Question:

Can I still use my water fed pole in the snow and ice, will the water freeze on the glass.

Answer:

Most of the time it is no problem window cleaning when snow or ice is underfoot, you just have to be a bit more careful you don't slide and drop the pole, or hurt yourself.

Water freezing on the glass is not common as there is usually heating inside the building, keeping the outside of the glass warm enough to stop it freezing.  There are situations where it may freeze such as unheated buildings etc, best to just avoid these until the weather gets a bit milder.  If it is a section of a building that needs to be done then you could try experimenting with some Isopropyl Alcohol, this added to pure water lowers the freezing point, and does not spot the glass in any way.

You also have to be careful especially on front entrances where people will be walking, if the area is already icy before you start then it doesn't make much difference, but if it is dry and you are going to leave it wet, just use some grit salt after you have finished.  Most of the windows around commercial buildings and houses, have a border between the wall and the walkways so leaving water is not a problem.  On houses I used to scrim the doors to save leaving any water behind on the doorstep.

A big advantage of using a water fed pole in cold weather is you can wrap up well.  You are also more sheltered on the ground, instead of higher up in the wind, you can also wear a pair of thick gloves instead of the normal window cleaners gloves.



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