TRADITIONAL WINDOW CLEANING TRAINING & WORKING WITH TRAD - GIRL 1

[@igorchanin8493]

Glad it’s without music Thank you, well done!

[@didntknowyouneeded]

For someone who’s actually trying to learn the skill this is great advice and visual

[@lifehacksformen8427]

Between the nature of the cleaning and your soothing voice. It's the best ASMR video on the tube

[@TradMan]

Glad I could be of service 🤣👍🏻

[@pamscottt]

No music is best, it’s hard to adjust music level versus voice. I love these tips and tricks and explanations of what you are doing.

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

To be honest mate this is probably the best video I've watched from you for a long while, even though I already know what's up its nice to hear someone else say it and get the job done. Well done, great video.

[@TradMan]

Thanks kindly pal!! Hope you and family are keeping well 😊🙏🏻

[@The67Punisher]

Too happy to see another of your working days. after all his days without I was afraid of being deprived of it !!! lol

[@TradMan]

Haha thanks kindly 🙏🏻 Really appreciate you watching buddy

[@TheDane824]

Yahoo. Trad Girl Carlie is back.

[@TradMan]

🤣🤣🤣👍🏻

[@businessownership]

Love that you have explanation of what your doing, that helps a lot for understanding !👍👍

[@TradMan]

Super 👌🏻

[@ched999uk]

Great to hear why you do things as well as watching you work - great.

[@TradMan]

Thank you kindly 🙏🏻

[@donmayleone4845]

These are the best type of videos if you truly want to learn how to go about this business which I do. Thank you so much trad man. I’m in the North East of England and about to pull the trigger on starting to build my own round. I can’t thank you enough for your content 👍👍

[@TradMan]

Thats great 👍🏻 Glad you found it useful. I'll make some more tutorials. The next one is a step by step guide to cleaning over a deep sill in restricted space 😉

[@donmayleone4845]

@@TradMan Cool, please do. I enjoy cleaning trad like you do. Still working on my technique but getting better every day thanks to you the other you tubers. We’re living in amazing times 👍👍

[@TradMan]

@@donmayleone4845 😊😉🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@OO-rz2ep]

Love the videos with your explanation , better than music. Grateful 🙏🏼

[@TradMan]

Fantastic feedback thank you!

[@Reno-pz3kt]

Good habits mate, you have an amazing ability to pay attention to detail...cheers

[@TradMan]

Thanks kindly ☺️

[@JasonDunlop247]

Probably the finest partnership in Scotland. 💪🍀

[@TradMan]

🤣🤣🤣 aye we get on fine... when she listens 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mcsqueegeespropertyservice6400]

Good video mate, noticed the mini straight pull on the conservatory and then you finished by going over it normally again. Best squeegee on the market though with the right rubber in it. Hope all goes well with your Academy.

[@royguthrie9085]

I’ve just started out and it’s videos like this I’ve been looking for. All the little tips that I’m guessing once you’ve been doing it a while come naturally therefor not many people mention in other videos.

[@donmayleone4845]

Exactly!

[@painterman9540]

Very helpful. A1. You're an excellent teacher.

[@TradMan]

😁🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@squeakycleandave1]

Great video Pete and Carlie. Loved the commentary. Good to see a training video in a real life situation especially with obstacles in the way 👍

[@TradMan]

Thanks pal! 😊🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@grahamsmith-js8ww]

Good stuff Trad -man 👍far better no music as I’m learning this game , so very helpful .Top man ! And Girl ! Of course . Graham from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 .

[@TradMan]

😉🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@Vision_comics]

You really are the trad man. I miss Scotland. I use to live in Forres. Gorgeous place

[@TradMan]

😉🤜🏻🤛🏻 Scotland is a beautiful place. Forres is just north of me. 😊

[@omabdalah6040]

شكرآ جزاكي الله خيرا طريقة التنظيف رائعه. ارجوا ان يكون في ترجمه بالعربي لأني لم أفهم ماذا وضعت اسماء مواد التنظيف. انا أريد أن اسكن بيت جديد كيف انظف الزجاج بأي سائل تنظيف . سائل تنظيف الأواني او سائل تنظيف الغسيل . هل أضع في الماء كلور . شكرآ. اسفه على الازعاج

[@antonirojas821]

22:10 the best explication

[@TradMan]

😊🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@nigelwarfield2346]

Thoroughly enjoyed the tutorial would be good to see more and maybe trad girl give us some of her tutorial on how does it. Once again thanks for the input many Thanks

[@TradMan]

Glad you liked it! Appreciate you watching 🙏🏻

[@teampristine4723]

Great work! I was explaining the exact same thing to a staff member today regarding how to clean doors sideways, but i felt you did a better job!

