What It's Like to Be a Window Cleaner in New York City | The New York Times

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  • @camcan1324ify
    @camcan1324ify 10 лет назад +750

    i love when you can just tell if someone is a genuinely good person or not.

    • @dogechallenger4994
      @dogechallenger4994 6 лет назад +9

      CamCan1324 Trust me you can't.

    • @BlackDahliaF5DP
      @BlackDahliaF5DP 5 лет назад +2

      Doge Challenger you’re right you turn your back for a second and then boom they’re a jagoff

    • @ismaelramos5033
      @ismaelramos5033 3 года назад

      This comment 🤌🏼

  • @Daniel93960
    @Daniel93960 10 лет назад +398

    I respect the people who do this. i wouldn't be able do it.

  • @justinm555
    @justinm555 10 лет назад +361

    That is a crazy job. I respect you a lot for your work and the effort you put into it. It pretty awesome.

  • @gregmcknight5183
    @gregmcknight5183 11 лет назад +96

    Very nice guy. Seems like he loves what he does and is very happy.

  • @frankietheiling9308
    @frankietheiling9308 7 лет назад +38

    i love when people are proud of what they do and take joy in it

  • @StudioAnnLe
    @StudioAnnLe 11 лет назад +22

    Incredible! I would be mortified at heights like that!

  • @61espo
    @61espo 11 лет назад +1

    My Hat is off to those Window Cleaners... Much respect for sure...

  • @joseurias7998
    @joseurias7998 9 лет назад +73

    I take my hat for all that work that high!

  • @joes3some
    @joes3some 11 лет назад +6

    I have always admired window cleaners! I could never do that job. Great story. Cheers to them.

  • @andeegreen
    @andeegreen 9 лет назад +182

    Why aren't their tools anchored to their belts incase they drop them?! They'd kill someone if they hit them on the melon!

    • @Johalvancouver
      @Johalvancouver 9 лет назад +4

      +Andee Green Agreed!

    • @YaTuberculosis
      @YaTuberculosis 7 лет назад +22

      the area beneath should be fenced anyway, tools anchored or not, of course depending on the legislation

    • @Replayss07
      @Replayss07 7 лет назад +15

      "LOOK OUT BELOW" works lol

    • @jimcrawford3259
      @jimcrawford3259 7 лет назад

      Riley Koziol I'm a vegan

    • @Replayss07
      @Replayss07 7 лет назад

      josh mckinney great

  • @badriance8407
    @badriance8407 8 лет назад +41

    Hard core. I'm surprised it's not a legal requirement to tether your tools. Very easy to do with some clips and string. Would also save your hands having a relaxed grip.

    • @stevematthews4214
      @stevematthews4214 8 лет назад +3

      It's is in the UK

    • @GaudetteProductions1
      @GaudetteProductions1 7 лет назад +3

      Ben Adriance it’s a safety hazard to tether them. Plus the areas below are required by OSHA to be taped off

    • @Paolo-uq3fc
      @Paolo-uq3fc 5 лет назад +2

      @@GaudetteProductions1 OSHA requires u to tie off your tools any time there's a risk to people below, barricade or not. (Pretty sure). Haven't read the mandates in a while tho.

  • @johnjingleheimer4416
    @johnjingleheimer4416 10 лет назад +169

    It takes a real ability to divorce yourself from reality in order to do this work. I couldn't do it. I'd rather be a patrol officer in the middle of Detroit than stand on my own roof let alone 20 stories up cleaning windows.

    • @seemoredicks6537
      @seemoredicks6537 8 лет назад +2

      LMAO 😂 same

    • @derrickholmes6013
      @derrickholmes6013 7 лет назад +1

      LMAOOO

    • @carryeveryday910
      @carryeveryday910 5 лет назад +1

      It’s weird because I’m terrified of heights but work 8+ hours in a harness on a machine that lifts me 40+ feet in the air. You get used to it honestly. At first it’s so terrifying but you really do just disconnect from it and learn to trust the harness.

  • @TheArcCommunity
    @TheArcCommunity 11 лет назад +39

    Im glad he enjoys what he does and how he does it.

    • @isolvechess1941
      @isolvechess1941 3 года назад

      Who enjoys being at the brink of falling, sometimes being happy is not possible in a job

  • @sensimilia1005
    @sensimilia1005 8 лет назад +42

    I'm a windows cleaner and i Love my job

    • @sensimilia1005
      @sensimilia1005 8 лет назад +12

      Dirty windows are uncomfortable and with a cleaning windows you FEEL in à good mood and you breath better inside à room or anywere

    • @Shadow77999
      @Shadow77999 4 года назад

      Where are u from

  • @EliRides1
    @EliRides1 8 лет назад +1

    I smiled the whole way through this video. I was a window cleaner in Idaho for seven years and loved every bit of it. It is still my best loved business.
    Thanks for sharing what it's like doing those high windows, I had nothing over four stories. Still smiling, thanks again.

