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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: SteX13 on May 25, 2011, 07:03:50 pm

Title: FAO - Trad Cleaners
Post by: SteX13 on May 25, 2011, 07:03:50 pm

Hi,

I was just wandering if anyone could share there experience of 'starting up'

Such as how long did it take you to master squeegeeing? I am really struggling with it...

What is best to dry the edges? Do you change as soon as its slightly damp?

What is best to dry the frames, sills etc?

Would you reccomend having some kind of ladder stabiliser such as below? And some ladder mitts?

http://www.brownsladders.co.uk/ladder-accessories/ladder-stabilisers/laddermate-safety-system/prod_118.html (http://www.brownsladders.co.uk/ladder-accessories/ladder-stabilisers/laddermate-safety-system/prod_118.html)

Cheers,

Ste.

Title: Re: FAO - Trad Cleaners
Post by: SteX13 on May 25, 2011, 07:20:37 pm

Also what is the minimum size ladder (in metres or feet) you would use?

Cheers.

Title: Re: FAO - Trad Cleaners
Post by: cozy on May 25, 2011, 07:37:46 pm

Try this site mate, lots of info on there about all sides of this game. there is a good section on Window Cleaning Technique.

Title: Re: FAO - Trad Cleaners
Post by: Blackbushe Windows on May 25, 2011, 07:53:00 pm

Ste,

Long time ago for me - just keep going! Squeegee techniques will come. Practice at home or a friend or relatives house.

Stabiliser is ESSENTIAL if your using ladders. It's in your interests. Also check HSE website. 'Working at Height  2005' Put yourself in the picture as far as the latest legislation goes.

Length of ladder depends on your round. I have always used 2. 3 metre & 3.5 metre. Covered everything I wanted. yes ladder mitts if you like. Sills need protection.

Sills - just need wiping custy's like to see them clean. Cheap Microfibre from Tesco etc will do, wrings out well scrim not so good.

Hope this helps.

All the best.

Peter

Title: Re: FAO - Trad Cleaners
Post by: Avo on May 25, 2011, 08:16:11 pm

Its very hard to explain how to master this technique it just comes with time... but some tips to make life easy when starting out are..
A very slippery liquid to help gliding over glass (ettore squeegee off liquid) perfect for this..
Dont used soft rubbers on hot days in the sun it makes life much more differcult (unger hard maybe) i use ettore masters myself.
grade A scrims for detailing (never tumble dry when washed)
supermarket microfibre cloths.

Title: Re: FAO - Trad Cleaners
Post by: mci services on May 25, 2011, 08:28:56 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edWbys20Cdw&feature=related

this guy explains it better than I can

Title: Re: FAO - Trad Cleaners
Post by: SteX13 on May 26, 2011, 11:55:21 am

Thanks for your comments.

I have loads of microfibre cloths that do the job well but I guess I could try some scrim for the edges.

I watched wally the window cleaner before and will continue to do so its just getting it right. Can't imagine how much more difficult it must be at height.

Ste

Title: Re: FAO - Trad Cleaners
Post by: Harry Robins on May 26, 2011, 01:11:52 pm

For tidying up edges and cleaning sills and frames, I use flannelette. I've used this method for 7 or 8 years now, no way would I go back to using scrims and swab. Get it from charity shops, costs next to nothing.