Cleaning Really Dirty Windows Using WFP - First Clean 

Thanks! That’s great. The tap water is so hard in my area that I normally prefer to stick with my pure water. Good idea though. I will definitely keep it in mind for the mega dirty jobs.😃👍🏼

Yeah, using a cleaning solution in a Gardiner backpack is fine. You will just have to wash it out afterwards if you want to use pure water in it again. I know lots of guys get more than one and keep one just for chemicals and one for just pure water.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh thank you . I already have a spare 18ft pole . I will go down that road i think . Thanks again

Varitech Systems Ltd Thanks!😃👍🏼

Yeah sure, I do that sometimes if I just want to treat one or two windows, but if I’m doing a whole house I get out the backpack sprayer.😃👍🏼

Sure, why not, whatever works for you.😃👍🏼

Thanks!😃👍🏼

Yes, purified water, so it won’t leave residue spots once it dries.😃👍🏼

Thanks!😃👍🏼

Thanks. Good idea, I will put it on the list.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh don’t think I can find one video about it on RU-vid interestingly.

@@jasonb4915 check your brush head after each job and swat the bristles and pinch any clumps out. Takes about 15 seconds and it’s worth it.

Yes indeed. Give it a good rinse out.👍🏼

Thanks!😃👍🏼

Nice.😃👍🏼

Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼

Thanks! Yes, I’m pretty tall, 6ft4 ish. Pretty handy for cleaning windows!😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh I guess you were good at the bascetball at school then 😂 Thank you for the video, I do enjoy them 😊

Most of my regular jobs are done every month, some are done every two months, but I don’t like to do them less often than that.👍🏼

Sure, sounds good. You would probably just want to flush it through after using a chemical in it, but it won’t do any harm.😃👍🏼

I have just put a link in the description for you.😃👍🏼

Great, thanks! I usually use a upvc cleaner or traffic film remover (TFR) from a supplier here in the UK. I’m not sure where to get it from in the U.S. but I’m sure WCR must do something?😃👍🏼

I know some of the U S guys use purple power . Any citrus based degreaser will work great also.

I often find that water fed pole actually does a better job. The bristles get dirt out of laces I could never get to by hand. They also say that windows cleaned by wfp will stay cleaner for longer.😃👍🏼

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You should be able to do it with one full backpack (20l) but it depends how quick you are, how dirty the windows are, and maybe what type of jets you are using. An 18ft pole will be big enough but I usually work with a 22ft so I can reach over obstacles easily.👍🏼

@@aemackintosh Thank You Ashley 😊 I’m just about to purchase the backpack and some kit to get started after watching your videos. What about fascias/apex on some houses? Would it be best to go with a 25/27ft pole? Looking at the SLX25/27 just on a tight budget. Thank you 🙏

Sure, yes, a 27 will be a good idea to reach fascias. You can always take a section or two off the bottom to save weight when you don’t need it.👍🏼

@@aemackintosh Great idea, Thanks Ashley!

No, it’s a great idea, as long as you rinse it out well afterwards.😃👍🏼

Natalie Coote It will be published tomorrow!😃👍🏼

The Unger Hydro DI on its own works best in soft water areas. I live in a very hard water area so I was getting through a lot of resin.👍🏼

@@aemackintosh ok. I unterstand. I´ve seen, that you are using this adapter on the top of the pole. Did you order this separately? If yes, why did you do this and why is it better than the regular angle.

Not always, only if they are really dirty. These weren’t actually too bad but I just wanted to show how to do it if they are really dirty.😉👍🏼

EA The brand is Rigour, but they don’t make them any more.😬 I love them but they are getting a bit thread bare in places. I bought some recently at my local market, before lockdown.😃👍🏼

Yeah, a time and a half, maybe 2 if it’s really bad.👍🏼

In this video I am using a pretty standard upvc cleaner, so it won’t do any harm. It’s more severe chemicals like TFR that you have to be more careful with.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh would ubik be ok to apply to the frames and glass as you have done with the other upvc cleaner you used in the vid as I have only used it on facias and con roofs ?

Sure, good one. If you are worried, wet the area to be cleaned first, then apply the ubik, leave a few minutes then wash off as usual.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh 👍🏻 cheers ash

Very helpful videos .Has anyone used ubix on coloured Pvc or coloured cladding or does it stain

I use a upvc cleaner from bonnymans.com which I buy in bulk. You then can mix it according to the strength you need depending on how dirty the job is.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh brilliant, thank you 😊

@@aemackintosh hi there I'm new to this only been using wfp a couple months how would I use a soap solution if I'm using my water from a tank in my van? Also I thought the point in using wfp was that you don't need soap. Any help would be good.

Thanks. I’m using a GoPro Hero7.😃👍🏼

It doesn’t need a lot, maybe 50-75ml in 6litres of water.😃👍🏼

Yeah, it’s up to you, either say to the customer that this is the price but I won’t be able to remove that paint. Or add a bit on to the price and try to remove it. Paint on glass will likely need scraping, which will have to be done with great care so that you don’t scratch the glass. Paint on fascias!? You could try some TFR and you can get some scrubby pads to try and remove it, DAComponents do a nice set. I hope that helps.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh haha thanks! Yeah the other day I had a job where there was cement on a fascia and it took me hours to get it looking nice, not a perfect result though.

I find you gain experience at every job. So sometimes I will day to the customer if I think it will be a struggle, then if you can’t quite get it off, at least you warned them. And if you can get it off, bonus!😃👍🏼

Many window cleaners will charge 50% extra for the first clean.

@@aemackintosh Thanks. How much more would you say for an 8 weekly clean, than a 4 weekly? If 4 weekly is £10, would you say 8 weekly £14?

Good idea.👍🏼

It’s an Ova8 22ft with a Gardiner Supreme brush.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh How do you find it .have you made a video on it ?

Upvc Max from bonnymans.com but Razr Wash from Window Cleaning Warehouse is also good.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh thank you

🤷🏻‍♂️They are good and precise. I like fan jets for certain other applications but I find that I use less water with these 1.4mm pencil jets from Gardiner.😃👍🏼

@Graeme Powell Why are pencil jets old school?? They are more precise and rinse better.

Dirt. The brush agitates the dirt, the dirt sticks to the pure water, and this should all be thoroughly rinsed away to leave behind just pure water that evaporates without leaving any residue. If the scrubbing, or rinsing hasn’t been done properly, spotting can occur. Also dirt from the frames can also run off onto the glass, so these should also be scrubbed and rinsed thoroughly. Hopefully the video tomorrow should demonstrate all of that.😃👍🏼

It was quite a grubby first clean, it didn’t look so bad through the camera. But yeah, this method is good for windows that are even dirtier than this too.😃👍🏼

Yes. This is the water fed pole version.😃👍🏼

It depends on the type of footage I’m taking but yes, I check with the customer most of the time.😃👍🏼

They were dirtier than they looked on camera, but the idea is the same.👍🏼

@@aemackintosh I know what you mean. We've all done the window above the conservatory that hasn't been cleaned for 10 years lol. Some windows I've done have been so bad I've plugged into tap water with ubix the gone over them again with pure water. The main mistake I have made is not to charge more when they are really dirty.

Sounds like you know what you are doing, and you have learnt from your mistakes.😃👍🏼

Just interested to know how many houses you clean a day I try to do about 10.

Sounds good. It depends how big they are I suppose.😃👍🏼