WHY I CHOOSE WATER FED POLE VS TRAD OR VICE VERSA

[@Halfbreed222]

Man I absolutely love how real and transparent you are man. Thank you for paving the way for us new window cleaners as well brother.

[@princepeace6776]

I feel his take to preference at the 7:30 mark it great. I don't have to be right. If it is working for you. Run with it.

[@Clammer_McDavid]

I use traditional where ever I can. I prefer nose to glass as I think it yields better results. However, I will use WFP on really tall windows or hard to reach areas.

[@efinveecaught7281]

I really agree with what you said at 4:40, you built rapport with your customer. You aren't just "that window guy" you're a person they can get to know and like. They will give more referrals if they and like you, they can trust you enough to send you to friends and family. It builds value for your service, some of my clients I feel like I'm talking to them as much as I am cleaning. They are also often impressed that I can clean a window and keep a full conversation going.

[@rynojammin9511]

Iv been doing a little bit of both. I hit the frames with wfp then finish the windows with trad.

[@nekkowink1994]

Thanks for all you do for the window cleaning community my friend! I greatly appreciate you and the time/knowledge you give all of us!!! 🤘🏻🇺🇸

[@windowcleanersofbrandon]

You can do traditional only but you can't do WFP only. There's just going to be situations where spraying water above certain doors isn't good, and tricky roof lines where WFP literally won't reach etc... Also, a window may be further than your hose length and the list goes on.

[@Alohakoa59]

I had to start on my own with no training. I bought the Sorbo video when it came out and learned from that. The rest of my learning has been in the job training, I’ve tried every gimmick there’s been. Everything you said I can 100% validate. My ladder collapsed on a three story and I started getting jobs on hillsides so I sprung for the WFP. I do each job according to what will be the best. Fact- 50% of every job we do is traditional😂 Better learn it!😊

[@slowlyworkingthingsout]

Brother, you can't bring up a ladder collapse on a 3 storey job and not spin us a yarn about it!

[@brucedrukker1195]

Here in SoCal, the sun can be a problem, especially on large or irregular shaped windows. For me, that's where WFP really shines. That and of course, second story work. Otherwise, I'm considerably faster using traditional methods. I don't see how one can be successful without having trad skills. Thanks for all the great content!

[@vanderhoff66fu]

I did traditional for the first 28 years now I can't live without the water fed I work alone and no longer am I climbing up 32-foot dangerous ladders

[@vanderhoff66fu]

I agree I mostly do in and out.

[@joelorenzo7664]

Absolutely right Stevo ! Great advice. There's a time and a place for both methods. Great vid. Keep it up.

[@McRaesWindowCleaning]

I agree with your comments, Steve, about trying to convince the customer to include internal cleaning. If a customer asks for an external only quote, I suggest that I include the internal cleaning as a separate line item on the quote. "Here's some additional info that may help with your decision" is something I will say to them. In 80% of the time, the customer decided to get the internal done as well. They feel good at the outcome and I leave with the satisfaction of another satisfied custome.

[@miroslawkornas5530]

I like both methods. In Ireland, most of the time is raining, costumes not complaining about water everywhere after water fed and traditional method is good for shops and bungalow houses. Thanks for the content.

[@gabrielbalderas3097]

You're a big role model for me I am not going to gave up my window cleaning business thank for your videos ❤

[@funsimulator7246]

I started out about 5 months ago and cut a deal with a really good customer of mine. 3 house cleans for his WFP system. I don't use it often but extremely helpful on larger jobs or difficult to reach windows. Like yourself I do really enjoy trad.

[@jaythibodeau6961]

Anytime I can leave the 24 ft ladder on the trailer is a good day. Today was a house I cleaned for the first time. That’s the only time I do trad on a 2 or 3 story house. The initial visit. Then get the client on an annual schedule and maintain it with WFP.

[@sunnygems]

Is it possible to buy a shirt similar to the one you are wearing? It looks so professional.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Yes you can find them on finprint www.fin-print.com/

[@sunnygems]

Awesome

[@mwcleaning]

Great points, Steve. I noticed you’re not in the Transit Connect. What’s up with that?

[@chascline8024]

Plus waterfed isn't always the best on a first time clean or very dirty windows that need steel wool.

[@sylviakoresh4161]

Prefer trad on the right jobs, you can see any detailing immediately and can get it done faster in most cases.

[@stuartmacbeth7893]

Hi Great video. I only use wfed on outside With DI or RO beading isn't an issue plus with trad there is still residue left on windows very little but still on the window so the glass is likely to attract more dirt from humidity moisture via osmosis. Other than the external elements wfed glass will stay cleaner.

