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@SteveOthewindowcleaner Год назад

Many ask me what squeegee I am using, here it is windowcleaner.com/products/ultimate-squeegee-combo?sca_ref=3020242.k17l3JaEgS

@sdunned7842 2 месяца назад

What do you do when the windows are high up, but you can’t get a good ladder location? (Uneven ground or bushes in the way.)

@5elevenfirewood195 2 года назад

Completed my first job today, glad to get past those first customer jitters, working for yourself is awesome!!

@JoseLuis-dc9jb 2 года назад

Congratulations bro I’m in windows washing game too good luck

@markbarrow19 2 года назад

Onwards and upwards mate all the best you should smash it 👍

@drewwatson675 Год назад

My first is today and I’m very nervous haha

@georgehagi4703 Год назад

@@drewwatson675 how does it went ?

@realkevintorres Год назад

I have a roadside assistance business and am looking to hire someone so I can start a window cleaning business. I’m nervous for my first day because I’ve never cleaned a window before 😂 I’m gonna buy some traditional equipment and practice at my house first then move on to actual customers. Wish me luck guys!

@veerchasm1 4 месяца назад

That is now officially the cleanest window in the world

@FReal741 Год назад

I'm 13 years old in the UK and this video helps so much as I watched this video the day before I washed my first set of windows on some bungalows down the street. Thanks man you helped me earn over 50 pounds in a day. ❤️❤️

@SteveOthewindowcleaner Год назад

Great job 👏

@Alejandro.fsssss 10 месяцев назад

Im abt to do the same!

@InterviewHub217 10 месяцев назад

Same! Bout to start tmmrw

@InterviewHub217 10 месяцев назад

Does anyone know what shop in the UK I can get the supply's from

@user-qj6ex6wt4u 9 месяцев назад

@@InterviewHub217 Im in the US but i just ordered all my stuff on amazon

@77777771955 7 дней назад

It is so wonderful the sharing of information from old or new professionals to apprentices. Experience is the greatest teacher, but having multiple teachers is just as good.

@thedirtybiker6 6 месяцев назад

My dad did a window cleaning side hustle for a long time, so I was lucky enough to have a lot of help from him. Thank you for the extra tips and tricks though, they’re really helpful

@boatdetective 2 года назад

I don't care what the trade is- it is always fascinating to see the handwork of someone who has attained master skill level. Very interesting, sir. You are a better person for sharing your knowledge!

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 2 года назад

I appreciate that!

@johnmal5975 2 года назад

Great tips. I own a residential cleaning company and your videos have enabled me to add this to my service. It was incredibly frustrating in the beginning but once you get the rhythm its an awesome feeling of satisfaction to be able to do this properly. Not to sure how to properly price it out but at the end of the day it adds a lot to my bottom line. Thank you for these videos they are extremely well done.

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@rolfvandermerwe3470 Год назад

Comprehensive description !!!

@james-fn3fn 9 месяцев назад

John please could I have your email I am hoping to start a company of a similar nature?🙏

@RIPuglywastaken 2 года назад

Thank u so much even though it sounds like a basic idea to just “clean the windows” it’s much more in depth than most people think. Perfect tutorial 🤙🤙

@jackomalley3687 Год назад

One tip I will give if you're doing kitchen windows that have grease on them and it's hot and sunny be sure to degrease them first before you wash them otherwise you're going to get streaks lots of it. I also think there are some glass that's more prone to getting squeegee marks than others I can't exactly explain it but some are more prone

@NATEVGAMES Год назад

Newbie here. Thank you for taking the time to show different techniques of what to do and what not to do. Great video to help get me started. Sincerely appreciate it.

@SteveOthewindowcleaner Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@anthonytiso6365 Год назад

Huge help learning about life span of the rubbers. I have been dubbed Zorro for leaving famous streaks using a ancient rubber. Replaced it and with your instructions, can do a good job on my house. Thank You!

@geomaticskd 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for the info! As a homeowner I had no idea about proper window cleaning techniques!

@crystalokel5507 2 года назад

I’ve been cleaning for 6 years now and I love it. I always use liquid squeegee for my “soap” it works so good. if I have to clean a restaurant I add a little dawn to help with the grease. I love that blue handled squeegee you have I need to look into that. I have a basic swivel handle. Gets the job done but I like the one you’re using too!

@derekewing9669 Год назад

I’m new to this, so, what is “liquid squeegee”?

