How To Clean Windows Professionally - Abrasive Pads

Abrasive Pads for window cleaning can help you safely remove tough debris and greasy finger prints quickly and efficiently. In this video we take a look at the 3 most popular abrasive pads used by professional window cleaners 0000 steel wool, bronze wool and the 3m finishing pad.
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[@jordanpalmer4112]

I just switched over to using a knuckler handle for my bronze wool. I agree with you that at times it can be a bit bulky when you don't need it to be. But I'm actually fairly happy with the tool itself. Good video man, I like the way you explain things so that it's very clear to your audience.

[@LukeTheWindowCleaner]

Jordan Palmer thanks ! I try to cover the very basics. I enjoy your videos as well keep em coming !

[@kegsie100]

I love your clear and concise videos

[@LukeTheWindowCleaner]

Kevin McCawley thank you very much !

[@dannywilson660]

Thank you guy for your effort and detail in all of your videos! Very helpful!!!👍

[@KevintheWindowCleaner]

thanks for more tips. It is always helpful to work on technique as well as knowing your tools.

[@RedRockMaintenance]

Great video. After seeing one of your other videos of you using the steel wool, I got some myself. I always had problems trying to clean the deck glass as its tempered. With the steel wool I can actually get the glass clean now.

[@LukeTheWindowCleaner]

+Red Rock Maintenance thanks man! I'm happy it worked for you. It's out favorite abrasive pad

[@acmewindowcleaning9274]

I like this.. I'm a fan of all three, though honestly I only carry the bronze and white 3M in my belt. Mostly because the standard steel wool rusts and makes a mess in my pouch.. Stuff is great, a must carry item IMO too..

[@sheabri8988]

I know you mentioned not to use steel wool on tinted glass, what would you suggest to use when cleaning tinted windows?

[@MarcusWindowCleaningWagologist]

Great clean and concise info. 👍

[@simonasluksas4990]

Great video , like all that you are making , did you have any experience with 000 steel wool ? Is it still still good for window clean ?

[@laurenceoflaherty4787]

Another great video as always Luke, Happy Christmas to you & Reanna.

[@MrGlass-ji9gi]

Now I'm curious to try steel wool again if its more abrasive. I switched to bronze because the steel was drying my hands out. I save on pads by using half a pad at a time. Thanks for the videos. After 5 years I'm still learning. :-)

[@LukeTheWindowCleaner]

Mr. Glass of yeah always learning something new

[@jackomalley3687]

The bronze pads that are thin and have a cotton backing in my opinion are not safe because it can dislodge fabricating debris. The soft pads I see no issues

[@UKpolitoons]

Thank you for this video its absolutely brilliant educational stuff

[@kymbo72]

I noticed you are wearing gloves. i am looking for some that keep my hands warm and dry in winter but are thin/flexible enough so it does not inhibit the work. Do you have any suggestions on type of gloves, or which ones you use? Thanks

[@killroy1983]

Thanks for the info. Have a Thumb up!

[@Lzarate]

Do you ever find yourself having to use steel wool in higher places where you need a handle? If so, what situations & what kind of handle

[@cjay4108]

Did u find a solution

[@Robert-ij9ih]

Second... Time flies when your home from work .. just for lunch... =)

[@LukeTheWindowCleaner]

TheWindowCleaning Dude ha ha lunch time it's breakfast time here

[@SubSailor688]

First off, thank you guys so much for all the helpful information you put out! Crazy question... But, are windows normally tinted on the inside or outside?

[@LukeTheWindowCleaner]

No problem! Windows are usually tinted on the inside. But that dosent mean you won't run across the odd exterior tint jobs from time to time. If you're ever in doubt just check it thoroughly before using any abrasives

[@SubSailor688]

That's what I was thinking. But, wasn't sure. Thanks, Brother! Y'all have a great weekend!

[@stevecleans]

Just rewatching So if your of videos. This brings up a question if you come across a dirty window with tint, what are your agitation methods?

[@fensterputzi]

I observed that steel wool, no matter how fine, always scratches glass. You first notice it when the sun shines through the glass in the evening. 0000 does the same as 0 or 00, just on a smaller scale.

[@sypher0101]

With lubricant, like soapy water, or did you use just water or dry?

[@pascalkellermayrfensterrei481]

It always scratches the glass, whatever soap you add.

[@pascalkellermayrfensterrei481]

You mightn't realize it immediately, but the customer will.

[@stuartmacbeth7893]

Luke great video i won't bronze wool is great we are in Nz where do you get the bronze wool from? Thanks

[@fozarimustapha5868]

How are you my friend

[@bobfulton6201]

what about the walnut impregnated 4x8 pads? any good, whee on the scale of these 4 abrasive? how long lasting?

[@keviiiboo7460]

So these “abrasive” pads don’t scratch the glass?

[@visciousadventures]

Off topic, albeit, but I remember seeing in one of your videos a handheld invoice system, maybe? I use square for accepting payments, but am looking for something very portable and convenient for on-the-job invoicing. Any suggestions? Also thanks for all the knowledge, I definitely tune in daily and pass your bids and channel on as much as possible!

[@LukeTheWindowCleaner]

Marty McFly ya it's joist. we use it for all our paperless invoicing. we use quick books online for our book keeping

[@kenttheboomer721]

What's their fee/pros/cons? Currently using Customer Factor.

[@LukeTheWindowCleaner]

Georgia Hunter well it's a ton to discuss really. like our fb page luke the window cleaner maybe we could discuss it further. joist is a free app download it and play around with it see what you think. quick books online cost around 30.00 per month but is a great book keeping software

[@kenttheboomer721]

Luke The Window Cleaner Already have desktop QB and have since 1995 maybe. Joist integrates with QB desktop?

[@richarddzurek6147]

TINT CAN BE SEEN AT THE EDGES OF WINDOW

[@bradcruise9730]

What do you use GB or tinted windows

[@zachariahmessanger9681]

Used 0000 steel wool and now my windshield will have to be buffed out bc of all the micro scratches. This is my fault of course, just bc some guy on the internet says it will work doesnt make it so!

[@LukeTheWindowCleaner]

+Zachariah Messanger wow ok well im really sorry that happened to you. perhaps something wasnt done correctly. If you look through my videos i use 0000 steel wool in real life every single day. Grear results and no scratches. if you're not a professional maybe you should research more info before trying to clean windows

[@sanchezlouie777]

cool vid

[@Pennsylvaniapropertycare]

gold

[@KyeHortonNinjaWindowCleaning]

My steel wool lasted 1 day haha any tips on where to store? maybe my wet pouch wasn't the best of ideas

[@_Circus_Clapped_]

glass jars, make sure you put an Oring if possible to prevent moisture from seeping in, if not possible try looking for plastic tupperware

[@manuelybarra6069]

That’s weird, Stevo’s video said not to use steel wool on tempered glass???

[@sypher0101]

Isn't tempered glass suppose to be harder though? So wouldn't tempered be more scratch resistant than normal non-tempered glass?

[@vendingservices8900]

I definitely prefer steel wool to any kind of razor. Try to avoid using a razor unless I absolutely have to

[@vendingservices8900]

Haven’t used steel wool in many months. We razor every window now ha

[@LukeTheWindowCleaner]

Razors work too!

[@richarddzurek6147]

IF IT LEAVES BROWN WATER IT WILL SCRATCH THE GLASS

[@TFWS6]

Luffa's don't rust. 😉

[@andyhornby161]

first

[@Brandon-no3vc]

I thought you can use white pad and magic eraser on tint? so what should youbuse on tint then? hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh