Excellent video....inspirational for anyone contemplating window cleaning as a business...myself included at the age of 58!

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Hanson Thanks! I appreciate your comments. I hope your business plans go well.😃👍🏼

I’ve been running my own window cleaning business a little over 5 months now and have 80+ regs each month… I think your work ethic sets you apart from the rest ash… I try to maintain passion for the job and I’ve found things fall in place through being passionate

@aemackintosh

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated. I wish you all the best with your business.😎👍🏼

You are a master with trad and WFP!! What a great video 🙌🙌🙌🙌

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

SteveO The Window Cleaner Hey, thanks! I appreciate your comments.😃👍🏼

wow you are able to do a lot in one day. I am very Impressed. I personally max out my body at about 3 homes in - out or 4 homes when it is outside only. Y ou sir are a legend.

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

robert kurliand Thanks. I appreciate your comments.😃👍🏼

"A windowcleaner toilet" ahhh Thats a relief! I like to drink water and coffee during work, but with the sound of a waterfed pole... you know you got to go 😅 mostly sooner than you think.

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Edwin Noort 😂👍🏼

@dr.carvalho

3 жыл бұрын

Each and every type of work is worthy. Maybe you are a millionaire, but I think it is just another waste of being human.

starting my own windowcleaning business this week! you helped me out alot thanks man !

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great! I wish you all the best with your plans. I’m glad you find the channel useful.😃👍🏼

I wish you well mate you seem like a nice guy

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Martin Clarke Thanks!😃👍🏼

Lovely stuff Ashley

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

LJ's window cleaning world Thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed it.😃👍🏼

One of your best. Very informative 👏

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

OVA8 International Thanks!😃👍🏼

Great Video nice pleasent days graft mate

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Old School Window cleaner Thanks.😃👍🏼

I like the 'Mackintosh' style of signwriting. Quite subtle and wonder how many spot the significance.

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Bob Wright Thanks! Northampton has the only CRM work outside of Scotland, so a few people do notice and mention it to me sometimes. Even if they don’t know, I like it and think it helps me stand out.😃👍🏼

Nice tunes...... 😎

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Ben Thanks! It’s always difficult finding decent tunes.😃👍🏼

Hi Ashley I live in South Africa 🇿🇦 Durban. Really enjoy you video, I am looking to import some quality equipment and recommendations please.

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

You can’t go wrong with some good Unger tools.👍🏼

Hi Ashley can you clean houses in the rain?

@aemackintosh

Күн бұрын

If you like.👍🏼

Hi Ash, great video, could you do a video on how you advertise for your other work such as gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, jetwashing etc? Apologies if you have already. Thanks!

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Joseph Fraser There is a playlist on my channel called My Business Approach that has a little bit about that kind of thing. I don’t do a great deal of advertising as such apart from flyers and local directories. My social media and KZread does bring in a bit of work. I must do a video about that.😃👍🏼

Proper professional.. great vid

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Mr Spot Thanks.😃👍🏼

@cleanclearwindowgutterclea1585

4 жыл бұрын

1 question I get a few drip Mark's do you know under the window of the opening window any tips to stop it happening bud

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

When using water fed pole, and there is a pane of glass above another, you need to make sure you clean the frame between those two panes of glass and thoroughly rinse the area also on the way down.😃👍🏼

Great Video !

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Luke Mitchell Thanks!😃👍🏼

Hi Ash,how do you manage with all the rain and wind. Wales has had nearly two weeks of constant rain and high winds and i have only had 2 clear days 2 work in. I dont have any commercial work and have fallen behind with what i do have,what do you do if you fall almost 2 weeks behind schedule ? hope you can advise. Another great video mate !!!

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Homogenized Humanity Its tough when there is a long spell of bad weather. I do a wide variety of work now so I usually find there is something I can get on with. If I get behind, I just get there as soon as I can, the customers usually understand.😃👍🏼

Great video Ashley, one of my favourites, great editing! Video looked better are you using a new camera?

