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Thad · 07-13-2006, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Keth

Can anyone point me to a link to learn about these water fed poles?

http://www.tuckerusa.com/
http://www.squeegees.net/aqua.htm

Thad · 07-13-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Duke

No, no soap...just gentle jets of pure water...first through an RO...then through a DI, for the final polish and to get the TDS reading down to zero. I use a variety of poles...depending on the height I'm working at...but it's mainly a fibre glass 18 footer...mostly domestic 2 story work. I rarely need a scraper...soak any crap for long enough with pure water...it'll come clean. Anyway, it's twice as fast as conventional methods (like with a squeegee and applicator)...loads safer too...since I converted to WFP...it's doubled my income. Now I can make a good day's wage in 5 hours or less. Much as I love the job, there's other things I want to do with my time as well...like ride my bike...go diving...or just chill out at my local bar...it's the best job in the world.

I take it you don't do interior windows.
WFPs tend to make a little bit of a mess inside.

I did a 50 window construction clean today.
DI ain't gonna get all those stickers and silicone off.
And it won't get off pine tree sap.

I use water fed poles for some commercial accounts. They work great for regular exterior maintenance cleaning. I heard that people in the UK tend to get their windows done a lot more often than people do around here. I people that I do once a year, so you're basically doing an initial clean each time.

Duke · 07-14-2006, 12:26 AM

no, most of my round is domestic...and over here it get's done every month, month in, month out, all weather's. I don't do 'inside's'...too much hassle...and we don't have the problems of tree sap...well, at least not like you seem to....I'll bet it's a pain to get off.

here's link to a WFP company over here...

http://www.faceliftcleaning.co.uk/gb/services.php

it's just one of dozens, but a good example...

Thad · 07-14-2006, 08:15 AM

Yeah, the picture on that site is the kind of stuff we use WFP for.

What is up with the ladder ban? I find it hard to believe that all of you guys are too stupid to be allowed off of the ground.

reflectionswindowcleaning · 07-14-2006, 07:46 PM

Hello everyone I am brand spankin new to this site, but seen a question of what soap to use that does not leave streaks- well here is my idea, first of all get rid of the dish soap, (some contain a film-like substance which is suppose to be good for your hands while washing dishes) the only dish soap I reccommened is Joy, and not too many people use that anymore either, the best solution that I have found is Sparco glass cleaner, comes in either aerosol can or a liquid form - I use the liquid form diluted in water (2oz. glass cleaner/ 21oz.+water). Well another thing is does anyone know how to find residential work on the internet, such as bidding on jobs etc.? I have heard of Demandstar but that is government jobs, anything like that for residential? Thanks for everyone help!!

Keth · 07-15-2006, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thad

http://www.tuckerusa.com/
http://www.squeegees.net/aqua.htm

thank you Thad!

**Nathan** · 07-15-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by reflectionswindowcleaning

Hello everyone I am brand spankin new to this site, but seen a question of what soap to use that does not leave streaks- well here is my idea, first of all get rid of the dish soap, (some contain a film-like substance which is suppose to be good for your hands while washing dishes) the only dish soap I reccommened is Joy, and not too many people use that anymore either, the best solution that I have found is Sparco glass cleaner, comes in either aerosol can or a liquid form - I use the liquid form diluted in water (2oz. glass cleaner/ 21oz.+water). Well another thing is does anyone know how to find residential work on the internet, such as bidding on jobs etc.? I have heard of Demandstar but that is government jobs, anything like that for residential? Thanks for everyone help!!

Welcome to the site.

Thad · 07-15-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by reflectionswindowcleaning

Hello everyone I am brand spankin new to this site, but seen a question of what soap to use that does not leave streaks- well here is my idea, first of all get rid of the dish soap, (some contain a film-like substance which is suppose to be good for your hands while washing dishes) the only dish soap I reccommened is Joy, and not too many people use that anymore either, the best solution that I have found is Sparco glass cleaner, comes in either aerosol can or a liquid form - I use the liquid form diluted in water (2oz. glass cleaner/ 21oz.+water). Well another thing is does anyone know how to find residential work on the internet, such as bidding on jobs etc.? I have heard of Demandstar but that is government jobs, anything like that for residential? Thanks for everyone help!!

Are you spraying and wiping?
If so then you really need to start using a strip mop and squeegee.

