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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Purefreedom Reelmaster
« Last post by Stoots on December 27, 2025, 08:24:12 pm »Why not just work christmas day and have done with it scottish, you could get a gold plated reel then 
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Light weight poles
« Last post by Stoots on December 27, 2025, 08:15:18 pm »If you are going to get an extreme pole then put an extreme brush on it.
Doesnt seem much point buying the lightest pole available and putting a brick on it.
The supreame brushes aren’t heavy ,I found the extream brushes very poor no scrubbing power and they don’t like hot water , I have tried most brushes over the years and prefer the supreame, light , good scrubbing power , good splay and long bristles .
But they are heavier than the extreme brushes, so if you are looking for the lightest setup then why lift more than you have to. The extreme brushes are fine for maintenance cleans. Ive had lots of brushes also and whilst the heavier brushes do scrub better they arent worth the weight penalty. 95g brush vs 180g brush means about half a kilo more effective load on your arms.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Purefreedom Reelmaster
« Last post by tlwcs on December 27, 2025, 07:52:11 pm »Completely believable, I also did a few. Scored a monkey, mostly cash that I overtrousered. Chatted to lots of customers about my mate who invented the hot water 5 man system that I use as a 1 man with 3 spare platinum electric reels, just in case the other 4 break.Reel arrived and mightily impressed. Looks, well built and will last a long time. All I need to do is put it together and fit it into the van. Will give an update when I begin using it. One thing I have found out in this game is that you have got to buy the best because everything takes a daily pounding.
One thing ive found in this game is window cleaners are a sucker for marketing, from £1200 hose reels to 5k for a tank with 2 pumps stuck on called a "system" to gutter vacs that are a rebranded £500 generic machine with "gutter sucker" wrote on it for £1500the list goes on.
Only thing taking a pounding is your wallet.
If you are making £300 to £400 a day then it makes sense to put it into equipment that makes life easier. At the end of financial year you will pay 30% tax anyway so it makes sense to run with the best. One thing I have found in this game, you only get what you put in. I was out yesterday and today cleaning and the tips kept coming as I chatted away to my customers. Will probably order another PF reel in the future because they are so good. Remember, equipment costs are only heading one way.
You were out cleaning residential on Boxing Day?
I don’t care what you think I’m off to the pub with my mate Walter Mitty.
Cheers.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Light weight poles
« Last post by AuRavelling79 on December 27, 2025, 06:57:55 pm »Xtreme is the way.
Wipe the hose when collapsing.
Wash through once a month and spray on some PTFE polish.
At about 9 months disassemble thoroughly clean and spray with lacquer.
At 18 months as above and new clamps.
Mine is still going at 3 years.
Be careful when tapping windows closed!
Wipe the hose when collapsing.
Wash through once a month and spray on some PTFE polish.
At about 9 months disassemble thoroughly clean and spray with lacquer.
At 18 months as above and new clamps.
Mine is still going at 3 years.
Be careful when tapping windows closed!
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Light weight poles
« Last post by Splash and dash on December 27, 2025, 05:04:03 pm »If you are going to get an extreme pole then put an extreme brush on it.
Doesnt seem much point buying the lightest pole available and putting a brick on it.
The supreame brushes aren’t heavy ,I found the extream brushes very poor no scrubbing power and they don’t like hot water , I have tried most brushes over the years and prefer the supreame, light , good scrubbing power , good splay and long bristles .
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Purefreedom Reelmaster
« Last post by deeege on December 27, 2025, 01:44:06 pm »Reel arrived and mightily impressed. Looks, well built and will last a long time. All I need to do is put it together and fit it into the van. Will give an update when I begin using it. One thing I have found out in this game is that you have got to buy the best because everything takes a daily pounding.
One thing ive found in this game is window cleaners are a sucker for marketing, from £1200 hose reels to 5k for a tank with 2 pumps stuck on called a "system" to gutter vacs that are a rebranded £500 generic machine with "gutter sucker" wrote on it for £1500
Only thing taking a pounding is your wallet.
If you are making £300 to £400 a day then it makes sense to put it into equipment that makes life easier. At the end of financial year you will pay 30% tax anyway so it makes sense to run with the best. One thing I have found in this game, you only get what you put in. I was out yesterday and today cleaning and the tips kept coming as I chatted away to my customers. Will probably order another PF reel in the future because they are so good. Remember, equipment costs are only heading one way.
You were out cleaning residential on Boxing Day?
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Purefreedom Reelmaster
« Last post by Scottish Cleaning Service on December 27, 2025, 01:03:30 pm »Reel arrived and mightily impressed. Looks, well built and will last a long time. All I need to do is put it together and fit it into the van. Will give an update when I begin using it. One thing I have found out in this game is that you have got to buy the best because everything takes a daily pounding.
One thing ive found in this game is window cleaners are a sucker for marketing, from £1200 hose reels to 5k for a tank with 2 pumps stuck on called a "system" to gutter vacs that are a rebranded £500 generic machine with "gutter sucker" wrote on it for £1500
Only thing taking a pounding is your wallet.
If you are making £300 to £400 a day then it makes sense to put it into equipment that makes life easier. At the end of financial year you will pay 30% tax anyway so it makes sense to run with the best. One thing I have found in this game, you only get what you put in. I was out yesterday and today cleaning and the tips kept coming as I chatted away to my customers. Will probably order another PF reel in the future because they are so good. Remember, equipment costs are only heading one way.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Purefreedom Reelmaster
« Last post by Stoots on December 27, 2025, 10:20:15 am »Reel arrived and mightily impressed. Looks, well built and will last a long time. All I need to do is put it together and fit it into the van. Will give an update when I begin using it. One thing I have found out in this game is that you have got to buy the best because everything takes a daily pounding.
One thing ive found in this game is window cleaners are a sucker for marketing, from £1200 hose reels to 5k for a tank with 2 pumps stuck on called a "system" to gutter vacs that are a rebranded £500 generic machine with "gutter sucker" wrote on it for £1500
the list goes on. Only thing taking a pounding is your wallet.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Light weight poles
« Last post by Stoots on December 27, 2025, 10:07:45 am »If you are going to get an extreme pole then put an extreme brush on it.
Doesnt seem much point buying the lightest pole available and putting a brick on it.
Doesnt seem much point buying the lightest pole available and putting a brick on it.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: New truck
« Last post by Slacky on December 26, 2025, 10:30:55 pm »With fuel at 77p a litre cheap to run too.