How To Use a Squeegee - Window cleaning tips
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- Window Cleaning Tips and how to use a squeegee. This link takes you to a professional quality squeegee goo.gl/0WcU3k (no 1 best seller) which is essential for good results. It's cheap and will pay for itself. Click here if your in the US goo.gl/BWPHpc If you are thinking of becoming a window cleaner or want to know how to clean your own windows more effectively, then this introduction will help you do it like the professionals. This is one of the basic techniques and it will vary with different types of windows such a patio doors which of course are larger. In order to get professional results though, you MUST have the right tools. Follow this link goo.gl/0WcU3k and it will take you to a really good professional squeegee and applicator on Amazon. This squeegee is the same type I use in the video.
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I’m 50 years old and I can’t believe this is the first time I’ve seen something so simple that I have never encountered before. Thank you for the video. i’ve just been using horizontal flat strokes that leave streaks
Similar here. I have been using a duster and windowlene for years but about to buy one of these squeegee things but one on a long pole as I have a very very tall house.
Im a lazy ass 15 year old tasked with washing something else than my hands for the first time, as you can tell this helped greatly. Thanks.
Good on you for taking the time to research and learn a new skill... Even if it is motivated by laziness haha👌
eh so youre 18 now how are you doing?
@@5tone_10 19 now and I'm doing great, started working construction with my father and bought my first truck at 17, 19 now and I'm building all sorts of stuff from fences to decks, even learned how to fix certain car issues along to way.
@@edendur4n483 oh nice mate! big things
You are 20 now wow
This is seriously probably one of the best instructional videos I’ve watched. Something that seems so simple does take a certain about of finesse.
Thanks Jason!
Absolutely. Very well demonstrated and explained as well.
help me alot for my job thank you
Thank you for sharing. Family friend paid me $15 an hour to wash their windows. Cannot tell you how useful this technique was today!
Just graduated boot camp and now I’m in A school so I’m cleaning a lot this helped so much thank you thank you 😊
Great, keep it going.
This is deceptively difficult but after five viewings I'm starting to get the hang of it. Think I need a better squeegee (just bought one) but this technique will be what I'll use in the future. Excellent description and tutorial, my compliments. Can't believe how much time I've spent over the decades cleaning windows the wrong way. Thanks for posting this.
Glad I could help out. Makes it all worthwhile doing the video's.
Great video. Thanks. Just one question. How much pressure do you apply on the squeegee? Do you just let it glide on the glass or press on with some pressure. Thanks
Solid technique sir. I was working on windows this Saturday afternoon. Took some practice, but I feel like a pro now.👍😄
Glad I could help
Couple more years & you might be able to stop wearing diapers... WTF, seriously?
Over the years of following you I have learnt so much. Many thanks for all the tips and ideas and encouragement . Smilewindowcleaning 😊
You are so welcome!
That is one clean window...
Thanks for this video! I purchased a window cleaner with the sponge and squeege on either side and it was leaving streaks, I'll definitely try that first technique.
That's great Dana, hope it work out. Keep on practicing!
I've learnt so much from you Chris, saw this video 12 months ago when I started out. I really appreciate all your great video's and your willingness to share with others information that's taken years of experience to know. I now have a successful window cleaning business in Australia and love being my own boss! Thank you!!!
+Neil Beckett Thanks Neil, that's made my day. I was feeling a bit down but now I heard this, it makes me feel better. I like being my own boss too. Every success to you.
Yes you are making a positive difference to people all around the world that your maybe not even aware of. I find your skills with the wagtail simply amazing, I'm slowly getting there but a long way to go. I started with tiny houses, tomorrow I'm doing this place, thanks to people like you! www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-mornington-106727696
When I wash the outside of my home windows I use a couple of caps of car wash fluid diluted in a water bucket, apply and rub with a large sponge, rinse with the garden hose, and for a squeegee I use a spare medium size windshield wiper to get rid of the excess water. They windows end up sparkling.
Nice one!
so graceful! Thanks ...what brand is yours...the stuff they sell nowadays don't work well
Hi Sandy, thanks for your comment. I actually love Wagtail but if you don't like that, I would go for Unger. I always use Black Diamond squeegee rubber though.
Exactly what I need at 2am thank you sir 🥺
What did you do to the end of the metal on your squeegee? It looks like it was cut on both sides.
Hi Michael, if you drop down and click on the link below, you will see how to do dogearing. This virtually eliminates having to detail a window after having squeegee'd it. If you don't want to mess around with DIY, then look at getting a Moerman squeegee with the blue ends on it. This was developed as a direct result of this DIY modification.
