Massive Job All DONE WITH SQUEEGEE

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[@CathyKreger]

You are by far the best man to watch when it comes to professional window cleaning! I really enjoy your tips and your positive attitude. Wonderful

[@TradMan]

Thank you kindly!!

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

Good work mate should do more video's like this reminds of my days working in the countryside where I had entire villages of only nightmare georgian windows :D was worth it for the fresh air and the views.

[@joelorenzo7664]

Awesome skills with the pole work Trad Man, I must make a 6" Moerman squeegee for zero detailing. Another great vid.

[@TradMan]

Hey Joe! How are ya buddy!? Hope your keeping well :)

[@garryclarke7695]

Nice job. I wonder what made the owners of the house suddenly decide to have the windows cleaned after all that time. I'm sure there would be a market for an applicator/mop/scrubber in the form of a glove for the small size panes.

[@richardbranson8658]

Great video... Just a tip.. I keep a bag of sand in the van... For those extra high windows or when it's slippy... Just pop the bag of sand at the bottom of the ladder. Saves having an extra man

[@TradMan]

Thanks mate 😁🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@JasonDunlop247]

Enjoyed viewing this video Peter. I would describe the glass in that house as PAINS, rather than panes though! Personally I'd only tackle that with a wfp, so i hope you got top dollar for your hard work & efficient service . Thanks as always for posting.....

[@TradMan]

Thanks buddy!! Hope your well! Yeah wfp would of been handy dandy for the highest windows but gave me a chance to really test my trad skills lol!!

[@davespotlesscleaning3897]

These are tough ones, no money worth risking too much on the ladder, fully with you :)

[@TradMan]

Yeah i try to minimise risk as much as possible :)

[@davespotlesscleaning3897]

@@TradMan I used to work in full wind jumping on roofs doing builder cleans in recession trying not to loose any day of work, it was out of desperation I guess. All I've seen was my little one but I wouldn't repeat it anymore it's better for a child to have father who's broke than none at all.

[@TradMan]

Absolutely 100%. That's the most important thing is family

[@JasonDunlop247]

Ps. I can certainly see your point on doing such windows traditionally, you speak a lot of sense on that front for sure. It's just so much more inconvenient of course, especially it being a one off clean. I'm sure you rightfully charge at least double for doing it traditional.

[@TradMan]

Yeah it's defo a bit more tricky but i just charge for my time phr, it's actually strangely enjoyable having a wee challenge like this, wouldn't do it all the time though. If i did this kind of thing regular I'd use wfp for the high stuff and then trad the ground and 1st floor. How's thing's going with you? Are you getting on fine at work, are you mainly resi or commercial work?

[@michaelbarry7389]

Hi hope all is well with you- I’m do A lot of first cleans in ireland - currently Wfp -I am thinking of adding Trad to my arsenal - to combine wfp and trad in first cleans??

[@TradMan]

Sounds good 👍

[@49684]

The wfp and trad both have their place. I say use the tool that is proper for the circumstances. 😊

[@TradMan]

Absolutely! 😁👍

[@manuelybarra6069]

What type of rubber do you use in that hated moerman?

[@TradMan]

Pulex soft or ettore master rubber

[@Jayswindows1264]

I.dont use water fed pole Trad man, all my customers hate it and a shop i have just gained hate it also. Great vid.

[@TradMan]

I understand, lots of folks don't like it. I personally use wfp for jobs that doing it trad is very difficult or unsafe. My main method is traditional though, gets great results every time with no gamble element to it 👍🏻

[@Jayswindows1264]

@@TradMan Yeah, I see its pros but difficult areas but I have the Unger teleplus 30ft pole and it works a treat!! Im obsessed !🤣🤣 Perfectionist...

[@paulohare9468]

Is the roof not slippery

[@TradMan]

Not that one no, but it's always good to judge it carefully before you go on. This roof was really easy to work on 👍🏻

[@spoton4746]

Much did u charge for that mate ? If it’s taking good part of the day Stranded window cleaner makes least £200 a day, did you do inside as well ?

[@TradMan]

Yeah your right there, I charged a days wages as it took the day to complete properly. All the paint removal took a good while.

