Clean top frame and side. Top part of top window. THEN rinse top frame only. THEN clean glass and rinse. Faster and less water. Try it.
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😃👍🏼
@edwinnoort7661
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ashley. Good advice. After years of wfp cleaning different type of windows over and over again, 100% spotless result will become easy if you experiment different methods and equipment. You 'll exactly know which brush/jets to use, how long to agitate, which frames can cause problems, flow rate, rinse on or off the glass etc. There's so much variables.
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
Sure, absolutely. I don’t quite have the same level of experience in wfp just yet. I’m loving this supreme brush with DuPont bristles from Gardiner though, and I’m using the smallest pencil jets 1.4mm which I find helps to save water.😃👍🏼
@edwinnoort7661
4 жыл бұрын
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services It's a very versatile and light brush. Have one too, suits best on about 3/4 on my Windowcleaning jobs. One of your older video's made me buy one actuallly 😁
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you find my channel useful.😃👍🏼
@heikoolejnik9488
4 жыл бұрын
Very very helpful. I did it in the same way but it doesn't work really well. So now I learned it again. Thank you 👍
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
Great. I hope it helps.😃👍🏼
@andrewstamps2806
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ashley a good detailed explanation especially if new to the Business, as i remember starting a very long time ago nobody told you anything so its refreshing to see this at last. Cheers Andrew 😁
@aemackintosh
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate your comments.😃👍🏼
@asboss63
4 жыл бұрын
Great advice, I have the same brush setup with the Gardiner DuPont brush with the blue pencil jets, works really well and saves water. 👍
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly, yes, thanks ! I’m loving this brush setup.😃👍🏼
@dragodons
Жыл бұрын
THANKS. A little overkill on a window that size but good advice...lol.. I would say top third and bottom third are key followed by edges and finish with whole glass side to side. Up and then FAST pull down down and done. Do all top windows on one side of house before going back to do bottoms will minimize frame drips. A window that size should take you about 30 seconds per pane. Oh and definitely invest in some type of shut off valve at pole. Will save you a ton of money over the long term on that precious pure water.
@aemackintosh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’m exaggerating a lot bit to make the point, but yeah, thanks for your comments.👍🏼
@dragodons
Жыл бұрын
@@aemackintosh It took me a while to accept the technology and understand clearly how to get perfect results, but once adapted, it's nothing but money. I did a large modern home recently with BIG plates, at various heights, and I I basically deliberately went slow just for appearances. Where I am is low TDS to begin with so it's really a no brainer. I don't even go up on ladders anymore, unless it's to do a skylight.
@dan1993968
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good tips. What drives me mad is how come it takes me so long? People say I stand over it too much, but I just want a brilliant finish like others like yourself seem to achieve so effortlessly. I switched from trad to WFP because the average semi was taking me about an hour and everyone else was saying should be 20 mins max. Now on WFP taking me less time but still about 3 mins per window. Any less and I just seem to finish with a poor result!
@dan1993968
3 жыл бұрын
Also along the same basic vein. Why I use so much water!! I'm using like at least one whole BigBoy backpack of water for the average house. I have been doing 8-9 of these houses a day, should I really be bringing with me about ten 25L containers of purified water every single day just to earn about £100 because it doesn't seem right 🤯😫
@aemackintosh
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it’s a balance of time vs being thorough vs water usage. The longer you are using this method, the more you will finely tune this balance of tool and technique. Keep up the good work!😃👍🏼
@Kane-jo2nd
4 жыл бұрын
I personally think the traditional way is a bit better...you’re using no where near as much water and can get real close to the windows and scrape off those stubborn micro stains. Also I find that especially on higher windows the pole fed system can damage air vents due to gravity. Contradicting that I will say that pole fed is a lot safer and a bit quicker, and that just means moving onto the next job faster! 🤑 Happy Thursday all.
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
There are pros and cons to each I suppose. I love the way wfp washes the frame as well and the windows should stay cleaner for longer since there is no soap residue left behind.😃👍🏼
@fensterputzernuernbergerlangen
4 жыл бұрын
The problem with Trad cleaning is the soap ( often a dish soap like fairy is used or dawn ) it gets into the seals and causes quite a lot of black leaching and damage to the actual seals after time combined with Uv sunlight . Of course both have got their advantages.. but above all Water fed pole should let the windows stay cleaner longer Dish soap attracts dirt.. So if you want to upsell WFP menton what i just explained that should ease the customers fears of concerns and get them on board so to say..
@qazwerspoil
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you’ve said in this video. The one thing I would say for people using fan jets is that rinsing on hydrophilic glass with fan jets is much easier than hydrophobic. I clean a lot of hydrophobic glass in old wooden frames in country homes. The best way to rinse with fan jets on hydrophobic glass is up and down. This makes the water move faster down the window rather than leaving a mist on the window.
