Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Pole2pole on October 16, 2005, 09:50:51 pm
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1st posting on here, but something we "may" have to take very seriously sooner or later. Been looking up on it and if it should hit our shores, it is something that can be caught by dried faeces being inhaled.ie,scraping it off windows and dust particles going up our noses. Pretty dramatic posting i know,but its hitting europe and if it hits us,maybe we should be taking it (quite) seriously. I know that none of us have any answers for this(cos it isn't really a question) but if we do get it here,maybe we should think about wearing masks,boil washing scrims etc etc. Better to be safe.don't ya think? I'll probably get banned for being such an optimist but........hey? :)
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Welcome to the forum, Dino.
Apparently, there's loads of germs in bird-poo that aren't routinely good for you. Luckily enough I use a WFP now, but Wor Lass does the 'bottoms' traditionally, so I guess she's most at risk.
She always washes her hands before she eats and I've got a good life-insurance policy out on her.
So I reckon I'm covered!
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funny, i was only thinking the same thing last week when it was on the news
would WFP the whole house make it safer ?? ?? ?
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I guess it would matt. Like i said,no questions really on this one,just that if it comes to it,be careful. Tosh has been spending endless hours on this one :) He's on the case. Bet he loves wor lass really ;)
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think i will be typing a letter to the customers shortly
at least expalining the worries about it, and the possible change
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Maybe just avoiding and windows with pony and trap on it would be ok. And if they say anything, just point out the implications. And if they gotta problem with it........well....you know the score by now. Byeeeeeee punter. Cos should we get it........we'd be bringin it home to our nearest and dearest. Happy posting or what? ???
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Mmm, Note to self; Do not use fingernails to pick off recalcitrant bits of dried on bird poo and then bite my nails :-\
Ian
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Maybe just avoiding and windows with pony and trap on it would be ok. And if they say anything, just point out the implications. And if they gotta problem with it........well....you know the score by now. Byeeeeeee punter. Cos should we get it........we'd be bringin it home to our nearest and dearest. Happy posting or what? ???
A window cleaner could use a mask, can get them at B&Q. I wonder if there has been a health and safety analysis of the dirt, grim on windows and how it could affect window cleaners ( I wouldnt have thought there was much risk though as many 60yr+ windows cleaners seem quite healthy)
I was thinking about health hazards as I walked past shop windows today. Eg. How is blood or dog mess cleaned off a window, and how to sterilise the equipment after use?
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but whilst dog mess isnt nice, bird crap with P.haps Bird flu germs on it would stand a good chance of killing you
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Dog poo brings a disease that causes blindness, can't remember it's name.
That's why no sand pits in public playgrounds.
Yikes!
I'm going back to my old job...
Brain surgery was far less complicated! :P
Pj
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Mmm, Note to self; Do not use fingernails to pick off recalcitrant bits of dried on bird poo and then bite my nails
Good point me too
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What do you do if a bird poos on your windscreen?
Don't take her out again! :o
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At one of the nursing homes i do a lady used to drop her excrement (s--t) out of the window and it used to go all over the glass along with half chewed wine gums which she spat out and stuck like glue on the window .
So you could not just give it a quick wipe.
So you newbies beware ,you never know what lies ahead,i also stood in it once or twice.
yuk yuk
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Its a matter of time til this one is closed down. Seems to me we're all talkin S**t ::)
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What do you do if a bird poos on your windscreen?
Don't take her out again! :o
ROFLMAO!
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Part of the cleaning job I do involves cleaning human poo, wee wee & drug stuff. Its not nice. I ALWAYS clear litter with a litter picker. Steel boots(including the soles), special gloves & long reach litter pickers !! Unfortunately, there is no electric supply there, so all the work is done manually. :o Yep, MANUALLY !!!
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Part of the cleaning job I do involves cleaning human poo, wee wee & drug stuff. Its not nice. I ALWAYS clear litter with a litter picker. Steel boots(including the soles), special gloves & long reach litter pickers !! Unfortunately, there is no electric supply there, so all the work is done manually. Yep, MANUALLY !!!
MAny years ago when working Night Clubs normally on a friday or sat night the toilets always got backed up, I spent many a happy hour down the man holes in my best gear moving lumps and the ladies monthly needs.
Another story going back to my early years is of a shop keeper that I used to deliver to had to have a lung removed as he caught a rare tropical desease, as he never left the country the only way he could have caught it was by counting the shops bank notes by licking his finger as he counted..
I tend not to worry about all these possible deadly deseases any more, I know its out there but there again so is a double decker bus
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Talking of sh*t, be careful when laying out your hoses on grass as you may well end up reeling in sh*t! :o
Rod
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Rod, where is South Wales are your from ?
Noticed you have some tanks for sale - collection from South Wales. Dont need one but saw the welsh connection AGAIN on this forum !!! ;D
Regards,
Sarah
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south wales is to the west of england
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Hiya David,
On a good day I can see you acrosss the water - beware big sisters watching you ;D ;D
Sarah
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Im in Pontardawe but I travel all over South Wales fulfilling my obligations ;)
Rod
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I was reading tonight that most people infected in Asia have been those who worked in chicken houses and the like.
So far it appears to have gone for geese, ducks and chickens.
It seems that what the authorities are most worried about is if a human catches it and it mutates into a form that humans can spread like ordinary flu.
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/news.asp?articleID=1304
Having written the above and looked at the NHS website, our tight fisted government would hardly spend tons of dosh on vaccines for no reason would they?
Cheers
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south wales is to the west of england
Actually South Wales is to the North of the West of England too!
