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I found myself thinking about how to maintain a Merbau deck while watching yet another homeowner scrub the life out of theirs with the wrong detergent. So let’s cut through the jargon and take a look at what actually works, with a few stories thrown in for good measure, along with some plain old advice […]

What Are the Hidden Risks of Using Magic Erasers on Certain Materials? I’m reminded how many times we’ve turned up to a Melbourne home where someone’s scrubbed a surface “just a little too hard.” Magic erasers work because they’re made from melamine foam — basically a micro-abrasive that behaves like persistent sandpaper. According to Wikipedia’s

I found myself thinking about what poles do window cleaners use, because honestly, most people reckon we just rock up with a rag, a window washer and a bit of elbow grease. If only. In the real world, the extension pole, the water-fed pole or even the tiny mini pole you choose can make or

How to use Unger window cleaning liquid – a question that gets asked on almost every job we do in Melbourne. Unger is one of those chemicals I trust completely – not because it’s particularly fancy, but because it just works the same whether we’re dealing with the salt from the bayside in Sandringham or

Which is better, silicone or rubber squeegee? I reckon every cleaner — from DIY weekend warriors to full-timer tradies — hits this crossroads sooner or later. Some people swear by silicone like it’s the holy grail. Others stick with rubber because that’s what the old-school pros used when windows still had timber putty edges, and

Ever seen gutters sagging after a Melbourne downpour? Happens all the time. What is the lifespan of gutters? It is a question most homeowners only think about once the stormwater starts pouring where it shouldn’t. And fair enough — gutters are one of those jobs you forget about until they’re rough as guts or sending

Is it better to clean your gutters by vacuum or by hand? I’m not going to sugarcoat it: Melbourne’s gutter cleaning scene is far from glamorous. Between gum leaves, spring pollen, clogged gutters after a storm, and the odd mosquito you find floating in yesterday’s rainwater, gutters here fill up pretty quickly and empty slowly.

How much does caulking cost in Melbourne? We at Window Cleaning Melbourne Crew get asked this almost as often as “why is this joint cracking again?” Caulking looks simple — one bead, one swipe, job done — but the truth is it’s one of those trades where the devil lives in the gaps (literally). And

How does professional cleaning differ from regular cleaning? I can tell you this: most people reckon the only difference is a fancier mop and someone turning up in a ute with a logo. But once you’ve tackled a proper deep cleaning job in a commercial facility, sorted out a stubborn build-up in medical centre cleaning,

What is cleaning using climbing equipment? I can tell you it’s one of those jobs that looks wild from the street but feels steady as anything when you’re clipped into the right gear. Cleaning using climbing equipment is a controlled system of ropes, harnesses and anchor setups that allow trained technicians to descend, move and