Window Cleaners Collection

Cleaning
Theo Luycx

Jobs done by women during World War I, 1914-1918 (b / w photo)
6015394 Jobs done by women during World War I, 1914-1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jobs done by women during World War I, 1914-1918)

Cloud cleaners
Izidor Gasperlin

Spidermen
Jurij Bizjak

1541964

1717178

The Glass Cleaners
Muhammad Almasri

Cleaner
Claude Lauper

Mirrors
Fabrizio Massetti

Building Cleaners
Mohammed Bustani

Workmen busy cleaning windows 1000 ft up the Empire State building in Manhatten New York 17th February 1964

Sandra Stokes gets to work window cleaning on the high ladder while her partner, Sally Ledger, stays nearer the ground. March 1972 P006518

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During World War I, women took on various jobs to support the war effort. One such occupation was window cleaning, as seen in this black and white photo from 1914-1918. These brave ladies were known as the "cloud cleaners" or "glass cleaners, " fearlessly scaling tall buildings to ensure crystal-clear views through windows and mirrors. Fast forward to modern times, where we witness workmen busy cleaning windows a staggering 1000 ft up the Empire State Building in Manhattan, New York. Among them is Sandra Stokes, confidently perched on a high ladder while her partner assists nearby, and are like real-life Spidermen, defying gravity with their skills and courage. The numbers 1541964 and 1717178 etched onto their uniforms symbolize their dedication to this challenging profession. From historic times to present-day skyscrapers, these window cleaners play an essential role in keeping our cityscapes gleaming bright – true heroes of cleanliness.