Window Cleaning

[JimM169]

Just moved into a new house and as we now need to cut back our expenses it looks like I'll be cleaning the windows myself! Was planning on just attacking them with a bucket of soapy water and a cheap squeegee but are there any 'secrets' to getting a good finish etc. Also are those Karcher window vacs any good?

Thanks

[HumbleJim]

Cleaning windows requires, skill, dedication, clean water, good quality chamois, and a wife on the other side of the window to point out smears etc.

Most pros fall down by not having all of the above.

[barryrs]

My window cleaner uses pure water and makes a fairly swift and very acceptable job.

He uses kit like this but has a built in tank of pre-treated water in the van so doesn't need a water supply on site - http://www.windowcleancentre.co.uk/productdetails....