Window cleaning robot in Hobart

Why Hobart windows get dirty fast

Hobart homes deal with water views, coastal weather and older homes with lots of windows. Keeping glass clear by hand is a constant job.

Delivery to Hobart

Orders are dispatched within 24 hours and delivered to Hobart and surrounding TAS suburbs, with free shipping.

Clean the outside safely

Vitrela holds on with 5600 Pa of suction, has a backup battery that sounds an alarm if power cuts out, and a 4 m safety rope you tie off indoors.

A simple Hobart cleaning routine

Hobart's frequent drizzle means windows rarely stay clean for long, but it also means you seldom have to fight hot sun drying the spray too fast. A dry spell of a day or two is the ideal time to clean, so the glass stays clear afterwards.

On older homes in Battery Point, Sandy Bay and New Town, check that window frames are sound and the glass is smooth and flat before placing the robot. Tie the safety rope off indoors, start in a corner, and let Vitrela work across the pane on its own.

Rain, mist and the Derwent: Hobart's glass challenges

Hobart's cool, damp climate leaves windows streaked with raindrop marks, and mist off the Derwent adds a light film. Wood smoke in winter also coats glass with a faint grey layer.

Dust and drizzle mix into spots that dry in patches. A gentle spray and even passes tidy them without leaving a new film.

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Older homes in Battery Point, Sandy Bay and Bellerive

Hobart has many Georgian and Victorian houses, often with multi-pane sash windows. Newer homes in Kingston and Glenorchy lean toward bigger glass for the view.

Vitrela needs smooth flat panes. Small sash panes are likely too small, but large picture windows and sliding doors suit it well.

Hillside homes and awkward ladder positions

Many Hobart homes sit on steep blocks, so the outside of a window might be two storeys above the ground at the back. Ladders on slopes are unsafe.

From indoors, Vitrela can clean the outside of those windows. Tie the 4 m safety rope to a solid point first, and never lean out.

• Avoid ladders on slopes and soft ground
• Tie the rope off indoors every time
• Skip very small panes and frosted glass

Waterfront apartments and strata

Apartments near Salamanca and Sandy Bay have water views worth keeping clear. Salt in the air is lighter than on the mainland coast, but it's still there.

Check your body corporate rules about exterior glass, and don't clean on very windy days.

Best time of day in Hobart

Hobart is often cool and overcast, which suits glass cleaning because spray dries slowly. Late morning is usually the best window.

Avoid starting when drizzle is on its way, and wait for the morning dew to clear in winter.

Bushfire smoke and wood heater soot

Winter wood heaters leave a faint soot film, while summer fires can bring smoke. Both are greasy and come off best with two gentle passes.

Rinse the pads after each window to prevent smearing the residue across the next one.

Ordering and delivery to Hobart: what to expect

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