  • @Six-rw5pm
    @Six-rw5pm 11 лет назад +2

    I love this dude he's just so happy and he loves his work.

  • @cunningham82izr
    @cunningham82izr 10 лет назад +2

    Brent Weingard is the most humble guy I've ever met. He's got that old world charm

  • @RKL225
    @RKL225 7 лет назад +16

    1st and 2nd floor windows would be spotless but I’m going on lunch break and probably never return for 3rd floor and up 🙈 I hate heights I threw up looking at this

  • @NatandGeorge
    @NatandGeorge 9 лет назад +11

    1:25: if I slipped, there's going to be me AND a door frame hitting the ground. . .

  • @nativenation3296
    @nativenation3296 3 года назад +1

    I still clean windows at 51. Been doing it for awhile now...with a company who's been around since 1953.

  • @alankirwan5431
    @alankirwan5431 9 лет назад +10

    Doing a great job mate from window cleaners in Doncaster yorkshire England

    • @ifeanyierikposi5365
      @ifeanyierikposi5365 7 лет назад +1

      Hi Alan. I am a rope access technician please could i possibly get a job like yours in Doncaster yorkshire England

  • @graceanthony
    @graceanthony 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your service, stay safe and may God bless you.

  • @ruminating1596
    @ruminating1596 3 года назад +1

    I love how he never mentioned the weather. Tough New Yorker. I freak out over a slight wind at tall heights. I could only imagine it being 12F with 30mph wind gust up a few hundred feet.

  • @carrentaltips3609
    @carrentaltips3609 10 лет назад +3

    Wowwww.......... You guys are incredible!

  • @adurimurthy
    @adurimurthy 11 лет назад +1

    Wow,
    Salute to you guys. We take everything for granted and what a great inspiration. Living truly on the edge.

  • @annehamilton8190
    @annehamilton8190 11 лет назад +2

    Looks very scary and dangerous, may prayers be with them everyday.

  • @stevied9082
    @stevied9082 7 лет назад

    My cousin has been doing this for a living for many years here in NYC, he works for himself & does pretty well. I've had the privilege of assisting him on several jobs & I must say, you have to have a respect for the heights. The views are always great.

  • @thenoid5131
    @thenoid5131 10 лет назад

    Thanks a million to these workers.

  • @je1942
    @je1942 11 лет назад

    I’m in awe of dudes like you. Well done.

  • @marilynhudson5805
    @marilynhudson5805 9 месяцев назад

    I have always had great respect for people that do this work. Thank You so much I Pray 🙏 for your Safety.

  • @JarrodAllenSmith
    @JarrodAllenSmith 7 лет назад +1

    I am not a dish washer, I'm a dish cleaner. Get it right and don't disrespect me.

  • @sclogse1
    @sclogse1 9 лет назад +3

    Remember Madge from the commercials, who soaked her fingers in Palmolive dish washing detergent? I met a guy in the seventies who said he met her at a party, and wound up going home with her. Finally he asked her.."Is it true about the benefits of Palmolive?" And she said, "You're soakin' in it."

  • @StephanieLott
    @StephanieLott 11 лет назад

    I have also cleaned windows in the past and i liked it. I wasn't as high as what you guys do but we did do alot of high ones

  • @txvstrom
    @txvstrom 11 лет назад

    Who would "put these guys down"? Absolute balls of steel. Hats off to them. You'd never even get me out on the ledge, much less working out there.

  • @josevannelli5890
    @josevannelli5890 11 лет назад

    I've done a lot of crazy stuff but I could tell you all,I'm still shaky when it comes to heights,hats off to this guy

  • @springwind6113
    @springwind6113 11 лет назад

    Well, i must say he's brave enough to deal with that sort of things. The matter isn't only in the suppression of the fear of heights but also in putting up with an idea of being on an edge every moment. that's pretty terrific in some way but surely challenging.

  • @amssouza
    @amssouza 11 лет назад

    I truly admire your courage and appreciate your very hard work. Thanks for sharing this ♥

  • @tauzer13
    @tauzer13 11 лет назад

    Awesome!. Big respect for the guys!