[@SpectrumSolarSolutions]

That's a great video, thank you! What about the rotary brushes? Aren't they the better option for larger work areas when it comes to glass cleaning? I see many professionals still prefer water fed poles and I'm considering it, just can't figure what's its advantages to the rotary brushes

[@princepeace6776]

We live in northern MN. Thus most of our clients has pest control sprayer guys come out. If I use wfp I will decrease the performance of the spray. Thus I am leaning away from it. Though I do like the ideas of it.

[@aurafangz3635]

Thank you stevo!

[@TheMrBrendo]

Super appreciate your thoughts on this

[@markhilby4024]

Your a wealth of info bro- real talk. Thanks!

[@BD-le2nr]

What do I do if a house has screens on all 3 stories? Should I remove them from inside the house?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Yep removing from the inside is best from what I've found

[@BD-le2nr]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner do you think it would take lots of extra time and possibly require another worker?

[@BD-le2nr]

And where do you set the screens to dry after you wash them?

[@troy626]

Man I love this guy

[@ZZTalkZZ]

What about for more regular cleanings? I got some vacation rentals cleaned monthly. Have not seen the value due to me being disabled and can’t carry ladders. Can fan up to second floor using my pule and sub contract larger locations… I just can’t get over the cost of filter medium.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

WFP is great for regular cleanings, it can seem expensive before you get going but get setup with the right system and it'll be a benefit

[@vciq]

Great video and timing great answer and questions

[@DrivenByLuckGaming]

Hey man, glad you got that commission off my purchase with ya! (:

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Thanks again!

[@davejarvis7522]

Good job

[@princepeace6776]

I know it is out there. I have seen it. How do I start an order at WCR then have you finish it for commission?

[@timothy1250]

What kind of shirts do you use?

[@jonathandemedeiros4167]

Youre the man steveo

[@ahmedaltwaini8610]

do you use the filtered water for the entire clean or just the final rinse?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

For the entire clean

[@coreygarcia6320]

Does doing traditional in an area with super hard water (200-300ppm) leave streaks even with dawn soap?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Nope, due to your removing the solution from the glass the PPM doesn't matter. Only is a factor when using WFP

[@peternoyes748]

at first i didnt wanna do traditional for fear of doing a bad job and leaving marks when with wfp its like a spray and pray and you dont really have to worry. when i started doing traditional for the interior i was like damn this is nice, satisfying and looks good when its done right. It all has its own place right?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Exactly, can't ever go wrong with traditional but water fed can really help speed up the exterior but does take time to trust and get used to

[@805guttercleaning]

When it comes to water beating up on the glass hydrophobic lotta times all squeegee the window off and then look at the glass and go over one more time with the water fed pole and call it good

[@JonathanBrowninator]

Good stuff SteveO

[@melissamclean1660]

I need traditional equipment Just starting out my business What are the best type to buy

[@JoshPaynter87]

What’s a logical earnings for a window cleaning business? 50,000 a year or 100,000?

[@Pedroluvslupe]

Hi, my moerman handle is not holding tight the channels , they are moving out of place any tips?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Which channels are you using? And which moerman handle is it?

[@Pedroluvslupe]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner I believe it’s a 2.0. I don’t have that much time with it. I think it’s wearing off I’m not even a window cleaner. I just use it for mirrors inside my residential houses. Not even its own channel that comes with it. It’s holding it so tight. I also have the Moermanchannel 3.0 and the Ettore channel I saw video before about that easy fast fix, I just can’t find it

[@calebmason8655]

Yo where did you get those company shirts??

[@OwlManSam]

I’ve recently started offering window cleaning I got the basic equipment brush, squeegee, bucket set up but I now have this opportunity to do a bid on a mansion here in Florida I know the owners I’ve painted the inside of their house. I’m scared to do the job though because there are some massive windows that aren’t accessible by ladder. My question if you would be so kind to answer is can I use a water feed pole on these giant windows ?

[@NUCKENFUTSO]

Do use company water when doing store front or do you bring it with you ?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

I bring water with me in a bucket but always have a water key to fill up when I need to

[@jonron5238]

Does the water fed work with really salty windows from the ocean I’ve been doing traditional only for a while and finally caved and got the water fed

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Yes but you'll for sure need a boar hair brush for sure and may need to some extra scrubbing and rinsing

[@danieljimenez7108]

Do you need a license before start cleaning windows?