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Woodward Thanks! If you have been watching some of my older videos, the camera I was using back then wasn’t as good. I am using a GoPro Hero7 now.😃👍🏼

Hello..I've been watching your videos for a while now I find them to be very informative. I'm interested in starting my own window cleaning business . I don't have any experience other than cleaning my own windows lol.. how much would it cost to get a set up like you including van?

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

My van is at the expensive end of the range, it’s a £7k fit out. You could do a wfp van setup much cheaper if you wanted.😃👍🏼

That 30ft pole is super bendy ive got a 30ft Gardiner carbon fibre pole and its no where near that flexi.

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Liam Harvey Yeah, the 30ft does seem quite bendy. I love the 22ft though.😃👍🏼

Great man!!

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Marcelo Carvalho Thanks!😎👍🏼

Why don't you soap the entire window when the washer is on your small pole. ( outside shops ) I find this much easier on my back.

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

tony adams Good idea. The lower half could dry out by the time you get to it if you wet all 3, I guess that’s why I just did the tops. But if your applicator is wet enough then yeah, go for it! Or just do one whole large pane at a time?😃👍🏼

Awesome video! How do you make the bottom sash on double-hungs perfect? I sometimes get spotting from the crevices dripping down and need to touch up traditionally. I've tried running lower pressure, but still get spots...

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

Try to get the bristles into all those cracks and crevices to help get the dirt out, and I find that those kind of jobs are better when they are done nice and regular.😃👍🏼

Hi Ashley. Noticed the bend in that OVA pole, very whippy looking, i imagine it would be a difficult pole to control at height & in breezy conditions?

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I love the 22ft Ova8, but I have to say the longer versions are a bit flexi.

Hi Ashley, thanks for making these videos very helpful to a potential new starter like myself. On the first Taco Bell, what were you doing with the poll on the exterior when at the top of the window? Looked like you were knocking the squeegee against the top of the frame? Many thanks!

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

David James You need 2-3 short sharp drags down to pick up all the soap at the top so you don’t leave streaks down the glass. I did a video on straight pulls that might help you. I will put a link to it in the description here.😃👍🏼

@deejaymobile

4 жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh Many thanks. I'll pop over and have a watch now. :o)

@graemewillis1413

4 жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh you've got know idea how much you've just helped me out, I'll be doing that as of tomorrow, cheers bud, great vid.

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Great! I hope it goes well.😃👍🏼

love these videos so informative i have a large conservatory that is green with algea can you use hypochlorite to break it down

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Keith’s Pressure Washing Thanks! You should be careful using SH on upvc as it could cause discolouration. I use a upvc cleaning solution that is a bit more gentle, but still helps to cut through the dirt.😃👍🏼

Hey Ashley! How much water do you use with the fed pole on a day like this?

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Zoltan B Difficult to say exactly, but around 250 litres I suppose.😃👍🏼

How to you go on with 3rd floor properties if the water runs on a flat below that you dont clean might be a stupid question lol

Hi Ashley, if I wanted to do some retail parks that have your typical brand names, would I need to phone head office to see if they would be interested, or would you pop in and ask the branch manager??

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, try both, I find they are dealt with in different ways depending on their policy. So, no harm in asking.😃👍🏼

Ash, when cleaning top and out of reach windows with a wfp, do You have to use squeegee or will pure water dry with no droplets? Thanks

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

The pure water should dry without leaving any spots, if it’s been cleaned and rinsed correctly.😃👍🏼

Why do you wash 1/2 of windows first (@ 2.25)??? It was an overcast day so I would have DRENCHED ALL of 2 or 3 of those windows at once with water. Using my 24 inch squeegee, I'd start at the top and go ALL THE WAY DOWN in one motion. Bend at the knees!. That window on the right would have been cleaned with a quick 2 passes in less than 10 seconds and then wiped down around the edges. SORBO ROCKS!

