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ACS Commercial Cleaning provides commercial window cleaning across Melbourne, covering internal glass, ground level and low rise external glass, shopfront and display windows, glass partitions and entry doors, frames, sills and tracks. Window cleaning is scheduled as part of an ongoing commercial cleaning contract or booked as a standalone periodic service.
Internal window cleaning is performed directly by ACS teams as part of standard commercial cleaning. External glass at ground level and lower storeys is cleaned using extension pole and water fed pole systems suited to that access range. For external glass on multi storey buildings requiring rope access or an elevated work platform, ACS coordinates specialist access providers, including Altid Group, and manages the job from scope through to completion so you deal with one accountable contact rather than sourcing and supervising a specialist contractor yourself.
Every ACS window cleaner is a direct employee, police checked and trained. We are triple ISO certified and back every contract with a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.
What We Assess Before Quoting Window Cleaning
Window cleaning access and method depends on the building, not a fixed formula. Before quoting, we assess:
Window count and configuration Number of panes, frame type, whether glass is fixed or opening, and internal versus external surface area.
Access height and method Ground floor and internal glass is cleaned directly. Low rise external glass, generally up to around three storeys depending on the building, is cleaned using extension pole and water fed pole systems reaching from ground level. Anything beyond that access range requires rope access or an elevated work platform, which ACS coordinates through a specialist provider rather than attempting with equipment not suited to the height.
Building type and surrounds Whether there is safe ground access around the building perimeter, adjacent traffic or pedestrian areas requiring safety barriers, and whether the site has any existing access infrastructure such as building maintenance units.
Frame, sill and track condition Aluminium, timber and painted frames each need appropriate products. Tracks accumulate debris that affects both appearance and the operation of sliding doors and windows.
Frequency required A shopfront on a busy retail strip needs far more frequent attention than an office tower cleaned quarterly.
Weather dependency External window cleaning is weather dependent. Wind speed in particular affects whether elevated or pole based external work can proceed safely on a given day, and we build reasonable scheduling flexibility around this rather than promising a fixed date regardless of conditions.
This assessment determines the method, frequency and cost in your written quote, rather than a generic per pane rate applied without regard to the building. Two buildings with the same number of windows can require entirely different quotes once access, height and surrounding conditions are factored in, which is why we assess onsite rather than quoting from a floor plan or a phone description.
What Commercial Window Cleaning Includes
- Internal Window Cleaning All accessible internal glass including office windows, meeting room glass, reception glazing and internal glass partitions, cleaned as part of routine or scheduled commercial cleaning. Streak free finish using appropriate glass cleaning products and technique.
- External Ground Level and Low Rise Glass External glass accessible from ground level using extension pole and water fed pole systems, which use purified water and a soft brush head to lift dirt without leaving residue and without the streaking that standard chemical cleaning can leave on large external panes.
- Shopfront and Display Window Cleaning Retail and hospitality shopfront glass, scheduled around trading hours so cleaning happens before customers arrive rather than during business hours. Presentation focused, since a shopfront window is effectively a display asset.
- Glass Partitions and Internal Glazing Office glass partitions, meeting room glass and internal glazed walls, common in modern fitouts and requiring frequent attention because they show fingerprints and smudges more visibly than external glass.
- Entry Doors and High Touch Glass Glass entry doors and other frequently touched glazing, often needing more regular attention between full window cleaning cycles due to fingerprint and handprint marking.
- Frames, Sills and Tracks Frame, sill and track cleaning included as part of a full window cleaning service, since a clean pane in a grimy frame or a track full of debris does not read as a properly cleaned window.
- Post Construction Glass Cleaning Window cleaning as part of a post construction or builders clean, removing paint overspray, protective film residue, adhesive and construction dust from glass surfaces, coordinated with the broader post construction cleaning scope on the same site. This is more involved than routine window cleaning, since construction residue is generally more stubborn than accumulated dust and fingerprints, and it uses different technique and product to avoid scratching new glass while still removing what is stuck to it.
- Multi Storey External Glass Where external glass requires rope access or an elevated work platform, ACS scopes the job, coordinates a specialist access provider such as Altid Group, and manages scheduling, quality and communication so you remain dealing with ACS as the single point of accountability rather than a separate specialist contractor.
How Often Should Commercial Windows Be Cleaned?
The right frequency depends on location, building type and presentation requirements.
- Shopfronts and street facing retail glass Weekly to fortnightly, given constant exposure to street dust, fingerprints and weather.