[@rayreeves4681]

Hey steveo, where did you get your shirts shirts made? Im looking to get some long sleeves for my poop scoop business down here in FL and I really like the look of yours

[@TheTimAnguiano]

I also love traditional window cleaning! Been thinking about picking water fed back up. This video has sparked some good ideas. Thank you for posting! :)

[@steveterry4170]

another Grrrreat video❗️❗️….THANK YOU❗️❗️👊🏻👍🏻

[@TheMastaaustin]

ive been having so many oxidized frames lately making the waterfed pole slower than if i just laddered up and squeegeed it

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHy1fml6qc-Mmrs here is what I do for oxidation

[@JonathanBrowninator]

Anyone have any idea what happened to Jordy? Miss his content

[@daniels3318]

A hey Steve O I have a question that no one seems to answer for some reason. Is there such thing as windows with hard water spots that are permanent? I have come across a few windows where I’ve cleaned it for 45 mins over and over and the hard water spots just won’t come off. Thanks

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Some hard water stains can be multiple layers and need a polisher and cerium oxide to remove, check out this kit windowcleaner.com/products/jflint-mr-hard-water-pro-shower-door-and-window-kit?sca_ref=3020242.k17l3JaEgS

[@Maddox.Preder]

Steve when I’m cleaning a house with water fed pole I’m having a real hard time cleaning the tracks of the window where you take the screen off are you typically using water fed pile to clean that part because when I do it it’s a pain and I typically have just been pressure washing the tracks then using my water fed pile after but I’m curious if there’s an easier way

[@ChrisLovelll]

I just started 3 months ago and Ive been doing traditional all the way, when do you think it’s necessary to get a water fed pole

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Whenever your budget allows

[@NahJit_Trippin]

How long would you stick with traditional before getting used to a wfp system?

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Until you're ready financially to make the jump, I did trad for 5 years before ever touching a wfp

[@Mymemeisnobody]

Me too

[@theflunkies8154]

Hey SteveO my older brother and I just started a window cleaning business. What would you say is our best method of getting customers? We we're thinking of going door to door and seeing if they want their windows cleaned on the spot.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Door 2 door is definitely great for growing, from there I would include door hangers and EDDM. Also build your online presence on all platforms possible

[@diamondback2085]

At least im not the only one out there that's waiting on towels on a monday morning

[@BTP40]

Boom! Your the GOAT bro!

[@cryptograder]

Honesty! 👍👍

[@stuartmacbeth7893]

A lot also depends on the brush you get what you pay for

[@vanderhoff66fu]

Great video

[@ElliotsWC]

Hey Steveo I have a question. How do you go about not worrying if the market is getting over saturated with window cleaners. I'm from a small town and in the past year or so have seen some new window cleaners come out of nowhere. I'm happy for anyone trying to make a career but how do you handle that mentally

[@Alohakoa59]

The more window cleaners the more people are talking about cleaning which means more work for each of us. I live in a small town of 50,000, if there were 100 window cleaners we couldn’t all handle the work🎉

[@ElliotsWC]

@@Alohakoa59 great way to look at it!

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

Unfortunately many businesses fail, I would never worry about it in the window cleaning "world" not many people like blue collar work anymore or like the idea of being labeled a "window cleaner" so I wouldn't worry about it

[@ElliotsWC]

@@SteveOthewindowcleaner that makes sense! Thanks for taking the time to give some advice

[@marcusherts9345]

I don’t understand why so many window cleaners say you must either do trad, or WFP?, you can do both if you’re not lazy, I believe a WFP window cleaner, who hasn’t got trad experience, Isn’t a fully trained window cleaner, you should at least learn trad, You can’t use WFP inside buildings! I do both, my work is 50% trad, 50% WFP, I use what I think is appropriate for the job I’ve been cleaning windows for over 36yrs😁

[@vanderhoff66fu]

Back in 1991 a nice guy from my church said hey would you like to learn a trade and start your own business I said I guess I'm only 21 years old he told me for 6 months you're going to work with me then he sent me off on my own

[@ryanfewster574]

👍🏻

[@aran7teen]

I love my water fed pole. However, if you can’t use traditional tools proficiently, you’re not really a window cleaner. Imagine trying to explain to a customer that you can clean their outside windows perfectly, but you have no idea how to clean the inside of the glass. Anyone choosing water fed pole only are in it for a quick buck. Probably baited by all the “we charged $400 to clean these windows and it only too 1 hour” videos.

[@SteveOthewindowcleaner]

100% agree, have to learn how to use a squeegee to be a window cleaner

[@thewindowguys2960]

Clean those insides!