[Alun Whyte]

Been asked to clean a huge mansion that is all georgian windows. Frames are i good condition and were painted 6 months ago.

Does anyone have any technique tips for WFP these type of windows or any pitfalls i should be aware of

Any help appreciated

[awcs]

just make sure you clean the frames properly especially underneath top half of window before cleaning glass. beware of the odd leak. good luck

[dazmond]

ive also got a few big houses with wooden georgian windows.the frames look in pretty good nick.do they come up good with wfp?as ill be changing over shortly.

regards

dazmond

[awcs]

as long as you take your time on the frames not a problem

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

yes m8 i do loadsa georgies wfp

[Mist A Bit]

when i changed over to wfp i had the advantage of practising on my mums georgan windows. they are stained wooden windows. i washed and rinsed like mad and the first clean was crap. the second clean was better but still had spots. the third clean was so perfect it was beyond belife and has been perfect ever since as she gets it done monthly with the rest of the street.
I think the tip on these windows is just make sure every part of the frame gets cleaned and rinse well.

[elite mike]

yeh got to agree

these windows are a breeze wfp 

[dazmond]

ive already cleaned nearly all the filthy top frames etc on  upvc windows on my round to make it easier wfp

so do you think i should take twice as long on first cleans on georgian making sure every nook and cranny is cleaned in every frame?scrub/rinse/scrub/rinse/scrub/rinse/scrub/rinse/scrub/rinse/scrub/rinse/rinse

[elite mike]

you will be fine daz

[mci services]

daz the dreaded first clean only applies to filthy jobs, if you have done the prep with top frames etc just clean as normal

i used to and me bad. do first cleans trad and get all the frames done( if no one was in) then do the next clean wfp

but nowadays i just do first cleans wfp and spend a bit extra time on them

 

[dazmond]

stu ive been using gg3 for about 4 months now and most of my custys frames will be clean.so do i just clean wfp pretty quickly?not standing around scrubbing and rinsing all day and using gallons of water??


ive read various backposts of  the dreaded "every house on my round is a first clean" scenario!!im hoping to be nearly as quick as trad first time and faster overall second time then flying within 3 months!!

[mci services]

yes mate just clean as normal maybe an extra scrub or two across the seals. it will take longer getting used to hoses etc but actual cleaning just crack on you have done all the hard work and there is no need for the dreaded cleaning every house twice, the only time i do that now is when its a new job that hasnt been done in years and is filthy

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

daz iv been trad 26yrs m8 swapped over 40%
ov my round to wfp at xmas as your aware
with loads of help off my various contacts
on ere and elsewhere m8 . im very quick trad
did all yr doing now bar gg3 but cleaned all
top frames etc found i was slower was knackered
custys were moaning etc but perserved etc did a few
tenner houses for free that hurt believe
but have now found because i offer both
trad n wfp n enjoy trad custys are coming around to wfp
do not believe everything you read on ere
as a trad wc i know u wont anyway
but if yr set up for it go 4 it you just gota learn
all yr work again if you need any advise or encouragement
jus leave me a message on ere then ill
leave you my email so you can get my number  

[Sunshine/Cleaning]

If they are sash windows do the top half of as many as possible and then the bottom halves.

[dazmond]

thanks guys!

lammy im not messing about pal im gonna change 80%-90% wfp from the start!im not spending all this money on a system to use it just on the odd one or two!!

all upstairs windows will be cleaned with wfp whenever possible(or trad pole).ladders will only be used for access or badly oxidized frames etc

some big connys and bigger accounts will be 100% wfp.then trad some downstairs windows to save water/appease some custys.

 i think ill be quicker on the bigger houses and commercial from day one!!

i will have a old fairy bottle with gg3/pure water on belt for tradding downstairs(no carrying bucket!!)

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

thanks guys!

lammy im not messing about pal im gonna change 80%-90% wfp from the start!im not spending all this money on a system to use it just on the odd one or two!!

all upstairs windows will be cleaned with wfp whenever possible(or trad pole).ladders will only be used for access or badly oxidized frames etc

some big connys and bigger accounts will be 100% wfp.then trad some downstairs windows to save water/appease some custys.

 i think ill be quicker on the bigger houses and commercial from day one!!

i will have a old fairy bottle with gg3/pure water on belt for tradding downstairs(no carrying bucket!!)

thats the spirit email is scootergav@msn.com gud luck m8

[Perfect Windows]

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