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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: colin bird on July 18, 2016, 04:36:32 pm
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I'm in the south and concerned how hot it's going to be,I've got 18 jobs tomorrow ,all domestic,will be starting at eight to get a few done before it get to hot.
Will be drinking water after each job,and taking regular breaks ,I'm also 55 so not a youngster.
Any other tips appreciated.
Good luck to all that are in the same situation
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I'm in the south and concerned how hot it's going to be,I've got 18 jobs tomorrow ,all domestic,will be starting at eight to get a few done before it get to hot.
Will be drinking water after each job,and taking regular breaks ,I'm also 55 so not a youngster.
Any other tips appreciated.
Good luck to all that are in the same situation
Yeah, take the day off :D ;D
I have an eot pre booked but that's it. I can start it at 10 am ( maybe fit a couple of jobs in before it ) and should be done by lunchtime then I'm planning to enjoy the weather rather than work in it - we get very few days like this.
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I'm in the south and concerned how hot it's going to be,I've got 18 jobs tomorrow ,all domestic,will be starting at eight to get a few done before it get to hot.
Will be drinking water after each job,and taking regular breaks ,I'm also 55 so not a youngster.
Any other tips appreciated.
Good luck to all that are in the same situation
Yeah, take the day off :D ;D
I have an eot pre booked but that's it. I can start it at 10 am ( maybe fit a couple of jobs in before it ) and should be done by lunchtime then I'm planning to enjoy the weather rather than work in it - we get very few days like this.
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Good luck to you mate,I need to keep up to date as going on hols and have a busy schedule
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I feel for you then ! it was hot enough today and only getting hotter tomorrow !
If at all possible try to plan your day as the sun moves - work in shade as much as you can, wide brimmed hat and shades , plenty of sun block. Iced drink in thermos ( keeps things cold too ). I've even doused myself down before with the wfp to cool off lol.
Maybe take a break for the hottest couple of hours of the day ? even if it means finishing later.
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Get fit; run and lift weights; it makes working in the heat a lot easier.
I know, I know, I'm dead helpful me.
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I feel for you then ! it was hot enough today and only getting hotter tomorrow !
If at all possible try to plan your day as the sun moves - work in shade as much as you can, wide brimmed hat and shades , plenty of sun block. Iced drink in thermos ( keeps things cold too ). I've even doused myself down before with the wfp to cool off lol.
Maybe take a break for the hottest couple of hours of the day ? even if it means finishing later.
Yes mate agree ,I will be doing all the above,many thanks
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I should have known these last 2 yrs would bring the odd hot sunny days.
When i upgraded to wfp i sorted out my van and invested in a works uniform. Sadly for me i picked black, so black trousers n black polo tops. Though i sorted s couple of t shirts out as well. But black absorbs heat and today its nearly killed me.
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Gardiners Baseball cap - brilliant!
Fill it with water from the customers tap and put back on your head. Did it at least a dozen times today. Gotta be quick or the air holes let the water out!
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I should have known these last 2 yrs would bring the odd hot sunny days.
When i upgraded to wfp i sorted out my van and invested in a works uniform. Sadly for me i picked black, so black trousers n black polo tops. Though i sorted s couple of t shirts out as well. But black absorbs heat and today its nearly killed me.
I have a mate that cleans Windows, that has tattoos and works all year round in long sleeves and trousers to cover his tattoos! He has had the worst day of his life today!
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I've had to roll my Kappa trackie bottoms up to my knees today and let the arse hang a bit lower than usual. Apart from that it's not been too bad.
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I'm in the south and concerned how hot it's going to be,I've got 18 jobs tomorrow ,all domestic,will be starting at eight to get a few done before it get to hot.
Will be drinking water after each job,and taking regular breaks ,I'm also 55 so not a youngster.
Any other tips appreciated.
Good luck to all that are in the same situation
if you cant stand the heat............finish earlier. ;D
drink plenty of water,snack on fruit in between lunch and slap the suncream on.
if you really feel bad in the heat then splash yourself with cold water and sit in the shade for 10 mins .its amazing what i difference it can make during a hot day working.
im not gonna be as smug as tosh but yeah weight training,cycling and taking the dog on long walks coupled with good nutrition has worked wonders for my health over the last 4 or 5 months.
in fact i go to the gym 3 times a week for around 70-80 mins each session(weights,exercise bike,rowing)these days(im 44)and really enjoy it.
my work hours are 30-35 hours a week window cleaning though so i have time.
