MAKING WINDOWS GREAT AGAIN | OUTSIDE ONLY RESIDENTIAL JOB

[@brandonstull7719]

Appreciate all your videos. You've helped me grow my company tremendously man. Im 24 with no college degree. I started fall of 2019 going door to door as a nobody, now the phone rings off the hook and we have done over 100K since July. You rock man, we appreciate you!

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

That’s awesome! You’ve done all the work! 😊

[@dougclawson6096]

Residential and or storefronts?

[@raindropcleaners]

Good thing you didn't waste your money on college...sounds like you are doing awesome! I'm just starting my window business at 41. Nervous, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

[@windowcleaner]

This is seriously what we like to hear! Keep killing it, you got this!

[@silentgrind34]

What keyword did you pur in your SEO description of your website etc? I'm struggling on that end. I'm doing door to door right now at the moment

[@AMindInOverdrive]

Just did my first residential yesterday. Took me 3.5hrs since I'm still learning a good squeegee technique and was being super careful. 39 window panes, 2 story house, inside & out. Did the inside first and it started to rain as I started the outside. Ran around the outside very quickly with a WFP which didn't matter too much since it was raining. I only did the interior because it really needed it and the lady really wanted them done....but in future until COVID is in the clear, I'm only doing exteriors. So much easier than stepping around ornaments and moving furniture inside

[@westonandelin4556]

Cool. How much was the job?

[@noby5711]

@@westonandelin4556 $12

[@senseielim2439]

Just a little tip, idk where you live, but the world isn't gonna just let covid dissappear. So you might be able to do that forever lol. We do in and out still since it's more money. But we are Texan. See but I guess it would be more money if you have a minimum, bc if we did outs only then it would be 160 min still. Even if you have 3 windows, it creates the luxury side. Might raise my price to go out but I'd rather still be able to get those people that don't really have many windows

[@claywilliams125]

New subscriber here. Been binge watching your content for the last week or so, I recently just started offering professional window cleaning as an add on for my pressure wash business. I never thought about it until one day one of my regular customers asked if I knew anyone who cleans windows, without hesitation i offered to take care of it only after gathering some information and proper tools. I booked my first residential cleaning over 100 panes and it payed off all of my equipment plus some profit! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@Mr-Wade]

I had to go down and clean basement windows like that recently. Very rare for me personally to see that. Awesome trick you just taught me with the steel wool inside the white scrub pad. Never crossed my mind. I always used white scrub pads cause they last a long time and easier to use, feels better in the hand. Though I do break out the steel wool on certain jobs since it seems to do a better job. Next time, I’ll do it how you done it in this video. Appreciate it

[@kedar4433]

Watching this on my lil break doing storefront routes today. Shine on 💪

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

✊

[@ChekuL8er]

Watching you makes me wanna get to my route, but when im out i just wanna watch you wash the windows lol

[@caltiki3090]

What's the red pad you use for the frames? Thnx !!

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

windowcleaner.com/products/xero-fish-scale-towel?sca_ref=3020242.k17l3JaEgS I think you’re referring to the red towel I use

[@richardmcbride9261]

What is the pad thing he is using to clean the windows?

[@MichaelBrianInc]

I think it’s called a waffle pad. Sort of like the use of Brillo.

[@JairusGould]

Nice use of the scraper! Do you use a scratch waiver? Have you ever got complaints about scratches?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

I do not use a scratch waiver unless its construction cleaning

[@jovashade]

Thanks for the videos, they help me grow and learn new techniques, while enjoying the satisfaction of watching windows turn beautiful. I really love this line of work

[@jasoncornett7948]

I typically only use the white scrub pads after my mop to clean the window. Do you ever use the walnut scrub pads or quadruple zero steel wool? And I’m just curious but why wouldn’t you just use a lot of the pool system on all of the windows that you wash do you only use those commercial and second windows

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Use both, 0000 steel wool is always the most aggressive. I love both traditional and water fed so just depends on how I feel lol

[@roinchelgariani899]

GJ as always).Wish you health and good clients).

[@ipossurvey4785]

29:52 Do you always use a blade on the windows?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Not always, only if it really needs it

[@robmart5920]

Wow. I learned alot watching this video. Thanks for posting this.