@james-fn3fn 9 месяцев назад

Hi crystal I am hoping to create a company offering similar services please could I have your email address?

@MrAwesomeGuyblah 3 года назад

great vid, i'd love to see this kind of vid with traditional pole work!

@shiningwindows 9 месяцев назад

Great video, love the editing choices. Keep up the good work!

@sissylexi1561 3 года назад

As a seasoned washer, if a newbie would cut a dry line at the top of the window then pull down it will help eliminate streaks

@ZachCurtis Год назад

Super helpful video, thank you for posting. I keep practicing the fan method with both small and large squeegee. No matter what I do I get streaks on the top side of "knocking down the peak". Any tips to avoid? Or perhaps I need different equipment? I got the blue Unger kit from HD.

@freekvanrooy2971 2 года назад

Hi Steve i've learned a lot in the last half year by watching nearly all of your tips and tricks ,i even started my own windowcleaning business in Belgium since april 2021 all inspired by your movies ,thanks for that and please continue making this nice video's;-)

@james-fn3fn 9 месяцев назад

Hello my friend I am looking to start a similar type of business in Germany. Please could I have your email address?

@YourUncle8501 3 года назад

You earned a sub on this one! Super thorough and clear, awesome video!

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 3 года назад

Thank you!

@ElDemonioHombre 2 месяца назад

I am glad I found you, this has answered every question I had. I hope you've been safe and healthy lad.

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 2 месяца назад

Same to you!

@Bordomfiixx 2 года назад

Thanks you for the thorough walkthrough here. I love the small details and this is helping me feel much more confident

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@chuckiexx 9 месяцев назад

@@TheKraken2019hey man. I'm just starting out and also bought the ungar pole. Hows it going for you? Do you have any tips or recommendations? Most houses around me have 2 stories so I'll need the pole for sure just not sure how I'll get rid of the streaks that are up high.

@MissChiVUs1 3 года назад

Thank you SteveO! Your videos are so helpful!!

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 3 года назад

You're very welcome!

@kenishahammond3935 2 года назад

I love washing my windows. Such good info. This is so satifying to watch. Thank you for this video!

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@monastevenson958 Год назад

Thank you for that video. Sqeegeeing my windows didn’t look that hard until I tried it. Now I’m inspired to try again.

@Daniel-213 3 года назад

I'm a high rise window cleaner in daytona beach,and I travel across the U.S. as well for work, I love your videos!

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 3 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@orlandolockhart6558 3 года назад

Great video and pretty good tips. Thanks for your inspiration and advices!

@richardvila1173 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing ,learning to apply it to my Pressure Washing small business

@giggitygobbler7163 3 года назад

Learning so much off of these videos I've acquired a lot of sorbos will the channel on the sorbo fit on the Moerman Excelerator 2.0 Squeegee Handle ?

@elpeehs8479 2 года назад

Always learning a new technique and or new technology here thx guy!

@usaearthling 2 года назад

I don't know how I got here on this video but I sure learned a lot about window washing. Thanks for sharing, great demo.

@LuxInTenebris458 2 года назад

hey man, thank you for the tips! What do you think about silicone squeegees?

@ptrainingbytim Год назад

Awesome tips and thank you so much for sharing with us newbies.

@LindaKReed Год назад

Great video! Thank you so much for the tips!!

@robertfling6173 3 года назад

Window cleaning looks like the simplest thing ever to do when you look at. Pick up the tools and actually give it a try and you will find out quickly it's anything but. Someone who can wield a squeegee on glass especially at a height (on a pole) successfully is past a talent more like an art form. Great tips. BTW the water fed pole I picked up with your help from Window Cleaning Resource works outstanding. Thanks for your guidance.

@RCM384 3 года назад

Please do a video about your tool belt setup. Show what you carry and what type of pockets you have on your belt. I need to know!!!

@jaygettel6598 3 года назад

When I first started learning my boss put me on a window and told me to clean it. I cleaned it went and got him to show him. He comes right up and says it looks like shit do it again. I cleaned the window again this time I think I did better. So I go get my boss and again told me it looked terrible and to do it again. I think I cleaned that one window until they came and got me for lunch. Mind you we start at 6 am and take lunch at noon. Also it might sound weird but my one colleague that I was with had me relax my hand holding the squee and did the motions for me.