Wow, thanks for the pointers Christopher! Now some parts of the technique makes sense....specifically tilting the squeegee. I've got 700 square feet of 13 foot high windows to do on my Central London apartment way high up (working on my balconies of course...I like clean windows but don't have a death wish) Got some excellent equipment and now thanks to you and your pointers, some good technique put to use...all the best!
What are the best blades that you would recommend please?
I've just bought some off amazon... and everything is OK.. Except the actual rubber bit.
I used to like Black Diamond. Dont last long but thats not the point. Its not about making the rubber last and saving money. Its about making money and looking at the rubber as a consumable just like you would with pure water. You just have to use it.
Excellent video friend; I was trying to remember the first technique (I had seen it elsewhere before) but I couldn't for the life of me recall. A business venture of mine recently failed and I was thinking of getting into window cleaning as winter is coming up and freelance landscaping isn't really an option.
Anyway, thank you, cheers!
+ABriefStudyOn... Thanks for your comment. I really hope you do well.
Chris
Oh, I learned to much. Do you have a small-pane technique for those porch-door windows?
I`m just beginning my window cleaner "career" and I`m getting frustrated cause I always leave streaks, which requires detailing of course and it isn`t time effective.
I`m not sure if it`s because of my wrong technique or a wrong tool. My squeegee is from vileda (Germany) and it`s brand new! For cleaning I used...dish soap :)
Use just enough soap to lubricant the squeegee and loosen the dirt. Wagga's solution was spots on, it should look like that.
@@macgyverbryan1377 is there a certain angle i need?
not one time did i think of using this on my front windows it has always been for car window. !!wow the simplist thing here is pretty amazing i will be doing it on the home windows now . lol. .. thanks. .. imagine how many never do anything but the cars . ??? me.
You're welcome!
The best instruction ever!
Thank you for this very clear advice. Two questions - how do you do tiny window squares and how do you get the right consistency of liquid so that it cleans but does not smear? Getting both of these wrong!
I don't have many of these so all I do is to "scrim" them. I find that the squeegee I use being only about 10" - 12", fits nearly everything. I do a lot with WFP now though but I do most of the bottom windows with the squeegee.
Nearly forgot! the liquid issue. I find that washing up liquid or hand soap you get in the bottles, is essential for slip and this is what it's mostly for. I tend to experiment a lot still but generally, I will put quite a lot of liquid in. This serves two purposes. The first being that it will hold the water in suspension on the glass and you will get less bleed or runs sencondly, because I use WFP for the tops, it tends to drip and splash onto the bottom windows for a little bit. This pure water on the glass tends to severly dilute the liquid mix and will end up too diluted if your mix was not thick enough in the first place. Using far too much liquid on the other hand will lead to a thick claggy mess on your blade which appears to need scraping off rather than squeegeeing off. If you experiment a bit you will get to the right mix by experience.
Great videos
I have always wondered how to do this while going back to windows multiple times to remove water marks. Well done mate
do u keep the handle parallel to the window?
Interesting videos, I just finished reading your book "Running For Home" - it was an excellent read, thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks.
Cheers Richard. It's a nerve racking thing to put your life into the public arena :)
I can imagine, but your style of writing is down to earth and comes across so well, I couldn't put the book down. No pretentious drivel, just a really interesting account, I really wish you well in the future and if you put out any more books let me know as the original book was a pleasure to read! Thank you. It actually made me think about a lot of aspects in my life when I was young and had similar experiences at school especially.
Richard Graham
Richard, sorry I missed this post but yes I do have another book out. It's a novel this time but based on a true story. Its theme is time travel and as you've read the autobiography, you will recognise some of the characters and places in this novel.www.amazon.co.uk/Inside-Clock-travel-based-story-ebook/dp/B00NDC4DRS
Thankyou for taking the time to post and read my stuff, I appreciate it a lot
Chris
OK, I just bought it from Amazon, good luck, I enjoy a good read! You won't get rich on that mate, but 99P coming your way (probably a lot less after they take their cut!)
What sort of soap you using ?
Washing up liquid is fine
what tool do u use to clean window sills? or is it just a cloth
Sorry for late reply Andrew, I have always used cloths but you can use a small cut down squeegee if you like.
Thanks Chris another great vid 👍
I wish you would have shown how you applied the cleaner to the applicator. seems I soak the brush and throw on tons of water
I don't use a bucket anymore but instead use a bottle which I keep on my belt. When the applicator starts to dry out, I squirt a bit of mixture on.