[@pnswindowcleaning6557]

trad man, we have had our disagreements in the past with regards to WFP. I have to say anyone that can trad them high windows with an SLX 30 and 6" squeegee must be a master. I am competent in both methods, but would have baulked at trading that job, much respect. The one thing you never mentioned that for me is the most important aspect of the job is safety, I have 2 children and the day I took the ladder off the van was a great day for me. My personal way of thinking is this, I would rather do a 90% job with 100% safety on 5% or less of my work than a 100% job with 50% safety. I earn a very good wage and uphold an excellent reputation without ever putting myself/my family at risk, my results may not always match yours but I will always come home in one piece. I put safety above all else, even if that means quality may suffer occasionally, and I stress only occasionally. You're a highly skilled individual, but if one of them slates you stood upon wasn't properly installed...??? I tip my hat to you, sir, take care.

[@TradMan]

Totally agree with ya buddy, i try to minimise as much risk as possible, got a family myself 😁 Yeah i think the camera made that roof look more sloped than it was (the joys of a fish eye go pro lol) it was actually almost flat really and a new style strong slate roof, otherwise i would not got up it. Totally with you though your a good man and I truly value your thoughts. How's life been treating you, have you been busy busy?

[@pnswindowcleaning6557]

@@TradMan yes very busy, have a busy schedule with a list of new customers waiting to come on board. I am fanatical about results, almost obsessed with window cleaning. Its as much a hobby as a job for me. I'm always trawling the web for new and improved ways of doing things and love new content such as yours. I bet your a busy man too, there's a huge market for traditional window cleaning. I do a lot of inside work and use a 14" wagtail high flyer, I bought a fliq but couldn't get it to work for me. Didn't try hard enough I suppose. I love the art of traditional window cleaning and would love your skills.

[@TradMan]

Thanks for the kind comment bud appreciate that! Yeah I've been busy too! Window cleaners will always be busy eh ;) It's good to enjoy our jobs and help each other out when we can ;)

[@pnswindowcleaning6557]

@@TradMan Absolutely!

[@krzysztofgladki8619]

Well done! I really enjoy watching your videos! 👌

[@TradMan]

Thank you kindly!! I appreciate you watching them! What's your window cleaning setup? Greetings from Scotland!

[@krzysztofgladki8619]

Trad - Man I just started using Moerman, so I got moerman liquidator exceleator 18 inch, 14inch, applicator 16inch and bucket on belt. Except moerman pouch, wht else do I need to start with? Thank you!

[@krzysztofgladki8619]

Trad - Man Greetings from England

[@TradMan]

You'll need a 10" channel and fliq pad for your excelerator, for smaller windows. What extension pole are you using?

[@krzysztofgladki8619]

Trad - Man Thats the thing I dont have one. Any suggestions? I really appreciate your answers! Thank you very much!

[@CoastalwindowcleanersAu]

Awesome and Schmick job as always man. 👌 Just wondering now, what’s your take now on waterfed pole as opposed to trad work? Obviously you’re back doing waterfed work. You have different views as before? Why the change of mind? Anyways hope you’re doing ok. I heard you’re just getting over a cold. Stay wrapped up and keep warm. 😉

[@TradMan]

Hey buddy! Yeah I still do first cleans traditionally. To ensure I get everything off the glass like paint, silicone etc. So nothings changed really, just if I was to do that job again now I would do the highest windows with the wfp because trying to trad tiny windows 30ft up with a six inch squeegee is flipn difficult haha! If the job is really dirty sometimes I'll wfp it first to get the worst off then trad it after to get anything off the glass that wouldn't come off with wfp 😁👍🏻

[@TradMan]

Yeah me carlie, Oliver and Amelia are all sick, it's the house of death this weekend lol

[@CoastalwindowcleanersAu]

TRAD - MAN yeah that makes sense! I also find it best to go over with the waterfed pole initially, to get all that really caked on dirt, otherwise the mop will cop it bad and also it’s great to schmick up those frames. Get well my friend. Get well Carlie, Oliver and Amelia 😇

[@TradMan]

@@CoastalwindowcleanersAu thanks buddy!!!

[@philipbrewster5833]

Good vidio

[@TradMan]

👍🏻😃

[@GlideLtd]

What happened to your back pack set up for WFP?