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Al Phillips Yeah, I usually do similar to what you describe. But I’ve shown that kind of thing on my channel before, so I wanted to show a slightly different method this time.😃👍🏼

Why don't you use the liquidator all the way down on the store front windows? Jan from Denmark

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Jan Staugaard I find it can get a bit awkward lower down. I have the angles of the squeegee set for working up high. I’m a tall lad, so I find it easier to work with a squeegee in hand lower down.😃👍🏼

Hi what app do you use for scheduling your work on please I have just started with a 350 ltr tank and a little transit van I have been a milkman all my life and canvased rounds etc just started windows for a change I want an app that does direct debit payments every 4 weeks so am not snowed under with all the banking etc any advice Thanks 😊

@aemackintosh

Жыл бұрын

Check out the GetSoapy app. app.getsoapy.com

@sidavies5174

Жыл бұрын

@@aemackintosh Thank you I will have a look tomorrow just booking in Christmas cleans hopefully I will get self repeats off it just don’t want to build a headache with getting the payment in etc keep up the good work

Hello Ashley how are you coping with all this rain 🌧I've had to chuck about 30 jobs in since xmas because of the weather 😟How do you get more commercial work ?? Great vid btw 👍

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Spicer When the weather is bad and I am delayed, I just get there as soon as I can. The customers usually understand. Commercial work can be hard to come by. My website has worked well there, but I don’t have that much commercial work really.😃👍🏼

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you find my channel useful. I wish you all the best with your business plans.😃👍🏼

Hey great vids. I'm struggling to price up bigger buildings like a leisure centre etc. What price range did you quote that first clean at food restaurant you cleaned?

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Adambrightmore You can use the count the window principle but multiply it up depending on how big the glass is. Also you could think about how long you think it will take you to clean.😃👍🏼

When starting up on a budget could a trolley mount set up work on domestic properties I use to have a traditional round about 12 years ago

11:00 Heeey! Driving on the wrong side of the road.....oh wait....

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

David Smith 😜👍🏼

What do u use for cleaning windows that you don't have to wipe off please x

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Pure water.👍🏼

we have the best job

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Sure do.😃👍🏼

how are u able to do it without leaving marks

@conorobrien5937

3 жыл бұрын

at the taco bell

@aemackintosh

3 жыл бұрын

It’s the skills that pay the bills I suppose. And a good soapy solution helps too.😜👍🏼

How long does it take a beginner to become efficient at cleaning windows ?

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Don Mayleone You can pick up the basics in a couple of days, easy. A couple of weeks and you should really be starting to pick up the pace. But it could take you a few months to really get efficient at doing things to a high standard quickly. It will depend on each individual person though.😃👍🏼

@donmayleone4845

4 жыл бұрын

A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services thanks for the swift reply. So if I wanted to start would you recommend getting some experience working for a company first. Or is it something you can pick up by practicing on your own windows then going out on your own. I’m talking about traditional method here 👍

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, get some practice at home until you are confident enough, then go for it. Straight pulls is the easiest way to start using a squeegee, then more on to putting some turns in as you grow in confidence. There are more tips on technique on my channel.😃👍🏼

What kind of cleaning solution do you use?

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Rittenour Gg4 in the water and a little fairy liquid on my applicator. I did a video on this, there is a link to it in the description.😃👍🏼

@thomaswalsh7033

2 жыл бұрын

A.E Mackintosh do you use Gg4 in the purified water

WHat do you guys charge over there?

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Catledge I did a video on how to quote for window cleaning. It can vary on the area of the country, or wether a job is in town or in a village. But £1-£2 per window is a good place to start.😃👍🏼

put me right of getting a ova 30.

😎👍

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Wollef der Fensterputzer 😃👍🏼

🤘🏻

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

Nekko Wink 😃👍🏼

How much a day can you earn on your own just window cleaning ?

@qazwerspoil

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Lingard Ashley may not want to tell you how much he earns but it is possible to make £200 a day if done properly.

@aemackintosh

4 жыл бұрын

There is not much point in saying since it is up to you and your business, and where you live in the country can also make a big difference. Keep setting yourself realistic targets that will help to motivate you and your business will continue to grow, that’s what’s important here.😃👍🏼

Cowboy you never even cleaned the bottom window on the roof and the video went off

@aemackintosh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks keyboard warrior. They all got cleaned. It’s called an edit, when you cut to something else.