Sunday 18 May 2008

Window Cleaning News State-side

Orlando, Florida: Man, 30, Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries, Police Say. A window washer suffered life-threatening injuries Monday morning after falling five stories from Florida Hospital, Orlando police said. The 30-year-old man's condition is not yet known. An Orlando police report said the fall, which occurred at 601 E. Rollins St. in Orlando, appears to be accidental.

Business owner gets the fog out of windows: Scott Bergmann likes to help people see more clearly. As owner of Pro Window, a window washing service in Winfield, Bergmann has spent the last 14 years bringing the outside world into better focus for homeowners and businesses. In his work, though, Bergmann said he saw foggy windows on a daily basis. "People would always ask, 'Can we wash that or is there anything we can do?' " he said. But because the problem was often caused by condensation between the panes of the window, there was really nothing he could do. As a dealer for Midwest Window Defoggers, Bergmann said he now has an answer. Through what is known as the Window Medics Process, Bergmann can remove the condensation from inside windows that cause them to become foggy. After first drilling two small holes at opposite corners of the window, Bergmann injects -- and then vacuums out -- an ecologically safe cleaning solution. Afterwards, he places small plastic valves in the holes. "By drilling these holes... we are simply allowing the window to breathe," he said. Bergmann added that these valves can also be used as a preventative measure against what he called "solar pumping." Bergmann explained that as glass is heated and cools, it expands and contracts. This allows for a buildup of moisture within the window, something he said many people misunderstand. "If it gets moisture in there, people think the seal is broken," Bergmann said. "But that's simply not the case. It's just a matter of educating people." Bergmann said that the installation of just one valve can prevent windows from fogging in the first place. He added that the defogging and preventive maintenance services are covered by a lifetime warranty. Bergmann said a typical defogging and valve installation costs less than $150, which he said is considerably less than a complete window replacement. Bergmann said he plans to continue operating Pro Window, but hopes to eventually make his new business his sole profession by providing the service to Wichita and the surrounding area. That will be in keeping with what he has learned to see clearly in his career as an entrepreneur. "If you take care of your customers, provide a good service, and are willing to work, you can do anything you want," he said.

Edmonton, Canada: A man allegedly stole a squeegee from a city gas station and then attacked store clerks with a knife when they confronted him, say police. About 7:40 p.m., the three clerks confronted the man when they spotted him leaving a Shell station with a squeegee. The employees were slashed at with a knife, but no contact was made. The man was followed east on 82 Avenue, where a squeegee was allegedly stolen from an Esso station. Police swooped in shortly after. Robert Wayne Reive, 24, was charged with assault with a weapon (x3), theft under $5,000 (x2) and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.

Weapon of choice: A 26-year-old Winona woman was arrested Tuesday after she attacked her boyfriend with a litany of household items — including a squeegee and a steak knife — because he ate leftovers from their refrigerator, police said. Police referred Stacey Michelle Stanek to the Winona County attorney’s office for charges of felony assault with a dangerous weapon and misdemeanor domestic assault. According to police: Stanek became upset at the 34-year-old man Tuesday evening when he ate leftovers from their refrigerator in an apartment in the 550 block of East Third Street. An argument ensued, and Stanek hit the man in the back and arm with a squeegee, leaving marks on his body.

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