Most extension poles are made of either aluminum or carbon fiber and both materials conduct electricity! Clear the work area from anything that may cause you to trip while looking up at the exterior windows.
Please maintain situational awareness while utilizing this method. Admittedly it is very difficult to achieve quality results with this technique but it is generally pretty safe. If you are skilled already with window cleaning techniques, you may consider buying one long enough to reach your 2nd or 3rd story windows. Poles come in a range of sizes from 2’ to 30’+. Professional grade window cleaning squeegees and applicators are designed to be used with extension poles. However this is only recommended if you have good balance and the window pane you hope to clean is safely within your reach.
Whenever disassembling a storm window it’s important to remember how you took it apart as the panels will need to be inserted in the same order when you are finished.Īnother common method window cleaners might employ to clean hard to access windows is to lean out an open window to reach the adjacent pane of glass. Generally there are tabs on the side of the window to disengage a locking mechanism, freeing the panel to come out. This will allow you to clean most of the panels of the window from inside your home. Similarly, storm windows and security doors are designed to be disassembled for easier access. Also, this technique is only recommended if you are physically capable of safely lifting heavy weight. Before starting make sure to lay towels down on your carpet to protect your work area as window frames are often quite dirty. This allows the homeowner to take the window out of the track, lay it down on the inside of their home and clean the exterior panel of the window. Windows that slide side-to-side in the track can sometimes be lifted out of the frame. Tips for Getting Access to Difficult to Reach Windows
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