Does Water Fed Pole Window Cleaning Really Work?

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Weather Pure Water Fed Pole Window Cleaning Really Works?
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[@sarahr620]

I changed over to WFP just over a year ago and the answer is simply YES and any reservations are based on a lack of knowledge on how it works. The change has transformed my round and my reputation is even better than before. It has saved me time on first cleans and regular cleans as well as upvc and conservatory roof cleaning. While i still trad inside windows and shops, I'll never go back to only trad work.

[@TheThegreenpi]

upvc?

[@sarahr620]

Upvc - gutters, fascia and soffit

[@aemackintosh]

That’s great. Keep up the good work!😃👍🏼

[@MrJdp1968]

WFP window cleaning does work as long as it’s done correctly 👍🏻

[@aemackintosh]

julian pierce Good point.😃👍🏼

[@raymondrichings7688]

I ❤ windows I use a WFP system I ❤ it like you said gets all the hard to reach places windows that would not be accessible traditionally love your videos very informative for others in the industry. Got to love what you do

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comments! I’m glad you enjoy the videos and find them useful. It’s good to know that they can help others out.👍🏼

[@adrodog17]

Great job. Since you are now doing wfp full time, one piece of advice is to try and learn the best techniques of using the pole which puts the least amount of stress on your body. I know the poles are light but after a few years you can get shoulder and back pain, especially if you use the same hand all the time so learn how to use both hands. I always used my left hand on top so I got pain in my left shoulder and back (was also due to using a heavier pole which I would never recommend)

[@aemackintosh]

Adrodog Yeah, I try to switch hands every so often. My arms are a bit sore by the end of the week.😃👍🏼

[@tonycarrington4426]

great vid Ash....yes the mat as mentioned by others, (you naughty boy)... i sometimes forget ..oops , another thing i always do is pull the door handle and lift the handle up to make sure the doors shut properly creating a seal so no leaks, even that may not work on old doors though, iv found that water can seep behind letter boxes as well, when customer opens the door when finished i always glance down and see if there are any puddles or leaks which may lead me to clean the door traditionally in future, look forward to next vid. tony

[@aemackintosh]

Tony Carrington Thanks for the tips.😃👍🏼

[@mapools777]

WFP works great! I just cleaned windows with just the water and brush that haven’t been cleaned in 8 years! The windows came out great, except I did have to go back over the windows with a razor and after they dried I scrubbed with a bronze wool pad in the corners. There was some deposits. But next time around will be a breeze!

[@aemackintosh]

Manny Amenta Yes, the first clean can be tricky. WFP is great when the windows are done nice and regular.😃👍🏼

[@daz147]

I love cleaning frames, doors and windows with wfp, first clean I spray some no nonsense on the frames and they come up great, especially on conservatorys.

[@aemackintosh]

darren court Great. I sometimes spray a upvc cleaner on first cleans that are really bad.😃👍🏼

[@daz147]

@@aemackintosh plus it soaps up so the customers can see your doing a good job.

[@aemackintosh]

Definitely help cut through that first time dirt.😃👍🏼

[@FlashTechEngineering]

Your next investment should be ionic hot box.. the best move I've ever made, your brush glides a lot better over surfaces and cleans much quicker better and less fatiguing on your body, I'm shaving about 2 to 3 hrs a day using hot water 👍😜

[@aemackintosh]

FlashTechEngineering Wow, that’s a significant benefit. People keep telling me how good hot water is.😃👍🏼

[@sundance2421]

Door and windows looked pretty clean to begin with!

[@aemackintosh]

Sundance I know it wasn’t VERY dirty. It’s difficult to show on camera, but it was grubby. The next video shows me dealing with some dirty glass using wfp.😃👍🏼

[@balbie29]

It’s not a grumpy moan. It’s just an observation. “you should have moved the door mat first instead of soaking it”.

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, fair point. A slight downside of giving the door a good clean is the puddle you create. I should have moved the mat.😬👍🏼

[@lovelyjubbly87]

I need to get a new brush haha after seeing yours. Mine looks like an old toothbrush now.

[@aemackintosh]

Lovely Jubbly Yeah, it’s not ideal when the ends start curling up.😃👍🏼

[@AllaNetWork]

I have been using the wfp for a few months now and I loved it so much. Just today I was cleaning windows for a new building, With new raisins which I just got them yesterday. However, upon drying those windows still has a little bit of water stains. I had to go back to do some touch ups with a squeegee. The brush is fairly new and a brand new bronze wool pad. So what Am I doing wrong. I have never had an experience like this. I trusted the wfp than my squeegee. I thought may be because the windows are brand new. But wfp is a game changer.

