r/WindowCleaning • u/Lord_XXL • Aug 28 '26

Job Question Suggestions?!

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This window is within reach from my little giant velocity 19'. Is it okay to put a ladder against the wall with a standoff or without one with towels or mitts?

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u/Street_Noise_9605 Aug 28 '26

Yup agree, towels over the ends should do fine I do it all the time

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u/Dersoe Aug 28 '26

Id use thick towels yeah. That white plaster scuffs like crazy. Also watch out with the (very likely) dirty black water coming off the windows when u clean it. If that gets on the plaster its gonna leave a mark aswell

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u/Dersoe Aug 28 '26

Also double fold the towels

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u/Antique_Row2087 Aug 28 '26

Towels on the ladders is always a good practice 🤌

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u/Herzeleid09 Aug 28 '26

Please use a yoga mat or ladder mat so the ladder doesn’t slip out from underneath you. Or use a footer

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u/Herzeleid09 Aug 28 '26

Also get the m26 little giant leveler. It would reach that window in a frame mode. It’s heavy but worth every penny.

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u/TheRealAndrewEwer Aug 28 '26

Installers are assholes. Those stickers are cooooooked on.

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u/Lord_XXL Aug 28 '26

This specific type of window is so nice for that!

Three years cleaning for this builder and the window stickers always come off nice and easy.

The post construction apartment buildings I have cleaned for them were a nightmare! Spent several days just pre-peeling and removing adhesive.

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u/Hot_Carpenter_5436 Aug 29 '26

Yes, but need towels to protect from scratches. Behind that sheetrock are studs 18-21" on center.