WFP Window Cleaning Is Hard Work!

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[@JasonDunlop247]

6 months from now, you'll see what an easy & stress free job it is. I've never found wfp hard work , personally.

[@aemackintosh]

JD Keep up the good work.😃👍🏼

[@waterjetting]

It is hard work, but so much safer. Looking at it being done, it looks easy, but to make it look easy there is a certain amount of skill, knowledge and physical effort required. Keep up the good work, always interesting videos!

[@aemackintosh]

waterjetting Definitely. Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼

[@richardeveringham1474]

Love the "actual insight" of window cleaning. Hope customers see this video too, so they understand it's not a two pence industry anymore. Great job Ashley 👍

[@aemackintosh]

Richard Everingham I hope people don’t watch my channel and think it’s a breeze, so I wanted to express that there is a graft involved too.😃👍🏼

[@jimmyevans2965]

Better to have aching Arms than a broken neck,nice vid

[@aemackintosh]

window cleaning Definitely. Thanks.😃👍🏼

[@andrewt7735]

😂

[@EKisCOOLERasJY]

As you said, it is hard work, yes safer, but results will vary, especially on windows that have not been cleaned in over a year. Had to leave my job and I have resulted back to traditional method on single storey homes avoiding ladders as I work on my own. Purely because I developed problems with my health and wrist. (not good to work with your arms above your head for extended times). The owner kept taking the most impossible houses to service(there are reasons why other window cleaning companies won't take on the job) and today I sit with problems and he sits with money in his pocket. This video being 3 years old and seen how much you grow is great. You have gone from strength to strength.

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comments. Glad you find the channel useful. Yes, I have put all my experience in to online training courses now. 😉👍🏼 www.aemackintosh-onlinetraining.com/collections

[@tonyroberts5219]

Tony from clean &, shine in telford being cleaning windows for 30 years doing trad now doing WFP just on the upper floors using spotless water a game changer spotless windows every time all the time

[@aemackintosh]

Nice. Great work.👍🏼

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

110% agree with you!! I was at a job yesterday where my shoulders were burning the whole time, I had to put the pole down many times and just breathe lol Its hard getting customers to understand wfp...i think we have even lost some due to it even with me educating them..some customers believe a squeegee is the only way but then the customers who have trusted us love it and always ask for it.

[@aemackintosh]

SteveO The Window Cleaner Even with your arms! I’ve had a couple of awkward customers, but in the whole it wfp has gone down really well with most people.😃👍🏼

[@duanepurchese2173]

Looks like you’re doing well 👍 I remember when I first switched to wfp I wondered if I’d made a mistake for all the reasons you gave in that video but it gets easier, you get into a routine with each job and then you’ll never look back

[@aemackintosh]

Duane Purchese Definitely. Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼

[@pete9754]

Awesome hearing a former advocate of traditional window cleaning big up wfp and actually saying its better. 💪👊

[@aemackintosh]

REC it Pete Thanks. I was a doubter for so long, but I have to say that wfp actually helps keep windows cleaner for longer.😃👍🏼

[@FlashTechEngineering]

Hi Ashley your hard work and a positive approach will make your business model successful, keep up the good work 👍😜

[@aemackintosh]

FlashTechEngineering Thanks. I hope my channel helps people out.😃👍🏼

[@shawnmckee1783]

No joke ‘ it’s an adjustment… your right I agree the great thing is it’s work so our clients don’t do it for themselves.. I was traditional for 40+ years as you said it’s just completely better !

[@aemackintosh]

😎👍🏼

[@davebyrne0]

Thanks so much for your honesty Much appreciated

[@aemackintosh]

Dave Byrne Thanks. I hope you find my channel helpful.😃👍🏼

[@ljb7572]

Hi Ashley, been watching your videos as me and my brother are starting a WFP window cleaning business, we both have had experience with trad working for someone else a year or so but went to try other work. We have now decided to start our own business and your videos have been excellent in giving us ideas and inspiration. Keep it up 👌🏻

[@aemackintosh]

Luke Branton Thanks, that’s great. All the best with your business, I hope my videos continue to help and inspire you!😃👍🏼

[@STREAMLINECLEANINGSOLUTIONS]

Another great video Ashley and love that systems ;-). . . .

