Bloody hell what have i done... help!

[Dave B]

If you watch mark henderson on utube he soaps 1 and squeegees the one next to it at same time mirror image with hands..looks good and is fast

Guy on this vid does it on bigger windows

Cool vid anyway

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[mrtaytay]

There are two ways I would do this job. Either use a very small squeegee....they are available to buy......or wash with applicator end then mop up with one microfibre glass cloth then buff with a second (dry) one. The windows above the door are a piece of peesh.....just wet and wipe as it looks like frosted glass. Insides should be easy as I imagine each window will be one pane of glass, rather than individual squares.

Every windy hates these kind of windows but nothing to worry about.....do the job, take the cash and knock on a few more doors round there.

 

[Posh]

Glass spray (astonish tile & window)

2 micros. 1 to clean 1 to buff. Don't take that long.

Spray clean buff.

 

[Diwrnach]

The insides are the same as the outside lol.

 

[mrtaytay]

The insides are the same as the outside lol.

Thats unusual

 

[mrtaytay]

Glass spray (astonish tile & window)2 micros. 1 to clean 1 to buff. Don't take that long.

Spray clean buff.

I will have to try that method

 

[Posh]

To be honest the flash window cleaner is better but you can't buy it in shops only on line or in bulk from a warehouse but the astonish one comes up fine. It must be tile & window cleaner not the plain window one its not as good

 

[Dave B]

Or flash/ecover in a spray bottle..works wonders..especially inside as not as messy as mop

 

[rjacandwc]

Wipe frames, then Scrub/wash glass with a microfiber (May need to scrap the odd bit of paint stuck to glass etc first time round) - Dry and then Buff... Easy as 1.2.3... Doing windows like these by hand CAN be quicker than putting a blade to each pane... Once you've done the first clean, you'll look forward to the next visit!...

 

[Dave B]

I tend to blade it all first clean as the filthy ones clean up easier..quick scrape while wet when I see paint etc

After that maintenance cleans can be done quick with a cloth

I like to spray then blade though as not much detailing when you get the amount of solution needed right..quick blade and quick buff

 

[Smurf]

Thats because there wood frames as you can see the hinges in the pic

Thats unusual

 

[Smurf]

Myself I would do a runner as there is plenty of easy work out there instead but that's just me. I'm sure that's probably why she snapped your hand off so to speak as others were not interested to do the job and/or you were probably the cheapest

I also knew you were going to say it was a builders clean as the skip in the pic was a bit of a give away. Best you get her to sign a scratched glass waiver before you do the job.

Anyhow I'm sure you will do just fine so just treat that one as a learning curve.:thumbsup:

 

[TolishAPurd]

Cut down a channel to 4inchfor the tiny ones.

Use just the end of any applicator to apply the soap.

You'll need a few more scrims then usual as the frames will hold a lot of water.

And use a standoff to bypass that annoying climber although it may not be needed if the branches are flexible.

Should be simple mate. So long as you've quoted well you'll be quids in.:thumbsup:

 

[rugbywolf]

OK I got a job today I didn't really want, I quoted what I thought was very high and she still wanted it.... sigh. Need advice on how to tackle these windows, they are the same all round, inside AND outside, and she wants inside and out cleaning. Any and all advice more than welcome. View attachment 4871

I've got whole villages with windows like that, although they are in better condition. There are two things you can do: plead insanity and get your misses to phone and say you've been sectioned, or, if you've quoted a good price do it, take your time you will be OK. I have an assortment of blades with different sized channels to deal with mine, they all fit exactly so can be very quick, and you'd be best to use a spray (spray, wipe top of frame and blade, straight down with the squeegee). I have found that there are only so many sizes that once you have one squeegee set up, it will probably fit some where else, so eventually you build up a collection.

 

[abs]

To be honest that job looks really easy just wet and dry scrim it shouldn't take any longer than any other window , the key is having your scrim wet enough to lift the dirt without leaving the glass soaked , I'd put the ladder upto a window then just do 1 side of first window , with your damp scrim wet all the squares (1 side only) turn your scrim then wet them all again , then dry scrim turn your scrim and polish , I've spent weeks on a RR site cleaning nothing but Georgian office windows no reach and wash 25 years ago /emoticons/sad.png

 

[davewindowcleaner]

I would suggests getting a sainsbury window cleaner with vineger bottle for £1 to spray and use micofiber cloth to wipe it dry.

Using squeegee could take you a while to clean if it doesnt clean the first time round, I bet it hasn't been cleaned in years which likely to have loads of subborn marks.

 

[Diwrnach]

Well, I "might" be able to get my WFP system sorted by the time I have to do it next Saturday (she changed the time) any advice on doing them WFP? or will it be pretty straightforward?

 

[Diwrnach]

A van would be better, but I am in the process of setting things up, I intend to have 10+ 25 litre barrels in the back, 2 large water butts on the side of the house with RO unit inside filling them up through the wall.

Pond pump on the butts with a hose and trigger and just stand at the back of the pick up filling the barrels up.

That is the plan anyway.

 

[Dave B]

I was chatting to a windie in london yesterday who said he buys his water. . £1 to fill a 25l drum..mayne a good way to start out for some

 

[Diwrnach]

Yeah I did look at this, but I live in the sticks, no good for me. Would be good for those who have the option though, but the cost would soon mount up if you're using 250l a day.

 

[Dave B]

Would soon pay for an ro