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I should have known these last 2 yrs would bring the odd hot sunny days.
When i upgraded to wfp i sorted out my van and invested in a works uniform. Sadly for me i picked black, so black trousers n black polo tops. Though i sorted s couple of t shirts out as well. But black absorbs heat and today its nearly killed me.
Hi nathan, why don't you just invest in some more white polo tops, and maybe some black shorts, just as a backup for hot
weather days.
Lal
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I'm in the south and concerned how hot it's going to be,I've got 18 jobs tomorrow ,all domestic,will be starting at eight to get a few done before it get to hot.
Will be drinking water after each job,and taking regular breaks ,I'm also 55 so not a youngster.
Any other tips appreciated.
Good luck to all that are in the same situation
I'm the same age Colin and and in S Essex and am mighty glad I'm not trad. That was bad news in the heat. Now I just shorten my pole and stand a bit closer to the wall. The spray off the upstairs ledges keeps me cool. Even then I've usually had it by 2pm in this heat. I've usually done a good days work by then tho, so's not too bad. As others have said, keep well hydrated, and protect your eyes.
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I should have known these last 2 yrs would bring the odd hot sunny days.
When i upgraded to wfp i sorted out my van and invested in a works uniform. Sadly for me i picked black, so black trousers n black polo tops. Though i sorted s couple of t shirts out as well. But black absorbs heat and today its nearly killed me.
Hi nathan, why don't you just invest in some more white polo tops, and maybe some black shorts, just as a backup for hot
weather days.
Lal
i bought some logod white polo shirts mate and i wont be doing it again!i just cant get them clean.even washing them on a high water temperature after a days work. ::)roll
light coloured clothing is never a good choice for workwear IME!
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Have the day off, get a magnifying glass and burn some ants; it's great fun. Or go and call for any ginger people you know to come out and play.
If I have to work, I try and do some internal stuff and get out of the currant bun. Like doing the insides of a conservatory roof,
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I love working in this heat, drink lots of fluid, wear polarised sunglasses take it slower than usual and enjoy it. If gets to much finish early and continue the next day.
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I love working in this heat, drink lots of fluid, wear polarised sunglasses take it slower than usual and enjoy it. If gets to much finish early and continue the next day.
Good advice Mick.
Best to also to keep the sun off yer head too as mentioned before and cream up any exposed skin with a high sun factor cream if you are the type that can burn easily.
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I should have known these last 2 yrs would bring the odd hot sunny days.
When i upgraded to wfp i sorted out my van and invested in a works uniform. Sadly for me i picked black, so black trousers n black polo tops. Though i sorted s couple of t shirts out as well. But black absorbs heat and today its nearly killed me.
Hi nathan, why don't you just invest in some more white polo tops, and maybe some black shorts, just as a backup for hot
weather days.
Lal
Thats what im starting to think now. My uniform is black with blue logo n name writing. So im now thinking a summer uniform of blue tops with black writing.
Maybe its maturity or wfp that ive taken a more business professionalism attitude on. In the past with exactly same customers, i just went in black vest t shirts n shorts. Lol picked up quite a number of new customers in summer for some strange reasons ::)roll
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I should have known these last 2 yrs would bring the odd hot sunny days.
When i upgraded to wfp i sorted out my van and invested in a works uniform. Sadly for me i picked black, so black trousers n black polo tops. Though i sorted s couple of t shirts out as well. But black absorbs heat and today its nearly killed me.
Hi nathan, why don't you just invest in some more white polo tops, and maybe some black shorts, just as a backup for hot
weather days.
Lal
i bought some logod white polo shirts mate and i wont be doing it again!i just cant get them clean.even washing them on a high water temperature after a days work. ::)roll
light coloured clothing is never a good choice for workwear IME!