[@aemackintosh]

Varitech Systems Ltd Thanks!😃👍🏼

[@nathankaye9594]

Once you have all the first cleans out the way and past 6 -8 months in on wfp, then you will start to enjoy it and start singing a different tune.......we will await the video 😁

[@aemackintosh]

NK Services I don’t want to be negative. I’m enjoying wfp. But I don’t want people to watch my channel thinking it’s easy, because there is graft involved also. Thanks for commenting.😃👍🏼

[@nathankaye9594]

Absolutely right. I tell fellow shiners that initially you will hate it and wonder why you ever made the switch. Yet once your passed that painful learning curve, you will totally love it and wonder why you didnt switch sooner

[@aemackintosh]

😃👍🏼

[@patrickmcphillips9443]

Hi Ashley thanks for recommending the gardiner supreme brush it’s excellent .

[@aemackintosh]

Glad you like it!😃👍🏼

[@michaelclark978]

Ive been at it here in California for a month now, its hard work. Ive done up to 3 industrial stories with my outfit. I really enjoy the work though

[@aemackintosh]

Michael Clark Great work. I hope your business goes well.😃👍🏼

[@cameronmalson1757]

Keep up the good work. My favourite KZbin channel

[@aemackintosh]

Cameron Malson Thanks. I hope it helps.😃👍🏼

[@ryedalecleaners8388]

Couldn't agree more! It is hard work.. Easy to add the cost of the system, training, the water itself, filters, resin etc.. The cost of the van, insurances etc etc... Then you can have all week planned and IT'S RAINING! 😉

[@aemackintosh]

Ryedale Cleaners 😃👍🏼 Keep up the good work!

[@ryedalecleaners8388]

@@aemackintosh all day, every day! 💪

[@darrenrussell4906]

Been doing it 20 years. Right technique plus pure water = spot free windows. Much faster than ladder, did that for 10 years mate. Always recommend at least 2 days of proper training when switching as window should be spot free first time if done properly. Good luck.

[@aemackintosh]

Darren Russell Great. Nice one. I don’t want to sound too negative, I am loving wfp but I wanted to let people know that it’s not always a walk in the park, there are challenges also.😃👍🏼

[@andrewarmstrong1017]

27 years on ladders ,traditional 5 years WFP...wouldn't like to go back to ladder work again....but I do enjoy the odd day using the traditional method....for a change....much slower pace and no hose tangling on every flower pot and car tyre....lol

[@aemackintosh]

Yes! Still love the odd bit of Trad now and then.😃👍🏼

[@andyhello23]

I am sure your right, water fed pole, is a harder version of window cleaning, while most peoples perceptions of it, they may assume, its an easier route. Personally i agree with you, that its the harder route your picked with water fed, as its like re inventing the wheel, ie you have to learn a totally new way to deal with how to deal with doing your job. Your right to make a vid like this, stating, how alot of peoples perceptions about such a thing is wrong, and how water fed pole cleaning, is harder overall, like you said, you need to be innovative, in finding ways to do a job, that was far easier the older traditional way.

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼

[@Vision_cleaning]

Great vid. I went to WFP about 7 years ago. I agree it's not been easy. One major benefit is saving my knees. I suffer with brittle cartilage in both knees, so going up and down ladders was so painful. Loving WFP now. I still do trad on shops and properties with powdered aluminium frames. But has helped hugely. Now with my shoulder keeps popping out I'm heading towards a power reel. Window cleaning does wear your body out faster.

