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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: jefftemperley on February 12, 2010, 08:51:32 pm

Title: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: jefftemperley on February 12, 2010, 08:51:32 pm
done a house today in and out georgian windows took nearly 4 hrs handbashing, i came to the last window above the stairwell and couldnt quite reach the last little square........... so i used my little green unger scraper with microfibre cloth wrapped round it, a bit like using a sanding block......then thought that was easy!! did a few more panes and the news is you can

DOUBLE your speed doing georgian windows........ i will now make a 4inch square block for the future perfect for getting into corners!!

cant believe it took me 20yrs to stumble on to such an obvious technique.
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: Ian W on February 13, 2010, 05:38:35 am
That's a good idea. I will give that a go.  :)
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: L.Doubtfire - The Blade Runner on February 13, 2010, 06:42:03 am
Hi Jeff,I`ve some 4 inch or so geogians to do on an hotel on Monday.
How will you make this block.Can`t quite understand that bit, thanks.



Lewis  Doubtfire
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: jefftemperley on February 13, 2010, 06:52:35 pm
ok,  all it needs to be is a 4inch square piece of mdf sheet or ply  10-20mm wide then just put it in the cloth pull it up around the wood so you use that to hold it and apply pressure to the glass then just move it around...................honestly guys it is sooooooooooo much easier i really cant believe anyone else hadnt thought of it!!
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: michael papworth on February 13, 2010, 07:32:52 pm
I just tried it using my wife's ice scraper from her car.

It seems to work OK for getting into corners.

I think I'll call it the omni-ragpusher and sell them for £39.97 + VAT
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: paul rulton on February 13, 2010, 08:40:13 pm
pob because u were busy running the gym, then doing the posh taxi runs ::) ;D
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: jefftemperley on February 13, 2010, 08:47:59 pm
loads quicker and easier as its a larger surface area of the block thats in contact with the glass, honestly this should change the way we all handbash georgian panes...................... wish i thought of it earlier in my career though.....duh

Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: jefftemperley on February 13, 2010, 09:13:23 pm
paul!!  blast from the past!!  didnt i talk you into becoming a shiner??  i think ive passed you a few times in halstead  ive got a days work out your way.......... funny how i ended up back where i started eh?
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: paul rulton on February 13, 2010, 09:17:45 pm
always go bk 2 wot u know best. how u doin m8??? nice 2 cu bk
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: jefftemperley on February 13, 2010, 09:23:33 pm
good really lifes simpler now that im not chasing my own arse running 4 business's, just need someone to go out and clean my customers windows for me and im a happy man!
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: paul rulton on February 13, 2010, 09:23:48 pm
like ur web site m8, hows it goin? u been round 2a few of my custys. :o like the flyers2 ;)
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: paul rulton on February 13, 2010, 09:25:12 pm
good really lifes simpler now that im not chasing my own arse running 4 business's, just need someone to go out and clean my customers windows for me and im a happy man!
wot u like? always lookin 4a quick way ;D
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: jefftemperley on February 13, 2010, 09:36:21 pm
hope i didnt nick any! ive only got a days work but its well worth travelling to.
im based in colchester now, so marketing is concentrated out here now.
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: paul rulton on February 13, 2010, 09:41:12 pm
no u didnt nic any m8, now i know ur out that way, if i get or hear of anything
out there i will pass it over 2ya. ;D
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: Clive McDonald on February 14, 2010, 08:09:38 am
hi jeff,
I use an electric tooth brush for inside frames that have that black stuff around the edges.
A good tip that you suggest with the block.

What were the four biz's being nosey?
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: dazmond on February 14, 2010, 10:11:28 am
electric toothbrush?i can just see my custys face as i whip it out and say"trust me im a professional.i have all the tools at hand to do the job to a very high standard!" ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: cant believe i didnt think of this in 20yrs
Post by: jefftemperley on February 14, 2010, 04:10:20 pm
slump
2 health clubs
maintenance company (mainly window cleaning)
burger van


long story but................. ended up losing the lot!!  so close to being a millionaire and no where bloody near it now!