Indoor residential cleaning?

[GMN Window Cleaning]

hi there just started getting older clients wanting there windows cleaned inside, whats the best way without the unger stingray? Thanks

 

[TolishAPurd]

Squeegee?

 

[Spartan]

I do loads of insides, big houses & just use the traditional method.

Make sure you charge significantly more then the outside. I change 1&a half times whatever the outside is priced at.

Good luck

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[Andy]

Normal trad gear. Charge more inside are a pain excuse the pun.

 

[simon]

put your water in a spray bottle not a bucket = no spills , for high windows i use waffle cloths on a velcro frame on an extension pole, dont need soap with these cloths just tap water is fine

 

[David K]

put your water in a spray bottle not a bucket = no spills , for high windows i use waffle cloths on a velcro frame on an extension pole, dont need soap with these cloths just tap water is fine

I use a spraybottle too on insides ( not really dirty ones though ) its easier . :thumbsup:

 

[Andy]

If they are smokers use a bit of ubik aswell it eats through nicotine stain and if they are stained by smoking it will be a nightmare with just soap and water.

 

[Dave B]

Normal trad gear. Charge more inside are a pain excuse the pun.

This old chestnut again

I don't understand why insides take you guys so long and are so much hassle

Ubik in the solution

Scrub with applicator

If really bad quick scrub with a scourer (takes 2 seconds)

Squeegee off

Job done

No ladders

No wet miserable weather

Lovely

 

[Green Pro Clean Ltd]

Stingray is not really suited to residential as they dont fit most smaller vent windows.

I trad all residential insides.

Don't want to be rude but there seems a lot of 'window cleaners' about that can't clean a window unless it's outside where they can splash as much water about as they like.

You could simply scrub up with a rather damp soapy rag then just buff to a good finish with a scrim.

 

[peter rogers]

Think it's more they don't know how to trad well

 

[GMN Window Cleaning]

Im only asking as i havent had a inside job before only started up a month ago peter.

 

[Dave B]

There does seem to be a trend of "if i need to use a squeegee they're gonna pay for it"

Window cleaning is something that i do with whatever tools i deem to be necessary or quickest/best suited for the individual job

I was talking to posh about this the other day and he is in agreement that sometimes it is a whole lot quicker just to whip the ladders off and do a job rather than messing about with reels and hose etc

Seems to be an old school attitude

Although i suppose if you have spent thousands on your system when starting up you would begrudge having to learn to use a squeegee properly and lower yourself to lowly trad status:hehehe:

 

[Dave B]

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[Green Pro Clean Ltd]

The point is @daveyboy that the requirements are in the job title...

'Window cleaner'

Not 'External window cleaner only'

You can do the internals with water white vinegar in a spray bottle and newspaper @GMN Window Cleaning

The method matters not... the results are the only thing that matters.

I have often told customers you pay for the finish, not how I get to it.

 

[GMN Window Cleaning]

Spot on cheers mate

 

[Fönster putsning Bergdahl]

Use ammonia based cleaning solution for inside cleaning if smoking inside.

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[BadgerBill]

I charge the same for insides as iudo for outs, usually just request the customer moves ornaments etc from the sills. Traditional method, no longer than cleaning the outs tbh

 

[David K]

Me too ! Cheap and very effective !

Use ammonia based cleaning solution for inside cleaning if smoking inside.

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[boarcity]

if the house has been smoked in you really want to be chucking away your scrubber sleeve immediately afterwards-itll never wash properly thats for certain . also the nicotine gloop that runs down as you squeegee is very toxic it will pass thru your skin easily. later youll feel the effect-yeuch!

 

[TolishAPurd]

if the house has been smoked in you really want to be chucking away your scrubber sleeve immediately afterwards-itll never wash properly thats for certain . also the nicotine gloop that runs down as you squeegee is very toxic it will pass thru your skin easily. later youll feel the effect-yeuch!

Yep. Disposable gloves are a must.

 

[Green Pro Clean Ltd]

if the house has been smoked in you really want to be chucking away your scrubber sleeve immediately afterwards-itll never wash properly thats for certain . also the nicotine gloop that runs down as you squeegee is very toxic it will pass thru your skin easily. later youll feel the effect-yeuch!

Learnt the hard way. Only 4 days off ill due to nicottine stained windows.