[@aemackintosh]

I am glad to change from traditional and now use a different set of muscles. My new power reel has made a big difference. I still like to keep as much variety as I can.😃👍🏼

[@Vision_cleaning]

Totally agree. Variety keeps the job interesting. Hate doing the same thing over and over. Keep your videos coming

[@andrewstamps2806]

Yes yes yes! to all you say buddy....it is so worth it mate, always a need for trad too but its a tool just like the wfp and using the right tool for the job demand is how to view it. Superb video Ashley and cheers Andrew 😁🌈

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks for your comments as always Andrew.😃👍🏼

[@andrewstamps2806]

Yes Ash wiping the slate clean is a ball ache but pays off....its an investment clean rather than a 1st clean and do explain a small additional cost is needed but on second clean reduce it to the everytime maintenance clean 😊

[@aemackintosh]

😃👍🏼

[@nathanhodges6743]

Had a very similar experience to what you said I went wfp in Jan this year and took a few months to get the confidence but now I love it and I don't want to go back I still do downs trad tho but for ups wfp all the way nice set up btw very posh😁

[@julianjones4181]

that's what I do... I think it's the best of both worlds... you have to be able to use Wfp and trad cleaning these days

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah that’s a great way of working, I’ve heard that quite a bit, it can be quicker to run round the downstairs windows with traditional.😃👍🏼

[@celestetacay3479]

Hi mate, I really like your brush! Where is it from if you don't mind? The white one. Thank you!

[@aemackintosh]

Celeste Tacay The one on the pole I’m holding is a Gardiner Super-Lite brush. A very solid brush indeed.😃👍🏼

[@JamesBrownExteriorCleaning]

You would get less aching arms and shoulders if you do downstairs windows Trad, this also helps with making your customers understanding that you only use wfp for safety, they can't argue with that. Also a trolley system is fantastic and a lot easier than finding places to park your van. Great vid again though

[@aemackintosh]

James Brown Thanks, some good suggestions. I’ve also been using a super light pole setup recently.😃👍🏼

[@stephenpeacock2627]

I do my own windows with my own gardener wfp. Nowhere near professional standard, but acceptable. I agree, it’s hard work and a killer on the arms. Have 11 i windows, 5 doors, a conservatory which has another 2 doors and a greenhouse to do. Quotes for someone else to do it were eye watering, so thought I’d try it myself. Also have a di vessel pure water setup for the rinse, which I also use as the last stage when i details my cars. I’ve go the basic 18 foot pole so it’s a bit heavier anyway. It’s great. Conservatory has some stubborn bird marks on the glass, so might have to get the kranzle jet wash out with the brush attachment which has a circular motion and tones down the power.

[@aemackintosh]

Sounds like you are good at doing things yourself. I hope you find my channel useful.😃👍🏼

[@philbright4456]

Great video

[@aemackintosh]

Thanks!🤩👍🏼

[@johntancredi748]

One Tip Ashley is when you scrub the windows and frames do a quick rinse on them let them drip down then carry on doing the bottom row windows before the top starts drying rinse them again on the glass only this insures you will not get any spotting do you same to the bottoms Etc works a treat

[@aemackintosh]

John Tancredi Nice one, thanks.😃👍🏼

[@jasonduckworth]

Love your videos! I do WTF but looking to get into pressure washing. Which do you prefer and why?

[@aemackintosh]

Jason Duckworth I just like the variety really. Sometimes pressure washing can be problematic and I think I just want to go back to a simple bit of window cleaning. But then I get bored just window cleaning and want to try something different.😃👍🏼

[@jasonduckworth]

@@aemackintosh Hey thanks for responding :) Yes I'm the same....I like a variety to stop me getting bored. Audible is good on the windows too! Listen to books on Audible!

[@aemackintosh]

😃👍🏼

[@MrSwans.]

I totally agree, been window cleaning 2 years with waterfed pole and I always come home with my shoulders and arms burning. But on a good day of window cleaning you can easily come out with £200 a day, so just grin and bare the pain lol

[@aemackintosh]

Adambrightmore I’ve always tried to get variety into what I do to try and avoid fatigue in the long run.😃👍🏼

[@MrSwans.]