[@TradMan]

Sold it lol, didnt really use it that often and i enjoy traditional more so went back to 100% trad ;)

[@GlideLtd]

Oh no! What happened to make you loose your faith in water fed? (There is something quite therapeutic about trad though)

[@TradMan]

Ah it's just i like to know the job is 100% when i drive away, with watered there was always that element of gamble wether i would get some spots or run marks. Not knocking wfp as i loved what it could do on the framework but for glass i prefer to squeegee it all off so i know 100% it's good, you know what i mean? 😉👍

[@GlideLtd]

Trad - Man yea I get ya. You gotta use what you have confidence in or the customer won’t have confidence in you. If you gave me a choice of a liquidator or a water fed pole and said get this window perfect I would choose the pole any day as I have confidence that I have learnt enough water fed tricks to get that perfect but I get streaks and marks with the liquidator every time. (Eg. Suds on the glass from going from trad to waterfed almost always cause spotting (even with the liquidator) so you have to blast all the suds away) Mind you in the summer waterfed is dry by the end of the job. (Or am I an ignorant southerner) Definitely harder to use the liquidator on a pole that a water-fed so credit to you! All the best!

[@TradMan]

Thanks buddy! Really appreciate your thoughts and thanks again for watching the videos! 😁👍

[@MrJam-jr9kv]

how much u charge for that?

[@TradMan]

I can't remember bud, that was a while ago. Was quite a bill though I'm sure!

[@MrJam-jr9kv]

@@TradMan is there a way I can contact you m8 id like some advice but its to much to text p.s really enjoying your videos

[@TradMan]

Sure bud [e-mail]

[@heatherthewindowwoman4835]

Nice! You're an artist with those Moerman tools! How do you stay so precise using a pole on those 3rd story windows? I start losing precision after 12ft using a pole.

[@TradMan]

Lots of practice :) I've done a lot of difficult windows over the years and each time you do a difficult job you gain more experience. But doing windows that high and that small, this was my first attempt at it. Was tricky at first but i just took my time to get a feel for it and then i was ok. Give it a go you'll do it too, just takes some time and persistence lol How's thing's going with you? Are you full time window cleaning? Is it residential or commercial that you prefer?

[@heatherthewindowwoman4835]

@@TradMan that makes sense, take your time with it and with anything it takes time. It's going great this year! This winter has been really nice, allot more work than expected. I actually landed my 1st monthly residential customer, thats extremely rare out here in the states. I might actually invest in a WFP for these types of jobs. Generally I prefer residential but I like the constancy of commercial work. Allot of the big crew window cleaners in Napa go after these massive wineries so competition stays at a nice even playing field. How's winter treating you out there? I can't believe you're doing it in a kilt!

[@TradMan]

That's really great! I'm glad things are going well for you! Great stuff :) Yeah been wearing the kilt to work for about a year now. All for charity. We've raised £2000 so far. Got another £2500 to raise yet. If you had to pick your favourite tool what would it be and why?

[@heatherthewindowwoman4835]

Trad - Man that's really inspiring! Amazing that you've done that for a year! 🤔 If I had to pick my favorite tool, that's tough. Probably my modded excelerator. It's helped me with allot of tricky windows. I'm actually excited for the new handle coming out this spring. How about you?

[@TradMan]

Yeah I'm getting used to wearing the kilt, you see it's only worn here for special events, not many wear it for day to day use. So people in the street normally look twice when I'm working, they like it though and it helps the charity so defo worth it. In what way is your excel mod'd? My favourite tool would have to be the new excelerator. I am fortunate enough to be part of the team that helped create it. It's got minus angles as well as the previous positive ones. Also the channel is much easier to release with a new lever. And the close outs are miles better with a better made swivel head. You'll really like it I'm sure. So that's my favourite :) nothing it can't do

[@timinator83]

Out of interest, how much did u charge for this job if it took u most the day? I hate starting a new job and it takes an hr or more longer and being out of pocket

[@TradMan]

Hey bud! Good question, I actually for larger jobs charge by the hour, so I'll give them a rough ball park price, then give them the actual final bill at the end. So that way i don't mess up the quotation. It's like when you go to a mechanic they tell you they charge X per hour plus parts. So i do similar with window cleaning, i charge per hour and any special chemicals i need that gets put in the price :) Hope that helps! What do you find works for you?