Use stain remover
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Have the day off, get a magnifying glass and burn some ants; it's great fun. Or go and call for any ginger people you know to come out and play.
If I have to work, I try and do some internal stuff and get out of the currant bun. Like doing the insides of a conservatory roof,
;D ;D ;D ;D
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Have the day off, get a magnifying glass and burn some ants; it's great fun. Or go and call for any ginger people you know to come out and play.
If I have to work, I try and do some internal stuff and get out of the currant bun. Like doing the insides of a conservatory roof,
;D ;D ;D ;D
;D
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Smug face on:
Worked 6am til Noon today and taking the day off and going to the seaside tomorrow.
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Not just the heat but those pesky corn thrips are out irritate like hell so went home about 1130 prob earlier tomorrow roll on winter
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Gonna get myself down the Gym this morning, then do some yoga and a swim.
Then will be working a full day window cleaning today starting at 9am and finishing at 9.30am.
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Not just the heat but those pesky corn thrips are out irritate like hell so went home about 1130 prob earlier tomorrow roll on winter
whats the point?you might as well have the day off! ;D
your right about the corn flies,horse flies and other midges.they drive you crazy but i dont go home early in a huff when i have work scheduled. ::)roll
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I am taking the day off :)
printing out invoices (they are double sided so take a while to do both sides)
enjoying the sun
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Same here, its baking hot already and after watching a programme on heat stroke this week I don't fancy my chances,
no pockets in a shroud.
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I got to the first job and thought nah, too hot.
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I've got to head to the beach. :'(
Been wearing my "wife beater" vest for work and got to get rid of the tan stripes :P
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Gives you the squits this heat dunnit. I darent fart.
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Gives you the squits this heat dunnit. I darent fart.
Glad to hear it's not just me then. :-X
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Sat here in van roasting to death waiting to get paid for a commercial job. Twat of an MD has f***ed off out and not left payment. How lonf will he be? No one knows. Want to go home ffs before I pass out
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Gives you the squits this heat dunnit. I darent fart.
Glad to hear it's not just me then. :-X
On a positive note, my R.O. tank filled in record time this morning.
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How anyone can moan about the weather is beyond me.
Some days our job is hard work and miserable. But today definitely ain't one of those days! Enjoy it lads, it'll soon be back to overcast & cold.
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Get some sun cream that's made by Australians for the ozzy sun . It's the best stuff out there by far . Expensive as its imported but worth it . £16.99 for 100g in tescos
http://www.sunsense.co.uk/#
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I've had to roll my Kappa trackie bottoms up to my knees today and let the arse hang a bit lower than usual. Apart from that it's not been too bad.
Are they the ones with snap fastening on the sides? I have them too.. I just undo them and wear them like chaps it creates a lovely breeze 8)
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Well, went to Weston-super-Mare today and arrived about 10 am - fairly quiet and easy to park for free and then we (Mrs. Gold and I) had a paddle in the muddy sand at the water's edge.
Then one repaired to the pier where some poor workers were pressure washing the sides from a cherry picker - they were wearing the pier uniform which was black. Hot, hot, hot! (And not in an attractive way either.)
After a pleasant cream tea in the air-conditioned Edwardian style restaurant at the end of the pier where we were served not by an Eastern European but a young German student from Cologne called Felix (One resisted the temptation to tell him one's pater was in Cologne in 1945) one braved the 30 degree heat and promenaded along the sea front and took in the view of Steep Holm and Flat Holm islands against the South Wales coastline.
All and sundry were out and about - England at it's best - school parties, grannies in wheelchairs, tattooed and bearded young men to brummie muslims - the wife/mother did look a bit out of place dressed in a hijab and abaya picking her way through the muddy sand at low tide. But the fat white Englishmen who looked like they had medicine balls under their T-shirts were particularly eye-catching as were the thigh-rubbing waddling women in flip-flops. Even the donkeys had straw hats on.
By 2pm the place was heaving - two land trains were carrying the great unwashed and avoiding cyclists, skateboarders and nut-truck (mobility scooters) riders - and the temperature peaked at 32 degrees (although the car gauge showed 37) and we had a look around the sand sculpture exhibition which "were right good" and headed home to sit in front of the air conditioner.