I know exactly what you mean but I generally think it's part of the package. I even plan ahead for the coming days to make it easy for me, but it's all the same. Just think of the money

[@aemackintosh]

😃👍🏼

[@carlossaldua5298]

Hey my friend have you ever considered trying a Reach-It pure system set-up? They have a good system to purify on the spot and a lot of solutions for angles at the end of your brush? I personally appreciate your motivation and videos and that you stay up with the latest tools and techniques. I understand the struggle as well especially for a first time clean, but over time the quality is better overall. Both sets of tools are extremely important, but even more so the USER... 🙋

[@aemackintosh]

Carlos Saldua Thanks. Yes, I would like to try some of the Reach-it equipment.😃👍🏼

[@johnny0468]

i agree its physically hard work , people dont realise ( customers dont ) i use a slx 35 carbon pole and i have let some customers hold it fully extended (😆😮.) and they cant believe how strenuous it is to keep it up (😲😂) ... when i get home im absolutely jiggered !! so yes be warned its not as easy as it looks, i do quite big houses and its all well and good when your wandering round a house with your pole but you have to reel it all back in ... phewww .... one day i will treat myself and buy a posh motorised reel 🤞 .. that said carry ladders about is not easy either... i will not be going backbto traditional especially when winters on the way ... brrrrrrrrrrrrr 🥶

[@aemackintosh]

johnny zeros Keep up the good work!😃👍🏼

[@AMindInOverdrive]

My friend has been using WFP a lot longer than me, and he said you got to move your body back and forth when washing high windows. hold the pole and rock your body back and forth for the washing/scrubbing motion. He reckons it's easier on the arms and shoulders - I haven't used mine yet but hopefully that helps

[@aemackintosh]

Yes, that’s a great tip from your friend.😃👍🏼

[@jeffersonf8143]

Hi, I have subscribed to your channel a few days ago and loving it. Can you please share the make of that white brush you're using? Can you use it with any pole as long as you have the right adaptor? I have an Unger aluminum pole(I know, why aluminum right?), can't wait to ditch it for the Ova 8 but at the moment, running on a low budget here. Your help would be much appreciated.

[@aemackintosh]

Great! Thanks! I hope you find my channel useful. This is a Gardiner Supreme brush. You should be able to screw a fitting to it that will fit your pole. I assume you are likely using a gooseneck with a euro thread fitting on the brush.😃👍🏼

[@jeffersonf8143]

@@aemackintosh Fantastic! Thank you so much for your time. I will look up for the Gardiner Supreme as it seems to be a great brush. I am using the Unger Hiflo multilink adapter but I'd get more bits in order to fit the brush if I have to. This is temporary though as I really want to invest in the Ova 8 as I feel it's going to be a big change for my business. Keep the good work!!!

[@spoton4746]

When I no am running low on water I give the window splash then turn water off and scrub it then rinse , that’ normally happens when I’ve had few first cleans add onto work load for that day , only do it on maintenance Cleans tho

[@aemackintosh]

R F Good idea.😃👍🏼

[@coastalbluecleaningservice2766]

Nice video

[@aemackintosh]

Coastal Blue Cleaning Services Thanks 😃👍🏼

[@davejoy80]

Another great vid. And you are bang on the money. You will be rewarded with your choice very soon. Next step stop writing invoices out and use GoCardless with CleanerPlanner! 👌🏻

[@leeramsey3228]

How have you attached the sponge to the head of your neck of pole have you a link ? Cheers 😁

[@aemackintosh]

It’s the dual adapter from Ova8 with my diy bronze wool pad holder.😃👍🏼

[@leeramsey3228]

@@aemackintosh Thank you for replying 👍

[@DomEvans]

I recon you’ll use a lot less water as you get used to it more and the windows don’t have soap suds. The friends that use backpacks and Jerry cans can clean windows on so little water, it’s amazing. What would you say is harder physically. Ladders and squeegees or pole? My first year of water fed I bulked up so much. You’ll get more used to using your arms and shoulders and not so much your wrists soon. 👍🏼

[@xlwindowcleaning5164]

I'd agree with that too!!

