents its own unique and individual challenges to a window cleaner, and window cleaning the windows of this property in Chelsea SW3  proved to be no exception, however with the many years of window cleaning experience that Spick & Span have gained; challenges can usually be met successfully.

The main difficulty of this window cleaner job in Chelsea SW3 was that the windows had not been cleaned for many years and so were extremely dirty , also some of the windows were not easy to clean as they had to be cleaned from inside the house, by leaning out of the windows.

Another thing that made this job quite labour intensive was that at the back of the property there was two large french doors and a glass conservatory.

Benefits

The end results of this window cleaning in Chelsea SW3 were very pleasing, because the windows were noticeably cleaner. Making the property look even more attractive and appealing in it’s location setting.

Location

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Mayfair W1  to clean the windows of a Luxury 1st floor flat, set within a beautiful Georgian period building in Mayfair W1. The first floor flat was located within yards of Park Lane and London’s Hyde Park, W1. This apartment that Spick & Span window cleaners were called out to clean, in Curzon square, Mayfair, was at the time being completely redecorated in preparation for it’s  owners to occupy, and needed to have the window cleaned to complete the work.

[gmap]1 Curzon Square, Mayfair, London, W1[/gmap]

Eye for Detail

The owner of this luxury flat in Mayfair needed specialist window cleaning as the windows were extremely dirty and quite high up, and difficult to reach in places, also the house fronted a fairly busy street which had high levels of pedestrian traffic at certain times of the day. Spick & Span window cleaners took great care in cleaning the windows around the property and whilst cleaning used high visibility cleaning signs in accord with health and safety regulations.

Rising To the Challenges

Each window cleaning job  whether it be in Mayfair W1 or another area of London presents its own unique and individual challenges to a window cleaner, and window cleaning the windows of this property in Mayfair proved to be no exception, however with the many years of window cleaning experience that Spick & Span have gained; challenges can usually be met successfully.

The main difficulty of this window cleaner job in Mayfair W1 was that the windows had not been cleaned for a number of years and so were extremely dirty , also some of the windows were not easy to reach.

Another thing that made this job quite labour intensive was that the 10 sash windows that were all cleaned on the outside were multi-pane and therefore had to all be thoroughly scrubbed and then rinsed. Spick & Span window cleaners used the reach pole method of window cleaning this property in Mayfair

Benefits

The end results of this window cleaning in Mayfair W1 were very pleasing, because the windows were noticeably cleaner. Making the property look even more attractive and appealing

Location

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Alleyn Park in Dulwich SE21 to clean the windows of a 7 bedroom double-fronted victorian detached property, that has recently undergone extensive renouvation and modernisation. This property on Alleyn Park, which is a road named after Edward Alleyn, lord of the manor of Dulwich from 1606 to 1626, and Founder of nearby  Dulwich College in 1619, is very near to many other properties that Spick & Span window cleaners clean in the local area.

[gmap]Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London, SE21[/gmap]

Eye for detail

To ensure that the windows within this property in Dulwich SE21 were cleaned to a professional standard, Spick & Span window cleaners used window cleaning techinques suited to this type of property, Spick & Span window cleaners also placed dust sheets beneath them when they cleaned the windows inside the home this ensured  that carpets were protected and remained dry during the whole window cleaning process.

Rising to the Challenges

The owner of this property in Dulwich, when contacting Spick & Span  wasn’t very optomistic that all the windows of this property could  be cleaned successfully, as many of the windows were difficult to access. This was because of a very large basement and first floor extension made entirely of glass. Added to the complexities of this window cleaner job in Dulwich was that there were also very large skylights placed on top of the rear extension with difficult to reach windows located above.

The familes Au-pair and live-in nanny had also attempted to clean many of the large paned windows herself -without success-including the internal glass sheets, but had only caused smearing, as a result.

To clean these windows to perfection Spick & Span used the reach and wash method of window cleaning externally and used other specialised cleaning styles and techniques, such as telescopic window cleaner poles to complete the window cleaning work. When cleaning the windows of this house in Dulwich internally, more traditional methods of window cleaning were used.

All windows were cleaned internally and externally, which included 3 Velux windows in the loft in around 6 hours by one window cleaner.

