[Pete6497]

Hi Folks, I have been asked to clean up after builders on a new development covering the internal cleaning and also internal and external windows. I am new to this so just wandering whats best to use to get all the tape of the windows and what would i charge for this.
Any help would be great and thanks in advance

[Jonny 87]

Detak tar and glue remover. And virosol.

[Pete6497]

Hi Jonny,

Thanks very much for the info

[Tadgh O Shea]

Hi Pete, if you want to keep it simple just use a magic eraser pad damp with water and scrub  the area to remove all traces of adhesive labels, just finish off with microfiber and job done.

[rosskesava]

Hi Pete, if you want to keep it simple just use a magic eraser pad damp with water and scrub  the area to remove all traces of adhesive labels, just finish off with microfiber and job done.

Tadgh, have you ever done a builders clean?

In my experience, wetting the glass, brute strength along with strong fingers and a scraper is the only answer.

Pete, what ever price you are thinking of, and this may sound hard to say when quoting, triple it. If you are basing the price on first clean domestics, quadruple it or even higher.

I think you'll be surprised at how many builders will accept the price. Window cleaning costs is minute compared to their other costs even though it seems stupidly high to window cleaners.

[tonycarr]

hi pete ....just to confirm, are you talking about the glass itself or the frames?  if its the glass its easy just wet with soap and water & scrape.

if its the protective film on upvc frames that the manufactures put on, you can try steaming them to soften the glue and then using the white non scratch scourers  or use a solvent. if you use a solvent try it out on a small inconspicuous area first.

tony

     

[Pete6497]

Hi Pete, if you want to keep it simple just use a magic eraser pad damp with water and scrub  the area to remove all traces of adhesive labels, just finish off with microfiber and job done.

Hi, thanks for that. This is just a new business I have started mainly domestic cleaning but have been asked to quote for the whole development.I have quoted a price from £20 for lightly soiled windows up to £80 for heavily soiled windows per house.
Tadgh, have you ever done a builders clean?

In my experience, wetting the glass, brute strength along with strong fingers and a scraper is the only answer.

Pete, what ever price you are thinking of, and this may sound hard to say when quoting, triple it. If you are basing the price on first clean domestics, quadruple it or even higher.

I think you'll be surprised at how many builders will accept the price. Window cleaning costs is minute compared to their other costs even though it seems stupidly high to window cleaners.

[Pete6497]

Hi guys, thanks for all your advice on this. Think I might try Detak tar and glue remover as advised along sheer stubbornness and a few swear words
This is a new business and I'm struggling with pricing jobs but I must say this site is fantastic for connecting businesses who are all willing the lend a hand to each other...brilliant.
Pete.