[@aemackintosh]

It’s working different muscles that’s for sure. But I’m glad about that really, since about 20 years on the ladder has worn out one set of muscles, it’s nice to try working some others. I’ve been trying different ways to reduce the amount of water I use also, and I don’t use so much now the first cleans are out of the way.😃👍🏼

[@spencerj1413]

Next van get Double-sided door. Much better to work from

[@aemackintosh]

Spencer j My last one had sliding doors on both sides. I do miss it, but in this one I keep stuff tied down along the cargo rail on the far side.😃👍🏼

[@bencavanagh5425]

hi Ash, only been going 6 months. getting busier, but also a lot of time wasters and moaners!!! i always tell new customers be aware, you can get some spots but after 2-3 be fine. some accept, some want me to do again!!! as using hotter, learning which brush is good, which not so good. may i ask, your using the ova8 which have to looks fantastic, how you finding it and also how you find using the swivel head? Can i also say Ash, you've been such a help with all your advise, its help me massively to start, although been very hard work and cost me a lot more than expected. but looking forward to the next year.

[@aemackintosh]

Ben I’m glad you have found my channel helpful. WFP can be a big cost to get started, and I think it also takes time to find out which tools / brushes work best for you. In my latest video I talk about my favourite setup for domestic work. You will always get certain customers who complain. Being friendly and accommodating can help, but some will never be happy, so you will have to decide if it’s worth the trouble. I hope your business plans go well.😃👍🏼

[@bencavanagh5425]

@@aemackintosh Apprecaite that Ash. Yes working through the brushes I have around 12 gardiner, but finding 4 of which are best suited to me. Thanks again. 👍

[@aemackintosh]

Sounds good. There are so many brushes to try! The supreme brushes from Gardiner are my favourite so far.😃👍🏼

[@seamusmcelroy8352]

hi ashley good vid was your set up expeptive to buy

[@aemackintosh]

Seamus McElroy It was about 8k. There is a link in the description to more information about my van setup.😃👍🏼

[@seamusmcelroy8352]

thanks for info ashley as i still do trad but may look into pole mebe small trolley system to start depending on buget glad you are keeping busy i share your vids as well keep making them as i reely enjoy cheers

[@aemackintosh]

Great! Thanks. I hope your plans go well.😃👍🏼

[@niblet112]

Do you use hot water? I’ve used both cold for 5 years now hot for 10 years it’s a massive difference to you’re working day, makes things so much easier.

[@aemackintosh]

I’m still just using cold, but I would love to give hot a try.😃👍🏼

[@niblet112]

@@aemackintosh I can guarantee when you try a hot water system, properly fitted van mounted system, mine runs of the diesel tank you will never go back to cold :)

[@barrybakewell7968]

hi what is the best soap to use on windows thanks Barry

[@aemackintosh]

For traditional window cleaning I like to use GG4 in the water and a bit of soap on the applicator.😃👍🏼

[@barrybakewell7968]

Ok thanks

[@DaveB324]

How do you feel about it now? After 25 years on the ladders I found it hard but 7 years later would never look back

[@aemackintosh]

Yeah, similar for me, I just didn’t find it as easy as people seem to make it sound at first. It has made a massive difference to my business though.😃👍🏼

[@pioneerman1000]

Been doing it 15 yrs all you say is right...it is hard physical work

[@aemackintosh]

tony dee Keeps you fit.😃👍🏼

[@adrianoconnor4619]

Being window cleaning 17 years wfp 15 years starting do top windows with wfp and bottoms trad saves water and customers will accept wfp after one or two cleans

[@aemackintosh]

Adrian Oconnor Great idea. Keep up the good work.😃👍🏼

[@andymartin3747]