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Having written the above and looked at the NHS website, our tight fisted government would hardly spend tons of dosh on vaccines for no reason would they?
yes they would !! its a con if bird flu MUTATES it means its changed, so the old cure wont work. its a bit like saying water is water is water but when it comes to wfp we know thats not true, tap water dont work but its still water ! we are all being lied to , until bird flu mutates & we know what it has changed into, how the hell can they tell us they have already got a cure for it !!!!
oops bit heavy, sorry
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hmmm...
I don't think they are saying they have the cure.
I think they have made a vacinne from those that caught the bird flu. Aferall, 60 people have died from it and all died from exactly the same thing.
I did read that that the vaccine may or may not work but they think it may.
I just can't imagine a governmant spending a fortune otherwise.
I don't think there is a cure? Is there? It's a type of flu and anyway with regards ordinary flu, 12 000 in the UK die of that every year already.
Cheers
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Did you know that if you a have cancer and have the treatment, your poo turns Radioactive. :-[
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Did you know that if you a have cancer and have the treatment, your poo turns Radioactive.
Does that mean it glows in the dark
Part of the cleaning job I do involves cleaning human poo, wee wee & drug stuff. Its not nice. I ALWAYS clear litter with a litter picker. Steel boots(including the soles), special gloves & long reach litter pickers !! Unfortunately, there is no electric supply there, so all the work is done manually. Yep, MANUALLY !!!
There you are the Cleaner service Problem solved..
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You guys are so funny sometimes! Just when you think its time to log off, someone gets me giggling.
I'm buying my Xmas Turkey tomorrow. I refuse to be without bird on Xmas day, even if it has to be a frozen cheapo!!!! lmao This is, of course, just incase we have a cull.
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I'm buying my Xmas Turkey tomorrow.
Christmas is December the 25th. Over two months away. It's still only October. It's all a big marketing con that we've been sold. Charles D ickens started it all and we've swallowed it.
Kids driving you up the wall telling you day in day out, from NOW, what they want for Christmas; changing their minds on a daily basis and informing you of their wishes at 6.30 am isn't my idea of fun.
You spend a fortune on one day. Cook a feast for a family you only see once or twice a year and dislike mostly. Feel obligated to visit others.
I hate Christmas and any further mentions of 'it' - before December the 1st - will result in a locked thread. ;)
Bah humbug.
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Chr
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Christmas is December the 25th.
:o
It's all a big marketing con that we've been sold.
I agree.
Kids driving you up the wall telling you day in day out, from NOW, what they want for Christmas; changing their minds on a daily basis and informing you of their wishes at 6.30 am isn't my idea of fun.
I know nothing about that...........kid free zone here.
You spend a fortune on one day
NOt in this house. Actually cutting down this year & will be saving approx £300.
Cook a feast for a family you only see once or twice a year and dislike mostly. Feel obligated to visit others.
Nope.....only invite people we WANT to see. Same applies for weddings here too. Its why I got married in the caribbean. Didnt have to invite people I didnt want.
I hate Christmas and any further mentions of 'it' - before December the 1st - will result in a locked thread. ;)
You have no chance of me NOT mentioning Xmas (now I know you hate it ;) )
Lizzy
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There's a song I like to sing as I'm merrily cleaning windows.
The first 2 lines are:
Good King Wencelas looked out
On the feast of Stephen.....
It just so happens that I like good old King Wencelas. Especially on the day that is the feast of Stephen.........
And good old St Swithin's day. When we all go out boxing like wot they do around here after all being tanked up on St Stephens day.
At least I never mentioned THAT word unlike the previous posting who dismally failed to follow Mr Moderator's request.....
;D
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At least I never mentioned THAT word unlike the previous poisting who dismally failed to follow Mr Moderator's request.....
;D
CHICKEN!
Now Mr Motivator......hows that for bringing postings back in line with this topic!!
;D
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I did mention that I like to sing my song whilst cleaning windows.
;D
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Christmas is December the 25th.
I put my prices up on Jan the 1st really look forward to xmas..(the missus stops spending money) for a while then the birthdays start...
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what came first?
Bird? or Flu?
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what came first?
Bird? or Flu?
DUH topic thread reads BIRD FLU. So BIRD obviously!! ;) ;D :P
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Good King Wenceslas looked out - on the feast of Stephen
Rosskesava's a layabout - that's what I'm beleivin'
He's got the flu and an iced up pole - the winter has been cru-el
Eight pints of beer will have to do - just for his winter fu-el.
You've got to admit - they don't write 'em like that any more!
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Do you know you had me singing that, seeing if the words fitted!
No "saddo" comments please. Already called myself it OK!
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You have to admit, it's a riveting read!
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Good King Wenceslas looked out - on the feast of Stephen
Rosskesava's a layabout - that's what I'm beleivin'
He's got the flu and an iced up pole - the winter has been cru-el
Eight pints of beer will have to do - just for his winter fu-el.
You've got to admit - they don't write 'em like that any more!
Excellent!
Knocked up rather quickly too. :D
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You have to admit, it's a rivetting read!
Very good! I will have to think of one for some of my customers.
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Good King Wenceslas looked out - on the feast of Stephen
Rosskesava's a layabout - that's what I'm beleivin'
He's got the flu and an iced up pole - the winter has been cru-el
Eight pints of beer will have to do - just for his winter fu-el.
I'm going to bed all dejected now. :-[
8 pints won't last a whole winter. Very depressing.
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Good King Wenceslas looked out - on the feast of Stephen
Rosskesava's a layabout - that's what I'm beleivin'
He's got the flu and an iced up pole - the winter has been cru-el
Eight pints of beer will have to do - just for his winter fu-el.
I'm going to bed all dejected now. :-[
8 pints won't last a whole winter. Very depressing.
8 pints would last me about 3 years! (Easily drunk on very little)
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Fancy a pint? ;)
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he he he :D