How our window cleaning could be protecting the eyesight of the South East’s school children

Could effective window cleaning be part of the solution to stopping rates of myopia among school children from rising?  New research suggests it may have a role to play.

Short-sightedness among school children is increasing dramatically.  An independent study published recently suggests lighting in schools could be a factor. 

This research rekindles a previous theory.  In the 19^th century and early 20^th century it was believed that daylight was a key factor in preventing myopia among school children, so authorities built new schools with large windows to get as much natural light into classrooms as possible.   But in the 1960s it was believed that myopia was an inherited condition, so less was done to prevent it. 

It’s now known that myopia is a seasonal disease, with rates rising in the winter, when the sun is lower, the days are shorter and the light less strong.  It’s also known that children’s education has far more impact on their eyesight than genetic factors. 

Until conclusive research is undertaken, we are proud that we might be doing our bit to help the eyesight of school children in Kent, Sussex and Surrey.  The cleaner our schools windows are, the more natural light can get into the classrooms, and our waterfed pole window cleaning system produces the cleanest windows possible. 

We already clean the windows of four schools in Kent, Sussex and Surrey; we are CRB checked so the schools know we not only do a good job but are safe contractors to have on site.   And we’d be delighted to help protect the eyesight of many more of the South East’s children!  So if you think the windows at your local school are looking a bit grubby, point them in our direction!

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