@hondaaccord-cd8bb 2 года назад

I started window cleaning during the summer and it really has a good amount of depth to it especially when it comes to working with a crew and doing all the right things so it works like a well oiled machine

@adrienkenzo8381 2 года назад

Instablaster...

@quentinbohannon4089 2 года назад

@@jaygettel6598 yea cleaning windows can be difficult if you haven't been doing it the right way my manager is showing me the right way he wants me to clean the windows the right way now these videos are helpful.

@germainewright7348 2 года назад

Thank you very much! I am watching your video to clean my cottage. I hire professionals like you to do my home, as there are too many windows to clean. You are great! 😁

@danielcamargo8927 Год назад

Not all heroes wear capes!! Thanks man you have no idea how much you are helping me i just stared my window cleaning business Thanks man!!

@SteveOthewindowcleaner Год назад

Glad I could help

@tdefouw5852 Месяц назад

Great video! Using a squeegee has cut my window cleaning time in half. Wish I would have figured this out sooner in life. Thanks for the tips!

@Inlandempirebluesky Год назад

Try using a water sprite shammy instead of a bath towel. You can use them continuously. When they get dirty rinse it out with a hose sprayer. Works great to mop up water and clean the moldings

@MrAckerman83 Год назад

Using one clip in the channel works for me. I always struggled with 2 clips when I started so I just use one. It holds the rubber and I don't have to worry about the rubber bunching up.

@chadhooper1250 Год назад

I also find a lot of guys that don’t use enough soap if you have a 5 gallon bucket of water Squeeze soap bottle for about 6 sec using little soap makes the squeegee drag and noisy leaving lines and swirls. A properly soaped and soaked window should make very little squeaks.

@doctorspockARTS 2 года назад

I’ve used the same squeegee rubber for four seasons and owned the squeegee for 12 years and it still works like new.

@markbarrow19 2 года назад

Trigger innit 🤣😂🤣

@markbarrow19 2 года назад

Only fools and horses joke 😂

@nitesurfer 2 года назад

Mate it must feel good having all these subscribers as apprentices.. I really appreciate you handing on the knowledge...

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 2 года назад

Thank you

@quentinbohannon4089 2 года назад

Good technique their ill start that way and that my manager showed me im trying my best to get these technique down good thing these videos are helpful I might buy my own equipment so I can practice the right way.

@user-yp8pe6gt7j 7 месяцев назад

Excellent teacher! Got me wanting to wash my windows! Looks so easy! Thanks 🙏

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 7 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@todddaniels6472 2 года назад

Hey SteveO, I bought a Super-Channel and the clips are completely different than the brass ones. It has thin, silver clips which I am not used to. I've messed around a bit with the super-channel, but it's much more difficult to use. Sometimes I can get it working great, and it makes short work of huge interior windows, but other times It will leave wavy-streaks and I end up having to re-do the window. Maybe you have a video on super-channels? Or if not, any advice would be helpful. I know that Super-channels are much more difficult to control, but even with the perfect angle ( while doing pole work) It will streak sometimes, and I end up switching to my 18-inch Ledger channel. It would be a lot less work if I could get the super-channel dialed in. (It's a 36-inch Sörbo Quick Silver Clip Style Wide Body T Shaped Aluminum Channel) Thanks EDIT: I found your video on Sorbo squeegee clips, and your dish soap method makes those silver clips a thousand times easier to use. Thank you.

@davidhaslam1056 2 месяца назад

Put a couple squirts of soap directly on the applicator, just seems better than in the water for me. Have a bucket on a belt, half litre bottle of water with you and you can leave your main bucket in the van out of the way. I just usually go back to the van every hour or so for dry microfibres and top up from main bucket. If i have busy day or dirty work i bring a couple of 5 litre tubs clean water so can change main bucket if needed. Add a touch rinse aid in the water for a nice sparkle 😉 😅

@shawmeck9323 3 дня назад

Thank you for sharing this with us.

@reymiranda308 3 года назад

Than you for the pro tips I really appreciate it this is a big help for me

@rrshain 2 года назад

Do you recommend the shaving cream hack at the end to keep the window from fogging up?

@lucianoelrian 2 года назад

Thank you so much! You help me here in Brazil!

