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6 Aug 2024
Window Cleaning Abbreviations
The Window Cleaning industry has many abbreviations and initialisms that can cause confusion even for experienced Window Cleaners. Here's all you need to know!
Do You Need Qualifications to be a Window Cleaner?
The short answer is no. The long answer is also no, but with a caveat. Most Window Cleaners are self employed, or so our research suggests, which means that there's more required to be a Window Cleaner than simply cleaning windows. The cleaning technique can be picked...
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Ensuring your Window Cleaning business is sufficiently insured will bring peace of mind and cover you in case the worst should happen. Displaying relevant insurances can also be an excellent way to prove to potential customers that your business is professional, trustworthy, and reliable. Particularly for commercial...
Do I Need a License to Become a Window Cleaner in the UK?
Should you need a license to clean windows is dependant on where you work in the UK. Mostly, there is no direct license or accreditation that is required in order to start a Window Cleaning business. You will need to consider insurances when beginning your...
What Should I Know Before Buying a Window Cleaning Round?
Buying an existing Window Cleaning round is a great way to expand or kickstart a new business. There are a few things to look out for when buying a Window Cleaning round, including the cost, frequency, age, method, and location. Below these are broken down in...
Spending somewhere in the region of £1000 will allow you to consider a van mounted Window Cleaning system (not sure what this is? Take a look at our Introduction To Van Mounted Systems). Van mounted systems are often considered the 'gold standard' for Window Cleaning...
A small budget will limit the type of equipment you may choose from, but some of the world's biggest businesses have come from humble beginnings, and many Window Cleaning businesses thrive today using simple tools. A Window Cleaning Business can pick up a simple Window Cleaning...
Featured Section TwoFeatured Title:Operating Your Business
20 May 2020
Add-On Services to make more money as a Window Cleaner
Window Cleaning Businesses can benefit from additional services & revenue streams. Here's some of the best ways to do so, so you can increase your profit without needing to add new customers.
Starting a Window Cleaning business is a great way to take control of your time and manage your own work-life. Here's our complete guide to starting a Window Cleaning business.
Featured Section TwoFeatured Title:Operating Your Business
20 May 2020
Taking Cashless Payments
Managing cash flow in your Window Cleaning business is crucial. Using cashless payments can ensure your business stays afloat, here we cover some useful apps and software to manage payments.
Pure Water GuidesSubfeatured BlogWater Purification
17 Feb 2020
An Introduction to Pure Water Cleaning
An introduction to pure water, how it's made, the equipment used and how it's used in the Window Cleaning industry. Key Information for starting a Window Cleaning business.
Window Cleaning Warehouse has supplied 4,000+ water-fed systems over 20+ years, with fitting stations in Barry, Liverpool, Grimsby, and Billericay. Home of FaceLift®, Phantom, Orbital, Phoenix, and Compact systems.
What's the best way to safely clean windows as a Facilities Manager?
Simplify commercial window cleaning with a complete Unger pure-water kit for schools, offices, and FM teams. No ladders, no parts-sourcing, fast setup, and streak-free results. From £725 ex VAT with free UK delivery.
There's a number of hose couplings and connectors available, the important thing is making sure the couplings you choose are compatible and suited to what you need. Below are our four distinct types of hose couplings, and some examples of when they are most commonly used. When...
The tools and accessories you use can significantly impact the efficiency of your work, and one major contributor to wasted time is poor hose connectors. Brass and plastic are the two most common materials for Hozelock compatible hose connectors (the type commonly found on garden hose), and...
Stackable hose reels look the part, but are they worth it? The Double-decker hose reel is a growing request for our sales team, so we took a second to explore: Why Window Cleaners desire their hose reels to be stacked? What are the benefits of doing...
Looking for the best tools to clean windows? You've come to the right place. There's not many corners of the internet dedicated to cleaning windows in the way that we are, so you can rely on us to make the right (unbiased) recommendations. Today, we'll...
Want to know exactly what you need in a Window Cleaning Kit? Make sure you're ticking all the boxes with our Window Cleaning Kit (or Window Washing Kit) checklist. Join us as we reveal the must-have tools for any Window Cleaner's arsenal. Scroll down for the Water Fed version. ...
Cleaning your gutters might not be the most exciting chore, but it's super important to keep your home safe and dry. In this article, we'll cover how to clean gutters like a pro, whether you're a professional cleaner or just taking care of your own home,...
For many industries, Water Tanks are a necessity. Choosing the right one can be made easier with a brief understanding of the different options available. Whilst this article is aimed at Window Cleaners, we're confident the information below will help anyone in the market looking...
What are Smart Alternators, and How Does this Effect Window Cleaning Systems?
With increasingly stringent environmental regulations, vehicle manufacturers are continuously exploring and implementing clever technologies to reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions. One technology that has gained popularity is the 'smart' or 'intelligent' ECU-controlled alternator, which is now becoming a standard feature in new vehicles. However,...
Van Mounted Systems - Charging & Maintaining your Battery
How to charge the battery on your Window Cleaning System is something to consider before making a purchase. There are three common options and each is highlighted below. For an introduction to lead-acid leisure batteries and how to maintain them, read our guide to maintaining Window...
Flushing a membrane is part of the regular maintenance you should be carrying out on your RO/DI Purification system to ensure it runs efficiently. Flushing an RO membrane can extend its lifespan, and though each system is going to have a slightly different method, most...
Calibrating a controller is something that may need to be done from time to time to account for changes in your system, or when a system is new. It can quickly ensure that the controller is set to the correct sensitivity to protect your pump and...
Trolleys offer a convenient way to deliver pure water in areas that are otherwise difficult to access. They can be super useful in tight spaces or even public spaces with no accessible parking. Trolleys come in all shapes and sizes, and are inexpensive when compared...