[@TradMan]

Thanks kindly, happy to help

[@germanavilan7005]

Great video TRADMAN I have been learning to reduce fatigue mentally and physically when approaching to any job tools are important on side it's no offensive but at the same time constrictive on my way no any more belts to carrion my back after that is killing me so...!!! what i do empty bucket two litres of solution on spray bottle no more mess per squeezes scrubber towels no much to clean and a pole for inside outside the same except cob wed removal that's what i do first before do any window the way that you do the i have to respect this is my way we need a life thinking about it try and let me know if does working for you ...!!!

[@TradMan]

Thanks for your comment buddy, really appreciated!

[@dantheman30000]

Great vid I'm just staring out and this sort of video is great. Keep up the good work

[@TradMan]

Ok great! Thanks for the feedback 😀 What other kinds of videos as a new start would you find helpful?

[@dantheman30000]

@@TradMan maybe you could do a video on how you canvas new customers, at the moment I have customers all over the place and I want to try and keep to a 10 mile radius. I've got leaflets and I use bark to get a lot of my customers but its expensive. any advise would be great. Thanks

[@TradMan]

@@dantheman30000 have you watched this video... 📺 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJSrY2OdiduFh8U

[@macgyverbryan1377]

There's a percentage of window cleaners that use Ettore brass in the Excelerator handle. In effect putting street tires on a racecar. I'm using only Moerman tools now, just bought a Combinator 14 inch. Only one detailing towel a day, there's 2 months worth in the towel bucket. The end clips do wear the tips faster, just cut the blade down, one blade will go into up to 4 channels.

[@Scuba-itis]

Moerman rubber is average though compared to Ettore or Unger green

[@bt55-123]

your tutorial is so important, thank you! so much work you have with explaining and editing the video... music only disturbs a lot...

[@TradMan]

Yeah I just left music out so people can focus on the info. Glad you liked it! 😊🙏🏻

[@bt55-123]

@@TradMan yes thanks is the music out :-) people can listen music everywhere...but your infos are so important. For me from Germany i have to listen with full attention to understand and dont want to miss a word. Thanks for explaining so friendly, detailed and clear! :-)

[@TradMan]

Thank you! I think sometimes I talk a bit to fast, (it's a Scottish thing haha) I have to make a real effort to slow down for people that are from other countries. I'm very happy you can understand it and hopefully it helps you 🙏🏻

[@BembeJames]

I see you're taking your time when doing the video for our benefit. Do you generally go quicker when not filming or do you charge accordingly to how long it takes? I'm a traditional window cleaner too in Wales and really enjoy your videos and your attitude. But find I'm always stressing about how long I take.

[@TradMan]

Yeah I tend to slow down for videos so folks can see what I'm doing 😉

[@frederiksvenningsen]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Excellent video mate

[@TradMan]

Thanks kindly 🙏🏻

[@lifespyjackson6292]

No music..... Love it ,much better.

[@TradMan]

Yeah a few have said they prefer no music 😊 thank you for watching!

[@vanderhoff66fu]

I enjoy your commentary

[@TradMan]

Thanks kindly! Appreciate you watching

[@johnmuttitt]

Great video Peter (especially without the normal video music everyone seems to use)...... what gloves are you using ?

[@TradMan]

Thats great feedback thank you! They are just regular waterproof work gloves off amazon, very cheap. I also use disposable gloves off amazon 😊

[@karlogrady2851]

Great video buddy... What type squeegee and rubber you use?? Thanks

[@TradMan]

I use the moerman excelerator squeegee, and unger green rubber 😊👍🏻

[@goodasnewrepairs]

Great vid, no music is great. Thanks for the tips, what is the squeegy with the blue tips called?

[@TradMan]

Awesome 👌🏻 It's called the Moerman Liquidator

[@goodasnewrepairs]

@@TradMan thank you

[@dongdipperadventures6565]

That was awesome and for a newbie this is so helpful, please keep up the great work and more of these types of videos please 😊

[@TradMan]

Ok great stuff!

[@danivinson]

Wish I had the moerman flik when I was doing commercial work. Loads of trad pole work. Used to squeegee along the top then straight down in swathes working towards the edge! Not as manoeuvrable! Nice informative vid, I think I learn something every time! Does your red trad pole make you a sith!

