[dazmond]

so the weather here is set to be very cold over the next week at least.do you guys grit and sweep water away from paths etc?

i use "ice melt" grit from the local supermarket.costs around a fiver for a big tub.usually lasts for a few winters and carry a sweeping brush in the van.

i usually ask the customer first as some dont want you to grit their paths.

[Plankton]

I'll avoid cleaning the front/back door to save any issues.

[Stoots]

No

Don't be daft.

[Simon Trapani]

We clean front & back doors trad if it’s that cold. If windows are above front doors then we’ll grit in front the door. Check with the customer first if need be as like Daz said, some don’t want it as it will be trodden in the house.

It’s all part of health & safety imo & it’s our responsibility if we leave the surface dangerous. Better safe than sorry, especially on commercial.

[paul alan]

I'll avoid cleaning the front/back door to save any issues.

Me too, save a little time also. quick wipe over with a cloth if need be.

[dazmond]

No

Don't be daft.

why?

for some elderly customers with steep driveways i do it as a matter of course and they appreciate it. commercial jobs too around doorways and paths.

for most domestic work i try and avoid wfpoling doors where i can but sometimes its impossible to NOT leave water on paths etc unless you miss windows or get the ladders out(which is never gonna happen! )

[callum99]

At this time of year, i tend to just wipe doors over with a cloth, don't use water, and if you decide to put salt or anything like  that down, then i believe you are accepting liability and as a result could have a claim against you should someone slip on an area that,s been salted,,, don't quote me, but I'm sure  it's correct.

[Stoots]

No

Don't be daft.

why?

for some elderly customers with steep driveways i do it as a matter of course and they appreciate it. commercial jobs too around doorways and paths.

for most domestic work i try and avoid wfpoling doors where i can but sometimes its impossible to NOT leave water on paths etc unless you miss windows or get the ladders out(which is never gonna happen! )

Because i dont care to be honest, just clean and go. Not got time for pratting around with grit. Plus do it once and then they notice and expect it again or make them think about something that never crossed their mind before. Its all in your head, they dont care or notice. Its winter, its slippy out.

[dazmond]

At this time of year, i tend to just wipe doors over with a cloth, don't use water, and if you decide to put salt or anything like  that down, then i believe you are accepting liability and as a result could have a claim against you should someone slip on an area that,s been salted,,, don't quote me, but I'm sure  it's correct.

So on that basis you don't bother then?

I've just bought some more today from asda as I'm running low . Looks like it's going to be  - 3 here tomorrow morning and I have commercial jobs due(some on main roads)  so I'll be gritting after I've cleaned each job.

I'm glad I've got hot 🔥 water that's for sure as I don't think I'd be working tomorrow if I was using cold ❄ 

[Stoots]

Yeh -3 in morning, will see if my cold system works or freezes up..supposed to be -1 still at 10am . To be honest im in crimbo mode already, i cant be arsed at all. Happy to have the day off its its frozen solid.

[Dry Clean]

At this time of year, i tend to just wipe doors over with a cloth, don't use water, and if you decide to put salt or anything like  that down, then i believe you are accepting liability and as a result could have a claim against you should someone slip on an area that,s been salted,,, don't quote me, but I'm sure  it's correct.

So on that basis you don't bother then?

I've just bought some more today from asda as I'm running low . Looks like it's going to be  - 3 here tomorrow morning and I have commercial jobs due(some on main roads)  so I'll be gritting after I've cleaned each job.

I'm glad I've got hot 🔥 water that's for sure as I don't think I'd be working tomorrow if I was using cold ❄ 

True, you would have an extra £5k to keep you comfortable until the thaw. lol.






Enjoy your day. lol

[GB Window Cleaning]

so the weather here is set to be very cold over the next week at least.do you guys grit and sweep water away from paths etc?

i use "ice melt" grit from the local supermarket.costs around a fiver for a big tub.usually lasts for a few winters and carry a sweeping brush in the van.

i usually ask the customer first as some dont want you to grit their paths.

I do the very same thing too, Dazmond!