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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.

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.