Well i've just done my 2nd day with wfp and i'm wrecked. My forearms & shoulders are getting a good workout. After weeks of explaining the pros to customers and that it may take a cpl of cleans to get rid of soap residue, i had a customer who i've had for 13yrs, always pays on time, i've done extra jobs for her to. Today she said i'm not happy, so i once again explained. She said but my windows are wet upon asking her to wait until they dry she replied " no i want them done properly like you have always done them" I asked her to give the WFP the benefit of doubt and to give it another opinion next clean and if still not happy then we'll have a chat about it. Should i stick to my guns and carry on with WFP as all domestic customers are being switched over from trad to wfp, or revert back to keep the custom? It's not a massive job but she's a regular once per fortnight.

[@aemackintosh]

Andrew Martin I was always doubtful about wfp until I actually took the plunge and completely switched. It’s hard at first, that whole thing of explaining it to everyone. It feels like a real battle sometimes, but don’t give up! Once you are 3-4 cleans in, you will really see the benefits. I’ve lost one or two jobs here and there but some of the work I’ve picked up has totally made up for it and more!😃👍🏼

[@andymartin3747]

@@aemackintosh yeah totally sticking with it, cheers for the encouragement, i'm using muscles i didn't know i had. So thankful i went for the extreme 25 pole. Keep up the good content in your vlogs👍

[@aemackintosh]

I feel your pain! Keep up the good work!😃👍🏼

[@typerightseesight]

is that soap at 1:13?

[@aemackintosh]

Nelson Stack Yes. There is a link in the description to how I cleaned these dirty skylights.😃👍🏼

[@edwinnoort7661]

Hard work, but faster safer better. Avoid using a ‘5 or 6 section pole’ on ground level. I did that too but the hands and fingers started to hurt every day. I now carry two poles on most jobs, also a short one that is lightweight for groundlevel windows only.

[@aemackintosh]

Edwin Noort Good one.😃👍🏼

[@timhancock5556]

Great vid. Convert that reel to electric it'll make life so much easier. 👍

[@aemackintosh]

Tim Hancock People Keep saying that and at first I wish I had, but I’m not too bothered now actually, it runs so smooth that it’s easy to reel up.😃👍🏼

[@timhancock5556]

@@aemackintosh I'm a bit older than you 👴so I found constant reeling in was killing my elbow, so £50 was worth it. 😂👍

[@aemackintosh]

😃👍🏼

[@andymartin3747]

After cleaning traditionally for 27yrs, i'm getting my WFP system fitted 10 Dec. I've been explaing to all customers private/commercial about the change. I'm not looking forward to first few cleans tbh but once the customer see's the difference in the glass & frames i know they'll be happy. Also said there will be an increase and 90% of my customers are happy and even asked for more services. I recently bought that phantom trad pole you reviewed. Cracking pole. What's your views on isulating water tank or using an immersion heater for the winter months? Coz up geordieland it gets fooking freezing. Keep up the good work. Cheers Andy

[@aemackintosh]

Andrew Martin It takes a couple of cleans, not just to get the job just perfect but also dealing with the customers doubts and quibbles. It will be worth it in the end though! It’s my first winter with the van system. At the moment I’m just using an oil filled electric heater in there overnight.😃👍🏼

[@CoyleWindowCleaning]

I feel your pain wait till tennis elbow kicks in it's a killer lol

[@aemackintosh]

Tom Coyle It’s good to give my knees a bit of a break from the ladder, but my neck and shoulders feel it some days. You do well to keep going too.😃👍🏼

[@CoyleWindowCleaning]

@@aemackintosh yes it's a hole new ball game but it gets easier when you've done the rounds a few times you get to know what works best 👍

[@aemackintosh]

😃👍🏼

[@timwright9429]

It can be hard work especially trying to reach awkward windows that require strange angles or are a bit of a stretch. But I came to window cleaning from doing gardening and tree work so this is way easier in comparison. It's all relative I guess.

