Window cleaners clean and dry the insides and outsides of buildings’ glass surfaces. They mainly work for window cleaning companies or building maintenance organizations that perform a variety of cleaning services. Window washers are frequently hired as regular personnel by large businesses and industries. Window washers can run their own companies.
Window cleaners clean the glass surfaces of private homes, offices, and a variety of other structures. They frequently clean glass barriers, mirrors, and other glass surfaces in addition to windows. Window cleaners employ soapy water or other cleaning solutions to the surfaces with brushes, sponges, or wet cloths. They use a cloth, chamois skin, or squeegee to dry the wet glass. Window cleaners use scaffolding, ladders, or unique swinging seats to clean windows above ground level. They crawl through windows from the inside and are supported by safety belts attached to brackets.
Window washers do not have any formal educational qualifications. Window cleaners must be at least eighteen years old to work. Window cleaning can be learned on the job for those who are interested. Some firms show new employees how to clean windows for a brief demonstration. Others provide supervised training for a period of time. Apprenticeships of six months or more are frequently required by unions. Prospective employees learn about different cleaning solutions, how to set up scaffolding, how to use belts and ladders safely, and how to operate cleaning equipment appropriately through training programs.
Interested applicants might apply directly to window cleaning companies, building maintenance organizations, or large corporate or industrial firms who use window cleaners as permanent staff to gain a job as a window cleaner. Newspaper classifieds may have some job openings. State and private employment services can also assist in the job search.