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Expert Profile: Robert Lamb

Expertise: I'm happy to answer any questions you have regarding the cleaning and restoration of your windows. I can also view your pictures via email and give you advice on what you can do yourself and what needs to be left to the pros. I can also give advise on scratched glass, how to repair it & what caused it. Pressure washing and gutter cleaning are other areas of expertise.

Experience in the area
Over 20 years in the window cleaning industry, owning and operating two window cleaning companies, Rob's Window Cleaning http://www.robswindowcleaning.com and Window Masters http://www.robscleaningservice.com

Organizations
IWCA, window cleaning network, chamber of commerce

Publications
"Window Cleaner" magazine

Education/Credentials
International Window Cleaning (IWCA) training on man lifts, awning cleaning and window cleaning.

Awards and Honors
Voted best window cleaner in Western Kentucky.

Past/Present Clients
Applebee's, Cracker Barrel, CVS Pharmacy, Dairy Queen, Dollar General, Edward Jones, Enterprise Rent A Car, Ethan Allen, Fashion Bug, Fazoli's, FYE Music, GNC, H&R Block, Hardee's, Hot Topic, Kentucky Dam Village, Kroger, Logan's Roadhouse, Market House Museum, O' Charley's, Radio Shack, Rafferty's, Remax, Sirk & Co., Stanley Steamer, State Farm, Steak N Shake, Talbots, The Buckle, The Gap, The Outback, Toys Are Us, Victoria's Secret, and hundreds of others.

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Something controversial or provocative about this subject Glass tempering is a vital step in making safe glass. There's a trend in the glass tempering industry to be lazy & sloppy allowing fabricating debris to be baked in the surface of the glass. This defect is passed on to the consumer who has no idea it's there until the glass is scratched during a normal window cleaning. The innocent, unassuming, & sometimes ignorant window cleaner is often blamed.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I'm interested in starting a cleaning mentor program.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Today's tempered glass unfortunately often comes with fabricating debris know as glass fines. This is a HUGE problem that leads to scratched glass. For more information, see this link: http://www.scratched-glass.net/

What do you like about this subject? It's always satisfying to enter a cleaning project that looks overwhelmingly impossible to resolve and walk away from it looking fabulous!

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 370
Knowledge	10.0 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		100
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		56

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/06/08
10	10	10	10	08/19/08
10	10	10	10	01/06/08
10	10	10	10	11/24/07
10	10	10	10	09/23/07

User Comments

You are terrific to explain it so carefully to me. I'm looking forward to having clean windows and I'll let you know how it works out! Thank you very
(Ann on 11/06/08)

Thanks Robert I'll get in touch with the contractors first and ask them to sort it out.
(Mike on 01/06/08)

Thanks for your knowledgeable reply Robert. I appreciate you taking the time to participate on this site. Now its time to roll up my sleeves and bea
(Jim on 11/24/07)

Excellent and fast response, I will contact RL again with any question I have. Thank you
(Joan on 09/23/07)

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Recent Answers from Robert Lamb

2008-11-05 paint chalk on windows: Ann, In answer to your questions, "After using the mild abrasive (steel wool or scrubby pad) will I need to polish the glass? Should I use my regular windex when I do this?" Yes, as I mentioned above...

2008-11-02 paint chalk on windows: Ann, Believe it or not glass is very porous. Because of this it can really "grab" and hold on to stains. You probably need to use a mild abrasive like grade 3 or 4 steel wool. Look for steel wool...

2008-08-15 cleaning drinking glasses: Kathy, What you are describing is hard water - this is an ongoing problem in kitchens and bathrooms every where. It's also the reason car washes offer a spot free rinse. In this case, the rinse water...

2008-07-31 window glass: Vencil, If the scratch is not very deep it probably can be removed. This job is usually done by a professional, but if you want to tackle it, I'll "walk you through" the process. First of all, how...

2008-06-25 clean etched glass: Shirley, If I understand it correctly, the paint remover you used on your door has seeped onto the etched glass that was in the door and the paint remover has now left a stain on the etched glass. Is...