[@aemackintosh]

Allan Kilevo If it’s a first clean on new windows there could be a lot of dirty sitting in places around the frames that you don’t realise, and it seeps out later when you have gone? Especially along the top of the frame. After a couple of cleans with wfp it should improve, but I think that doing touch ups the traditional way can only make it harder for the wfp next time.😃👍🏼

[@adethomas7840]

I use wfp. But if you can get to a window safely then you should trad it.

[@jackstratfull6865]

Should do less scrubbin as dont need to scrub that much on regular cleans an still get same results 👍🏼 great vid though

[@aemackintosh]

Jack Stratfull Thanks.😃👍🏼

[@TheThegreenpi]

only problem with WFP so far is some commercial areas like strip malls where you cant really bust it out unless you're far enough into the biz to get a truck tank

[@aemackintosh]

TheThegreenpi It’s still nice to get a bit of traditional going from time to time.😃👍🏼

[@TheThegreenpi]

@@aemackintosh and it costs more now

[@SonofChurchill]

Was door just cleaned with pure water no added soap or cleaning liquid? Thanks

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, just pure water and a good scrub.😃👍🏼

[@kegsie100]

Hey Ashley, those little scuffs on the upvc door can be buffed out with a bronze wool pad from DA Components

[@aemackintosh]

Kevin McCawley I wasn’t sure if you should use bronze wool on the plastics really?😃👍🏼

[@kegsie100]

A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services I’ve never had any issues, only successes

[@aemackintosh]

😃👍🏼

[@Davez2023]

Why do upvc frames leave white drips at the top of the window when i wfp them?? Same with wooden windows??

[@aemackintosh]

Make sure you give the frames a good scrub and a thorough rinse and you should be good.😃👍🏼

[@rwc4609]

Great clean, but I would move the mat away first mate. 👍

[@aemackintosh]

Rwc Good idea.😃👍🏼

[@ryanlemmon6180]

Love your work buddy

[@aemackintosh]

Ryan Lemmon Hey, thanks! I appreciate it.😃👍🏼

[@STREAMLINECLEANINGSOLUTIONS]

Another great video Ashley. . . . :-)

[@aemackintosh]

Varitech Systems Ltd Thanks 😃👍🏼

[@marcstevens8203]

Great 👍 very useful as usually have you used added sparkle amazing give it ago

[@aemackintosh]

Marc Stevens No I haven’t tried any adatives yet, maybe I should.😃👍🏼

[@bencavanagh5425]

I'm amazed how good wfp is, been using it for gutter,facia and soffit cleans and it's like new once finished, especially using pure hot water works even better. Can I ask Ashely what swan kneck you using? Great video and thanks again.

[@aemackintosh]

ben cavanagh Thanks for your comment. I’m using the Ova-8 pole setup. There is a whole playlist on this kit on my channel. Check it out.😃👍🏼

[@bencavanagh5425]

@@aemackintosh Thankyou will check it out

[@LIAM-rt8vd]

Hi mate, what brush do you typically use? Not sure if I’ve got the right firmness. Great videos, helped a lot for my preparation to start up myself. Only problem is I can only start with a backpack so having to think about water use

[@aemackintosh]

Liam Boole In this video I am using a Gardiner Super Lite, with medium bristles. I love this for getting around the chunky upvc frames. They have a great range with a variety of jets as well. A fine jet will use less water, which might suit you better.😃👍🏼

[@SqueegeeLife]

Nice work!

[@aemackintosh]

Squeegee Life Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@patrickmcphillips9443]

Hi Ashley great video getting great results from the pure water cleaning and switched over a lot of customers from traditional window cleaning.Which pole do you recommend a lot of choice on the market .

