[paul13]

Hi, would appreciate some feed back for my father, who is thinking of starting window cleaning at 60
I have been at him for years, hes in van sales hates it long hours money not great but hes done it for years
set in his ways but hes now considering it, works not a problem as he can have what he needs from me.

Is there any one started around this age? hows it working out?
How did it work out for the guy canvassing for his dad? sorry cant remember who it was.



 

[dannymack]

Hiya Paul I don't seem it to be a problem as long as your dads a fit 60 year old, as I find my neck aches a fair bit at time to time looking up for hours using the wfp and I'm only 44 but good on ya's and go for it. I'd say different if he had to get up high ladders at that age, but working from ground floor level with poles he should be fine. I'd also try and get him into maybe some small office cleaning & Communal cleaning hoovering ect.
Good Luck Fellas

[paul13]

Hi Danny,  going to sort him out mostly with shops if he goes for it
I am just hoping it works for him i imagine its a big step at that age
especially as hes been in same job for donkeys years.

[david washbrook]

Paul why not get him to apply to the fire service as they reackon a 60 can still do the same job as a 21 year old

[MATT BATEMAN (OWC)]

Just make sure he doesn't wear Wellington boots to work and he'll be okay. 

[dai]

It's a case of how fit he is. I started back window cleaning when I was 53, that was 18 years ago last 9 years wfp. still use the ladders for access on some jobs. I am no lightweight at 17 stone but can still put in a good day with the best of them. It does take longer to recover, after a long hard day I do suffer a bit on the next day working. I have a 3 year old daughter, they tell me she keeps me young. If your dad wants it, tell him to go for it, age is just a date on your birth certificate.

[paul13]

Paul why not get him to apply to the fire service as they reackon a 60 can still do the same job as a 21 year old

 

[geoffreyspecht]

It's a case of how fit he is. I started back window cleaning when I was 53, that was 18 years ago last 9 years wfp. still use the ladders for access on some jobs. I am no lightweight at 17 stone but can still put in a good day with the best of them. It does take longer to recover, after a long hard day I do suffer a bit on the next day working. I have a 3 year old daughter, they tell me she keeps me young. If your dad wants it, tell him to go for it, age is just a date on your birth certificate.

do u think u will still be cleaning windows at 80 dai

[paul13]

Just make sure he doesn't wear Wellington boots to work and he'll be okay. 

We have wore them last couple of years cheap and keep the feet dry but dont look
good in the pics got my  black boots for the posh jobs

[paul13]

It's a case of how fit he is. I started back window cleaning when I was 53, that was 18 years ago last 9 years wfp. still use the ladders for access on some jobs. I am no lightweight at 17 stone but can still put in a good day with the best of them. It does take longer to recover, after a long hard day I do suffer a bit on the next day working. I have a 3 year old daughter, they tell me she keeps me young. If your dad wants it, tell him to go for it, age is just a date on your birth certificate.

Hi dai, are you 71 and still cleaning with a 3 year old daughter

[bobplum]

It's a case of how fit he is. I started back window cleaning when I was 53, that was 18 years ago last 9 years wfp. still use the ladders for access on some jobs. I am no lightweight at 17 stone but can still put in a good day with the best of them. It does take longer to recover, after a long hard day I do suffer a bit on the next day working. I have a 3 year old daughter, they tell me she keeps me young. If your dad wants it, tell him to go for it, age is just a date on your birth certificate.

i can i get this right.your..... 71 with a three year old daughter

[bobplum]

It's a case of how fit he is. I started back window cleaning when I was 53, that was 18 years ago last 9 years wfp. still use the ladders for access on some jobs. I am no lightweight at 17 stone but can still put in a good day with the best of them. It does take longer to recover, after a long hard day I do suffer a bit on the next day working. I have a 3 year old daughter, they tell me she keeps me young. If your dad wants it, tell him to go for it, age is just a date on your birth certificate.

Hi dai, are you 71 and still cleaning with a 3 year old daughter

beat me to it

[paul13]

It's a case of how fit he is. I started back window cleaning when I was 53, that was 18 years ago last 9 years wfp. still use the ladders for access on some jobs. I am no lightweight at 17 stone but can still put in a good day with the best of them. It does take longer to recover, after a long hard day I do suffer a bit on the next day working. I have a 3 year old daughter, they tell me she keeps me young. If your dad wants it, tell him to go for it, age is just a date on your birth certificate.

Hi dai, are you 71 and still cleaning with a 3 year old daughter

beat me to it

 
If that's the case massive respect.

[geoffreyspecht]

we have  a few 70+ window cleaners in llandudno including dai. im still a young man 60 in march

[windymiller]

My dad is 67, and has been window cleaning since 20. i have been on at him to cut down but is still doing a full 5 days work load traditional and wont slow down. Once you start its in your blood 

[stuart mc]

don't see why not, my old man was a window cleaner most of his life, he moved into management but was made redundant at 55, so went straight back to the glass, continued until he was diagnosed with parkinsons at about 73 74

[paul13]

I'm sure my dad will be glad to here he wouldn't be the oldest
window cleaner out there
Stuart where about are you based?

[roundbuilder]

I recently built up my mum and stepdad a window cleaning round up, he is 48 and she is 55 and they manage with no problems at all they are banging out 15 fronts a day 9-2pm, as long as all the work is easy to do with no access issues with no stress even an 80 year old could do it(as long as they have an extreme pole that is)  ..
A good bit of fitness for the old dudes too.

[stuart mc]

I'm sure my dad will be glad to here he wouldn't be the oldest
window cleaner out there
Stuart where about are you based?

Falkirk mate

[paul13]

Good to here mick

Hi stuart, I was down your way pricing the care home at the wheel set up by (becci)
the other week, if your over this way give me a bell let me see your set up.