Homeowners often come across two approaches to exterior window cleaning: water-fed pole cleaning and traditional hand cleaning. Both can clean glass, but the process is different.
What is water-fed pole window cleaning?
A water-fed pole system delivers purified water through a long pole to a brush at the window. The glass is brushed and then rinsed with purified water. Read more in our guide to how pure water window cleaning works.
How is traditional window cleaning different?
Traditional window cleaning normally uses an applicator and squeegee directly on the glass. Instead of leaving a purified-water rinse to dry, the cleaner removes the cleaning solution from the glass with the squeegee.
What is the practical difference?
Water-fed pole equipment can allow exterior windows to be cleaned from ground level where appropriate. Traditional cleaning generally requires direct access to the glass. The methods also finish differently: purified water can be left on the glass to dry naturally, whereas traditional cleaning uses a squeegee to remove water.
- Access: a water-fed pole can reach many exterior windows while the operator remains at ground level, where the property and access allow it.
- Cleaning action: the pole system uses a brush and purified-water rinse; traditional cleaning typically uses an applicator and squeegee.
- Drying: purified water is normally left to dry naturally after the final rinse, while a squeegee physically removes the water in traditional cleaning.
- Best choice: the practical method depends on the property, access, window design and the dirt that needs removing.
Why can the glass be left wet?
With a purified-water system, the final rinse is part of the cleaning process. The water is left to dry naturally rather than being removed with a squeegee. Our separate guide also explains what rain means for recently cleaned windows.
Which method should you choose?
There is no single answer for every property. Access, the windows and the type of dirt can all matter. Window Cleaning Telford uses purified water and water-fed pole equipment for exterior residential window cleaning.
If you are considering regular cleaning, see our guide to how often to have your windows cleaned.
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