[Wake]

I am thinking of starting a window cleaning round in the Wiltshire area, and would like to spend 2/3 days on an established round, to learn something about it.

Can someone please contact me, and let me know what they would be looking for from me.

Many thanks     

[Moderator David@stives]

Starting a round and you dont know how to clean windows .

Very funny.

If i were you i would get a job as a window cleaner working for someone to learn the trade first.

There is so much to learn and it would be better if you  could  spend 12 months with someone first

[davidsabishop]

There's a short training film on how to use a squeegee at nawc.biz (look at the training section)

[Rob_Mac]

Where are you based.

We work between Stoke and Derby.

Anyone is welcome to come out with us for experience

Rob

[windows_chepstow]

Starting a round and you dont know how to clean windows .

Very funny.

If i were you i would get a job as a window cleaner working for someone to learn the trade first.

There is so much to learn and it would be better if you  could  spend 12 months with someone first

It's not rocket science David.

I spent one day with a local window cleaner, then went for it; full time.

As long as you leave clean windows, it doesn't matter how long it takes to begin with.

And as time passes, you get fitter, more experienced and you get faster.

[Grafters Cleaning Services]

i'm based in hampshire if that's any use to you

[genesis_windows]

I am thinking of starting a window cleaning round in the Wiltshire area, and would like to spend 2/3 days on an established round, to learn something about it.

Can someone please contact me, and let me know what they would be looking for from me.

Many thanks     

where abouts in Wilts?
used to live in Lyneham and have friends with rounds in the Chippenham area who may be interested in helping you out

[Moderator David@stives]

Tosh

i have been cleaning for 8 years and i am still learning.
I wish i had someone to work wiyh for a few months instead of having to jump in at the deep end.

You can take all the advice you like on here ,but there is no substitute for the hours on the ladder learning the trade.

Dave

[Ben Walker]

Have to agree with Tosh here. i cleaned my car windows for practice then went to do my first job!! As long as you know what a clean window looks like and that you get to know the does and don'ts with ladders, then just get stuck in. Its more thrilling (though daunting) to learn for yourself. So 2/3 days would be about right if you ask me. Some people on here talk about the skills and workmanship of the window cleaner, but na, not really, its about getting a nack more than anything. we're not talking cabinet making or engineering!

Ben

[Fast 1 *]

I picked it up in a day.Now,im not far off my mate,whos been doing it ages

[Moderator David@stives]

one persons idea of clean is anothers dirty.

I have seen window cleaners who think they are doing an acceptable standard are actually cleaning them really bad.

One or 2 of them just need a few tips or pointers and some need to start all over again.

It is true anyone could go out and clean windows straight away but training goes a very long way .

I have seen some truly bad cleaners in my time and most of them are self taught.

At one time you would never get away with that standard.



Like i said there is no substitute for being trained by an expert.

Whats 3 months working for someone to give you the confidence on the job.

[stevef]

I too agree with Tosh and Ben
I had a chat witn a local WC over a pint and he told me what
kit I needed and how to go about it. He even oferd to show me how to squegee but I never took him up on his offer. I cleaned my own windows till I felt good enough before working on other peoples windows. That was 15 month ago I now have a very good business both trad and WFP with nothing but praise for my cutomers, however I could not have done it without the help of this and other forums but the work was done by me
So thank to all of you !

Just do it but be a profesional

[blackpool bear]

Starting a round and you dont know how to clean windows .

Very funny.

If i were you i would get a job as a window cleaner working for someone to learn the trade first.

There is so much to learn and it would be better if you  could  spend 12 months with someone first

SO YOUR SAYING IT TOOK YOU 12 MONTHS TO LEARN HOW TO CLEAN WINDOWS? THE GUY I BOUGHT MT ROUND OF SHOWED BE HOW TO CLEAN WINDOWS IN ONE DAY BY THE END OF THE WEEK I WAS JUST AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER THAN HIM..

[Moderator David@stives]

some of the guys i have had working for me have been realy bad and i wished someone had trained them before they worked for me.

No it has not taken me 12 months ,it has took me 8 years and i am still learning.

I nearly killed myself a few times in the early days by the ladder slipping etc. so a bit of training there would of been good.

This is a big factor in learning the trade.

For some people it comes naturaly and they pick it up fast for others it is a different story.

There is more to window cleaning these days and a lot more to learn.

Maybe the way i typed that post it came out a bit different than it intended it to be.


So i am sorry if i gave offence.

[Morph]

I'm offended!

[Moderator David@stives]

I'm offended!

No your not >>>>>>>>>

[Morph]

Oh! :

Ok,  I'm just too cold.

I'm just starting now.  Be finished about 2pm!
Now thats wot I call a real Pro!

[Moderator David@stives]

I have got all day off today,

Now thats a pro

[pjulk]

I have got all day off today,

Now thats a pro

I thought that was you need more customers

[Moderator David@stives]

Yes i do need more customers but today i am sat at home while my staff does the work and  chasing new contracts   

Realy tough next 2 weeks though