  • @nicouh
    @nicouh 11 лет назад

    this video is so well made i wanna quit my masters programm, not do a phd, and become a window cleaner now. look how happy and friendly he is

  • @tunganickamaxwell9874
    @tunganickamaxwell9874 Год назад +1

    My palms are getting sweaty 🥵🥵 just watching.

  • @RyanLee-vi4qq
    @RyanLee-vi4qq 11 лет назад

    Mad respect for those workers! Kudos!

  • @RedMclaren
    @RedMclaren 11 лет назад

    Really glad people like Brent are happy with his job!

  • @aegystierone8505
    @aegystierone8505 11 лет назад

    my hats off to you sir!

  • @mystical-nl8zt
    @mystical-nl8zt 11 лет назад

    Awesome!!!!God bless you

  • @szesze28
    @szesze28 11 лет назад

    respect to you window cleaners!

  • @rsl84
    @rsl84 11 лет назад

    Big
    Respect !!!!

  • @mrbuckey100
    @mrbuckey100 10 лет назад

    Great video Brent. I have been cleaning windows for 40 years in Western Massachusetts. It almost seems like I was talking on the video. Everything you said, did and use is what we have done over the years. Although not as many high building here in Western Mass we have done a few in the past and just like you I remember my first time out on the ledge. lol. Keep up the good work. Jim

  • @theeundisclosed
    @theeundisclosed 11 лет назад +2

    Was googling Iron maiden Man on Edge but I'm glad i clicked this video =P

  • @CobyPowell
    @CobyPowell 11 лет назад +1

    great story buddy! I love it!

    • @lynnef5091
      @lynnef5091 11 лет назад

      Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

  • @KingKan
    @KingKan 11 лет назад

    Maaaan more power to y'all!!!

  • @Pathwaytaxi
    @Pathwaytaxi 11 лет назад

    Great Works! I wish you guys all the best. Almighty GOD is with you always.

  • @thecaffeinefiend
    @thecaffeinefiend 11 лет назад

    These are great videos.

  • @JaYBerGz1Five1
    @JaYBerGz1Five1 11 лет назад

    Props to this guy.

  • @tonthetopfilms
    @tonthetopfilms 11 лет назад

    My heart was pounding and my hands were clamy the entire time I was watching. That equipment didnt look so life saving. I say a little prayer everytime I look out a clean NYC window!!!

  • @MFSViralVids
    @MFSViralVids 11 лет назад

    Wow. We get dizzy just thinking about it. Great vid!

  • @doylecohen8386
    @doylecohen8386 9 лет назад

    mad respect

  • @googo151
    @googo151 4 месяца назад

    Love this mans bad a.., dedication.

  • @123thebasics
    @123thebasics 11 лет назад

    Much respect...God bless you and keep you all safe & healthy. :-) sorta looks like fun and somewhat peaceful once you get past the fear of heights....although not taken for granted.

  • @lisagallant1968
    @lisagallant1968 11 лет назад

    I think they're great and do a nice job!

  • @yesimdan
    @yesimdan 11 лет назад

    Nice mini documentary. Good stuff

  • @MWAclanGaming
    @MWAclanGaming 7 лет назад

    Mass respect for them I couldn't do this

  • @plaguex1
    @plaguex1 5 лет назад

    Huge respect for these guys. Also I think this would be a very interesting job

  • @professioanlCleaningtips
    @professioanlCleaningtips Год назад

    Wow that is a great video about window cleaning in New york ..

  • @modphunthonglang2246
    @modphunthonglang2246 11 лет назад

    you are the man !!!

  • @petesthetreat
    @petesthetreat 11 лет назад

    Nice job, great views

  • @Ironmanishere123
    @Ironmanishere123 11 лет назад

    I respect this guy.

  • @TimGreig
    @TimGreig 11 лет назад

    Nicely produced video

  • @Excelliator
    @Excelliator 11 лет назад

    That guys just livin his life *puts on sunglasses* on the edge YEEEEEEAAAAH

  • @elijahrodriguez9439
    @elijahrodriguez9439 7 лет назад

    Dude this is crazy i would never do this. This guy is crazy awesome

  • @annehamilton8190
    @annehamilton8190 11 лет назад

    Thanks!!

  • @maximilianplays
    @maximilianplays 11 лет назад

    We need more people like this; honest working folks, people who actually contribute. What we don't need is more stock market bubble clowns.

  • @Seaofglasswindowcleaning
    @Seaofglasswindowcleaning 11 лет назад

    Keep up the good work man!

  • @nibelungvalesti
    @nibelungvalesti 11 лет назад

    Sounds like a fun, exciting job. Where do I sign up?

