Why Hybrid?
As our name suggests, we offer a hybrid method of window cleaning. We have mixed the highly successful traditional techniques with the modern genius of purified water technology. Though it won’t matter to everyone how we get the job done you can rest easy knowing you have hired a professional!
Traditional Window Cleaning
A hundred years ago window washers carried a bucket, wooden ladder and used a sponge and chamois to clean the windows. We have come a long way since then.
Traditional tools include a microfibre applicator or washing pad, a robust and adjustable squeegee handle with high quality rubber, along with dozens of other useful gadgets. The hands-on attention with this method can produce fantastic results! Some will argue this is the best way to clean glass and depending on the situation we are unlikely to disagree. Hybrid Window Cleaning has used this method for almost 15 years!
Deionised Method
There are definitely times that traditional window cleaning is not practical or suitable for the task. This is where purified water systems are the winner. These newer methods give us access to difficult to reach glass and the clean lasts longer.
How does it work? There are two primary components: filtration and delivery.
Filtration
There is nothing wrong with the cleaning power of tap water… so why filter it? Because tap water contains many minerals and other solids which will leave behind spots and marks when it dries. Think of it this way: after you’ve been swimming in the ocean all day and the water dries off, what is left on your skin? Salt. When tap water dries on glass a similar thing happens. The water evaporates, but the minerals are left behind.
In additions to that, Brisbane’s water is “hard” and contains a lot of dissolved solids. For example, Melbourne’s water tests for total dissolved solids (tds) at about 30 parts per million (ppm), whereas Brisbane’s water is usually around 250ppm!
By process of deionised filtration, we remove all the hardness from the water (Yes sir, that’s 000 ppm!) so that when the glass dries: no water spots, or unsightly marks! And all without any chemicals. Sceptical? After many years of traditional window cleaning, we were too at first; but the truth is this is one of the best methods available!
Delivery
Delivery is all about thoroughly scrubbing the window and getting the purified water to rinse the glass. Using carbon fibre water fed extension poles we can reach windows 40 feet high whilst safely standing on the ground. Super cool hey!
What about the scrub? We use special long bristled brushes and pads to remove the dirt, bird deposits and other grime. The ends of the bristles work like microfibre, cleaning right into the pores of the glass, as well as working the dirt out of the edges, seals and sills. This is why the clean lasts longer. Less dirt around the glass and no chemical residue means clean glass, and for longer.
Which method will we use on your job?
Generally you can leave that to us. We know what method to use to give you the best results. However, if you’re particularly keen on one method over the other, say for example you’d love to see the power of deionised cleaning, just let us know!