[@aemackintosh]

Tim Wright Fair point. I did a bit of digging in my own garden a while ago, a couple of fence posts and relaid my patio. That is another level! But my arms and shoulders got a good work out, that’s for sure. I’m only a slim Jim, but I take my hat off to guys doing that kind of thing every day.🧢😃👍🏼

[@thewindowcleaner4646]

👍👍👍

[@aemackintosh]

The Window Cleaner 😃👍🏼

[@ryanfewster574]

👍🏻

[@aemackintosh]

Ryan Fewster 😃👍🏼

[@CaptainCrunch486]

Hard work when you’re cleaning an office block on a 45 degree angle at 35 feet!! Apart from that WFP work is generally stress free 👍

[@yasinakkoyun3880]

Didn’t left it water marks?

[@aemackintosh]

yasin akkoyun The pure water doesn’t leave any water marks.😃👍🏼

[@sbcleaningservices5667]

It takes years to master wfp!!

[@aemackintosh]

SB Cleaning Services 😃👍🏼

[@crispylimbs]

How many years? I switched from Trad to WFP 1 year ago and still find it exhausting! 😩

[@sbcleaningservices5667]

@@crispylimbs another year and you should start getting better mate

[@crispylimbs]

SB Cleaning Services another year?? Are you teasing now lol

[@rickkozarits8930]

Good vid Ash, don’t worry it gets easier the more you clean.(just think how much your saving not going to the gym lol ) you’ll get faster too ,I do betweeen 30 & 40 houses a day .be patient you’ll be fine

[@aemackintosh]

Rick Kozarits Thanks. In this job, I’ve never seen the point in paying to go to a gym.😃👍🏼

[@crispylimbs]

40 houses a day? Do they have 2 windows each?? Or are you working 12 hour days... I can’t wrap my head around that

[@rickkozarits8930]

Crispylimbs ha ha ! Start at 8 finish around 6 work straight thru no dinner etc Had most of my work 20+yrs work one estate a day no travelling between houses .most of em are fortnightly (£9) some around 15 are monthly (£15) :-)

[@crispylimbs]

Rick Kozarits yeah that’s a long day for window cleaning, I think any more than 6/7 hours is over kill. Every 2 weeks?? Wow your customers are keen! My round is 6 weekly. a quick calculation and you’re averaging £360 a day mate well done!

[@rickkozarits8930]

Crispylimbs tbh that’s my busiest day average around 200/230 a day .people in Wigan are not keen on monthly so windows don’t really get chance to get dirty lol

[@andycaspell7511]

has anybody noticed that when the resin bags start getting old ( like after 10 hours work )... that the water starts smelling a bit fishy??

[@andycaspell7511]

with the unger hyflo

[@aemackintosh]

No, not really. I haven’t noticed.😂👍🏼

[@andycaspell7511]

A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services really??.....must be me then😂

[@andrewstamps2806]

Traditional has its place ive been in this 18yrs and 14yrs of that waterfed and it does reach the parts externally that trad wont.....its not rocket science but as the same for trad and wfp there are rights and wrongs, ie dont let a lazy window cleaner use wfp as it would be a mess. Both great mediums in the right place 😁

[@aemackintosh]

Indeed. I think there are some wfp cleaners who are not using proper technique which can give it a bad name.😬👍🏼

[@andrewstamps2806]

@@aemackintosh yes that extra effort goes a long way buddy its not hard just effort, also you do a job and it has your name on it "reputation is everything and speaks volume", take care and thanks Andrew

[@brianbarber1728]

We use tow poles,18 and 30 Stop using a 30 foot for every job

[@aemackintosh]

Brian Barber Top tip! I already have a couple of smaller poles on the way.😃👍🏼

[@aemackintosh]

I’ve been trying lighter brushes already, makes a big difference.😃👍🏼

[@THEDUDE912]

Well why would you adapt WFP in areas where its easier to use traditional methods? Why not employ both. These are all just tools but I'm not using a screwdriver in a situation where I need a hammer.