[@michaelmorrison6051]

Keep on killing it man...still trying to get my license hopefully soon

[@freeatlast7262]

Hey StevO. I know you may have answered this in another video but why don't you use the Moerman liquidator channel with the Moerman excelerator handle? I use the moerman channel with the handle and love it. Is it because of the plastic clips? They can be a pain to get on and off.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Not a fan of it at all, the ends skip way to easy and sucks on a lot of commercial frames. Used it for many years off and on and found it personally to be the worst channel on the market. Great idea overall but just doesn't work smoothly on all glass like ettore brass. And you can tell Moerman knows its an issue by the different versions of the channel that have been released. My favorite edition was the 2.0 actually but the new 3.0 I think was 2 steps back. I am very particular of the middle of the glass, where the customer looks out. Detailing edges takes no time at all. But if it works for you that's all that matters!

[@freeatlast7262]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner Thanks for the response. Take care. Looking forward to more videos.

[@FlashTechEngineering]

Builders cleaning, I always do a double scrape double rub and double squeegee of the glass, perfect results every time 👍💰

[@pittsburghcoffee3329]

Hello there! Hey question,,, you said double scrape using blade handle? And double rub using? ( is that a Mr. Clean magic eraser sponge)? And double squeegee the window means soap and soap down again? ( Now that seems like a perfect job!! ) thanks inadvance for replying back.

[@matsudakodo]

​@@pittsburghcoffee3329it's a clay bar

[@NickWisda]

What did you wrap the steel wool with and why wrap it?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

I just have always done that when using steel wool, provides a lot of cushion on your hand when scrubbing

[@BringFishing]

What is the scrub pad thing

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

I think you’re referring to this windowcleaner.com/steveo-s-techno-pad-kit?pt=MY

[@sebastienbarthas5296]

I love our job. Thanks for the video.

[@BurningHearts70]

Hey, I ran my own window cleaning business for about 6 years, then went to school for another field. I do miss cleaning windows and being my own boss.

[@jasona4881]

what is that white cloth that you are using right after the applicator brush?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

That’s a bronze wool pad, not available anymore unfortunately, I would go with walnut pads now windowcleaner.com/xero-walnut-scrub-pad?pt=MY

[@MrMentxl]

What sort of bronze wool pad is that?

[@NickWisda]

Looks like steel wool

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Yea just some steel wool with a white pad

[@tmdz9643]

Steve, what’s your advice for these super slow winter months? In the winter I have to work another job, and it sucks because I love washing Windows.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Storefronts have always been key for me in the winter to keep busy, or offering a discounted residential clean to your customers can be good as well

[@zackzuckzick]

Hi Steve I learning much from your videos

[@lordismo]

Great title. Gave a thumbs up before even watching the video.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Thank you 😃

[@germanavilan7005]

Great video what sore camera are you using It's very clear picture you doing a excellent Job......!!!!!

[@mariahansen4915]

Respect, respect, respect, man you so respect/love your work. Best regards.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Thank you!!

[@nathannoahsworld1132]

Do you remove screens when you get to the job site for residential windows? Or is it a good idea to have the client removed them in advance?

[@Mmwindowcleaners]

Outside only with my company we ask client to remove on advance

[@MichaelBrianInc]

@@Mmwindowcleaners do you get asked often for any interior work? How do you respond? I would love to only do exterior for residential if possible. Especially for a solo operation I wouldn’t want to be stuck hours on a single home having to be overly cautious of their belongings and so on. At least while starting out until I can figure my groove and things become more efficient in the field.

[@Mmwindowcleaners]

@@MichaelBrianInc yes a percentage of our resodential work is inside and outside. It has its pros and cons. We try to mitigate risk by telling customer to move furniture and ink nails away from windows in advance. If you get enough work you can tell customers you only do outside only. They may decide not to hire you but if you have enough work you won't mind.

[@MichaelBrianInc]

@@Mmwindowcleaners awesome! Makes sense. Is frequent ladder work needed interior for homes? I assume maybe a 4-6’ if anything but what about extension ladders?

[@Mmwindowcleaners]

Usually ladders are not needed inside but there are some houses that have a high window above the front door and some have more high windows. Some can be done with a pole and squeegee and others are better hit with a ladder. Generally I bring my 17 foot multi ladder inside for when it is needed.

[@brianclark5688]

Thanks for the great info!

[@miggys2853]

How do you get your go pro to not overheat when recording?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

I've never had it over heat, but sometimes it does just shut off out of nowhere

[@antsara9218]

atta boy! SteveO for president:)

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

One day lol jk jk jk

[@nathannoahsworld1132]

I’m working on starting my own business. My goal is to start by the new year so I’m trying to understand everything

[@ivanhernandez7395]

How do you have the window so soapy and not dripping with water, how do You do that

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

I find dawn soap keeps it the most consistent

[@light487]

Don't normally see you scraping, is that something you do for a first time clean? Is a bronze wool pad not enough?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Yes I do scrape if needed, this home had not been cleaned in a while and needed it.