@pristinedreamcleanwindowcl8133 3 года назад

Always love the jewels you drop

@Diannimal 3 дня назад

Very informative! Couple things: I always add some white vinegar to my solution - helps with streaks. Is there a negative to that in your opinion? Also for newbies, it would’ve been good to mention the angle of the squeegee - the leading edge should be angled up - that was super helpful!

@PhilFeedback Год назад

Good information, thanks for making this video!

@yukuhana 2 года назад

Blew me away with this vid. I had no idea one can be so serious and professional about squeegeeing! Nice!

@darlenerothenay6251 7 месяцев назад

Very informative and well done. Thank you!

@dangobanjo2800 2 года назад

I’m a window tinter in Las Vegas and I’m going to apply this fanning technique in my pre-cleaning. Thank you for the video 🙏

@james-fn3fn 9 месяцев назад

Hi Dango I am aspiring to form a company that will offer similar services to that please would you be willing to give me your email address?

@mrt169 2 года назад

Can't thank you guys enough...Yall have some good karma coming your way. I started up last month and already about to make my bills on my first month. I'm stoked!

@kentreg1 3 года назад

Good stuff man, thank you!

@tonyt896 3 месяца назад

Very good and informative video, Steve-O.

@bob-o9865 6 месяцев назад

Hi Steve-O Thanks for making this video. What should I use to clean the dirt/dust off the wooden trim around the windows?

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 6 месяцев назад

A wet microfiber is perfect like this one windowcleaner.com/products/xero-microfiber-towel?sca_ref=3020242.k17l3JaEgS

@ajohncena291 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills. Excellent verbal instructions to go along with your detailed visual demo/presentation. Good luck on your business and personal success. You have made a more competent and confident man out of me.

@SteveOthewindowcleaner Год назад

You're very welcome!

@FrozenDoberman 7 месяцев назад

I do my single house windows about 4 times per year. To extend squeegee rubber lifespan to about 5 years, only straight down or sideways glide is used on the windows. A 24 inch Sorbo squeegee is used for the large windows, while a 14 inch Sorbo is used for the smaller windows. For a large window, the 24" is used first, followed by the 14" for the remaining small area. I like the fly screen removal tool tip. Fortunately my 5-year old house fly screens can be easily removed by hand.

@nathanshadle Год назад

Great lesson! Can your recommend a brand or model of 18” squeegee for us homeowners with multiple big 10’x20’ walls of glass? What model/brand is your 40-degree one?

@nickm756 3 года назад

Hey Steve O what are the magic erasers you use?

@ClipperRoad 2 года назад

How often do you have to change the towel you use? If you come across some with really dirty edges.

@jacobcaudle8983 2 года назад

Extremely helpful! I start my first day next week, and my boss let me bring stuff home to practice. I’ve been struggling with the straight pulling 3 times leaving lines so I’m definitely going to try to master that S motion. Looks way more convenient

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 2 года назад

It makes it more enjoyable and does a better job

@crystalokel5507 2 года назад

You can always tilt your squeegee and that will help w streaks. Tilt toward the dry side. So if you’re coming down from the top tilt down a little bit towards the dry side. It just takes time you’ll get there!

@jacobcaudle8983 2 года назад

@@crystalokel5507 thanks for the reply lol. Been going for over a month now and I love it. Finally got the snake (S) motion down to almost perfect every time

@1971dave Год назад

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner I was going to be a window cleaner but I went to school instead....

@SteveOthewindowcleaner Год назад

@@1971dave haha if you only knew

@nathanielsimes1044 2 года назад

I was gonna learn how to fan so I don’t have the lions like you said but doing three pull downs and having two lines which type three seconds to clean up with the closest to me is faster

@philmccracken2012 3 года назад

Big fat thumbs up and you got a subscriber! this was a super detailed to the point tons of pro tips video. I am on a job installing glass walls at a new building under construction. Each piece of glass is roughly 4'.5" x 10' and there's about 80 of them. My technique of cleaning them today will be different than what I have been doing after watching your video. Thank you. I suppose my only question would be how much soap am I putting in the bucket? Let's say I have 2 gallons of water, how much soap will I be adding?

@alariccianci-stephens7963 2 года назад

Awesome video brother. Appreciate the trade secrets

@Userrrr53883 11 месяцев назад

Yooo! Thanks, really helpful

@TheBryceJohnston 2 года назад

do you need to try and keep the handle parallel to the window bc sometimes i go over something and there’s still soapy water on it

@hectorhernandez4791 10 месяцев назад

this was a perfect video on showing every step of every little thing you need to know on window cleaning. W guy

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 10 месяцев назад

Thank you :)

@hectorhernandez4791 10 месяцев назад

@@SteveOthewindowcleanerhey I have another question. I don't have enough money to get the basic kit. Can you give me some alternatives.

@morricone33 11 месяцев назад

@SteveOthewindowcleaner How do you clean second floor windows and frames efficiently without using a ladder? Especially if they have mullions you can't remove

@aminapuskar8133 Год назад

awesome, now i know how to fix the windows i may as well have cleaned with a wet sock yesterday

@ElliotsWC 2 года назад

Hey Stevo I noticed sometimes when I detail the sides of the window later I can see I leave lines from the towel and I only use one finger. Any suggestions thanks!

@JOHNABLANK 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tips!

@isaacgonzalez3737 3 года назад

Hey Steve, I’m new in your Channel, I live in Canada, do you have a video in low temperatures? I started doing cleaning windows to save up to pay college. Bless

@danrebolledo8385 3 года назад

im in calgary, now hiring, i will teach you....

@michelleauckram4020 2 года назад

Hi. Is there any difference for tinted windows? Thanks

@Hellothere223 3 года назад

Is that red towel you always use a microfiber towel or just a regular towel?

@haydensims793 Год назад

My first job is this week and I'm extremely nervous lol I have the first customer jitters to the max!

@slasher0630 2 года назад

Im about to buy my supplies. Thank you for these videos.

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@rickstid-bits 2 года назад

Awesome! Thank you. I am still a newbie homeowner at this. My windows are really dirty by the time I get around to doing this. How often do I need to dump the bucket of solution and mix a new batch?

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 2 года назад

No need to change it when just doing your home

@JoshParkerWI 5 месяцев назад

You're a great teacher!

@SteveOthewindowcleaner 4 месяца назад

Thank you! 😃

@deluxedetailingandvaleting2308 2 года назад

Great video helps me massively great informational video my favourite channel 🙌🙌🙌

@macgyverbryan1377 3 года назад

My fave average angle 25°.a suggestions: go back to the starting point to catch any pull smears, less detailing needed.

@user-fs6ri8zf1x 2 дня назад

I am geeking over rubbers and mops now.

@cashsavage4452 2 года назад

my boss has these like no angle sorbos and there kinda hard to place it on the window right ever time might buy one of those he has

@xseeyah 2 года назад

That window on the right is so clean that it's now a portal to another dimension

@kentaylor6223 3 года назад

i always load new rubber with the logo facing down, i like to always know at a glance if i am on the first or second side. so when i turn the squeegee toward me if i see the logo i know i still the second side available. also i rarely use the ettore channels in my moerman but occassionally so i ground out 3 scoops where the teeth go so the handle grips the rubber and i don't need the end clips

@macgyverbryan1377 3 года назад

I do something similar, only logo side up.

@betsyk22 Год назад

Struggling to figure out what equipment I can buy to clean my own floor to ceiling sliders that have permanent screening on the other side. I have about 4-5" room between the outside of the glass and the screened railing. Glass slides side to side but cannot come out of the tracks because it is hurricane rated with a very high track. So, reach in sideways and clean with some kind of pole and squeegee but what angle/type should I buy? Any thoughts?

@sarahtran1433 Год назад

Newbie here! I bought an Unger Squeegee and it left so many steaks. I was wondering if this brand is good for professional glass cleaning or I’m probably not holding the squeegee the right way?

@lasqueegee1752 2 года назад

Hey how did you go about getting new business from store fronts

@Kogakaze 2 года назад

When you say how long you get out of squeegee rubber before replacing it, how many windows do you clean in those days? Some days I clean less windows than others so about how many windows do you think I can get out of each side of the rubber?

@byronrogowsky9839 Год назад

Very useful instructive demonstration…thx

@travelinnate2761 Год назад

Thank you for this!

@VikingAF 7 месяцев назад

Great channel

@gavinarterburn1008 10 месяцев назад

Am I putting to much soap if it’s way to soapy per say and get the sides and bottom full of soapy

@1ronhall Год назад

Nice work and thanks for the tips ….. as a home owner, is the best solution a few drops of dawn in 3g of water, or is there something else or trick with the cleaner? My house is in the woods and the windows get dirty fast. Also, what about your screens?