[@TradMan]

Haha in the morning I'm defo a grumpy sith. I'm really happy you find the videos useful ☺

[@danivinson]

@@TradMan been cleaning off and on for 15 years and have learnt more in the last year watching your vids, and @squeakycleandave1. Thanks guys

[@TradMan]

Thats fantastic!! Dave is awesome 👌🏻 We both learn from folks like yourself to, everyday can be a school day if we are prepared to learn 😉

[@gerardcassidy9791]

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[@joeharrison7090]

How does the blue tips work on the squeegee and where can u get squeegee make it look very simple n quick

[@TradMan]

They apply pressure to the squeegee rubber ends, which with practice, removes all cleaning solution from the glass after use. Unlike all other squeegees that will leave cleaning solution behind at the edges, which then need wiped (detailed) with a cloth. You can get this tool from many places. Type in moerman Liquidator squeegee into Google and you can compare a few suppliers 😉

[@markspicer161]

Brilliant video again Trad-Man 👍Would you say the samurai is better than dry walker by moerman for boab??

[@TradMan]

Thank you kindly 🙏🏻 Yeah the drywalker is clunky and awkward. I had the drip tray fall off several times. No boab is perfect but the latest samurai boab so far has been good to use, reliable and easy to use quickly.

[@mathiasvansteen4854]

@@TradMan buy a silencer, and talking about other boabs becomes a waist of time. 😉

[@grez6330]

@@mathiasvansteen4854 🤔 where can i buy a silencer in the UK?

[@mathiasvansteen4854]

@@grez6330 i think you can’t... I bought mine from WCR America. It was very expensive with shippingcosts included to Belgium , around 400€. But i would buy it again if this one dies.

[@donmayleone4845]

Do you get little tiny lines off the moerman that dry out instantly and will these show up when the light hits the window ?

[@TradMan]

Sometimes I've had this if I've got a nick in the rubber during a job. Or a brand new bit of rubber thats a bit sticky to use until worn in.

[@TradMan]

They can show up when the sun hits it, good to keep checking your squeegee fairly regularly 😉

[@AMindInOverdrive]

Great video, and a lovely trainee also ;-) Do you detail the bottom of each pane or leave it? Just curious because I've seen guys both detail it and not detail it

[@TradMan]

We wipe the bottom of the frame and clean the sill. If there is a big amount of bubbles/solution on top of the bottom frame which is coming up the pane then yeah I would microfiber cloth it otherwise I try not to touch the glass after the squeegee has done its job 😉

[@mrnoob60]

Good vid🙌🙌 i really liked the moment you corrected your wife, (it was very usefull for me, since i maybe do the same errors😐😃) could you perhaps in your next vid, do more teaching stuff, like film your wife making errors, and then correvt her? Thanks for the upload🙏

[@TradMan]

Haha yeah I'll try, she might slap me though but if it helps you I'll take the punishment 🤣😉

[@christophlemmypie]

Can I ask which gloves you are using in the video?

[@TradMan]

They are just a cheap pair of waterproof work gloves from Amazon

[@genericusver]

Nice video, as always! I just missed why *straight* rubber in your Liquidator channels now? Doesn't corner cutting improve precision near seals?

[@TradMan]

Thanks 😊 To be honest it doesn't make much difference but saves a bit of time and hassle cutting angles 😉

[@stevehughes7224]

Those blue cloths you have, have you got a link

[@TradMan]

I get unger sill cloths from window cleaning warehouse or window cleaning centre

[@qazwerspoil]

Would love some tutorial of some sort on how to deal with deep ledges with moerman tools

[@TradMan]

Yeah that's on the cards 😉

[@derekgibson1080]

Good video Peter. What make of gloves have you got on if you don't mind me asking 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@TradMan]

Thanks pal 🙏🏻 Just got a cheap pair of waterproof work gloves on Amazon, nothing fancy 😉

[@pamscottt]

I’ve been cleaning a residential house in Texas and they have screens that would need to be removed and cleaned. I guess other than that it’s the same procedure?

[@TradMan]

Yes exactly. Fortunately we don't have screens to remove / clean here.

[@Canonjac]

I bought a samurai Boab last year and my squeegees kept falling out of it and the clip would come undone if I jumped off the ladder or a small deck. Now I use the moerman drywalker and I couldnt be happier with it.

[@TradMan]

Can't say I've had many issues with the samurai version 2. Glad you've got something that works for you 😉

[@dacomponents]

Niceone mate , do you always mop/squeegee every window? As for me I would scrim cloth fan lights as they looks super clean ?

