[David Salkeld]

Went for a job. A new care home being built in our town.
Now I was honest with the guys; I don't like builder's cleans but would consider it if I had a chance of the regular clean. Well, cut a long story short, the CEO has agreed verbally to my regular price.
We are now doing the builders clean......
I think plasteres are the messyest workers I know.......why did they have to paint the  frams with plaster
Monday was OK........got stuck in...did all the upstairs.
Today the novelty wore off........ :
Ah well. 3/4 way through............inside.
Then, next week......outside..........blast em wiv me SIX  

OK.......winge over back at it tommorow

[Llaaww]

we all hate them.

I will only go near them if there is payment at the end of each day at a huge price, as well as a bomb proof scratch waver.

[bobplum]

dont see the attraction of them,they seem like hassle

[rosskesava]

If you use the right chemicals they are quite easy. There's stuff made to remove plaster, cement, etc and stuff for removing labels quickly.

Most windies seriously under price the job. I think of what I'd be charging for a domestic first clean and triple it.

[Craig - CW Window Cleaning]

I pass them on to my rivals 

[Johnny B]

I did 5 first cleans today on a small estate on which the houses were approx. 5 years old. Whilst they weren't exactly builders' cleans, every bathroom window on each house was still covered in sticky goo. Each house had 3 bathrooms. Some of this goo was also in evidence around the edges of the other windows as well.

My already knackered brillo pad manfully died serving beyond the call of duty, but the end results were 5 well pleased customers and a well happy me knowing next time the job will be a doddle.  

John    

[geefree]

Dont do em then  :

[Crystal-clear]

thats why i dont do em!,

watch out verbal could backfire m8t!

imagine is he says cheers pats you on the back "ill give you a call in 2 years come to think of it we wont need it regular!"

i would have got em to pay for the next 2 cleans or a contract or something you just have no guarantee verbaly

sorry for being the doom bringer lol

[geefree]

"watch out verbal could backfire m8t!"

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[G Griffin]

If you use the right chemicals they are quite easy. There's stuff made to remove plaster, cement, etc and stuff for removing labels quickly.

Chemicals? Like what?
Does it begin with M? 

[rosskesava]

Chemicals? Like what?
Does it begin with M? 

 

It definitely does not begin with M.

M for all it's magic wouldn't touch plaster, etc or remove labels that are designed not to come off.

As for what chemicals - unlike some on this forum, some secrets are mine gained through experience and trial and error, but a good look through a builders merchants chemicals is all that's needed.

[G Griffin]

Chemicals? Like what?
Does it begin with M? 

 

It definitely does not begin with M.

M for all it's magic wouldn't touch plaster, etc or remove labels that are designed not to come off.

As for what chemicals - unlike some on this forum, some secrets are mine gained through experience and trial and error, but a good look through a builders merchants chemicals is all that's needed.

 

[David Salkeld]

thats why i dont do em!,

watch out verbal could backfire m8t!

imagine is he says cheers pats you on the back "ill give you a call in 2 years come to think of it we wont need it regular!"

i would have got em to pay for the next 2 cleans or a contract or something you just have no guarantee verbaly

sorry for being the doom bringer lol

I did get a contract sorted for the builders clean. And I am pretty confident the CEO won't back of his word. But, as soon as this is done, I will be sending him a annual job order.
Thanks guys

[robbo333]

Again, not exactly builders cleans but i'm four weeks in and first clean no. 56, 57 and 58 today. Roll on the maintenance cleans.

[Cliff perkins]

Chemicals? Like what?
Does it begin with M? 

 

It definitely does not begin with M.

M for all it's magic wouldn't touch plaster, etc or remove labels that are designed not to come off.

As for what chemicals - unlike some on this forum, some secrets are mine gained through experience and trial and error, but a good look through a builders merchants chemicals is all that's needed.

Spit it out if you dont wanna share then dont reply

[gary999]

Chemicals? Like what?
Does it begin with M? 

 

It definitely does not begin with M.

M for all it's magic wouldn't touch plaster, etc or remove labels that are designed not to come off.

As for what chemicals - unlike some on this forum, some secrets are mine gained through experience and trial and error, but a good look through a builders merchants chemicals is all that's needed.

miserable old git!

[Richie wake]

If you use the right chemicals they are quite easy. There's stuff made to remove plaster, cement, etc and stuff for removing labels quickly.

Chemicals? Like what?
Does it begin with M? 

A touch of watered down brick acid / patio cleaner will remove plaster in no time we use it on site all the time however be careful its dangerous stuff when mixed with ladders.

[rosskesava]

Chemicals? Like what?
Does it begin with M? 

 

It definitely does not begin with M.

M for all it's magic wouldn't touch plaster, etc or remove labels that are designed not to come off.

As for what chemicals - unlike some on this forum, some secrets are mine gained through experience and trial and error, but a good look through a builders merchants chemicals is all that's needed.

Spit it out if you dont wanna share then dont reply

Nope, I definately don't want to 'spit it out'. Why would I? I run a business not a free advisory service unless of course, you want to pay me.

And yes, I'm a miserable old git. 

[Denise l]

Try Tar & Glue remover for the gooey stuff or nail varnish remover(plain one) and a bit of Acid 80 on a small sponge for the cement and plaster (wera gloves etc)

Denise

[David Salkeld]

THE INSIDE IS DONE NOW
 
And I did a dozen or so outside ......... Easy Peasy