[D.Salkeld_Ltd]

Hi All,

I have been window clening for nearly 20 years and have been on this forum for about 2 years.

Until I joined this forum I never thought much about window cleaning, never realy took it too seriosly.

In the past 2 years I have experienced vast change in my job.  From pottering along as a traditional window cleaner to employing staff, astonomical Employers Insurance, Ladder Regs to WFP!

I have listened to other window cleaners opinions about all the above and have gained a great respect for all of you.

Just lately I have noticed a few New Lads on the forum.  They seem to be a bit lost in there new trade (just as I was when I first started).  I think us "Old Hands" should try to help the new lads the best we can.  With that in mind I am writing a booklet on Window Cleaning.  I am trying to keep it simple and to the point so as to help the new lads not confuse them even more.  If any of you fellow "Old Hands" would like to conribute anything please E-Mail me at:
david@salkeld95.freeserve.co.uk

Thanks

David

[geefree]

brilliant idea... you could always use my name as a dummy starter as an example

i wouldnt be offended.

[glimmer man]

i am a newbie and am starting out on my own.Although i am a very competent window cleaner the experiance of you cleaning gods would be invaluble to me.

[reah]

Sounds a great idea but surely all the info they need they will get on here.
What about a video or dvd showing technique.

Or uploading it onto here.

[mick40]

a video showing different tecniques for different size/shape of windows would be a good thing.

[brett walker]

Dave

put me down for a copy of your book, ive been cleaning 15yrs and still learning new things from this forum like mick 40 has mentioned a video would be good for newbies showing them trad and wfp techniques and dog-earing etc

regards

Brett

[geefree]

i cant add anything for your booklet but would be interested in having an issue... are you planning to issue it as a one off? ... or  an edition, ... monthly etc./

gary.

[reah]

Monthly would get costly
Do an internet magazine keeps everyone happy

[M4RK]

I have recently done a DVD showing various techniques for window cleaning.
I'll be releasing it shortly. Watch this space!

The content covers equipment, basic techniques, advanced techniques, the difference in time saved using the advanced techniques and some general advice regarding being organised, keeping motivated etc. etc.

Anyone interested can contact me at windows2clean@yahoo.co.uk

Mark

[M4RK]

PS. David,

I think its a great idea to do a booklet. As has been said a lot of the info is already on here. You could compile it into some kind easy to read order in a booklet.
I'd be interested in a copy if you did.

Mark

[Jeff Brimble]

I have doubts about robbery. Whats to stop someone buying the book copying it and re writing then re publishing it. Or sending it as an ebook.
I think Davids post was asking for help to write it. Have you had many replies to your email request David ?

[david68]

Hi
I would also be intrested in book.

Dave

[reah]

I think jeff has it right with an ebook.
Maybe it can be used within this forum.

[D.Salkeld_Ltd]

Thanks for the replies,

I was only thinking how lost the new lads seem to be and searching this forum can be a mind boggling chore.  Thre is a good bunch of chaps with many years experience on here who are only too pleased to help (as shown by the replies and e-mails I have recieved.
Iff and when I write the booklett I'm not fussy about making money out of it, I'm a proffessional Window Cleaner not a writer!

Meanwhile iff any new lads want to ask me any questions e mail me on:

david@salkeld95.freeserve.co.uk

only too pleased to help.

David

[groundhog]

Your a very nice man Dave

[Toff]

Very good idea people could post ideas to be included and the most important could be included.