[@TradMan]

I usually mop a squeegee everything unless its leaded or glass that's no flat like bathroom windows etc 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@stefankershaw6358]

what pole (red one) have you used on the moerman? with thanks

[@TradMan]

It's a phantom trad pole from window cleaning warehouse

[@stefankershaw6358]

👍🏻 thank you 👍🏻

[@TradMan]

Very welcome 🙏🏻

[@symplemynd57]

I notice that you mention a 16 inch squeegee in your videos. Moerman offers a 14 and 18 inch. Where are you finding this 16 inch? 16 inch is a great length for a squeegee ....

[@TradMan]

I cut a 18 down to 16

[@sabirdave]

what aqueegee would you use on curved windows...

[@TradMan]

I use an excelerator for pretty much everything

[@MaDDeXTeR1]

Great video buddy and all round good demonstrations. Was just wondering if you’ve modified you’re channels as they seem to have a curve to them rather than being straight. If so is there a method behind why they are like maybes they work better or something or you get no turn marks would love to find out. Also do you do no any good places to buy the green unger rubbers from. Appreciate the videos you give us all 👌

[@TradMan]

Hey bud, the clips are standard 2.0 clips. Unmodified.

[@TradMan]

I buy my gear from window cleaning warehouse. If you use the code TRADMAN10 at checkout you'll get 10% off to. 😉

[@svenskavapes8558]

Hallo.. Great video, allso a windowcleaner here in sweden, whats the name of the scrape your using? I use the traditional unger ower here. Ceep up the good videos, love them. Greetings from Sundsvall/Sweden. ❤

[@TradMan]

I use the unger ninja 6 inch scraper 👍🏻

[@svenskavapes8558]

@@TradMan Thanks my friend, will se if we have it over here in Sweden 🙂 Stay well and ceep up the good work ..🙏 Have a Nice evning.👍

[@TradMan]

You to pal! 😊🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@Surfinbadger]

Aye! More videos like this pal

[@TradMan]

Aye nae bithers

[@pucserviceplus5765]

Hello Trad-Man have you had the opportunity to try the red Razarblade rubbers from Facelift? world championship especially in Moerman slats, best regards.

[@TradMan]

Hello 👋🏻 Yeah I've tried it before, very durable and works well in most squeegees although in liquidators I found it gripped the glass quite a lot. I use Unger green rubber, it's got decent glide and durability 😉

[@pucserviceplus5765]

@@TradMan Yes I used green and blue Moerman too, but number 1 for me is Facelift red😊

[@lesleywigham1362]

Where do you get the blue clips from please ☺

[@TradMan]

Window cleaning warehouse. Online 👍🏻

[@lesleywigham1362]

@@TradMan thank you 😊

[@1984pixi]

Nice video. Witch gloves do you use in this video? Gretings from Belgarde

[@TradMan]

I use work gloves of amazon, just a cheap pair that I buy in bulk 😉

[@Bill-ws4ke]

totally loved the vid. Trad girl and you are two cute.. hahaa..

[@TradMan]

Lol 😆

[@WoodyWanderer]

How much are them squeegees with the blue bits

[@TradMan]

Check out the moerman excelerator squeegee online 👍🏻

[@rbcleaningskegness9191]

A nice long video which will help newbies to trad Pete 👍🏻 Well done also Trad girl 🧒 👌. I'm liking the Unger green rubber and also what's happen to the van system?

[@TradMan]

The cold weather damaged it, even with a heater in overnight every night. I could repair it but the backpack on a trolly is fine for me 😊

[@rbcleaningskegness9191]

@@TradMan Oh that a shame about the system Peter I've been looking at getting one like yours. I'm using the Bigboy 2 on a trolley at the moment and it's been great for me

[@TradMan]

Yeah if I used wfp a lot then I would repair it but the trolly does me fine for the jobs I need it. For large jobs I just plug in my unger hydro to the tap on site and away I go with unlimited water 😊 How's things going with yourself mate? Keeping busy?

[@rbcleaningskegness9191]

@@TradMan Hopefully my carpet and upholstery cleaning will pick up soon once the caravan parks open up a gone. The window cleaning and gutter clearing /cleaning which I bolted on to the business a couple of years as been going really well especially gutter clearing.

[@TradMan]

Thats good mate 👍🏻

[@kngcleaning]

Nice video 👌👌👌

[@TradMan]

Thanks kindly 🙏🏻 thank you for watching

[@sln101]

I got that squeegee..moreman 3 ..but the fluq pad is a 30 cm I think..but it's 1 inch shorter than the squeegee at each end...is this normal ? Apparently moreman said they don't do a 35 cm ...and it's standard...any thoughts ? ..

[@TradMan]

They do various sizes of squeege channel, but only around 4 sizes of fliq pad if memory serves.