[@timinator83]

Trad - Man thats a good idea, i need to start doing that on my jobs, the only problem is the potential custie prob wants correct price before u start so they can say if they def want u or not - but i think thats a good way to do it for first cleans cos they can sometimes be a nightmare to quote - ive been caught out loadsa times. I just walk around see how bad they look and guess how long it takes, so if i think its takes 30 min ill charge £30 - i try count in the start up and tidying away too 😁

[@TradMan]

Yeah we don't wanna be under pricing lol not a charity ;) The custy needs to understand we are fair but charge accordingly. If they don't want it and just looking for a cheap job then i would just move on, smile and wave bye bye :)

[@stevem4468]

TRADMAN 4 PM More importantly what was for dinner?

[@TradMan]

Lol erm i think it was pizza!

[@ryanfewster574]

To each their own 👍🏻

[@TradMan]

Hey bud thanks for your time, what's your favourite tool of choice? Hope your well

[@49684]

Trad - Man My favorite tool is the Swiss Army knife, specifically the Victorinox compact. 😬😊

[@TradMan]

I've not seen that

[@andrewstamps2806]

Ps.....i imagine an easier visit next time

[@TradMan]

Oh yeah much better afterwards 😉

[@andyjamestf]

What abrasive pad was that tradman?

[@TradMan]

That was bronze wool pad from DA components. Link is in the description 😁

[@andyjamestf]

Trad - Man ha ha I watched another few minutes and it was in the vlog!! Mind reader and window cleaner! Nice vid trad

[@TradMan]

Haha great stuff! The bronze wool is fantastic stuff, couldn't live without it now

[@andyjamestf]

Trad - Man I’ve always used 0000 steel but I’ll give this a go, cheers

[@TradMan]

Yeah the bronze doesn't rust like steel so it lasts ages

[@mrbtboydify]

I wish you lived near me. I live on a busy main rd. poor guy who washed our windows with water fed got two tickets in 15 mins for parking van outside our house. It was the patrol wardens with camera on top of motor. They got him once then again on way back. Poor man. And we get a window cleaner trad style only comes once then don’t see him again keeps happening. So I bought unger squeegee and mop do it myself I can do it self taught or shud I say KZbin taught 😀. I’m now investing in moerman kit fed up with detailing. Anyway changed my caretaking job to window cleaning on our local council using waterfed but I kept telling them that do not use hot water it was streaking bad and getting too many complaints from tennents. They don’t listen cos they started before me I’m a amateur don’t knw what I’m talking about. When schools closed for six week Hollidays I done the windows inside trad style whilst cleaning them they are doing same windows but outside using waterfed. Well the state of outside windows was terrible after they finished you could see the steam from hot water they were using and it was summer as well so they were drying almost instantly. And when then we’re cleaning over 30ft it got worse cos brush was only tickling the windows couldn’t put any effort on glass. Anyway I left and went back to my caretaking job. I now have a unger squeegee and mop to cleaning windows in council flats windows open inwards as well so can clean both side of glass. I’m will watch how you cut down to a six inch as door panels on entry doors are cleaned with glass cleaner and cloths but it takes longer and still get smears. Go through so many cloths using spray. Ps. Tennents love how I squeegee windows they say it makes it look so cleaner. Great vid by the way and been learning from you.

[@TradMan]

Very interesting! Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences!!

[@pauldenham8653]

Did you charge £200 for a job like this

[@TradMan]

This was quite a while ago but probably more than that

[@mattclark5598]

Hi Tradman,what a great job as always! If I needed a window cleaner, you would be who I would hire. You are not the slam bang just get it done kind of guy. Very consciences and great old fashion work values. Great Video and look forward to more soon.

[@davidstearswindowcleaningr2677]

👀

[@xxmight450]

Colonial windows 🤮🤮 lucky for you it’s cold enough there to wet more than a single pane before it drys

[@theundefeatedlife5011]

#iwannabuyamoermansixinch

[@PickingPaul1]

ive been window cleaning for 20 years now and im amazed at the level of quality you perform, you and bob are great window cleaners and both very eager to help anyone out. i agree with all your wfp v trad chat there, i use wfp for 60% ish of the upstairs on my round, im a lot faster that way. i trad all bottoms unless leaded or out of reach. i will get around to videos ones day, i need a go pro, how long does the battery last on yours mate?

