Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Clarity Cleaning Solutions on July 11, 2008, 08:37:15 am
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Hi,
As you may have read on previous posts I am just starting out in wc and due to start up costs I am going to use trad methods first. However I have been canvassing and already have quite a few people who want their conservatory roofs cleaned.
Can you tell me what is the cheapest wfp system that I could get please? I wouldn't be using it all day, just for a couple of jobs.
Cheers guys - all your help so far has been invaluable!!
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i have just set up a friend with all the basics found varitech the cheapest as long as you don't mind building it yourself also don't take the first price you are offered phone around another one to try is chic cleaning many more websites to list
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Thanks Tartan, I will give them a call.
Just so I don't get fleeced though, what are the essential items I need and what are the luxury items they may try and flog me!
Is the trolley system best for me?
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The cheapest way by far is using a backpack.
I don't know the cheapest place to buy 1 though.
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a brush that you buy from halfords for cleaning cars that connects to their outside tap/hosepipe,cheap as chips...
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Buy a backpack and if things improve, as you are hoping, it will be more than useful in the future.
Good luck
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Any ideas where I can get a backpack from? Need one for Monday ideally!!
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I'm not sure why this should be, but the site isn't allowing me to post a particular hyperlink, so I'll try a little subterfuge.
I'm not necessarily suggesting that you go this route, but do a Google search on "FREE WATER FED POLE DIY GUIDE" and go to the web site which suggests that it is about diy and water fed poles.
The info might be useful.
I'm not sure how up-to-date the prices are.
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Any ideas where I can get a backpack from? Need one for Monday ideally!!
www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk
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A tip for Cons roof cleaning with WFP.
If the customer has a tap handy just use a length of 1/2 inch hose and use tap water to get rid of the crud. You can use loads then. Try to do them in damp weather/light rain coz the bad stuff will already be softened up. It works well and you get through them quicker. For the final "polish just a decent rinse off with pure water (A backpack full should be plenty for most con roofs it you are just rinsing)
Andrew
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A tip for Cons roof cleaning with WFP.
If the customer has a tap handy just use a length of 1/2 inch hose and use tap water to get rid of the crud. You can use loads then. Try to do them in damp weather/light rain coz the bad stuff will already be softened up. It works well and you get through them quicker. For the final "polish just a decent rinse off with pure water (A backpack full should be plenty for most con roofs it you are just rinsing)
Andrew
add tfr to that info will make it 10x's easier also
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how much space does the vac and tools needed to clear and clean take up in the van Kev ?
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Sweeping brush handle with mop on the end. It works ;D
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A tip for Cons roof cleaning with WFP.
If the customer has a tap handy just use a length of 1/2 inch hose and use tap water to get rid of the crud. You can use loads then. Try to do them in damp weather/light rain coz the bad stuff will already be softened up. It works well and you get through them quicker. For the final "polish just a decent rinse off with pure water (A backpack full should be plenty for most con roofs it you are just rinsing)
Andrew
add tfr to that info will make it 10x's easier also
And make sure its non caustic TFR
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OOPS.. forgot about the TFR... yes it makes life a whole lot easier. :-[
Andrew
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Sorry this may be a silly question but what is TFR??? ???
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traffic film remover, and yes it works a treat ;D ;D
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Sorry this may be a silly question but what is TFR??? ???
You keep asking questions m8, only way to know is to learn ;)
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thats what i do andrew TFR then u se custys tap then rins with pure job done.