You’ve Seen The Van

I have been involved in and around the Cleaning Business, predominantly window cleaning for probably 20 years Of my working life. Starting like most with a bucket and squeegee and then over a ten year period progressed my business to a sizeable venture covering the complete Cleaning Industry. Just at its peak I decided to sell up and go back to a previous vocation ( bad move ) . I have spent the past six years trying to get back to doing what makes me happiest.  I was very happy to finally manage to set up again last year. It’s been quite a year! I’ve invested heavily in the new van, the best equipment and I’ve purchased a couple of other rounds Whilst building a growing list of wonderful customers. The software that I’ve invested in has also streamlined a lot of the back end processes.I will continue to look at what’s the best the industry has to offer and bring it on board look out for a major new  investment announcement in the New Year! So if your looking for a window cleaner that shows up when he says he will, does a good job, doesn’t overcharge, then  we’re probably a good match. Put the kettle on and I’ll get cracking.

Best Wishes Aidey 

With our window cleaning service we clean using a water fed pole and pure water. I started years ago using a squeegee and mop and like most put off switching to water fed for a couple of years believing it couldn’t possibly work. It didn’t take long to realise it did. I then switched all my original customers over and never looked back. There is a right way to use the system, and lots of wrong ways. I’ve made all the mistakes there is to make in the early years when many of us were experimenting with the new technology. Now, there’s not a lot I don’t know. I built my own water purification hub producing some 1100 litres of water a day at its peak and my own van system. Anyhow I digress again (bit of a habit) . There is a technical page I’ve included where I go in depth about how it works.But simply put, if used correctly it will clean your glass and frames better than traditional methods and keep then cleaner longer. So that covers the Modern Methods what about the Traditional Values?

I will phone you the night before I’m due.

I am uniformed.I am polite, courteous and respectful.I am insured.I will do a good Job cleaning windows, frames, sills and doors as standard.I will give you a receipt for work carried out ( with a next due date on)

If ever there is a problem call me and I will rectify it. If your not satisfied with my work dont pay.I have been Trained & Certified by the British Window Cleaning Academy.

I can take card payments as well as online payments.Lastly I offer Preferential rates to our OAPs and I believe quite rightly so, I’ve always done it after all why wouldn’t you want to look after our elder generation, they looked after us.

Reverse Osmosis is a method of purifying water through passing water through a process of membranes and filters to extract the impurities from it. Tap water has been cleaned but it still contains some hard metals and also calcium. The water in Essex is very hard which means it’s quite high in the level of impurities. further North the water is far softer. Impurities in water are measured in parts per million. The magic figure for using reverse osmosis water for window cleaning is less that 3 parts per million. Windows cleaned with RO water with higher levels of impurity will run into problems. The main one being that once the window is cleaned and the glass has dried small spots will be left on th e glass. This is commonly called spotting in the trade and is a very good indication of poor water quality. I buy my water from a national supplier that guarantees the RO water is rated at zero parts per million.

The golden rule is water quality. If you have low rated RO water as a window cleaner you have every chance of being successful. Ive already mentioned spotting.It is important to work methodically from the top to the bottom of the window ensuring the window is thoroughly rinsed.

When a house is being cleaned when the windows haven’t been done for a long time, because of the volume of dirt that in itself can cause issues. Very often window cleaners will charge an additional premium because they may well have to double clean the windows to ensure a satisfactory result. Obviously this takes longer and uses more RO Water.It can still cause a few issues even then for example air grills can drip long after a window cleaner has gone which again may leave a few dirty drips on a window. Within two to three cleans things should settle down and both your windows and frames should look infinitely better.

One other issue can be streaking. This happens on frames that are powder coated. Again when windows haven’t been cleaned for a while these windows (especially those that are sun facing) when wet will lift some of the powder coat leaving a milky coating on the glass. An experienced window cleaner will check this prior to cleaning by wetting and rubbing the frame. It can be resolved by extra rinsing.

The benefits are that the glass stays cleaner for longer. Your frames get cleaner, the brush bristles get into the frame joints which you can’t do with a cloth. No harsh chemicals are used this helps to protect your window seals. Harsh cleaning chemicals over time can eat into these which can result in ‘blown glass ‘ sealed units.

I do not clean properties over 3 Stories. Why? Well I can say very honestly that over three stories you do not have much control of the brush head on the pole. Therefore in my professional capacity I have to say that I cannot guarentee that the windows would be cleaned and if I can’t guarantee that, I’m not going to do it.