[dennis buller]

i was amidst showers, found i was slow, ache in every musclegroup (even has i am just an ex-serviceman) found i had not worked so hard in years. standing back after a long hard day found i have never had so much satisfaction from work. however my technique would probobly make you all laugth has a hyena
dennis :

[stephen]

dont worry it will get better after about one year

[windows_chepstow]

Dennis,

Same here, mate.  I thought leaving the army and being a window cleaner would be an easy transition to make.

It nearly killed me.  I made nearly £50.00 on my first day (two years ago), and I remember thinking how the hell does anyone make a living out of this?  I felt like I'd been kicked to death.

Just over two years later; and having stopped smoking; I find I can work a hard six to eight hour day and be nicely tired.  Rather than bloody knackered.

Try finding a local window cleaner to show you the ropes.  Just phone around and offer them a 'free worker' for the day.  Watch him carefully and ask lots of questions.

Also stick at it.  Nothing good comes easy, and those with a lesser character pack it in after three months.  It's fine to be 'down', but don't give up!

Just out of interest, what Regiment or Corps were you in?

[ken dickinson]

we all had a first day Dennis
mine was only about 2 months ago some of the other chaps have done it for yonks
In my little bit of experience the advice I would give is
DONT GIVE UP IT GETS BETTER

Another little snipet of info is dont accept every cup of tea you are offered otherwise your bucket will keep filling up

[marc al]

  Dennis, I started 6 months ago and was slow, having to do some windows 2 or 3 times, it does gets easier and you will get faster.
  My tip from an relative beginer - always make sure the window in front of the kitchen sink is spotless. This is the one the housewives spend the most time looking through.

[matt2323]

fair play mate it gets really good in this job.its like money for old rope,we have done this for 15 years on and off;and in the last 4 yrs we have done it properly.we have lots of holidays and we always have money. secret is you must have a min charge of at least 10 pounds. always tell customers that you you wipe sills and frames,it takes 2 seconds oncew you do the first clean.

[UBA1]

fair play mate it gets really good in this job.its like money for old rope,we have done this for 15 years on and off;and in the last 4 yrs we have done it properly.we have lots of holidays and we always have money. secret is you must have a min charge of at least 10 pounds. always tell customers that you you wipe sills and frames,it takes 2 seconds oncew you do the first clean.

agree

[UBA1]

Dennis, your absolutely welcome to spend a day or two with me, i`ll show you personally how much you really can earn mate. Some people on here are sceptical about me earning over £30-£40 per hour, even blading!

You can then tell them, nope it`s true!

Seriously mate, leave me your number if you want, and i`ll knock you into shape (so to speak!)

Good luck fella.

[reah]

Hi mate welcome to this wonderfull world of window cleaning.Get the first couple of cleans out the way and you will wonder what all the fuss was about just dont give up.You could not have picked a better career.Allways be as professional as you can offer a honest service.A reply a little back said to tell clients you allways wipe frames and sills i dissagree with this yes allways wipe sills but charge extra for frames.I know  9 other window cleaners as good friends in this area and we all charge extra for frames many of my customer have either a 3 month or 6 month frame clean you are offering a extra service and once you are quicker extra income. Keep at it, it does get better honest.

[TERRY AB]

HIya Dennis,
Can understand the feeling, if you need any help learning how to
clean professionally, give me a pm, am in Reading not far from you,
as ex-serviceman would gladly assist. WFP system usage could also
be shown if interested.

[s.hughes]

Dennis, I started over 10 years ago and can still remember the same thoughts. I couldnt see how people made money out of this. I knew a lot of window cleaners and they all said that I just had to stick to it. I just couldnt see it but I had to because I was made redundant and needed to get the work. I have previously had a job carrying washing machines up tower blocks and I wasnt as tired as w/c.
When you get the work in place you will see the benefits. DONT GIVE UP. Remember that this is always a good sight to come to if only for a bit of inspiration. I never had this sight when I started. Wish I did.

Steveyboy

[irjones]

I would be willing to go round with a window cleaner work for free and get the exeperance is there any 1 around the bridgwater, glastonbury street area in somerset

many thanks Iain