Abseiling part of Santa's job

THAT Santa gets about, doesn't he?

One minute he's zipping around the world delivering presents, the next he's cleaning windows on a Coast high-rise - all four of him.

The jolly old bloke and a few of his mates were suspended high above the streets of Caloundra as they did some cleaning and maintenance work on the Centrepoint building in time for Christmas.

Jason Dobinson, the owner of Sunshine Coast-based business All-Tech Industrial Abseilers, said working 14 floors up was nothing new for him and his staff, who spent a lot of time dangling from some of the Gold Coast's highest buildings.

The Santa suits were "all about the kids", he said.

"It's just our way of saying merry Christmas."

And just for the record boys and girls - no, Santa and his helpers do not get scared up so high because they have magical powers (and very strong ropes).

And, yes, the view is spectacular but sometimes they see things through the windows that maybe they should not.

Thankfully, Santa is very good at keeping secrets.

Source: http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2011/12/21/abseiling-part-of-santas-job-caloundra-window/

Window Washing at the Kauffman Center

Window Washing at the Kauffman Center

Eric Bowers Photoblog

On Tuesday 12/20 I had the chance to get some shots at the Kauffman Center of some interior window washing in the Brandmeyer Great Hall. I ended up using four out of the five lenses in my backpack for this post.

I’d parked along Broadway so as I was leaving I threw on the fisheye lens and did some rain/cloud/cold-type pics.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 at 5:00 am. It is filed under Canon 5D Mark II, Canon EF 100-400 L, Canon EF 15mm Fisheye, Canon EF 16-35 L II, Canon EF 24-105 L and tagged with kauffman center, mtb services, window washing. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

Source: http://blog.ericbowersphoto.com/2011/12/window-washing-at-the-kauffman-center/

New silicone spray could revolutionise window cleaning

30/11/2011

An innovative new silicone spray could revolutionise the way window cleaning is completed.

Manufacturer Ross Nanotechnology has created the NeverWet spray, which repels oil and water, making it ideal for keeping panes of glass squeaky clean.

Window cleaning could be made so much easier, as any dirt that attaches itself to the glass would become so slippery it would wash off the next time it rained.

The substance could even be used in household cleaning products and in hospitals in the future, after tests showed it prevented germs from attaching themselves to bedpans.

"It is very novel and when you start thinking about it, you can think about how transformative the technology can be. You can use it everywhere," researcher Andy Jones recently told Pennsylvania-based news provider Lancaster Online.

Scientists have also tested the spray on electrical gadgets such as smartphones and it was found to protect devices when they come into contact with water.

Window cleaning professionals were recently alerted to a new range of products launched in the US, which are environmentally-friendly.

Begley's Earth Responsible Products released the products, which do not use harmful ingredients such as ammonia.

Posted by Peter Michael

Source: http://www.fastklean.co.uk/news/Window-Cleaning-Advice-London/801225836-New-silicone-spray-could-revolutionise-window-cleaning--.html

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional Window Cleaners

Nathan B.
Submitted 2011-11-30 14:38:00

We all love having clean windows. It gives us a positive feeling and allows us a great view of the outdoors. But doing the actual cleaning can be hard work. Why subject yourself to manual labor when you have someone else offering you their window cleaning services? Here are the top 5 reasons why you should hire professional window cleaners.

It saves you time. Cleaning your windows yourself is a time consuming process. You have to soap, rinse, wash and ensure that no fingerprints are left. It has been said that time is more important than money. Money, if lost, can still be recovered. But time, once it is spent, you can never get back. If you are a busy person who is always on the go then save yourself the time and hire professional window cleaners.

They have the skill. Professional window cleaners are trained to do just that - clean windows. So they come equipped with the right training and skills to do their job well. No matter what type of windows you have or how big or small they are professionals know just what to do to get them cleaned up.

It is cost - efficient. By hiring the right window cleaners to do the job you are putting your cash to good use. Why? Because hiring someone without the right skills may mean that you\'ll pay less but you won\'t get the results you want. You could end up spending much more in the long run.

It gives you excellent results. With professionals you are guaranteed to get the results that you want. Professional window cleaners have the experience, the expertise and the right tools to do the job right. Most window cleaning companies also offer guarantees to their clients such as a rain guarantee or a bird guarantee. Guarantees such as these will help ensure that you get full value for your money.

It ensures your safety. Window cleaning is not an easy job to do - especially if you are to clean a high rise building with a hundred windows. You need to know what you are doing or else you might end up putting yourself or other family members at risk. Why put yourself in unnecessary danger when you can simply hire professionals to do the job for you?

Clean windows can add sparkle and shine to any home. If you want to enjoy the benefits of having clean windows without the stress then hire professional window cleaners today.

Author Resource:- Nathan B. is an AZ local, who owns and runs a business of window cleaning in Fountain Hills, and the Phoenix metro area. Learn more of Nathan's best practices for window washing in Gilbert and other areas now, for your own cleaning guide.

Source: http://www.nextlevelarticles.com/Art/558539/92/Top-5-Reasons-Why-You-Should-Hire-Professional-Window-Cleaners.html