Welcomed recognition

After the work was completed the Au-pair was shocked with the difference that the cleaning had made. She commended the window cleaner for the hard work and was confident that Her employer would be more than happy with the results and would be back in touch again soon.

Location

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Notting Hill  to clean the windows of a top floor flat, of a stucco fronted terrace house in Notting Hill W11. The stucco fronted building was located on Collville Road which is located in the heart of Notting Hill , close to Portebello Road and near to the many shops that are in the area. The top floor apartment that Spick & Span window cleaners cleaned – had great views of london from it’s roof terrace.

[gmap]Collville Road, Notting Hill, London, W11 2BU[/gmap]

Why Required

The owner of this charming flat in Notting Hill was in desperate need of  window cleaning as they had not been cleaned in the two years of occupancy. This was no doubt because of the height of the windows and the  difficulty to access the windows from outside the property.

Why Chosen

The homeowner was very keen to choose a trustworthy window cleaning company and after to doing thorough research and checking Spick & Span’s  testimonials felt secure in using Spick & Span’s window cleaning services and showed this by even being willing to leave the window cleaner un-occupied in flat while she popped down to the shops.

Rising To the Challenges

Each window cleaning job  whether it be in W11 or another area of London presents its own unique and individual challenges, and window cleaning the windows of this property in Notting Hill proved to be no exception, however with the many years of window cleaning experience that Spick & Span have gained; challenges can usually be met successfully as was the case with cleaning the window cleaning of this house in Notting Hill.

The main difficulty of this window cleaner job in Notting Hill W11 was that because of the height of the property, all external windows could only be cleaned and accessed from inside the property, which in this case wasn’t too difficult, as all the 5 sash windows opened without any problems.

Another thing that made this job quite labour intensive was that one of the  5  sash windows was multi-paned.  Once the windows had all been cleaned with a window cleaners applicator mop and squeegee,  the windows needed to be rubbed with a scrim.

There was also a vVelux window that had to be cleaned. all window were cleaned internally and externally.

Wecomed Recognition

The end results of this window cleaning in Notting Hill  were very pleasing, because the windows were noticeably cleaner, and the home owner was very satisfied with the results of cleaning, and the speed in which they were cleaned. The homeowner was awestuck by the results of the cleaning and commented on “how the having the windows cleaned reminded her of her childhood, when mother used to clean the windows and take in the improved view afterward.”

 Location

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Kensington Gore  to clean the windows of a 7th floor flat, set within a Mansion block in Kensington SW7. The Albert Hall Mansions were designed by architects R.Norman Shaw with Driver and Rew between the years of 1877-81 are located near to the Albert Hall and Hyde Park. The apartment that Spick & Span window cleaners attended to – had great views of both.

[gmap]Albert Mansions, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AG[/gmap]

Eye for Detail

The owner of this luxurious flat in Kensington was in desperate need of specialised and meticulous window cleaning. They required that great care  be taken around the property, which housed numerous, and very expensive antiques. Spick & Span window cleaners respected this need by using dust sheets in all the work areas, and by using over-shoe covers; Spick & Span window cleaners took great care around the furnishings of this property. Windows were also opened with care.

Rising To the Challenges

Each window cleaning job  whether it be in SW7 or another area of London presents its own unique and individual challenges, and window cleaning the windows of this property in South Kensington proved to be no exception, however with the many years of window cleaning experience that Spick & Span have gained; challenges can usually be met successfully.

The main difficulty of this window cleaner job in Kensington SW7 was that because of the height of the property, all external windows could only be cleaned and accessed from inside the property, which in this case wasn’t too difficult, as all the sash windows opened without any problems.

Another thing that made this job quite labour intensive was that the 18 sash windows that were all cleaned on the outside were multi-paned and therefore once the windows had all been cleaned with a window cleaners applicator mop and squeegee, all the windows needed to be rubbed with a scrim.

Wecomed Recognition

The end results of this window cleaning in Kensington gore were very pleasing, because the windows were noticeably cleaner, and the home owner was very satisfied with the results of cleaning, and the care and attention that was taken. So much so, that they promised to contact Spick & Span window cleaners  to come and clean the windows of their kensington flat in a couple of months time, when it is expected that the windows will again need cleaning.