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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: KevinJacob on July 26, 2018, 01:49:17 pm

Title: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: KevinJacob on July 26, 2018, 01:49:17 pm

Hi everyone,

I have a shop run of about 190 shops.

Some window cleaners swear by using a trolley, other window cleaners hate them.

I'd like to hear the advice of window cleaners also doing shop runs on how they organise to carry their gear around when they're on the job.

Do you carry a bucket of water tools, or do you have a trolley system? and more importantly, why have you chosen your current method.

Thanks, I look forward to hearing your feedback and the conversations that follow.

PS: Love to see any photos anyone has of their or other peoples trolleys.  :D

Title: Re: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: dazmond on July 26, 2018, 04:11:24 pm

i would think some sort of window cleaners cart would be more suitable for your gear (trad poles,small ladder,squeegees,cloths,detergent etc)...

surely if you have a lot of shops its easier to trad the lot(and less mess) than using WFP?

I DUNNO.........ive not got any shop work.........never had any in 25 years of window cleaning.... ;D

Title: Re: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: AuRavelling79 on July 26, 2018, 04:27:42 pm

Welcome to the forum! Look forward to hearing responses later.

Title: Re: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: mjm on July 26, 2018, 07:28:10 pm

kevin buy a fold up bike and put a trailer on the back   put all the trad in the back  no parking problems 

i saw people  today wfp    with a big box and a pole on the front of a 3 wheel  bicycle  if there can do it  sure you can  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Halfords-Bicycle-Trailer-Bike-Jogger-Double-Buggy-Seat-For-Baby-Child-Kids/201216794943?epid=1623224059&hash=item2ed974a13f:g:5NgAAOSwyjBW3Twb         put this on the back of the bike     

Title: Re: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: the king on July 26, 2018, 07:34:14 pm

i clean over 100 a week and i find trad easer with wagtail or a fraim as most are coverd in finger prints i do pole a few but i find van mount best as i often do the signs and awnings

Title: Re: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: H MAN on July 28, 2018, 02:00:18 am

This is what we use take note that it has a place to put your pole as well.
We using the white stroll type attachment to wet scrubbers.
And keep premixed cleaning solution (5litre containers)in the compartment below.
https://youtu.be/IiPSaX1m7z4
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1532739576_SMALL TROLLEY ATTACHMENT (2).jpg)

Title: Re: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: Chris Cottrell on July 29, 2018, 08:39:32 am

I have a run of around 60 shops and I just use the van system and pole the lot but it is between 5:30 - 8:00am then return after breakfast to do the inside of a few at 9am

Title: Re: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: KevinJacob on July 30, 2018, 12:22:21 am

Thanks to everyone for their replies. Look forward to hearing more and love to see any photo's of window cleaners who are using trolley systems at the moment.

Title: Re: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: KevinJacob on July 30, 2018, 07:16:56 am

Quote from: the king on July 26, 2018, 07:34:14 pm

i clean over 100 a week and i find trad easer with wagtail or a fraim as most are coverd in finger prints i do pole a few but i find van mount best as i often do the signs and awnings

Hi King,
With over a 100 shopfronts a week, do you use a trolley system or prefer to carry a bucket? If you have photos that would be sweet.

cheers

Title: Re: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: g.brookes on July 31, 2018, 12:02:11 pm

just do it trad. dont have to worry about people tripping on your hose. Much quicker and its nice to use the squeegee.  Nothing satisfying about wfp. also if you want a break, easy to leave it outside without worrying about it being robbed or tripped over.  Run out of water, just fill your bucket up in the shop.  Its nice to go back to basics

Title: Re: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: KevinJacob on October 25, 2018, 04:00:17 am

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your comments, I've been away for a while, sorry for not posting sooner.

I know that back injuries are one thing that I've had to watch out for in my time window cleaning

It inspires me down a path to create a product that would reduce long-term back injuries for Window Cleaners, especially those doing store runs.

At present, I'm researching the idea to see if it's marketable

I'm reaching out to see if anyone can help me with my research. The link has more information http://www.lp1.smclean.me (http://www.lp1.smclean.me)



Cheers

Title: Re: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: dazmond on October 25, 2018, 07:56:29 am

Quote from: KevinJacob on October 25, 2018, 04:00:17 am

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your comments, I've been away for a while, sorry for not posting sooner.

I know that back injuries are one thing that I've had to watch out for in my time window cleaning

It inspires me down a path to create a product that would reduce long-term back injuries for Window Cleaners, especially those doing store runs.

At present, I'm researching the idea to see if it's marketable

I'm reaching out to see if anyone can help me with my research. The link has more information http://www.lp1.smclean.me (http://www.lp1.smclean.me)



Cheers

never heard of window cleaners ending up with a bad back cleaning shops before.........

Title: Re: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: AuRavelling79 on October 25, 2018, 08:59:12 am

Quote from: H MAN on July 28, 2018, 02:00:18 am

This is what we use take note that it has a place to put your pole as well.
We using the white stroll type attachment to wet scrubbers.
And keep premixed cleaning solution (5litre containers)in the compartment below.
https://youtu.be/IiPSaX1m7z4
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1532739576_SMALL TROLLEY ATTACHMENT (2).jpg)

Didn't NASA put one of those on Mars in the 1980's?

Title: Re: Bucket or trolley: which is better for a shop run? (& why)
Post by: jonboywalton75 on October 25, 2018, 10:34:09 am

Quote from: dazmond on October 25, 2018, 07:56:29 am

Quote from: KevinJacob on October 25, 2018, 04:00:17 am

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your comments, I've been away for a while, sorry for not posting sooner.

I know that back injuries are one thing that I've had to watch out for in my time window cleaning

It inspires me down a path to create a product that would reduce long-term back injuries for Window Cleaners, especially those doing store runs.

At present, I'm researching the idea to see if it's marketable

I'm reaching out to see if anyone can help me with my research. The link has more information http://www.lp1.smclean.me (http://www.lp1.smclean.me)



Cheers

never heard of window cleaners ending up with a bad back cleaning shops before.........

When you get older you get all sorts of injuries /aches/pains doing all sorts of things.
Daz you're just an inexperienced lad who doesn't understand anything unless you've experienced it yourself
Look up 'Empathy' in any  dictionary 🙄