[@TradMan]

Thanks Paul!! Appreciate that! It's just lots of practice 😁 Yeah that would be great if you could do videos again Go pro battery is rubbish but fortunately they are cheap, i carry a couple with me if I'm filming :) Hope your keeping well buddy

[@andrewstamps2806]

Hi a brilliantly made tool buddy it works perfectly!!😊😊😁

[@TradMan]

😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@andrewstamps2806]

Well done Mrs Trad-Man too.....great stitching work 😁

[@TradMan]

@@andrewstamps2806 😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@49684]

I noticed all though you aren’t using the gs you still have the gs bandanna. It that even allowed? 😂😉

[@TradMan]

Haha, it's a cool bandana and unlike the GS, the bandana still works lol!

[@daveking3054]

Good video Trad Man. I would have needed Binoculars just to see those 3rd floor Windowpanes! Love the trad music as well.

[@TradMan]

Hey buddy thanks! Yeah fortunately i had laser eye surgery and now i have better than 20/20 vision so that helps lol. I also go inside and check my work once completed to make sure it's all good :) What is your setup? Trad? Wfp? Both?

[@oscartorresdiaz588]

Hola TRAD-MAN NOS GUSTA MUCHO TUS VÍDEOS ES POSIBLE QUE QUE SE TRADUZCA AL ESPAÑOL O SUBTITULADO AL ESPAÑOL. ESTOY EN EXTREMADURA ESPAÑA. MUCHAS GRACIAS

[@grahamfrancis1716]

Hi Trad-man, Great video but I don't think many people without water fed pole would have tackled those high windows. I bet you have told us this somewhere in the past but I would like to ask what your extension pole is. Keep the videos coming, I am 81 but still love the little bit I keep doing and I like to see the way things are changing from Leather and scrim to todays high spec gear

[@TradMan]

Hi mate Yeah that pole is a Gardiner slx 30ft 👍🏻

[@qazwerspoil]

Coming to this video again because it’s just insane the standard you can achieve on 3rd storey from the ground. Since you now have a WFP setup...would you do it all traditional again?

[@TradMan]

I would do the highest windows with wfp, if memory serves it's 2 really high windows, then trad the rest, to ensure a top quality job 👍🏻

[@DomEvans]

(I don’t want to sound negative because I like you and your videos but) There is no way I’d be standing on what looks like a slanted slate roof. What if you break a tile or worse! If a customer wants something taken off the glass that can’t come off with wfp and DA components bronze wool pad then they would have to pay for my scaffolding or alternative. Anyways, stay safe and I will look forward to your next videos. All the best!

[@TradMan]

They are modern, very thick tiles and the roof looks steeper in the video than it actually was, Don't worry ;) Thanks for tuning in

[@JohnJohnson-kt5tb]

What a palarva don't no same word in Scottish. Cleans them like my brother . He'll be there all day . By the time he's done tops I'd have been and gone . You clean round frames first so that wets the glass as well.then you go back and do windows ' jobs done .you can't be putting enough pressure on the windows if you can't clean them proper with Waterfed

[@TradMan]

Can the wfp remove paint spots? This is something we offer to customers. This job had not been cleaned in many years and had ingrained dirt that needed bronze wool and a razor. You didn't get to see every window done as it would be too long a video. Yes you would be finished before me but you would of only cleaned the normal dirt off and not ingrained stuff which was hard enough to get off when nose to glass. We offer window detailing and window cleaning. This job was a full window detailing job so all cement, silicone and paint removed from the glass. A wfp would not do that only remove the normal light dirt. Its not all about speed, its about qualitly. The other thing you've not considered is we charge by the hour so not an issue how long it takes. We stay until the job is 100%, not a quick flick over. Thanks

[@guiltrix]

look into getting yourself a ladder m8trix i would feel more safe with 1 of them over a person super handy especially if you have to use ladders on decking!

[@TradMan]

Thanks buddy appreciate that!

[@oscartorresdiaz588]

Excelente trabajo

[@49684]

I’m assuming the wfp vs trad war is still an ongoing process? I’m learning now that opinion vs opinion and team A vs team B is a trend right now. 😂

[@TradMan]

I don't bash people for using wfp, I used it myself for 6 years and it has good positives about it. I personally enjoy traditional more and the instant results from it. Also handy being a trad guy or gal as you would have the tools to remove paint, cement and hard water stains

[@JasonDunlop247]

Well I can tell ye Peter, your traditional were not lacking! That pole work on the dormer windows is no mean feat !