[@aemackintosh]

Sure, it’s good to offer both. Definitely always be certain jobs where each is needed.👍🏼

[@THEDUDE912]

@@aemackintosh I personally think less is more with WFP also. For example my ability to get good coverage with less flow and on/off switch with precision often avoids a host of overpsray issues and need to go crazy with frames. The right brush is paramount followed by a carbon fiber pole to cut down on weight and well worth any investment if you will be doing it day in and day out I always favor the natural boars hair as I I find it's just better than the synthetic at really getting to the entire surface of the glass and into corners. Also I'll upsell a customer on pressure washing a house and offer a discount on windows if they really want an extensive clean. But I'm in U.S. so it may be hard to compare. From what I've seen the competition is pretty intense among the row homes of some European cities.

[@brianbarber1728]

650 litres for two men is not enough 850 minimum

[@aemackintosh]

Brian Barber I find it depends on what kind of work we are doing. We do take care to preserve water where we can.😃👍🏼

[@stevematthews4214]

Ashley, I have the upmost respect for you and love what you’re doing with your channel but WFP is walk in the park in comparison to the old days of ladders (did 93’ to 2005 on ladders and 2005 to present day WFP) WFP method really is money for old rope mate. I’ve never had any problems finding it harder work neither has my 75 old old Father. Never ever in 15yrs bought into the 3 cleans to achieve results nonsense either...if your water is 000PPM and you’re method is good then you shouldn’t have any issues on the 1st clean amber mind the 3rd. On every 1st clean we use a degreaser (G101) which is MEGA SOAPY and results first class even with all that extra soap. Shame you’re finding it a struggle as at the end of week one WFP back in 2005 we were laughing to ourselves saying “ this is a joke” our only worry was how quick we were getting through the work 🤣🤣🤣

[@aemackintosh]

Steve Matthews Yeah, I don’t want to sound too negative because it’s not like that at all. I am enjoying wfp and there are lots of reasons why it is better and quicker etc. But also, it has been a graft, almost like learning my trade again in a way, and I don’t want people to watch my channel and think that looks easy when sometimes there are problems that you need to overcome.😃👍🏼

[@td6460]

you need a harness to help take the weight off your arms a bit

[@aemackintosh]

T D Interesting. Maybe I will try something like that one day.😃👍🏼

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

i think the risk of tennis arm / elbow is also higher when using WFP .. so maybe mix it up before that dreaded Tennis Arm / elbow shows its ugly face ..

[@aemackintosh]

Yes you’re right, I’ve been getting a bit of pain in my elbow recently. I have always tried to get variety into what I do, but even so, everything seems to be done with a pole these days. I still love a bit of traditional window cleaning.😃👍🏼

[@simboy1984]

I’d never buy a pole system the traditional way is ad always will be best way

[@aemackintosh]

There is always going to be a market, and a good use for both.👍🏼

[@keithbaron4437]

Wfp is much more hard work than trad. I do trad on a pole like Trad man and wfp. Trad is quicker and less strenuous. Ash you gotta have THREE shredded wheat !!! It's the only way!!

[@aemackintosh]

Keith Baron I do like a good bowl of porridge when the cold mornings come.😃👍🏼

[@laureh2001]

Takes to long

[@andrewstamps2806]

Hi an idea for your van if you carry some thick taped up wooden block s for your wheels it may help with general tipping the tank when its getting low for as we all know its sometimes tricky getting parked the right way around to angle that last bit of water on certain occasions....effectively bringing a wooden kerb with you. Cheers Andrew 😊

[@aemackintosh]

I was thinking about doing something along those lines. Thanks!😜👍🏼

[@andrewstamps2806]

@@aemackintosh its finding the time its always a pain, ive a new battery and tds meter im dying to fit, with work/family and home life its always a squeeze lol. Brilliant brilliant channel Ashely they are always interesting and most of all genuine. Take care Andrew 😁