[lee eds]

Hi all i am looking at starting up as a window cleaner just as a second job for extra cash now i am  looking at all the equipment needed to buy and i am stuck at my first hurdle haha ladders do i get n A FRAME ALLOY SET or just a normal set of ladders also how many rungs do you think i need on the ladders.

Another Q what dettergent do you reccommend putting in the water for the cleaning i have looked at 2 so far ettore squeegee off and the Unger pill now i have never washed windows before so its gonna be an experience that i am looking forward to getting into any help would be gratefull.

               thanks LEE

[woody1]

get 3.5 m normal ladders from middlands ladders titan one i use i think there great
also just buy some fairy its just as good and it leaves a film on windows which makes the customers want them cleaned more every 4 weeks is how i do it mate

[lee eds]

Do i go for the heavy duty alloy industrial ladder WHICH HOLDS UPTO 20.5ST now i am 17.5st but a fit 17.5st haha now reading about the normal titan diy ladder it holds upto 15.5st any advice lol

[bobby p]

i have a set of trade ladders, BUT my very favourite are the ABRU  professional (not the d-i-y range ) 2.0metre  triple. i tell you for why- they are very light and shrink down low enough to go thru alleyways easily and nothings is worse than heavy ladders (abru rating is 23stone weight limit !

the trade ladders set(3.0 triple )  i only use on the higher jobs ,not the regular houses

[woody1]

mate get trade ladders i dont trust abru ladders very cheaply made

[lee eds]

Thanks lads i think its deffinatley going to be the titan ladders another thing i am having a nightmare finding is roof bars for a vauxhall vectra 03 plate at a reasonable price

[woody1]

halfords or motorist discount center

[lee eds]

halfords want £105 i am sure i can get cheaper than that woody so i will just keep persisting m8 haha

[woody1]

try ebay mate i got some for my van for £60 they still fine 6 months in so far
 

[lee eds]

CHEERS WOODY

I got a set of roof bars for £60 now i am still undecided on the ladders now i have seen the titan trade and light ind ones 3.5m for £98 thats with feet fitted or 4.0m for £110 again with feet fitted so do i do 3.5 or 4.0 mate and do you reccomend the rojak stopper aswell as i will be working alone

[bobby p]

 in my opinion 4.0 is way way to big,    also look very carefully at the weight of whichever ladders you pick,remember you are lugging them a lot.   if i was you i would get spikes fitted on your ladder too( ebay sell spikes) ,i can tell you spikes grip fantastic  especially as you are working alone

[lee eds]

Cheers Bobby

I wil check them spikes out well i finally made my mind up and ordered the titan trade and light ind double alloy ladder 3.5m seems like the window cleaners ladder a few of you on here have them and swear by them also got free swivel feet inc in price £98 midland ladder company cheers woody.

NOW I AM ON THE HUNT FOR LADDER MITTS ANYONE KNOW BEST PRICE ON THEM?

[Jamie Bartlett]

NOW I AM ON THE HUNT FOR LADDER MITTS ANYONE KNOW BEST PRICE ON THEM?

Window Clean Centre £12.72 plus Vat

[Manual Mike]

Make sure you get proper ladder feet fitted to your ladder, they are a must, put Ladder Mitts on the top. With these 2 add-ons you'll be much safer!

[greencleaning]

There are many ladder safety devices available which can be used to minimize risk. Put these to good use. Remember to carry out regular and documented ladder inspections to ensure the ladders are still secure and safe and are not damaged. Wooden ladders are warmer on the hands in winter than aluminium, but aluminium ladders are lighter to carry.