Midlothian window cleaning firm takes action to clean dirty road signs as local residents praise 'amazing job'
Local residents in Midlothian towns such as Lasswade and Bonnyrigg have sent messages of gratitude to the window cleaning firm
A window cleaning firm has taken matters into its own hands by scrubbing "neglected" road signs across Midlothian.
Midlothian Window Cleaning went viral on social media after posting footage of staff cleaning grime-covered speed limit signs in Lasswade and Bonnyrigg.
The window cleaning company said on Facebook: “Here at Midlothian Window Cleaning have decided to help out the community [with] the first of many road signs to be cleaned as they have been neglected, stay tuned for more.
“Thanks to all the members of the public that honked horns and waved and the ones that shouted [you’re] doing an amazing job keep it up.”
The work by Midlothian Window Cleaning has been welcomed by locals, with the company garnering more than 1,000 likes and more than 100 comments on the post.
Many people have thanked Midlothian Window Cleaning for its work.
One person commented: “Well done guys, great that you make time to do this.”
Another added: “Well done. A credit to your community.”
One sentiment which was shared by local residents was the lack of upkeep up Midlothian Council.
A frustrated local resident said: “Council should be ashamed of themselves that it takes decent hardworking people to do their job. Well done guys.”
Another person added: “You're doing an amazing job. I wish there was someone going around filling potholes.”
In response to the video, a representative for Midlothian Council said that road signs in the region are inspected and cleaned as required.
The representative added: “While we are not aware of anyone in Bonnyrigg and Lasswade cleaning council street signs, it’s not unusual for volunteers to help keep their neighbourhoods clean and tidy by litter picking and maintaining small green spaces in local areas.
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“We support initiatives like this as part of our community empowerment and collaborative working agenda.
“Normally volunteers contact us beforehand to let us know and agree they can carry out the activity safely and with appropriate support.”