Great video and well explained, thanks 👍👍🇦🇺
Good work Chris. Keep up the good work
Awesome video, thank you so much!
great vid.How would you clean small windows ie Top openers.
If the blade fits the window, then use the same blade. If it doesn't then you can either use a microfibre cloth or a smaller blade.
thank you very informative
Im a 10 year old, this helped alot, thx bro T-T
Did you modify your squeegee? I'm noticing cuts in your channel on the ends.
Hi, yes its a modified squeegee and it helps with detailing so you don't hardly have to wipe the edges at all. See the instructional video on the subject: ruclips.net/video/XIM6262zu6A/видео.html
Brilliant.Thank you so much.
My windows look very nice now thank you.
Thank for uploading. Great straightforward advice.
It's time you started using a bit of hand cream though.
I'll wait til I retire lol
I have to admit it's driving me mad. I have a lot of windows in my house and enjoy cleaning them so recently I bought a basic Unger 12" and ordered a Moerman Liquidator 2. Also using an Unger applicator and Unger soap. For the life of me I can't stop the things streaking and always have to detail it. The Liquidator has a problem, a tiny dent in the blade which I'm expecting them to replace as it's brand new but the other still leaves streeks
Great video dude Thanks
Hey Keith ! Man you should a video like this showing us your techniques for window washing......By the Way Your channel is Awesome!!!!!!
how do you have your channel ends cut or bended so it wont leave water on the side of the window please let me know
'Bended'? Do you mean bent? Perhaps you should study English, once you master that you can try using a squeegee!
A very good example mate,thank you very sir.
Thank you so much yes I know for comment 🙏🏼👍
Thank you I appreciate it alot
Great video thank you
Excellent! Thank you Wagga.
Do you need to use alot of water or spray
No not really. Just the usual washing up liquid on an applicator.
Thanks! My first time using a squeegee and your video is very useful.
Saves on detailing Thank you....something to try...
Thank you so much!🙏🏻
I love this!!! And I’m only 10!!!!!
What size pipe do you use on diy trolley pump any chances do you want sale diy pump box
Martyn Johnson 6mm.
Great video also brought the workzone tool belt from Aldi
Nice one Lloyd!
THANKY YOU LAD
9/10 would watch again
Caleb James Thankyou
Fantastic sir,thanku
What camera did you use ?
Sony Handycam 5.3 megapixel HDR CX190 hope that helps
Thank you
I'm getting streaks it too much soap??
Thanks!
thank you man 🥺
where can I buy some quality rubber
Buy Ettore from here, www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/SKU5332.html
How to you clean a glass that has a water stain on it
Perfect...thanks...love the accent too...lol
Michelle James Thankyou
top man great video
Thank you!
Thank you for this vid! Helped alot!
Hi Tobias, you're very welcome
Nice technique!
If you get this technique right it will pay dividends.
I bet it will.
great lesson, thanks
Great job , professional cleaning for sure:))
Cheer's Hema
Good video, thanks.
Cheers
Mike you need to think big and save your money go to home depot & get some real money making equipment for cheap & do stores & homes I was homeless too and now I work for a company and I have cards from vista print& 33 stores on the weekends I'm living a wonderful life right nowso you can do it too ! Good luck
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why the squeegee is cut on both sides?
Hi Daniel, its because it cuts down on detailing (having to use a cloth round the edges) To find out how to do this you can go to the link ruclips.net/video/XIM6262zu6A/видео.html
Better this then anything nd money
Dang last t8me u posted was 5 years ago
Nice dude, thanks
Leonardo, you are very welcome
i dont know if the video is stabilized or someone put drugs in my lunch
what in the world is 'washin up liquid?
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dish soap?
Fairy Liquid for washing plates and dishes
Good
We're those spider webs on that squeegee?
I want to be a squeegee master, please teach me sensei
It's 2:05am what am i doing here?
Im just here for the sound it makes
I can do It with both hands I have been doing since I was 15 but I'm only 19 haha.
Awsome and l'm left
brilliant
Cheer Tanveer!
😀
Hi Juan, here is a link for you that shows how to do the dogearing. If you get it right it will blow your mind ruclips.net/video/XIM6262zu6A/видео.html
Tysm
Need a bit more water on your squeeg
Why am i watching this..im a prisoner(no windows)..😢
......some say the window is now so clean you can see through to China, and that he named his first born "Ettore"
Brilliant!
Tar window tips
Pmsl... I thought this was a joke! Seriously, how could anyone not figure out how to use a squeegee???
Hii
Get some cards printed off
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