[@aemackintosh]

A Gardiner pole is a firm favourite for a lot of WFP window cleaners.👍🏼

[@patrickmcphillips9443]

@@aemackintosh Thanks Ashley

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

I use a hose do all the walls as well no scrubbing use a t piece with a light degreaser then spray buff glass. Comes up way cleaner no need to scrub. Got to much work now. Sometimes gurney if they like that get hourly rate

[@sajwindowcleanersuk]

Mat 🙈🙈🙈 always move mats even when the mat is soaked from rain! Had complaints about soaking a soaked mat 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@aemackintosh]

S.A.J Window Cleaners Ltd Lesson learnt. Still getting to know very wfp tricks.😃👍🏼

[@keithbaron4437]

Is that a Gardiner brush? I think there are two or maybe three types of client. Youngsters are easy as they have no previous. Middle aged are tricky cos they want their pound of flesh. Elderly can be tricky cos they hate change. I offer trad or w.f.p. The trick is to let them know that trad will cost more. I guess there are always the type that see how good the job is and then change to every 8 wks. I even had one that asked for every three months!! And wanted to pay the same price!! So don't shoot yourself in the foot. Good vid.

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, sometimes you have to work with what the customer wants and try to find a happy medium. But it depends how much you want the work I suppose. I your busy enough then you might not be bothered.😃👍🏼

[@aemackintosh]

I’m using a Gardiner Super Lite brush, I love the long bristles for getting in around these chunky frames.😃👍🏼

[@skinnyflipflop8101]

Nice video thanks 👍🏻 How do you make sure Top floor Sills are clean? Do you always get the ladder out or just on the first clean to check?

[@040cleaning6]

thnx for your video

[@aemackintosh]

040cleaning Thanks for your comment!😃👍🏼

[@georgesmith3639]

What do you do about the grill bits above the window I have problem with these thanks. Great video.

[@dangerousffc]

I find they can leak out dirt after a first clean. Give they a good scrub then leave them. Come back on second run and just do under the vent

[@aemackintosh]

Good question. I did a video about this a while ago and there were such a variety of really great suggestions in the comments. I put a link in the description. I think it’s worth giving them a good clean on the first one, you will be glad you did in the long run.😃👍🏼

[@shinertaz]

I personally would recommend cleaning doors by hand that way you don’t leave loads of water on the door step which could be a health hazard

[@aemackintosh]

taz maniandevil It can be such a struggle to get into all those groves and corners with a cloth. The brush makes it a doddle and does such a great job.😃👍🏼

[@adamdavies8362]

Surely it completely dries within an hour or so? I live in Wellington, NZ so it's super windy here all year round, by the time I've done the last window, the first one has dried completely. Maybe it's the wind that dries it so quick?

[@aemackintosh]

Maybe. It was quite a small house I suppose, and a cool day. They were mostly dry.😃👍🏼

[@DomEvans]

A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services when it freezes it’s something to think about. I carry some grit with me for pathways on freezing days.

[@aemackintosh]

Ah, yes, I think there are a few hurdles I’ve yet to think about when winter comes.😃👍🏼

[@theresabatch8763]

Dont the brush scratch the glass?

[@aemackintosh]

No. They’re designed specifically to clean the glass.

[@cleanclearwindowgutterclea1585]

Good vid mate is that just with pencil jets

[@aemackintosh]

Mr Spot Yes, they are Gardiner 1.4mm pencil jets.😃👍🏼

[@thomasreilly894]

What brush is that your using mate?

[@aemackintosh]

Thomas Reilly It’s a Gardiner Super Lite brush with bumper.😃👍🏼

[@thomasreilly894]

Is this brush good for for first cleans mate or just maintenance cleans?

[@thomasreilly894]

Also what does the bumper do? 😁

[@aemackintosh]

This brush is a great all rounder, for first cleans and maintenance. The number helps protect the customers property from the brush bashing into the brickwork or window frames, and also helps protect the brush.😃👍🏼

[@thomasreilly894]

Thanks for that mate. Is it the super lite 26cm medium mixed? Sorry for all the questions haha

[@jimmyevans2965]

Hope tradman is watching this lol

[@aemackintosh]

window cleaning Everyone has their own way of doing things I suppose, and it’s whatever works best for you really.😃👍🏼

[@jimmyevans2965]

@@aemackintosh would u go back to doing all work trad

[@rickkozarits8930]

Tradmans decided to give WFP a go

[@aemackintosh]

I’m still doing certain work the traditional way. I think it’s great to be able to offer an element of both.😃👍🏼

[@rickkozarits8930]

@@aemackintosh be careful,if neighbours see you up the ladder they may ask you to go back to traditional with them too

[@CHR15Y-BoY]

School boy error! should of moved the door mat first ;-p

[@aemackintosh]

CHR15Y BoY 😬👍🏼

[@sbcleaningservices5667]

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