Is it possible to wash windows in winter?

Clean transparent windows make the apartment tidy and facilitate the unhindered penetration of natural light into the room. Sometimes it is not possible to wait for warm weather, and there is an urgent need to tidy up the glazing during the cold season, but not everyone knows whether it is possible to completely wash windows in winter. This process is quite labor-intensive in any weather, and at sub-zero temperatures it becomes even more complicated and becomes unsafe, especially for residents of multi-storey buildings. We recommend not to risk it and order window cleaning from Cleacom . And we will talk about the main nuances of carrying out such work in winter in the article.

General rules for cleaning windows

The traditional and safe season for double-sided window cleaning is spring, summer, and autumn. The recommended temperature for cleaning work should be at least +5°C. It is advisable that at this moment there is no precipitation and the scorching sun does not shine. Under such conditions, the glazing and frames can be easily washed from the outside and from the inside. But sometimes life makes its own adjustments and sometimes it is not possible to wait for the warm season to get rid of obvious dirt on the windows. Most often, people who have made major renovations are faced with the need to wash windows in winter at sub-zero temperatures. In such a situation, the optimal solution would be to thoroughly wash the window from the inside in the usual way, without opening the sash to the street. And for exterior work, wait until spring to thoroughly clean the frame and glass.

What difficulties might you encounter?

Even with a slight minus, the water used and the usual detergents will begin to freeze. A layer of ice will form on the glass and frame, which will have to be cleaned off periodically. In addition, for the person himself, winter double-sided window cleaning is not a very comfortable undertaking. Nevertheless, the task, although difficult, is quite doable. Therefore, if you really need to, you can quickly clean the dirt from the outside of the glazing in winter, but you shouldn’t count on impeccable quality.

What you need to clean windows in winter

If there is an urgent need to wash the windows outside in winter, try to organize the process in calm weather with minimal frost.

How to dress properly so as not to catch a cold or chapped hands:

• Sweater, light warm jacket;
• Loose pants;
• Closed shoes with non-slip soles;
• A cap;
• The skin of your hands requires special protection: first put on cloth work gloves, and then rubber or waterproof vinyl gloves on top.

The basic rule in choosing clothes is that they should not be bulky or weighty. The main thing is that you feel warm and comfortable while doing the movements. All work on external glazing cleaning in winter should be done quickly and carefully, without being distracted by breaks. Wash only the glass and frames from obvious settled dirt, and leave minor processes of cleaning the inter-frame space and seals until spring.

Ordinary household chemicals are not suitable for winter washing; such compositions are ineffective at sub-zero temperatures, as they will simply freeze, creating additional difficulties.

Use the following specialized tools and equipment:

• Antifreeze liquids for cleaning car windows;
• Professional glass cleaner Glass Effect;
• Microfiber cloths;
• A special squeegee/scraper with a rubber tip will help remove frost from the glass without scratches.

Start cleaning the window from the top, working your way down. If there are residual cloudy stains on the glass, upon completion, polish the surface with paper towels or wipe with special microfiber cleaning cloths, for example, from the company “Beliy Kot”, “Chistulya” and others.