CleanBot R1 window robot held by its safety rope high on a glass facade — the machine takes the height so people stay grounded

Window Cleaning Safety: Why Ladders Cause More Accidents Than You Think

The Statistics

  • 40,000+ ladder-related A&E visits per year in the UK (RoSPA)
  • 1 in 3 ladder falls results in a broken bone
  • 75% of ladder accidents happen to people who describe themselves as careful
  • Window cleaning is among the top 3 causes of domestic ladder accidents

Why Window Cleaning Is High Risk

It requires repeated sideways reach while applying pressure — movements that shift your centre of gravity outside the safe ladder envelope for several minutes per pane.

The Safer Alternative

The CleanBot R1 places at the base of the window from floor level. You never go above ground level for the clean itself. 8-layer safety. Zero falls in 2,400+ worldwide sales.

Choose a safer way to clean your windows.

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