[Steve Weatherley]

Hi I have been cleaning windows with wfp for 3 years now. I would like to start using the traditional method too just incase of any water bans and also just for doing bungalow windows.
I am looking for a list of tools / equipment needed to start. Can anyone help me?

[Nathanael Jones]

Get a wagtail,... best bit of kit I ever used!

[Slash]

I recommend Unger gear but people will probobly say Ettore or Pulex etc. but I found Unger the best,I take it you don't do insides then

[Steve Weatherley]

I only do insides when asked but rarely asked - when I do it's the spray and wipe method

[Slash]

I only do insides when asked but rarely asked - when I do it's the spray and wipe method

No offence mate but in direct sunlight that will leave smears all over the shop if using chemicals but you could get away with it possibly with pure water but dirt would be moved about the glass this way.

[Steve Weatherley]

Thanks for the advice  I just dont want water to drip down inside the house down walls etc! - I think a little more practice is required.

[john tomkins]

Hi I have been cleaning windows with wfp for 3 years now. I would like to start using the traditional method too just incase of any water bans

Ha ha, 2 days of sunny weather and folks get paranoid about water bans :

[ronnie paton]

 i microfibre with  spray with tap water it leaves great results all though first cleans are done trad.

easier and quicker and if a regular job do a great job.

[Steve Weatherley]

Thanks for all your replies guys (Except for John's useless one). You haven't answered my origional question tho.........

[johns window kleen]

Steve,
I dont know how much detail you require as you say youve been doing windows for 3 years wfp.

You will obviously need a ladder, small step ladder, telescopic pole, a good collection of scrims, and microfibres for leadeds , a couple of applicators, a selection of squeegies. I use up to 14" . A  Poo scraper. I use old towels or T-shirts for sills cloths. A Tool belt, or belt on a bucket.

Personally I use Unger equipment and hard Unger rubbers, which I find are the best, but not everyones choice.

I use Fairy, and find it better than the products like Squeegie Off and gg3-4, much cheaper,same quality finish IMO, and ive tried em all.

AND FINALLY A BUCKET.

[Window Washers]

i microfibre with  spray with tap water it leaves great results all though first cleans are done trad.

easier and quicker and if a regular job do a great job.

why use tap water ronnie when you have tanks full of pure ??

I too use spray bottles and pure water and micro cloths.


For the guy asking I would get a 14" blade bucket on a belt and some micro fibre cloths unger ones I favour, personal preference I guess t bar and applicator again 14inch unger monsoon is what I use but I guess there are now better ones on the market, mine very rarely get used, spray is quick easy and less water

[MJH]

Thanks for all your replies guys (Except for John's useless one). You haven't answered my origional question tho.........

Can't believe you have been a window cleaner for three years and can't (trad),!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! , no offence!!!!!!

[Window Washers]

Thanks for all your replies guys (Except for John's useless one). You haven't answered my origional question tho.........

Can't believe you have been a window cleaner for three years and can't (trad),!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! , no offence!!!!!!

Least hes trying, give the guy credit

[MJH]

Thanks for all your replies guys (Except for John's useless one). You haven't answered my origional question tho.........

Can't believe you have been a window cleaner for three years and can't (trad),!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! , no offence!!!!!!

Least hes trying, give the guy credit

Ok

[Window Washers]

Thanks for all your replies guys (Except for John's useless one). You haven't answered my origional question tho.........

Can't believe you have been a window cleaner for three years and can't (trad),!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! , no offence!!!!!!

Least hes trying, give the guy credit

Ok

i know what your saying though

[Steve Weatherley]

Thanks for the informative replies (and the others too for the comedy factor). Just to put the record straight I have been cleaning windows for 3 years but only approx 1 day per week using wfp for a customer who manages blocks of flats - hence using wfp. The other 4 days are taken up cleaning carpets / upholstery and end of tenancy cleans.
I am currently planning to expand the window cleaning side of the business hence I thought I'd ask the professionals on this site for a few pointers.

[ronnie paton]

window washers.............i use tap cause there is always plenty of taps inside and the finish is the same

[mark dew]

Thanks for the informative replies (and the others too for the comedy factor). Just to put the record straight I have been cleaning windows for 3 years but only approx 1 day per week using wfp for a customer who manages blocks of flats - hence using wfp. The other 4 days are taken up cleaning carpets / upholstery and end of tenancy cleans.
I am currently planning to expand the window cleaning side of the business hence I thought I'd ask the professionals on this site for a few pointers.

Yeah fair play. I just have a bucket on a belt, T bar applicator, 10 and 12 inch squeegee, a supply of spare rubbers, a couple of scrims and microfibre. A spray bottle and a small set of steps. Some detergent and that's it.
If i can't reach internal glass from steps i don't clean them. 
I haven't tried wagtail or anything other than i have listed.

[Fieldsy]

aha!!! At last, something I can put some input into...lol rather than asking loads of questions.

Pretty much same as Mark,

Bucket on a belt
Selection of Microfibres
Small Spray Bottle
Scraper
14" Applicator with monsoon cover and a couple of spares
6" 12" and 18" channels, but have never used the 6" ever and doubt i ever will...lol
Bucket with Lid 25litres
Smaller bucket to save carrying the big 'un around
Old Rags for sills etc....
Spare rubbers
2 x unger pro handles
Pouch
Ladders

[Ian W]

Minimal trad kit for me:

Bucket on belt containing a 10" squeegee and 14" applicator
Pouch with cloths of your choice.
Small scraper
Bucket with lid
Ladders (If it is just insides, then you may be able to use a step up instead.)

I used to use a spray for small windows, but just dab the end of the applicator on them now.