The FaceLift® BigBoy 2 Backpack is a favourite among Window Cleaners as a versatile and cost effective pumped sprayer. The following information will help troubleshoot some of the common occurances, and offers helpful solutions to get you back working in no time!
Introducing the nLite® Green Power Brush heads from Unger, available with spliced or un-spliced bristles (flocked/unflocked). These brush heads are extremely well produced and have some fantastic features that when combined help you clean more efficiently. One of the most notable features of the nLite®...
Here are some of the most common questions we receive regarding our Hot Water Systems. How is a Hot Water System powered/ fuelled? Our Hot Water Systems are powered by an external leisure battery (120ah) which is provided with each system. They are fuelled with diesel which...
Installing the Uni-Valve The Uni-Valve is the most used control valve in the industry, I'm sure you're going to love it. Below is some information regarding fitting the valve. It should only take a few minutes and take it from us, it will make a...
You may ask, do I need to worry about my system batteries? Short answer, yes. For the long answer, see below: Correctly maintaining a Window Cleaning system is essential- and generally a little different to how you might treat the battery on your laptop or phone....
What are the Benefits of Cleaning with Bronze Wool?
As a Window Cleaner there Are Some Occasions When an Ordinary Brush or Sleeve Cannot Provide a Deep Enough Scrub. That is where bronze wool steps up to the plate. Bronze Wool can remove even the most stubborn marks, without damaging the glass!
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The FaceLift Zero Static RO/DI System is the ideal purification system for Window Cleaning businesses requiring RO/DI filtration. With 20'' or 40'' Membrane Options. Take a look at the FaceLift Zero User Guide
First of all What is a Window Cleaning Extension Pole? Extension poles are telescopic poles used to clean windows at height, allowing you to use a squeegee and washer along with other tools to clean windows without using ladders. They differ from water fed poles that are...
It's one of the most basic questions in Window Cleaning. Should I use a microfibre cloth to clean windows, or perhaps linen scrim? Some people even use a classic dish cloth. Even still, if you've cleaned windows for some time, perhaps you're still using a newspaper and some...
The Best Window Cleaning Product for Hard Water Stains
Removing hard water stains can be a pain, be it on your windows, conservatory, shower screen or even the sink. It's caused by minerals in your water, normally calcium or magnesium. There are home-remedies that can be effective to some degree, these include white vinegar, rubbing...
Window detergents are a key component to a Window Cleaners kit, but there are many options to choose from and finding the one that suits you can be quite the headache! Here we walk through our all our favourite soaps & detergents.
The washer is perhaps the simplest of the tools required by a traditional 'mop & squeegee' style Window Cleaner. There are a number of different styles of washer on the market, and a number of different styles of traditional tool, here we break down everything...
What to Expect from a Water Fed System Installation at WCW
If you've booked a system installation at Window Cleaning Warehouse, this guide explains exactly what your day looks like at our Barry, South Wales fitting centre. The main branch with our customer lounge, viewing gallery, and complimentary breakfast voucher. Whether you're having a FaceLift or Pure...
The biggest costs in a Window Cleaning business are often one of three things. Your vehicle, your staff (not a problem if you're solo!) and your resin. I'm sure at some point you've experienced the frustration of DI resin running out quicker than you expected it to, and...
The dreaded leaded windows are pesky things to clean. We could end this article right here with a one word answer. How do you clean leaded windows? Carefully! Leaded windows add a touch of character to a property but unfortunately- for the home vision technicians of the world...
Deionised water, or DI water, is sometimes called demineralised water, or pure water, and is used within many different industries. Deionised water starts as ordinary tap water that gets filtered through a purification system to remove all the natural minerals. The reason for purifying water within Window Cleaning is...
Many an online cleaning guide will tell you to avoid cleaning glass in direct sunlight. But when cleaning windows is your business, that's not an option. When the heat arrives, here's some tips on how to get the best results around it; Start Early: Shift...
If you're new to Window Cleaning, I'm sure you'll be hungry to know what the potential is- how much can you make in a day, how many houses can you clean on average and how long should you be spending on each job. Often, the...
Water filtration Systems in Window Cleaning have multiple components, each of which needs testing and replacing at regular intervals. Here we breakdown the varying components, explain how they contribute to the system and how best to maintain them.
Should I Switch from Traditional to Pure Water Window Cleaning?
If you’ve ever visited a window cleaning forum I’m sure this is a question you will have encountered before. The Pure Water vs. Traditional debate is a tough one to get caught up in - but as with most internet arguments, generally the pendulum falls...
There are a few components that are necessary to facilitate the delivery of pure water into a workable Window Cleaning system. Here's howto facilitate your day to day work with a static purification system
In the simplest terms, a van mounted window cleaning system is a purpose built system that facilitates your entire business functioning from the back of your van. There are many brands and models, here we introduce some of the fundamentals of a van mounted Window...
Static purification systems are used commonly among Window Cleaners, for a number of reasons. Here we break down what static systems are, and the benefits associated with this type of equipment
Needing Some Help Choosing an RO filtration System? We get it, there are a few options with very different capacities and very different prices. But which one is suited to your business? Do you need a domestic RO/DI System or a top of the range,...
For Window Cleaners, this is the golden question. Unfortunately there isn't a straight answer, there are too many variables, some of these are in your control, and some are not.
Knowing the contents of your water is important to understand how your window cleaning system will operate over a long period of time. Pushing hard water through an RO System can limit its lifespan. Will you benefit from installing a water softener?
Why Should I Choose a Van System Turnkey Solution?
Deciding how to finance new equipment can be difficult, with many options available. Here we look at the benefits of purchasing equipment alone versus purchasing a vehicle & equipment turnkey solution.