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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.

Location

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to Holland Park to clean the windows within a 6 bedroom terraced house , located approximately 50m from Holland Park, in W14. The house in Illchester Place is located between Kensington High Street and Holland Park Avenue.

[gmap] illchester Place, Holland Park, London, W14 8AA[/gmap]

Eye for Detail

Because the owners of this property in Holland had carried out extensive refurbishment of the whole house and had installed many glass walls, and floor-ceiling glass panels as well as a very large glass kitchen extension, it required that Spick & Span, as a specialist window cleaning company,use dust sheets throughout the cleaning process.

Rising To the Challenges

Each window cleaning job  has its own complexities whether it be in W14 or another area of within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and window cleaning the windows of this property in Holland Park also presented challenges, however with the many years of window cleaning experience that Spick & Span have gained; challenges can always ussually be met as in this instance.

The house staff of this property were cleaning the home from top-to-bottom in preparation their bosses, the homeowners arrival, and so Spick & Span window cleaners needed to work within the time frame and parameter of the cleaning staff, who had struggled to clean the internal glass to a good enough standard.

Spick & Span window cleaners  took  great care around the property in Holland Park  which housed numerous, and very expensive and delicate antiques, whilst window cleaning.

The main difficulty for Spick & Span’s  window cleaner  in Holland Park  on this occassion was that many of the internal glass walls were very high and difficult to access from within the property. This was particulary true of the glass partition in the swimming pool in basement of the property.

Another thing that made this job quite labour intensive was that that special internal glass telescopic pole were required to clean the windows rather than ladders, so as to avoid damaging valuable artwork and wall decorations.

Welcomed Recognition

The end results of this window cleaning in Holland Park were visibly noticeable, and much appreciated by the housekeeper.

Location

Today Spick & Span window cleaners went down to West Dulwich  to do and end-of-builders window clean in West Dulwich SE21, for a large building contractor company, who carry out major maintenace and building work  for Southwark  and many other councils within London. After recently completing a load bearing wall that took eight contractors more than two months to complete, the building firm had been approached by a janitor of the nearby flats and a  local councillor of the area, and reminded of the need to clean the windows of the resident’s flats nearby that had been made a state due to the debris and dust from the building work.

After contact a number of window cleaning companies that were unable to carry out the work for various reasons, Spick & Span resonded to the call of the supervisor and were only too happy to do the needed work.

Eye for detail

Payment for the work was to be made out of the large contracting comapnies petty cash and it was neccessary that proof of the work as well as payment be privided. Spick & Span were able to provide an invoice for the work, which satisfied, these demands.

Rising to the Challenges

Because the builders had moved on to another location the deadline that  the work had to be completed by was very short, also the day that the work was a arranged for was very rainy, but still our agreement was met and the end of builders window cleaning work was completed.

All the windows were carefully counted before the window cleaning work commenced and the janitor was contacted to ensure that the right windows were cleaned, as previously had been agreed. While this held up work the window cleaner remained patient throughout.

Another aspect of this job that presented a challenge was that the windows were exteremely dirty, because the the building close proximity to the builder’s site and as a result of this dirt on the windows the water  and window cleaning detergent that was used to clean the windows became muddy after a short time of cleaning.

Welcomed recognition

Whilst cleaning the windows a resident in the flats was suprised to see her windows being cleaned. It was also very nice to receive a personal message from the supervisor thanking Spick & Span window cleaners for alll the help that they had provide and for helping them with this tricky situation.

“You see the difference that it makes!” -S. Heynike

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.