Cleaning Your Windows With The Unger S Squeegee Grip Handle

There’s a reason why squeegees are the most used tool for window cleaning. In fact, when one gives them a shot, they rarely go back to the traditional spray bottle and paper towel combo. The squeegees will get the windows clear without leaving behind streaks, all in a fraction of the time that you would have taken when working with the paper towels. Like any other tool, you want to be sure that you’re working with a product that will be effective, especially since there are so many on the market. In a nutshell, the core elements to factor in are the design of the squeegee which will affect its effectiveness, what it’s constructed with- which will determine the durability of the product, plus the brand itself- since you want to deal with a company that has a track record of delivering quality products. You can get that with the S Squeegee from Unger, which brings speed and efficiency to the window cleaning process. Its component parts, from the rubber, the channel to the Unger S Squeegee Grip Handle, come together to set up a tool that will make your window cleaning a breeze. Just how do you go about it?

Gathering the supplies

To work on the window, one needs equipment like the window washer- complete with the sleeve, the optimal cleaning agent for the particular kind of glass and a bucket to hold the cleaning solution in, scrapers for those cases where there are stubborn grime like stickers and adhesives on the glass panes, plus the squeegee itself. A couple of lint-free cloths or absorbent towels will come in handy at the end of the process when dealing with the frames. Assemble the units, following the manufacturer’s instructions, and tailoring the setup to your particular situation. For instance, with the S Squeegee, the 3 main parts are the rubber, channel, and the Unger S Squeegee Grip Handle. You can work with the S- Channel, or S-Channel Plus. The S- Channel has different sizes, ranging from 25cm to 55 cm, and there are both soft and hard rubber options available. With the S-Channel Plus, size ranges from 30cm to 45 cm, and it exclusively works with soft rubber, and it also has curved ends which support the rubber, enabling you to use the squeegee to clean close to the frame. Both channels allow for variable positioning of the rubber, giving you more flexibility especially when it comes to working with the difficult angles.

With the rubbers, the selection between the hard and soft option depends on factors such as the prevailing temperature, where the soft is ideal for the colder areas, while hard rubber works for the warmer temperatures. In addition, soft rubber will make working on those uneven surfaces easy, while the hard rubber is best suited for the large and smooth surfaces. Fix the selected channel onto the Unger Squeegee Grip Handle, where the S-Spring mechanism enables quick and easy change. Are you dealing with high windows? Then you can proceed to attach the squeegee to a telescopic pole, to increase your reach. Working with telescopic poles takes away the need of using ladders, making it a much safer approach for the window cleaner, avoiding the risk of fall accidents. It also means that you won’t end up with holes all over the yard, and will save on time when moving from one window to the next.

Prepare the window cleaning solution

Here, the main procedure depends on the cleaning agent selected for the task, following the instructions that are on the product label when it comes to the dilution ratios to be used. Generally, one mixes the product and clean water to form a soapy solution that feels slippery when touched.

The cleaning process

Dip the window washer into the bucket, squeeze out the excess product, and proceed to clean the windows. Work on the entire window, preferably using circular motions. Bring out the glass scraper to deal with the decals, paint, and heavy debris clinging to the windows- like for the cases of post-construction clean-up jobs.

Squeegee the window

Take your squeegee, and “cut an edge” around the window. This is basically using the edge of the squeegee to dry an area about 1cm to 2cm wide along the top and left side of the frame (this is for the right-handed persons who will work from left to right- the reverse is done for the left-handed persons). This is because the cleaning will be more effective when you work from the dry section and move the squeegee across the wet section. It reduces the “crying effect”, where water from the wet frames rolls down the panes after you’ve begun squeegeeing it. You can also use a cloth to cut the edge.

Grabbing the Unger S Squeegee Grip Handle, direct the squeegee from the dry part of the pane at the top left, and glide it across the glass surface. It’s recommended that you work with horizontal paths, instead of vertical ones. This is to prevent the cleaning solution from flowing over the area that has already been dried.

The rubber-coated Unger S Squeegee Grip Handle ensures that you retain a hold of the squeegee, preventing it from slipping off your hands in the middle of the process. Note that you don’t need to apply much pressure onto the glass. With a quality rubber blade, barely any pressure will be needed. In addition, holding the window washer under the squeegee as you make the stroke will catch the dripping water, reducing the messes caused by drips. When you reach the end of each horizontal stroke, wipe the blade of the squeegee using a clean towel, and proceed onto the next stroke. You can also wipe the ledges as you go, which will reduce your workload in the end.

After you’re done cleaning the glass panes, there may be some moisture left on the edges. Wipe it off with the lint-free cloth. It is recommended that you work on one window at a time, from the washing to the squeegeeing process, that way you won’t have a situation where the soapy solutions dry on the glass surface before you get to squeegee it.

Cleaning Your Windows With The Unger S Squeegee Grip Handle