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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Same old chestnut but I have to ask

« Last post by dd on February 08, 2026, 11:00:52 am »

Quote from: Scottish Cleaning Service on February 08, 2026, 09:16:19 am

Quote from: dazmond on February 08, 2026, 09:00:36 am
Quote from: Scottish Cleaning Service on February 07, 2026, 03:21:45 pm
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.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Stolen Vans and Cars

« Last post by The Jester of Wibbly on February 08, 2026, 10:53:01 am »

Always, always keep any fobs in a Faraday Pouch. Even if they are only left for a few hours. It's even worth that practice when out working when in your pocket.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Partner/berlingo/combo LWB

« Last post by ֍Winp®oClean֍ on February 08, 2026, 10:50:59 am »

Think I'll be sticking with what I have for now. The more I look into it, the more I'm put off Euro 6 diesel vehicles! Hopefully another year or two out of mine (which has neither dpf or adblue) then go either electric or petrol. 🤔 It's a bloody minefield out there now!

Window Cleaning Forum / Stolen Vans and Cars

« Last post by Scottish Cleaning Service on February 08, 2026, 09:25:30 am »

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yp08kmk4eo

This is a very interesting read because the number 3 most stolen is the Ford Transit. Its not going to take long before the criminals begin to focus on windly cleaning vans with a hot water system installed. Its a win win situation, they can strip down the van and the van system at the same time. We all usually keep our poles in the van so they have a working business right away.

I have a Faraday box and pouch but the set I run with is usually lying next to the kitchen back door. From now on, I will be keeping these keys in my microwave which is next to the door, I don't use it much anyway.

I urge everyone on the forum to read this post because what will surprise you is the age of the Ford Fiesta that they stole.😮

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Same old chestnut but I have to ask

« Last post by Scottish Cleaning Service on February 08, 2026, 09:16:19 am »

Quote from: dazmond on February 08, 2026, 09:00:36 am

Quote from: Scottish Cleaning Service on February 07, 2026, 03:21:45 pm
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.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Same old chestnut but I have to ask

« Last post by dazmond on February 08, 2026, 09:00:36 am »

Quote from: Scottish Cleaning Service on February 07, 2026, 03:21:45 pm

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!

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Same old chestnut but I have to ask

« Last post by Splash and dash on February 07, 2026, 05:55:22 pm »

Quote from: tonyoliver on February 07, 2026, 05:12:22 pm

I do remember during the last so called drought On radio and tv a government minister and some of the professors of a London university somewhere or other

agreed with hose pipe bans and confiscating our vans and even banning buckets and squeegees every drop counts they said
and endorsed massive fines and prison for repeat offenders for jet washers car washers and window cleaners and so on
One even said with a straight face we now permanently live in a semi arid country !!!
The next day it rained and rained for six weeks
Nothing new

We are not affected by a hose pipe ban but a drought order could affect our work but unlikely due the the health and safety executive s ruling on safe working . But think it’s very unlikely we will be in this position any time soon

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Same old chestnut but I have to ask

« Last post by tonyoliver on February 07, 2026, 05:12:22 pm »

I do remember during the last so called drought On radio and tv a government minister and some of the professors of a London university somewhere or other

agreed with hose pipe bans and confiscating our vans and even banning buckets and squeegees every drop counts they said
and endorsed massive fines and prison for repeat offenders for jet washers car washers and window cleaners and so on
One even said with a straight face we now permanently live in a semi arid country !!!
The next day it rained and rained for six weeks
Nothing new

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Same old chestnut but I have to ask

« Last post by AuRavelling79 on February 07, 2026, 03:50:10 pm »

I have a set spiel ready for the vanishingly small number of people who question me if I clean in drizzle or light rain.

"Whether it's good or bad weather - I view it as removing 8 weeks worth of dirt and muck every time I visit."

Seems to work.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Same old chestnut but I have to ask

« Last post by Stoots on February 07, 2026, 03:41:56 pm »

Quote from: Scottish Cleaning Service on February 07, 2026, 03:21:45 pm

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 seem to find the most strange way to operate your business, missing a MONTH ?

whats wrong with missing that day and starting again the next day if its that bad?

What do you mean you pay them back in cash, you take the DD then give them it back in cash ? is this real ? why dont you just credit the payment to their account.

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