Try some of these type cleaners:

https://secure.baynetcommunications....aningSolutions

GG3 is diluted 1/10 of an ounce per gallon!

jeff · 07-16-2006, 03:20 PM

Hi Keth
Are you interested in Backpack,Trolly,Trailer or Truck mount, or even in the DIY route?

http://diywaterfedpole.co.uk/phpbb/index.php Diy Route

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php any questions on Wfp

http://www.window-tools.com Trolly's,Trailers, and Truck mount

Hope this helps, if not I can give you more links

jeff · 07-16-2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by reflectionswindowcleaning

Hello everyone I am brand spankin new to this site, but seen a question of what soap to use that does not leave streaks- well here is my idea, first of all get rid of the dish soap, (some contain a film-like substance which is suppose to be good for your hands while washing dishes) the only dish soap I reccommened is Joy, and not too many people use that anymore either, the best solution that I have found is Sparco glass cleaner, comes in either aerosol can or a liquid form - I use the liquid form diluted in water (2oz. glass cleaner/ 21oz.+water). Well another thing is does anyone know how to find residential work on the internet, such as bidding on jobs etc.? I have heard of Demandstar but that is government jobs, anything like that for residential? Thanks for everyone help!!

Hi Reflections
Were are you based, you have the same company name and email address as I do? You can just make out the name on my avitar, been in the trade for nine years myself, but the company I took over had the same name for 21 years.

Keth · 07-16-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff

Hi Keth
Are you interested in Backpack,Trolly,Trailer or Truck mount, or even in the DIY route?

http://diywaterfedpole.co.uk/phpbb/index.php Diy Route

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php any questions on Wfp

http://www.window-tools.com Trolly's,Trailers, and Truck mount

Hope this helps, if not I can give you more links

Thanks for that!

Guy · 01-23-2007, 07:01 PM

Try looking at WWW.faceliftcleaning.co.uk for wfp info they have best poles on the market

abyss00 · 09-28-2009, 11:49 PM

There are really lots of techniques you can apply in window cleaning/washing. But I think the best way is to prevent cleaning by providing window shade... This will give you less hassle...

yourvaportech · 09-14-2010, 09:57 PM

The best way to clean windows is with vapor steam , a 100$ machine is all you need no more chemicals

vaportech steam cleaning
stpete, FL.

The Cleaning Consultant · 11-02-2010, 10:07 AM

For smaller windows, and other small area glass, a foaming glass cleaner works really well. Doesn't leave streaks. Use the finest microfiber cloths to wipe clean.

Larger areas use a good window concentrate and mix according to directions. There is a commercial brand called Hillyard and they have a really good concentrate product. I get mine online here. http://www.baxtersales.com/catalog/c...o=HYD-138-1-CS

To clean windows.

CleanItSupply · 12-03-2010, 11:48 AM

Have you ever tried streak free? it's a really good glass cleaner, on par with windex. Heres a good place to get glass cleaners

april1979 · 03-02-2011, 05:05 PM

Ettore Squeegee off is ok. Unger "the pill" is also pretty decent. Seems like, pro window cleaners like Glass Gleam 3 the best though. My opinion: you need to have plenty of glide. Regular dish soap doesn't seem to have enough glide unless you also want a bunch of suds to clean up. You could just use less dishsoap in the bucket and add a litlle "super slip" by winsol. "Super Slip" is a wetting agent - makes it glide better... also helps it not evaporate when it's sunny. You also need to be using high quality rubber, like ettore. Cheap rubber won't give you good results. Another thing to consider if you are serious about cleaning windows is to replace the rubber blades often. Old, worn out or nicked rubber will give you terrible results. Are you using a window cleaning scraper? If you are not getting all the debris off the windows, your squeegee blades will get all nicked up. You've gotta scrape the windows properly.

Bainbridge Island Window Cleaning

tkishore123 · 10-26-2011, 04:41 AM

From my own personal experience,I don't know that using the pressure washer would be such a good idea for those windows.using a pressure washer on windows is just a waste of time and water.

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kjkick · 01-13-2012, 04:14 PM

I have recently tried the most AMAZING glass cleaner! It is called POWGLASS, an all natural glass cleaner that is completely streak free! Not only does this work so wonderful, it leaves the air with a fresh scent. I encourage everyone to try this product! Once you use it you will never want to go back to any of your old solutions.

You can find the product here:
http://www.powglass.com/