Using a Mobile Elevating Work Platform, or MEWP, our operatives can work safely at height from a stable platform, allowing the team to clean elevated glazing and façade features while maintaining the standards expected of a well-maintained central London commercial property.
About 101 New Cavendish Street
101 New Cavendish Street is a modern multi-storey building in a busy central London setting.
As a prominent part of the landscape, the building needs careful maintenance for a consistent finish. The cleaning programme focuses on maintaining the visual quality of the glazing, cladding and detailing.
Delivering safe and efficient MEWP access
The MEWP platform gives operatives controlled vertical and horizontal reach, helping them work safely across multiple levels of the building.
This access method suits 101 New Cavendish Street because it allows the team to:
- Reach elevated glazing and façade elements safely
- Access recessed sections and external louvres
- Adjust the platform position to suit each elevation
- Work close to the façade for detailed cleaning
- Maintain control over cleaning standards across varied surfaces
The team positions the MEWP externally at street level. With planning around parked vehicles, nearby trees, pedestrian routes, road signage and the building line.
Access strategy and equipment
Access to the façade is through MEWP window cleaning access, with ground-level support provided by a reach and wash operative.
From the MEWP, operatives use professional window cleaning equipment to clean glazing and façade elements across multiple levels. This includes:
- Applicators for applying cleaning solution
- Squeegees for achieving a streak-free finish
- Microfibre detailing cloths for edges and finishing work
- Cleaning solution for dirt, dust, traffic film and atmospheric residue
The team works section by section, adjusting the MEWP position as required to maintain safe access and a consistent finish.
Ground-level support is provided by a reach and wash operative using an extendable water-fed pole. This allows accessible glazing to be cleaned from ground level and supports the wider cleaning programme without relying solely on the MEWP for every area.
Cleaning methodology
The cleaning operation follows a structured, section-by-section approach. Work is planned around the building’s elevations, façade layout, access limitations and site conditions.
| Stage | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1. Access planning | The team assesses each elevation and positions the MEWP to provide safe access |
| 2. Surface preparation | Apply cleaning solution to loosen dirt, dust, traffic film and atmospheric residue |
| 3. Detailed cleaning | On glazing, edges, corners, recessed sections and areas around horizontal fins |
| 4. Glass finishing | Squeegees used to remove solution and achieve a streak-free finish |
| 5. Ground-level support | Reach and wash cleaning supports lower-level and accessible glazing |
| 6. Quality checks | The team visually checks completed sections before moving to the next area |
MEWP window cleaning allows operatives to work close to the façade, which is essential when cleaning around louvres and recessed glazing.
This level of access helps the team clean architectural details carefully without compromising the building’s appearance.
Where required, the reach and wash team uses purified water and extendable poles to support areas adjacent to the MEWP window cleaning zone. This helps reduce unnecessary platform repositioning and a streak free finish.
Safety and compliance
Safety is central to the planning and delivery of the operation.
Working at height from a MEWP requires competent operatives and clear communication. Before work starts, the team completes pre-use checks on the MEWP and associated equipment to confirm they are up to required standards.
The working area is assessed to identify risks relating to:
- Ground conditions
- Pedestrian movement
- Nearby vehicles
- Trees and street furniture
- Road signage
- Public footways
- The building façade
Ground-level controls help protect pedestrians, residents, building users and road users while the works are completed. These controls include exclusion zones, safe working practices and clear signage.
The reach and wash operative also maintains awareness of the wider working area, particularly when using extended poles near the road and public footway.
All works are supported by suitable risk assessments, method statements, trained operatives and supervision appropriate to the task.
The outcome
The window cleaning at 101 New Cavendish Street shows DOC Cleaning’s capability to plan and deliver façade cleaning in a complex environment using specialist access equipment.
The MEWP provides the primary access solution, allowing operatives to work safely and effectively at height. The reach and wash team complements the operation from ground level. As a result, DOC Cleaning is able to deliver a controlled and effective cleaning operation tailored to the requirements of 101 New Cavendish Street.
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