IMO there will always be room for a squeegee.i can trad with the best of them (16 years experience!)albeit usually ground floor only most of the time.i enjoy the change and esp in tight spaces or if the windows are old wooden ones or the odd problem plastic window(usually perished,poorly fitted rubber seals!!).
the problem is wfp is just so damn good and quick on maintenance window cleaning for 80% of my work!the safety aspect and piece of mind should not be underestimated either.
for those of you who are still 100% trad then fair play to you but really i do think your missing out as you can earn more for the same hours worked with wfp.once the first few months are out of the way its a breeze compared to 100% trad.
make sure its not fear of change or losing a few customers here and there thats stopping you from investing in wfp.
i phoned a customer tonight for access for tomorrow morning who asked me do i know any window cleaners in derby that use a wfp system as her friend was very impressed by my cleaning!!she said the windows looked fantastic!!
its obvious that purified water is better at cleaning than soap and water and a squeegee but its also down to the operator and whether he takes pride in his work.its only window cleaning but i try and always do a thorough job for a fair price.
there are some wfp cleaners out there who dont give a stuff and this results in a poor job.some are just plain thick or inexperienced.same goes for trad cleaners.
whatever method i think both are here to stay but wfp will become more the norm over time as its just easier,faster and safer and you can clean all the awkward windows(99% of em anyway!).
it really is a no brainer!!!
if you take this business seriously then how can you not get a wfp system?you d be a fool not too.
just keep trad for the odd ground floor windows and insides and pole the rest!!
best wishes to you all
dazmond