[@sln101]

@@TradMan thanks bud

[@TradMan]

No worries! 😁

[@cleanservltd4318]

Can I ask where you got your braces from for your belt. I'm looking to get a pair, but can't find any decent ones. Many thanks 👍

[@TradMan]

Yeah absolutely They are called magma braces, got them on Amazon

[@cleanservltd4318]

@@TradMan you're a star 👍

[@TradMan]

Very welcome! 😊

[@TokyoFriedKitten]

Yo Trad-Man! I got a question, Is you water cold or warm? Ive been trying to find out what to use best but if i ask google it only says: hot water is good for winter, Sorry if this question sounds stupid, im just a starter, ive orderd a full unger ergotec ninja set and unger gel etc, Really learning allot from your vids! Keep up the good work❤🙏🏼🫧🫧

[@TradMan]

I personally use hot water when its cold and cold when its hot. If you need one to one training please check out www.tradmanacademy.com

[@hollygrinstead7252]

How are you heating water?

[@TradMan]

Out of a normal hot tap 😊

[@dongdipperadventures6565]

What sizes squeegees do you think I should start with? I've only got a 14" one at the moment

[@TradMan]

I would get at least two more sizes, 10inch & 6 inch. Moerman don't make a 6 inch Liquidator though so you'll have to make your own, its fairly simple. I have a video on how to make a 6 inch Liquidator 😉

[@TradMan]

How to make a 6 inch Liquidator 📺 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKScp2d5g7WHaK8

[@dongdipperadventures6565]

Really appreciate the replies thank you 😊 will look at that now 👍

[@TradMan]

😊🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@ramenwasserdepot5487]

Love your video, your hillarious comments and offcourse your Scottish RRRRRRR :-) !!!

[@TradMan]

Haha cheers pal 😉🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@theshiningwindowcleaningse2039]

Ace video thanks

[@TradMan]

😉🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@barryp351]

Where is the best place to buy an A ladder

[@TradMan]

I bought mine at window cleaning warehouse. If you use the code TRADMAN10 at checkout you'll get 10% off 😊

[@alexscott6031]

No more pole system in the van?

[@TradMan]

Pumps and pipes were damaged during the winter months despite heater being in overnight on full power. Severe cold. For all that it was being used I just took it out and popped my backpack trolly in, works fine 🙂

[@alexscott6031]

@@TradMan I've done my days work today using my Gardiner backpack all day (my van pump shit itself yesterday) and thought it was actually a lot easier than dragging hose about all day so I know how you feel.

[@TradMan]

Like most things there's pros and cons. I do like that the backpack you can go anywhere with and don't have to be parked next to the job. Downside is having to manually fill it with barrels but personally I don't mind it too much, got quite quick at it. 😉

[@soviskas55]

I like this video, hi from russia my name is kostya.

[@TradMan]

Nice to speak to you and thank you for watching! Hello from Scotland 😊

[@jenniferg6818]

omg that's your wife? lmbo. Well thanks for the video.

[@bennettshfd2]

Have you tried the 3.0 yet?

[@TradMan]

It's not in stores yet is it?

[@bennettshfd2]

@@TradMan I believe so.

[@TradMan]

Will have to give them a bash 😉

[@MaDDeXTeR1]

Maybes you could share a link to the 3.0 channel would also love to give it a go see what’s different with it

[@TradMan]

WCW don't have it yet

[@andressaar4290]

Why use soap water so much? I get very good results with pure water

[@TradMan]

Better glide 😊👍🏻

[@colonynaut1627]

It strikes me you'll be interested in the discussion on tacit and formal knowledge. How people learn in reality is somewhat mysterious. There is what your 'hands' know, then what your brain knows. Too many people are dependent on one to apathy on the other. It seems like if you're to perform well there must be a interplay between the two to optimize any craft. There are curious facts about what is going on here though. Tacit knowledge is deceitful because it appears very simple when you know how to do it - and is notoriously difficult to impart to somebody else. There seems to be an invisible scaffolding that you build when you learn - and when you become expert this falls away which is as how you might 'forget' that once you had to think of each key press on a keyboard before touch typing, or each decision as you started driving before they became reflexes.

[@loulougobert6323]

great video i learned some tricks could you make a same video but from the inside of a house?

[@TradMan]

I've got an internal cleaning video 👍🏻

[@sln101]

Why don't we have more women window cleaners and do you ever see women window cleaners on Ladders

[@TradMan]

No don't see very many unfortunately. Carlie does very well but she doesn't use the larger ladders, just smaller ones.