[@TradMan]

Haha, aye was a little tricky but fun!

[@HughPecon]

Excellent video. I learn something new every time I watch your videos. Thank you.

[@TradMan]

That's really cool!!! We are all learning everyday. I don't know everything, but the info I have learned from either working for a large window cleaning company and being self employed, I like to pass on that knowledge to those that need it or just fancy trying something a different way. Is there any videos you would like to see?

[@davespotlesscleaning3897]

Wow that's amazing doing so small panes so high traditionally wow

[@TradMan]

Takes some practice ;)

[@travissfwc5736]

Great skills mate. I too have a wrap system, but I use it very sparingly as grad does get on average a much better result. Where I think you could improve your work system is to get your trad liq/fliqs hooked up to a pump sprayer so you can deliver the water onto the glass and never have to bring your squeegee down from a fully extended pole to re-wet. I use this method for all my high grad poling and you will find you get fantastic results. I made some basic vids on how to rig it up, and after window cleaning 25 years I’ve not found a better method for high pole work.

[@TradMan]

Thanks for sharing that info! Have you got a link to your video? Thank you

[@travissfwc5736]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/eanFmHZtnKaUapI Have a short vid on how to connect it all as well. But I’m not a KZbin creator, so there are no bells or whistles in the production

[@TradMan]

No worries at all, thanks man

[@travissfwc5736]

Damn auto correct!!! Meant to say I have a wfp system but preferred doing glass traditionally. Must be my Aussie accent that is effecting the keyboard 🤔

[@TradMan]

Haha i knew what you meant ;)

[@andymawson8783]

fantastic skills 3 stories high . well jealous lol

[@TradMan]

Haha, its just practice my good man, anyone can do it if they put in the time and effort

[@chrisfarri8914]

Hi Pete. Would you possibly entertain the idea of using a stand off with the ladder that way you would still need to use a pole but wouldn’t of needed to extend it. Maybe only the actual length of the standard pole?

[@TradMan]

Yeah i could look into that, not very common to see them here actually but a very good idea my man thank you!

[@chrisfarri8914]

Trad - Man no worries. I also use ladders by myself. I used to be a builder. Used the same method. Get a rubble bag fill with 30kg of sand. Put few more thick rubble bags around to keep dry. Drop it onto floor covering bottom of ladders. It won’t budge. Feels a lot safer

[@TradMan]

Thanks for the tips! Greatly appreciated 😁

[@stevem1478]

Wouldn’t a ladder be better use for those upper roof top windows, instead of a pole? To each their own, I guess though....

[@TradMan]

I did explain the reason within the video that because i work alone, i don't go up ladders higher than the ladders you see in the video. Thank you for watching, much appreciated 😁

[@stevem1478]

Ah, I must have missed that part. Better safe than sorry! Cheers!

[@TradMan]

Yeah i try not to take risks 😀👍👍

[@TimeIsHoney]

Moerman work great for me on any style frame👌🏻👍🏻💧💦

[@TradMan]

That's because your skilled ;) and you adapt to the tool. Well done 😁🤜🤛

[@TimeIsHoney]

Thanks for the reply Trad Man👍🏻

[@TradMan]

Squeegee life ;)

[@whofan1989]

Need to know how to make that 6in fliq. That thing would be a game changer!

[@TradMan]

Yeah i think polzn blades should be the one to do that video, he gave me the pointers to make it so its his idea not mine 😁👍

[@danielmann5427]

@@TradMan - Can I buy yours?

[@TradMan]

Yeah no problem £1,000,000 please lol

[@lawrencemorgan1424]

Hi trad great skills as always your on another level but how can you get a streaks from water fed pole since its something that's happens with a squeegee when a fan shape of solutions dries on the glass. Your making it sound like it's a problem with water fed pole not a trad problem which might not be clear to new window cleaners watching this. I never had or see a steak from water fed pole. I agree spotting is a problem and does happen with water fed pole since its drips of dirty water bleeding out of seals which you have stated. This can be reduced by doing your frist clean method of washing everything 1st then going back over it all glass only. Amazing vid as always and sorry to be a pain in the neck I just don't feel some of your comments where not clear enough. Like polz said if water fed pole users could do it inside they would I be one of those gentlemen. How ever if you can provide vid proof of water fed pole steaking and how do prevent it I take back my comments however vs the trad vids on how to stop streaking o think it be very clear it's mainly a trad problem.