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
That’s great, thanks. Yes, the difference between hydrophobic and hydrophilic glass is a whole different video for another day.😃👍🏼
@squeakycleandave1
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Ash. Top advice. Keep it coming 👍
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!😃👍🏼
@tonyhughes7792
4 жыл бұрын
Great tips thanks Ashley. Tony
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you find it helpful. Thanks for commenting.😃👍🏼
@claritycleaning1670
9 ай бұрын
Handy mate keep them coming also a Northampton based company ❤
@aemackintosh
9 ай бұрын
Nice one. 🤩👍🏼
@TradMan
4 жыл бұрын
Good thorough job that. Totally agree with you, it's hard to get a 100% job with wfp all the time. All you can do is tell the custy that if any problems ie spotting or a streak to give you a ring. Good vid 👍🏻 bud
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!😃👍🏼
@JasonDunlop247
4 жыл бұрын
I just leave a explanation letter with any new customer. Explaining it sometimes takes 2-3 cleans , before both window & frames become effectively sterile. Personally thats worked for me for many years now. ☘
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good idea.😃👍🏼
@carlossaldua5298
3 жыл бұрын
Great thorough video. We have a task to do with our clients because they are usually none hit wonders or at best bi-yearly. We've been wfp for years however and we wouldn't be window cleaners without it. What are you using to turn the water on and off though???
@aemackintosh
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. A uni valve inside the pole is the best way to turn the water on and off.😃👍🏼
@bencavanagh5425
4 жыл бұрын
Perfect, works each time, how I've been doing it Ashely! 👍 I also clean under sills esp on top windows when do first clean, know alot don't do this, just makes you stand out for the crowd 😃 What's your opinion on 50 degree water jets or say 100 degree jets?Also rinsing on the glass?
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
Great! I’m glad you agree. It’s good also to be thorough. I do quite like a fan jet, but I reckon they use more water. I’m using small 1.4mm pencil jets which I think helps to save water.😃👍🏼
@bencavanagh5425
4 жыл бұрын
@@aemackintosh Thanks Ashely. Yes tried the 1.4mm actually tried them all and come back to the 2mm. Found 1.4, noisy and took longer. But feel it's a personal thing and what best works for you. Just be thoughough, do a good job each time and your be ok. 👍
@darrenkinsella
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips and videos. Do you have any tips for cleaning when you have the pole extended to 30 feet or longer when its difficult to apply pressure in order the give a good scrub.
@qazwerspoil
4 жыл бұрын
Darren Kinsella I second this question
@craighenderson5998
4 жыл бұрын
Use an angled gooseneck attachment and higher water flow.
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
The higher you go, the further back you should stand, if possible. The weight of the pole against the window should then do a lot of the work for you. Also, at height, it should be more of a rocking motion on your feet to scrub, rather than an action with your arms.😃👍🏼
@andrejohn1963
4 жыл бұрын
Love your content would you do the same action movements just alot quicker for maintenance cleans?
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, pretty much. But if you know it’s being cleaned nice and regularly it won’t be so dirty, so it probably won’t need quite as much scrubbing or rinsing.😃👍🏼
@train4905
2 жыл бұрын
Exellent
@aemackintosh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you liked it.👍🏼
@barryrutter5936
Жыл бұрын
The way I do a perfect rinse If it was a first clean I would set my flow rate to 7 litres and rinse three times Using a good rinse bar If was general maintenance type cleans 3 litre flow rate and double pass rinse making sure all areas covered I do this and it works no spotting on the glass maybe thanks to the water softener I use for my purewater trolley system as I live in a hard water area
@stu2659
4 жыл бұрын
Do you ever think to yourself, I could of done this traditional a lot quicker? Soap on squeegee off, edges and corners done, sills wiped onto the next. I’m always thinking this 😁
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
It has crossed my mind. There are pros and cons to each method. But I love the way wfp washes all round the frame far better and quicker than I ever could by hand. WFP also doesn’t leave behind a microscopic residue like traditional soaps can, which can cause the windows to become dirty again more quickly.👍🏼
@bobbymac1319
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, except. You forget that one of the main reasons for the development of this method was for safety, no ladders, no falls and risk of severe injury.
@wswindowcleaning6090
4 жыл бұрын
Bear in mind this is the first clean and the next visit would be gone before trad gets to the back of the house.also no falling off of ladders which would mean a visit to the local covid hot spot
@leeramsey3228
3 жыл бұрын
Hello just a quick question what's a good first carbon fibre pole ?? Great videos
@aemackintosh
3 жыл бұрын
Gardiner is a great place to start. But Unger have a new range of poles coming out in February. I think they are going to be awesome.😃👍🏼
@gonepostal1356
Жыл бұрын
I get rgat this video is old. But as someone who is thinkjng of trying to get a round together, ive looked into wfp and uts a rabbit hole. Have you done a video for a complete novice ..ie what hoses are neefrd, what adapters, what brush and motor etc. There seems to be so many combinations. Appreciate any help.