  • @phillipsmom6252
    @phillipsmom6252 11 лет назад

    My 87 year old father made us kids use Lemon Joy for everything when we cleaned the house when we were growing up. This guy is absolutely correct.

  • @MrWindowFranchise
    @MrWindowFranchise 11 лет назад

    Thumbs up if you are an IWCA member and you know this guy. Brent is a great guy, great window cleaner & who's nickname in our industry is actually "Man Who Walks Ledges"

  • @bigoldnastybastard8304
    @bigoldnastybastard8304 11 лет назад

    "Cleaner" is a chemical solvent used to remove dirt and grime. Typically a liquid or foam.
    "Washer" is the person.

  • @BethGrantDeRoos
    @BethGrantDeRoos 11 лет назад

    Am interested if its hard to get insurance coverage, and how does one get training for being a window cleaner?

  • @onkelmichl3300
    @onkelmichl3300 6 лет назад

    Freut mich immer wieder so alte Hasen bei der Arbeit zu sehen :-)

  • @GracieJ7Diamonds
    @GracieJ7Diamonds 11 лет назад

    I held my breath the full 3.38 minutes!! omygoodness.

  • @irisg1614
    @irisg1614 11 лет назад

    Wow respect!

  • @philkvasnica7384
    @philkvasnica7384 9 лет назад

    wow, those are some beautiful, impressive clouds!! I'm jealous!

  • @thedukeofdorks6001
    @thedukeofdorks6001 11 лет назад

    Props to these guys, I know I could never do it, I am terribly afraid of heights.

  • @Panthers1521
    @Panthers1521 9 лет назад +58

    CNN says these guys make $125,000 a year

    • @NatandGeorge
      @NatandGeorge 9 лет назад +37

      +Panthers1521 not NEARLY enough to get me into that career!

    • @chasepetrolly3834
      @chasepetrolly3834 8 лет назад +43

      My 2 man crew bring in over 150k a year doing only residential. It's not joke, it's a huge market.

    • @elcebu7969
      @elcebu7969 8 лет назад +6

      Panthers1521 freaken lie unless he's the owner may be

    • @Homeskillet-mk6bj
      @Homeskillet-mk6bj 7 лет назад +5

      Then sign me up! I'm game

    • @Jonathan01233
      @Jonathan01233 7 лет назад +1

      Panthers1521 I’m about to do this

  • @-JackVenom
    @-JackVenom 6 лет назад +1

    I work in construction in NYC, & using the bathroom door as a tie back is ridiculous, dude. Join the union ffs.

  • @CleanmywindowsAuSydney
    @CleanmywindowsAuSydney 10 лет назад

    Very interesting.

  • @BrotherBennett
    @BrotherBennett 11 лет назад

    I am glad he is during what he loves.

  • @lancepost
    @lancepost 11 лет назад

    hes making the best of what he can do :) good for him

  • @tamasbalazs01
    @tamasbalazs01 11 лет назад

    really interesting!

  • @urbansuperhero
    @urbansuperhero 11 лет назад

    WOW! this is so amazing thanks for sharing.
    DangerMan

  • @peacelove5067
    @peacelove5067 7 лет назад

    I got respect for anyone who works hard.

  • @ReesesCupsable
    @ReesesCupsable 7 лет назад

    Takes guts and courage to do this type of work!

  • @emmaritchie8807
    @emmaritchie8807 11 лет назад

    Wow, keep up the great work :)

  • @bigoldnastybastard8304
    @bigoldnastybastard8304 11 лет назад

    Good anchor points and harness keep him safe.

  • @demonhead
    @demonhead 11 лет назад

    Interesting, gave me a new perspective. First useful youtube email I've gotten

  • @CelticSparrows
    @CelticSparrows 11 лет назад

    Respect!

  • @kennethwatson4305
    @kennethwatson4305 11 лет назад

    I leaned a lot from the man on the edge , But In the video there is a shot of a painting how can i get information for the artist ?

  • @milehighty91
    @milehighty91 11 лет назад

    Where can I sign up?

  • @jangguemfan
    @jangguemfan 11 лет назад

    I absolutely respect window cleaners, if it wouldn't seem weird I would watch them work all day long. Main reason being I am very bad at it.

  • @Mighty-VizioN
    @Mighty-VizioN 3 года назад

    Nice. I've been doing this for over 20 years. We would never use belt hooks. It's off the roof and down the side of the building. I wonder if your still doing it.

  • @AceSophFace
    @AceSophFace 11 лет назад

    DANGEROUS!I like it!