- Office building internal and entry glass Monthly to quarterly for general internal glass, with entry doors and high touch glazing needing attention more frequently between full cycles.
- External office and commercial building glass Quarterly to twice yearly for ground level and low rise external glass, more frequently for buildings on busy roads or near construction sites where dust accumulates faster.
- Multi storey external glass requiring specialist access Typically twice yearly to annually, reflecting both the cost of specialist access and realistic soiling rates at height, though building specific factors can change this.
We recommend a frequency during the site assessment based on your building’s actual exposure rather than a generic industry default. A ground floor tenancy on a dusty arterial road and a similar tenancy in a quiet laneway will not need the same schedule, even if the glass area is identical.
Scheduling and Safety Planning
After Hours and Weekend Scheduling Internal window cleaning is typically scheduled as part of your regular after hours commercial cleaning visit. External cleaning, particularly for shopfronts and street facing glass, is scheduled before trading hours so the work is done and equipment cleared before customers or staff arrive.
Weather Considerations External window cleaning, especially pole based and any specialist access work, is weather dependent. High wind in particular can make elevated or pole based work unsafe. We build scheduling around forecast conditions and communicate promptly if a booking needs to move, rather than proceeding in unsafe conditions or leaving you to find out on the day.
Specialist Access Safety Where work requires rope access or an elevated work platform, that work is carried out by the specialist provider under their own safety systems and site specific risk assessment, which ACS reviews and coordinates as part of managing the job. We do not attempt height access work outside the range our own equipment and training covers, because the alternative is a cleaning company improvising with the wrong equipment at height, which is a genuine safety risk rather than a minor corner cut.
Why Melbourne Businesses Choose ACS for Window Cleaning
Commercial window cleaning can involve very different access requirements, from internal glass and low-rise windows to multi-storey façades requiring specialist access. ACS scopes the work properly, coordinates the right resources and remains accountable for the agreed result from start to finish.
ACS assesses window height, access, glass type and site conditions before recommending the cleaning approach. Internal and accessible low-rise glass can be managed directly, while specialist high-rise or rope-access requirements are clearly identified and coordinated rather than overstating our in-house capability.
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- FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
01. Do you clean high rise commercial windows?
Internal glass and external glass accessible from ground level or low rise pole reach is cleaned directly by ACS. For genuine high rise external glass requiring rope access or an elevated work platform, we coordinate a specialist access provider, including Altid Group, and manage the job so you deal with one accountable contact rather than sourcing a specialist yourself.
02. Do you clean shopfront and retail display windows?
Yes. Shopfront cleaning is typically scheduled before trading hours so the glass is presented before customers arrive. Frequency for retail glass is usually weekly to fortnightly given constant street exposure.
03. What is water fed pole cleaning and when is it used?
Water fed pole systems use purified water and a soft brush head on an extendable pole to clean external glass from ground level up to around three storeys, depending on the building. Purified water dries without leaving mineral residue, which reduces streaking on large external panes compared to standard chemical cleaning at height.
04. Do you clean window frames, sills and tracks?
Yes. Frame, sill and track cleaning is included as part of a full window cleaning service. A clean pane in a dirty frame or a debris filled track does not present as a properly cleaned window.
05. How often should commercial windows be cleaned?
Shopfronts and street facing retail glass typically need weekly to fortnightly attention. Office internal glass suits monthly to quarterly cleaning. External office glass suits quarterly to twice yearly. Multi storey external glass requiring specialist access is typically twice yearly to annually. We confirm a specific frequency based on your building at the site assessment.
06. Is external window cleaning affected by weather?
Yes. Wind in particular affects whether pole based or elevated external work can proceed safely. We schedule around forecast conditions and will reschedule rather than proceed in unsafe conditions.
07. Can you clean windows after construction or a fitout?
Yes. Post construction glass cleaning removes paint overspray, protective film residue, adhesive and construction dust, coordinated with the broader post construction cleaning scope for the same site.
08. Can window cleaning be included in our existing ACS cleaning contract?
Yes. For clients with an ongoing ACS commercial cleaning contract, window cleaning is scheduled as periodic work within that relationship by a team that already knows your site.
Get a Free Window Cleaning Assessment
Book a complimentary onsite assessment with ACS Commercial Cleaning. We review your windows, glass areas, building access, height requirements and site conditions, then recommend the most suitable cleaning approach and provide a tailored Scope of Works and written proposal.
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