Luvly!
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That sounded great mr gold!!
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They call it Weston-Super-Mud Granville for a good reason.
Glad you had a nice break though as quality time with the loved ones don't go a miss sometimes.
Myself I started late at 10:30 and was back home by 4:30 after dropping by my local Morrison to pick up a 14" American hot pizza and two flagons of cider as the missus is at her ageing mums tonight so I have to fend for myself. I have one flagon of cider left now. Oops! as I get the felling in the morning I will be saying "Never again" again ;D
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Day off for me tomorrow (decided about an hour ago). I quite fancy a boat trip along the Jurassic coast with wine and beer and then a nice bit of lunch with the missus. Taxi back. 'Lovely job tell yer mum'! ;D
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Gives you the squits this heat dunnit. I darent fart.
Glad to hear it's not just me then. :-X
That's usually due to lack of mineral salts (not table salt). Maybe try a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda in a glass of water each morning and evening.
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Day off for me tomorrow (decided about an hour ago). I quite fancy a boat trip along the Jurassic coast with wine and beer and then a nice bit of lunch with the missus. Taxi back. 'Lovely job tell yer mum'! ;D
where are you based in Devon?
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Day off for me tomorrow (decided about an hour ago). I quite fancy a boat trip along the Jurassic coast with wine and beer and then a nice bit of lunch with the missus. Taxi back. 'Lovely job tell yer mum'! ;D
where are you based in Devon?
Bournemouth
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Day off for me tomorrow (decided about an hour ago). I quite fancy a boat trip along the Jurassic coast with wine and beer and then a nice bit of lunch with the missus. Taxi back. 'Lovely job tell yer mum'! ;D
where are you based in Devon?
Bournemouth
;D
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Pole King whats the pub called in photo food any good will be that way next week
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Pole King whats the pub called in photo food any good will be that way next week
Yes mate!
It's 'The Admiral Hornblower', right in the middle of Oakham High Street.
Food is really good.
http://www.hornblowerhotel.co.uk/the-local-area/
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g190770-d1079828-Reviews-The_Admiral_Hornblower-Oakham_https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g562822-d548927-Reviews-Rutland_England.html
Though the other place the guy owns is a couple of miles out of town in Hambleton but much nicer. Their garden looks out over Rutland Water and across to Barnsdale Hall.
http://www.finchsarms.co.uk
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g562822-d548927-Reviews-The_Finch_s_Arms-Hambleton_Leicestershire_England.html
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Cheers mate just that we often go to Stamford in caravan just be nice to try some where else to eat that's recomended
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If you're in Stamford, definitely do The Finches.
It's that side of Oakham.
Don't think you'll get the caravan there though😳 (You'll see what I mean when you drive on the only road in/out)
If we cross paths, I'll buy you a glass of fizz to sup whist overlooking the 'pond' 😊
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Day off for me tomorrow (decided about an hour ago). I quite fancy a boat trip along the Jurassic coast with wine and beer and then a nice bit of lunch with the missus. Taxi back. 'Lovely job tell yer mum'! ;D
where are you based in Devon?
Bournemouth
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hotter the better for me,love the heat and love training in it as well
top tip,take t-shirt off and put it under a tap get it soaking wet then put back on ....blisss
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Cheers Mate
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When I get too hot, take off baseball cap and sun glasses, put on brush with fan jets, aim upwards, turn on and stand under.
'lovely job tell yer mum!'
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I got home yesterday a dunked my head under the water in next doors kids paddling pool. ;D
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I got home yesterday a dunked my head under the water in next doors kids paddling pool. ;D
...strange....
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I got home yesterday a dunked my head under the water in next doors kids paddling pool. ;D
I would of got in it! Go hard or go home... Next door :D
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The paddling pool was in their front garden and I'm also their kids adopted grandparent. Likewise my missus is also too.
I declined the BBQ and water fight though as had me pizza to cook and put two flagons of cider to cool in the fridge as you do on hot days ;D
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So the general consensus in the south is- if it's hot, don't go to work and go on the p1ss.
Up North- we just carry on, go to the gym, do a record day and maybe unzip our fleeces.
But only half way down.