The video clip demonstation shows the use of an extension pole on the inside of a large shop window.
(The solution used in the clip is very soapy so that you can see it clearly) Mopping with an extension pole:
- Use a locking cone to secure the applicator.
- Use lots of water outside if doing a large area.
- Use less water when working inside.
- Shop windows can get hot with spotlights and the water may dry quickly. If your mop runs dry flip it over as shown.
- Slightly miss the top edge of the frame when mopping to avoid water runs.
- Sliding the mop to the left as you reach the top will help you to miss the top edge by just a little.
- Start on the right and mop to the left.
- You may find it quicker to applicate only as far down so as to be able to finish the normal way.
Blading with an extension pole:
- Use a locking cone to secure the squeegee.
- Gather the water away from the top frame in the top left corner of the window with a few short downward strokes.
- Starting from the left, angle the blade 45 degrees and blade to the right along the whole length of the top edge.
- Complete the first pass along the top edge by pulling the squeegee down the right hand edge.
- Working right to left make small arches and curve into the next stroke as you pull down.
- Make the downward strokes slightly diagonal.
(The water runs along the rubber blade leaving a dry edge and hence no vertical line.) - For the last downward stroke on the left you will need to start at the top left corner again. Tap the squeegee a couple of times on the window to remove excess water. Complete the downward stroke with the squeegee at a slight angle as shown.
Detailing with an extension pole:
- A simple way of detailing with an extension pole is to wrap a dry cloth around the end of the pole and use it as shown in the picture.
- Alternatively, clamps are available which fit on the end of the pole. The cloth is folded and put in the clamp.
- By avoiding soaking the frames with water when applicating, you can avoid much detailing.
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