AboutRobert Lamb Expertise I'm happy to answer any questions you have regarding the cleaning and restoration of your windows. I can also view your pictures via email and give you advice on what you can do yourself and what needs to be left to the pros. I can also give advise on scratched glass, how to repair it & what caused it.
Pressure washing and gutter cleaning are other areas of expertise.
Experience Over 20 years in the window cleaning industry, owning and operating two window cleaning companies, Rob's Window Cleaning http://www.robswindowcleaning.com and Window Masters http://www.mywindowmasters.com and http://www.robscleaningservice.com
Organizations IWCA, window cleaning network, chamber of commerce
Publications "Window Cleaner" magazine
Education/Credentials International Window Cleaning (IWCA) training on man lifts, awning cleaning and window cleaning.
Awards and Honors Voted best window cleaner in Western Kentucky.
Past/Present Clients Applebee's, Cracker Barrel, CVS Pharmacy, Dairy Queen, Dollar General, Edward Jones, Enterprise Rent A Car, Ethan Allen, Fashion Bug, Fazoli's, FYE Music, GNC, H&R Block, Hardee's, Hot Topic, Kentucky Dam Village, Kroger, Logan's Roadhouse, Market House Museum, O' Charley's, Radio Shack, Rafferty's, Remax, Sirk & Co., Stanley Steamer, State Farm, Steak N Shake, Talbots, The Buckle, The Gap, The Outback, Toys Are Us, Victoria's Secret, and hundreds of others.
Question My house is about 30 years old and has either vinyl or aluminum windows. Every time I clean the windows the same thing happens, white paint or chalk (I'm not exactly sure what it is) from the vinyl/aluminum sides of the windows streaks all over the window. When I touch it, it feels chalky. I have two questions - (1) is the white chalky stuff hazardous and (2) is there a way to prevent it from coming off the sides of the window. Thanks in advance.
Answer Karen,
I believe you have aluminum window frames as I've seen this before in this kind of frame. I'll try to help answer your questions:
1. I believe this white substance is paint and unless it has lead in it, it probably is not hazardous. Since lead has been outlawed in paint in the United States in recent years, I would doubt that it has lead in it.
2. I understand your frustration. After cleaning windows with this problem, the paint always seems to bleed back on to the freshly cleaned windows. I never have tried to stop or prevent this from coming off the window frames, but if I did, I would try to seal the frames. I would probably either tape the windows off with blue tape and spray a clear sealant (like Krylon's Clear coat) or put a car wax on it like Turtle wax.
I hope this helps. Please let me know hif you have resolved the problem.
Sincerely,
Robert Lamb
Window Masters
www.mywindowmasters.com
Rob's Window Cleaning
www.robswindowcleaning.com
