Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: G Griffin on January 17, 2007, 07:55:59 pm
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Eventually, I intend to get a wfp. So ,recently I`ve started to do the frames as well, as I trad the windows. Giving the top part a good scrub. In the hope this will make the transition easier.
I`ve also been using GG3 in a spray bottle to get rid of the residue on the windows left by years of using Fairy.
This,as a result means I`m taking much longer than I used to.
I don`t mind but am I wasting my time? Will it still take a few wfp cleans to get the results the pole is supposed to get.
Cheers,
Gerry.
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The cleaner the tops of the frames are to start with the better really, When I changed over from trad to wfp I told my customers about possible soap spots as the soap residue came away but I have not noticed any. I'm not saying I am a super wfp er but I guess with really good scrubbing and lots of rinsing it isn't a huge problem. Saying that though I did use gg3 when I was trad.
Ant
TVCS
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why are you usning GG3 in a spray form and not just in your bucket INSTEAD of fairy ?? ?? ? thats the best plan of attack
thats all i did, just changed over from fairly to GG3 ( well GG4 in my case as im in a hard water area) for a few cleans and that was it, no comments on spots or anything ( i know they had a few, but nothing major )
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Thanks Ant and Matt.
GG3 on its own in the bucket is just too much hard work for me :P. It`s ok if i`ve got the bucket with me all the time but that`s sometimes impractical. So I have a bucket of which solution I`m using at the time and spray bottle of GG3.
I find my applicator dries too quickly with GG3, so I use something in the bucket for a few more suds and the Glass Gleam to do the cleaning.
I`ve tried Lime Lite, which is to remove limescale and soap scum and it works really well when using a squeegee but not so well on leads. I think its to thick for scrim work.
So I tend to stick with GG3 in a spray and sometimes GG3 and water in an old Fairy bottle to freshen my applicator when needed.
I just wondered whether this would be enough to remove any residue left.
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Eventually, I intend to get a wfp. So ,recently I`ve started to do the frames as well, as I trad the windows. Giving the top part a good scrub. In the hope this will make the transition easier.
I`ve also been using GG3 in a spray bottle to get rid of the residue on the windows left by years of using Fairy.
This,as a result means I`m taking much longer than I used to.
I don`t mind but am I wasting my time? Will it still take a few wfp cleans to get the results the pole is supposed to get.
Cheers,
Gerry.
Gerry you are doing the right thing, with all the pre scrubbing, I did the same for a few months before my change over, I used a small brush to brush the dirt at the top of the frames before washing. at the same time, I talked to every customer about the new method, ie reasons why I'm changing, what was involved and all about the water used,
I am on my third week wfp and every customer I do along the way, gets an explanation letter, stating all the above and a little more, so far I have had no problems with the windows but most of all no problems with the customers, all is sweet I'm making money faster, even after the first week, I was making more money faster, its the best and safest move I ever made.
Clean now and be rewarded for it when you change to wfp.
Good luck with the change over.
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Thanks Jeff. It`s encouraging to hear about a smooth and successful change over.
Better than telling customers "don`t worry your windows will be ok in a few months."
Cheers,
Gerry.