@aemackintosh
Жыл бұрын
Check out my training course where all this is explained. The window cleaning course will be out in the next week or so. www.aemackintosh-onlinetraining.com/courses/window-cleaning-tools-and-techniques
@gonepostal1356
Жыл бұрын
@@aemackintosh top man, cheers.
@svafnirjonsson8947
5 ай бұрын
what about wooden window frames? Should you rinse them aswell?
@aemackintosh
5 ай бұрын
Yeah
@neiltravis8285
Жыл бұрын
How many houses do you get done a day at that speed 😛
@ErickDeLaRosa.
Жыл бұрын
How you clean a windows, when painters left over spray paint in the window pr paint drips
@aemackintosh
Жыл бұрын
You might need a razor blade scraper.👍🏼
@grahamgman8706
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, could you tell me what water pressure you have your system set at?
@aemackintosh
3 жыл бұрын
I usually have my pump controller set to around 30, but it depends on the jets I’m using on my brush. Recently I’ve been using a rinse bar and I’ve had the flow set slightly higher to help me work more quickly.😃👍🏼
@paulhayhurst
4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Please could you tell me what brush you are using in this video? Thanks
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a Gardiner Supreme brush with DuPont bristles.😃👍🏼
@vcash1112
4 жыл бұрын
Great content 👍✨ What type of brush do you prefer, all Nylon or hybrid with boars hair?
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I like different brushes for different purposes. DuPont bristles for regular cleans, nylon for first cleans, hybrid with boars hair for certain other tough jobs.😃👍🏼
@slagsleutel
3 жыл бұрын
drops on the bar can fall on your window when your gone, wind. Do you wipe these bar ?
@aemackintosh
3 жыл бұрын
If you scrub well and rinse from the top of the window frame you should be fine.😃👍🏼
@slagsleutel
3 жыл бұрын
@@aemackintosh ok thank you .
@wap2340
4 жыл бұрын
Hi what gloves do you use mate
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
I use Black Mamba latex gloves or some thin fabric ones from Site with grippy palms.😃👍🏼
@andrewleidner8142
Жыл бұрын
I wanted to ask - I use waterfed poles - but have a hard time with calcium/hardwater spots - any solutions? (Ive been following you for a while, love all your videos) 🙂I think my bristles might be too soft also - is that important? (the rigidity of the brush?)
@aemackintosh
Жыл бұрын
Are you using pure water? Also, a brush with bristles that give you a good scrub is good.👍🏼
@Garcon6693
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid again Quick question how many houses and hrs do you do in a day . (On average)
@essexg.p1554
4 жыл бұрын
Hi mate Great video, what on/off switch have you got on your pole ? If you don’t mind me asking.
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
The other day I did one house. I cleared out the gutters, washed the fascias, pressure washed the drive and cleaned the windows. I was done by about 3 and I earned more than if I had just done windows all day.😃👍🏼
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
On this small pole I’ve put a little tap valve. On my other Ova8 I’ve got a univalve. The Gardiner website has some great hose connectors and attachments.😃👍🏼
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, of course I have a univalve on some of my other poles. I have to try these things. I put the little tap on this pole and I’ve never got round to changing it.😃👍🏼
@Garcon6693
4 жыл бұрын
Well I suppose if you only have 10 houses (not that you only have 10 houses)you wont focus on how many you do in a day but If you have a lot and have to work 4or5 days a week to get them done then you do have to make sure you get a certain amount done, I don't consider it an achievement to do as many houses as possible, or more than anyone else, just enough to get the correct amount done each day for the week and for the month. The question was only out of curiosity not to be better than anyone else
@sylviakoresh4161
2 жыл бұрын
Hi AE, seen window tracks get flooded when helping on jobs...would you set up drop towels there before washing or would you mop up the flooded tracks afterwards?
@aemackintosh
2 жыл бұрын
In the UK we don’t have many windows with tracks.
@james2614mc
2 жыл бұрын
Do you find higher PSI helps with getting a better finish? Im working on about 50 as recommended by a friend but having issues getting a perfect rinse. All my customers are happy, but I'm not. Fussy bugger 😂
@aemackintosh
2 жыл бұрын
I usually work with my controller somewhere between 30-40. It depends on the size of the brush and the type of jets. I’m loving a rinse bar at the moment for a good thorough rinse.😃👍🏼
@adethomas7840
4 жыл бұрын
That window was clean, why don't you do a demo on a manky window and frame. People can get a better gist of it then and see that it's not a bed of roses like that.
@aemackintosh
4 жыл бұрын
It was actually a pretty dirty window that hadn’t been cleaned for several months, it just didn’t really show up on camera.😃👍🏼
@TradMan
4 жыл бұрын
@@aemackintosh I can totally relate to this ash, I've filmed dirty windows before, then when I've watched the footage on the pc it looks clean! Haha the camera is just not as good as the human eye 😁👍🏻
@peteroliver913
3 ай бұрын
Naff music spoils the video.
@aemackintosh
3 ай бұрын
All the copyright free music is pretty naff to be honest.🤦🏻♂️
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