[@TradMan]

Hey bud thanks for your thoughts there really appreciate it. Yeah totally get you, I have found that with wfp (used to work for a very large wfp company and I used to repair systems and poles) we did have call backs now and then dispite being very thorough and doing exactly as you correctly stated, doing frames then glass after. Don't get me wrong it doesn't always happen that's not what i meant and i apologise if that's how it came across. My point I was attempting to make was I like the peace of mind of trad that the glass is dry straight away after using the squeegee and you can check your work immediately before proceeding on to your next window and then next job. Problem is even if a wfp customer don't complain directly to the wfp provider (very brutish thing not to complain) they will find a way to cancel and say something like my other half is gonna do the windows now. It's unfortunate as i do believe the wfp is a great tool! But it's being relied upon to much. I can honestly say i pick up work all the time from wfp users in my area and I've not picked up much work from trad guys. I also found when i get there it's the usual thing of a run mark or some spots, when i ask these potential custys if they spoke to there previous cleaner to get them to fix it, the custy usually says no, as they don't want to complain, it's easier for them to just wait for another window cleaner and then provide a silly excuse to there previous cleaner as to why they are cancelling. I know the wfp is defo capable of doing a good job, but there is always that gamble aspect of will it potentially leave a run mark or spots and sometimes due to no fault of the user or equipment.

[@timinator83]

Trad - Man raises some decent points, although ive actually picked up a fair number of ex-trad custies over the years cleaning wfp - ive got the impression from a couple that that last trad guys didnt look professional and didnt like them using rags on their windies. Most my work is monthly and theyre always clean n fly through my work, almost only needs splashing. But i will say, a few new custies ive had over past year have not turned out well for their first clean and ive just made excuse that give it til nect clean and theyll come up proper! I would say if youve priced it well and ur wfp, pre clean the job with wfp cos its good with frames then finish the job tradding it, tradding always looks better with end result, i clean my own windows and always look nicer when i trad them, sometimes i wonder how im still in the job when im 99.9% wfp. The only thing that is stoppin me going back to 100% trad is (even with perfecting moerman gear for 0 detailing and trad pole) it does take longer, and i like flying through my work, and 1/3 of my round is leaded light windies. If i was to go 100% trad it would need to pay me what i earn now (£1 per min on average) u just cant earn that tradding residential stuff.

[@TradMan]

Yeah totally get what you mean, i was fortunate i priced my work well and i charge more than wfp users in my area as i charge for the time it takes, so i do less jobs per day but i actually earn more than most window cleaners in my area and don't have to do massive amounts of houses per day. I think the only downside to trad is as you said the dreaded leaded windows! I stay clear of them haha! Good points you made there buddy thank you. What is your current wfp system? Do you like it?

[@TradMan]

Thanks very much for your imput, really appreciate that buddy 🤜🤛

[@pradeepadurbin88]

@@TradMan Great work to begin with. I am an avid WFP user, but I agree runs can be a big pain from time to time. What I usually do is hang on to a green indoor mop head and spray with pure water and quickly go over the upper windows on completion. I usually explain that water can often run from the top sill. This is usually on a separate extended pole. if the condition of the glass is really quite bad, I will use a quadruple zero white pad and lather the windows up first. All works in the end. Never called back now adays and rarely lose customers unless they are looking for the cheapest deal. Cheers Ian ;o)

[@outlaw1179]

Nice mod!

[@松田正樹-e2v]

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[@TradMan]

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[@tonylindqvist7014]

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[@TradMan]

Thanks pal! 😁

[@kevinolsen474]

Good job....everyone is entitled to there own opinions....cheers

[@TradMan]

Thanks buddy and your totally right there, we all do what is best for us and our work. What's your window cleaning weapon of choice matey?

[@kevinolsen474]

I do most residential Trad....commercial w.f.p

[@kevinolsen474]

I work solo. So I stay safe.......

[@TradMan]

That's awesome! What tools are you using? What's your favourite?

[@kevinolsen474]

Hey Trad man....ettorre for residential....I'm just waiting on a few highflyers I ordered ...I'm leaning my business towards more commercial.i haven't tried any moerman tools yet.....I'm old school.lol....for wfp.i have a reach it Pole n a Gardiner....my fav tool Ettore that's all I ever used lol...