3 Reasons Why DIY Window Cleaning Is A Bad Idea
DIY window cleaning comes with risks, some are obvious, some are not. In this post we go over the top three reasons DIY window cleaning is a bad idea. From ladder falls to slippery floors, some things are best left to the experts.
1. Slips & Falls
Homeowners are at a higher risk of falling from a ladder due to lack of training, incorrect clothing or rushing to get the job over with. Similarly, DIY window cleaning often involves leaning out of an upper-story window.
Soapy-water spills create a slip risk and overreaching is well known for causing falls.
2. Window Smudges & Scratches
Without the proper tools and solutions you may well be left with smudged, streaky windows. Even worse, scraping at dried-on bird poo could leave your window scratched forever. Professional window cleaners have special tools and solutions to do the job well, and the training to do the job safely and without damaging your property.
Based on recent Health and Safety Executive (HSE) data, window cleaning (both professional and DIY) is considered a high-risk activity in the UK, with falls from ladders being the leading cause of injuries.
3. Is DIY Window Cleaning A Waste Of Time?
And what about time? DIY window cleaning can take an hour or more and without the proper tools and solutions you may well be left with smudged, streaky windows. Even worse, scraping at dried-on bird poo could leave your window scratched forever.
Should You Just Hire A Window Cleaner?
Professional windows cleaners have special tools and solutions to do the job well, from water-fed poles that reach top windows without a ladder, to specialist cleaning solutions designed to clean windows well and without damage.
At Kings Window Cleaners we have the training to do the job safely and without damaging your property. Fully insured and professional window cleaning in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