[@DDG-Downfall]

Awesome job. 👏

[@kevinanderson7536]

Is that a triumph MK3? Does it fit in an unger holster? I've had two unger ninjas break on me this year.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Yes and yes, fits in one of these windowcleaner.com/unger-ergotec-ninja-scraper-holster?pt=MY

[@romainversys]

great job. I have a little question. What is the price per window? just to compare to France

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Hey at this job it was $4 for outside only each pane of glass

[@romainversys]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner thanks for your answer. the price is great!

[@Clearvisionwindow]

nice move with cleaning the sliding screen door

[@ArthasMenethil-qx2vj]

Love your videos mate I’m 42 and just starting out. Nervous and all, but I’m practicing my technique as much as I can. Just after some advice if anyone can shed some light on it. I use an Unger Ninja and when I squeegee I’ve noticed as I’m doing it, it leaves a trail of what appears to be very fine clear water lines behind and when I watch your videos I never see this with your technique. Am I doing something wrong is the rubber no good please?

[@MichaelBrianInc]

I’ve been watching a few vids and although not a cleaner just yet, I’m always looking to help. When you cut the window with your squeegee and begin the “s” motion you want the squeegee to overlap and keep the angle. There’s also another method called making “7s” which is a really nice style. Also try out different soap ratios. Maybe it’s a bit too watery and that’s why you have small water streaks? Don’t take my word for it, I just like to offer other perceptions or food for thought if I can. Good luck on your journey! I’m looking to get in to mine soon also!

[@ArthasMenethil-qx2vj]

@@MichaelBrianInc Thank you for replying mate. I will definitely try what you’ve said, given me some food for thought.

[@MichaelBrianInc]

@@ArthasMenethil-qx2vj you’re welcome!

[@AMindInOverdrive]

haha Donald J would be proud of that video title ;-)

[@nickjones411]

Awesome video, how many detail towels do you typically go through on a average per job and what type of towel do you use

[@nickjones411]

Thanks for the advice on using big towel for clean up and sills

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

For detailing usually 1 or 2 but more in the colder months

[@christopherjones6016]

Hey SteveO, can you recommend a GOPRO for filming as you do great vids. I'm looking for one that can be mounted on the dashboard in our van, as well as on the head for interviewing and demo. There are so many to choose from, looks like you have a good one?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

I would suggest getting the latest GoPro thats out, This is filmed on the go pro hero 9

[@ipossurvey4785]

34:30 is that Zero wool?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Yes it is, great for getting through the debris on the glass

[@ericab7873]

Great video! Who knew window cleaning could be so soothing?! Haha

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Thank you Erica

[@jillcarlson180]

That's what I was thinking! Soothing and satisyti watch.

[@alainvacheronphotographe]

C’est quand même mieux que l’eau dure 👍

[@raindropcleaners]

Music is nice.

[@creeplife2802]

Where are the screens?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Customer removed them 😃

[@MichaelBrianInc]

Steve!! Love your videos. Been hooked for awhile now. Since this is exterior only, is it possible to only offer exterior cleans on residential? Also, how important or necessary is general liability for this business? I’m looking to start this business and would likely feel more comfortable doing residential exteriors only at least until I’m at a point to get general liability going. I can’t imagine dragging ladders around someone’s home and having to be so cautious of their things without any coverage to cover myself. Also - what are some good “budget” friendly start up tools? I noticed your video on the Home Depot stuff and seems that’s a fail. I like your kit on the window cleaning site but not sure if I can hit up $469 at the moment. I don’t want cheap stuff though. I’d like affordable quality until I can really upgrade and get things going.

[@PhilRuybal]

You taught me how to clean windows, so thank you lol. Hey man, is it still worth starting a window cleaning biz here in 2022? And how much was this job?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Definitely worth it, the year does not dictate when you can start your business

[@PhilRuybal]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner makes sense. Thanks for the reply! I'm here in Denver, so hello neighbor!

[@imhopelesslyaddictedtofent4266]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner What if the economy is on the verge of total collapse and people wont be able to afford paying 400 bucks to get their windows cleaned.

[@danielmichala8133]

@@imhopelesslyaddictedtofent4266 Are you still addicted to fentanyl?

[@마시프레스티-h8d]

you are the best!!

[@austinmoore1689]

When a window cleaner has a better intro then a guy with 1m subs

[@timj1196]

You can really clean some windows bro. 🦃