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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Same old chestnut but I have to ask
« Last post by NBwcs on Today at 07:48:17 pm »
"So why are you moaning then if you ve only lost a couple of days and a couple of half days?"

We're talking about this year Daz, not last year.

What happens if your normally 'dry' part of the country turns very wet for months on end which is entirely possible with climate change?

This is the wettest winter in 21 yrs, it hasnt been a problem before, you cant seriously think someone should alter their working habits to cover for hyperthetical senarios when its never happened before  ;D 

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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Same old chestnut but I have to ask
« Last post by dazmond on Today at 06:14:57 pm »
160 days a year? I lost just 2 complete days and 2 half days through the whole of 2025,there really isn't any excuse for me to be cleaning in the rain (without customers blessing) and trust me, it's not about 3 or 4 customers moaning and me running my business around it. You simply wouldn't get away with running your business cleaning in the rain round here. Windys have an understanding amongst ourselves locally, you can finish a job in the rain but don't start one in it, unless customer doesn't mind. None of the local lads clean residential in the rain, there's usually no need to. As I said, tolerance levels are understandablly different in wetter areas and I get why wc clean in the rain in other areas but  I certainly wouldn't want to pay for a windy who cleans in the rain. Alot on here have  convinced themselves cleaning in the rain makes no difference to the result and alot /most of the time it won't but it's undeniable that rain has the potential to bring down bits off the roof, drop dirty water off dirty facias, and likewise bounce dirt off the ground onto the bottoms of French doors, let alone the risk of dust in the atmosphere after drier weather. And given a choice, who the hell wants to clean in the pouring rain, I used to do facias in the  rain and got to loathe the thought of doing them.

So why are you moaning then if you ve only lost a couple of days and a couple of half days?

Clean/don't clean it's entirely up to you but I just crack on in all but the worst of weather no problem..

What happens if your normally 'dry' part of the country turns very wet for months on end which is entirely possible with climate change? Sit at home staring at the rain?

Often it's not as bad as forecast or it's very localised. That's why you should just go out as normal in the morning even if it's bouncing down as it often clears up by the time you get to your first job.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Same old chestnut but I have to ask
« Last post by windowswashed on Today at 05:31:39 pm »
I've trained my customers from the outset to let me clean in the rain if I want to. (I'm part time and generally don't want to but will work in showers and light drizzle when it suits ME.)

Yesterday on a showery day one of my customers said that it's hardly worth doing with all this rain.

I said lightly (my prepared response) 'My view is that I am removing 8 weeks worth of dirt and that unless the rain is up from the Sahara or from an Icelandic volcano it's pretty clean anyway'.

Carry on he replied.



I work similar to yourself.

Sometimes you need to work in light rain, bills won't pay themselves so work must be done in reasonable light rain when needed.
I wouldn't bother wasting time and petrol going out working in heavy rain or light rain going sideways as that's a sure fire way to lose decent customers, common sense really.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Cleaning shows
« Last post by Splash and dash on Today at 05:27:20 pm »
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He only comes on here to try and promote his own show to put money in his pocket same with his videos promoting various products and I get that but he doesn’t give anything to the window cleaning community on the forums .
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Cleaning shows
« Last post by Jay Le Huray on Today at 01:52:38 pm »
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Window Cleaning Forum / Cleaning Show 2026 - Not long Now
« Last post by mark m on Today at 01:24:04 pm »
This is exactly why you should attend The Cleaning Show if you’re into window cleaning. You’ll be able to get hands-on with the latest poles, brushes, and cutting-edge equipment, see live demonstrations, and attend seminars covering the newest products just released to the market. There are also some amazing show-only discounts available. As the largest window cleaning show in the world, and located centrally in the UK, it’s easy to access and not one to miss.https://www.cleaningexpouk.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Cubo0zbcU

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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Cleaning shows
« Last post by mark m on Today at 01:11:44 pm »
There is only one cleaning show for window cleaners
https://www.cleaningexpouk.co.uk/s
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Same old chestnut but I have to ask
« Last post by AuRavelling79 on Today at 11:01:20 am »
I don't go out if its heavy rain. I have told my customers that I may miss a month due to black ice or adverse weather. They are all happy when I told them, there's always tomorrow. Hard with DD customers but I have decided to pay them back in cash when I return the next month. Its a tough call if you are relying on the money.

You should easily have time to get round your work that month with 100 customers....

I manage it with 300+ customers only working 20 hours a week with plenty of spare time!

Exactly, that's what I like about this job. If I spend a full day then I would be finished by Wednesday but once I have made a few ton I slow down and want to go home.

Been in my mates garage Friday and Saturday getting all the warning lights out. One was about the hub so we fitted a new one and sensor. The light only needed the plug pushed in as the clip was broke and lastly the brake needed a new sensor. Only have to fit a new exhaust tomorrow before the Mot. Its so easy with a ramp and my tank was half full.

Once you get to 60 up here we get a bus pass and know its time to slow down.
I thought you were always fully booked for work with all your home maintenance jobs.

I have a good few jobs to do but I need to be motivated to do it. Money used to motivate me but with the pension and mortgage ending i don't see the rush. I have a tree to cut down and many trees to prune, a few gutters to do with the vac, a gutter to move, a hip tile and gutter to repair for my mate and my mum has volunteered me to paint my cousin's bedroom.

I have lost 4 days getting my van Mot and servicing my system. Its all go now and back out for my afternoon shift. Thursday I will have the money for another reel and new 25 foot pole so at least I have something to focus on.

You don't seem to focus on anything, Scottish.

 ;D
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Same old chestnut but I have to ask
« Last post by AuRavelling79 on Today at 10:54:43 am »
I've trained my customers from the outset to let me clean in the rain if I want to. (I'm part time and generally don't want to but will work in showers and light drizzle when it suits ME.)

Yesterday on a showery day one of my customers said that it's hardly worth doing with all this rain.

I said lightly (my prepared response) 'My view is that I am removing 8 weeks worth of dirt and that unless the rain is up from the Sahara or from an Icelandic volcano it's pretty clean anyway'.

Carry on he replied.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Extreme 25
« Last post by Scottish Cleaning Service on Today at 08:43:57 am »
Bought a new xtreme 25 today and a few spare poles. It means, if I break one then I can do a quick swap when I get home. Bought a few top poles so I can change the broken one and I will still have one as a spare. As long as we have the work to justify them then its a no brainer. The xtremes are still the same price and are due a price rise so if you want one get it soon. 😉
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