Ashley! I jacked in my window cleaning job 4 weeks ago. Watching your videos was a huge part of this. The way you carry yourself with every aspect of your business made me think I can do it. Was helping a chap build his round before and running all his social media as he knew I was good at that and now I’m flat out and got good people around me. Gotta jump into it head first and make it work. All I want to do is be successful.
Great videos ash, I'm from Australia & information on widow cleaning here is mainly online & im a visual person so videos like yours are great source of information ,I've even got my workmates tuning in on your videos ,a lot of people think window cleaning is a dead end job but they dont understand the skills required to do it properly, thanks for the tips & tricks that you have learned along the way i enjoy the videos keep them coming mate ,cheers 👍🇦🇺
That’s great, thanks! I’ve never had any other job, I don’t think I could ever work for someone else now. I love being able to take my business in any direction I want and having the freedom to be flexible. Thanks for your comments. I’m glad you find the channel useful. Keep up the good work!😃👍🏼
Hi, Ashley here from Down Under it's hard at the beginning of everything .... !!!! Years later become a good memories but the good think about it is not to loose the passion what are you doing those stories make you proud what you doing what you done all the guide line you provide it's great value thank you
german avilan Keep up the good work! Sometimes the monotonous nature of things can get you down. I find the variety of offering different jobs helps me to find a different challenge. Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼
I couldn’t imagine going out knocking doors, maybe I have been lucky most of my work has come through social media from the start & now my website. However Image reputation and professionalism is everything !! Great to listen to your back story. P.S after your video of the V16 i’ve finally got rid of my old analog controller and updated to one Great video Ashley 👌
Great! I’m glad you find my channel useful! There was no social media back then when I started. If I was starting up now, I might do things slightly differently?😃👍🏼
Ashely. I started properly in March. Yes not good timing!! But your channel has greatly helped massively!! I know very soon not long now your hit 10k sunrises, you deserve it!! 👍👍👍
Hilly's Cleaning Services Hey, that’s great! I’m glad you find my channel useful. I wish you all the best with your business plans. Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼
Still the best a,Unger or ettori metal. number one, 36 years window cleaning still happy with the sqeegy but the clips at the end no good anymore. And now my knee as gone arthritis. To much ladder work in London, hate reach and wash especially 40ft
Do you ever use clips, when you use your ergotecs ? And do you prefer the plus Channel over the standard ? And what size you use the most ? I like my 35cm, so versatile, but in the video it looks like a couple 45cm?
You can use end clips if you like, it’s up to your personal preference I suppose. I used to use the s-plus channel a lot but I prefer the straight channel with the new green rubber at the moment.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh i know its up to personal preference, but im asking if YOU use clips ever ? What combo you fancy today ? Still ergotec or you gone another route ? Ninja etc ? :-) I gotta try that green rubber ! Damn. How is it on the cold / snow ? Bleeding ?
I love your story, brother. Excellent work. Been at it 11 years here in the states. Felt a bit reckless at times too, like you said. Wife and kids and no customers... crazy times those early years! Bless you my brother and thank you for all the great vids and content!
ive always worked low paying jobs. my hours were cut from 40 hours to 32 hours at the begining of the pandemic. By this time in the year, I am beyond broke. have a woman and 2 kids. instead of getting a part time job, I am going to try starting a window cleaning business
Window Washing is a real good hustle and pays quite well.. almost anyone can start doing it with not much startup cost or overhead and in pretty sure almost anyone can learn to clean windows well lol
I've just been made redundant from my position withing the offshore oil and gas industry, my wife is due to give birth in December and I'm just starting up on my own as a window cleaner. I have around 3 weeks before I start, and I'm hoping to have 50 customers for when I do, at least that'll pay a bit of my bills, then gain more each month until I'm covering everything. It's stressful with the unknown, but exciting too. Do you think 50 customers in 3 weeks is reasonable to achieve starting out?
Hi Ashley Great in depth videos - I’m just getting into this business . Been learning the trad method for a around a month and I’m getting the hang of it . The canvassing side of things, I understand you gone to knock on doors etc to get customers. Did you have any leaflets or business cards etc prepared when you knocked on doors ?
Yeah, it’s good to have something with your details on so people can see that you’re serious. Then if they don’t say yes straight away, you have something to leave for them. I’m glad you find my channel helpful.😃👍🏼
Evenings are probably best. I used to go out all day. I knew then if people were in during the day, they were likely to be there when I came to clean the windows.😃👍🏼
Thanks! Depends on how big the window is. I did a video on how to quote for window cleaning. It depends on the area you are in and how much people are generally willing to pay as well.😃👍🏼
A,E Could you please help me,i thinking of starting off,got a Phantom 25 feet water fed pole,and the unger ultra,plus trad tools,the Moerman Exelelerator kit,also lucky enough to get a sheltered housing complex to do,my first job,So today,got nervous ,but determined to give it a go,once there set up the waterfed pole with the ultra,but the windows,where hydrophilic,and would have taken me a week to clean,lol,plus the seals also leaking and running black deposit's ,so stress kicked in,now i have to do the traditional way,but scared of heights,so going to do it by the pole,they only one up,i have practiced over and over my own house,with the Exelerator on my pole,but keep getting lines and juttering,as cannot find the right angle for my squegee,going back there tomorrow again,and hopefully you could give me some advice,i a bit late getting into,this industry,as i am 62 yrs old,but still fit,and i only doing it to help towards my pension.so would be truly grateful for some tips thank you.A.E.
I prefer the Excelerator with an Unger s-plus channel, or you could try a straight channel with a soft rubber and put a little soap directly on the applicator. Those windows on a first clean, sounds like they could do with a little chemical treatment first if you are using water fed pole. I made a video called How To Clean Really Dirty Windows, that will show you the method. If I were you, stick to the water fed pole method. The first time will be tough going, but it will get easier with each visit. I hope that helps.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Thank you A.E.truly much appreciated,i have the Razorwash,so will try that,but do not think i have enough,water pressure for my pencil jets,but will persevere,and do my damndest to get them clean,one way or another,even if it means going up a ladder,truly enjoyed your story,A.E,well done indeed,for your determination,to succeed.well admired,enjoy all your video's,being a subscriber a few months now,also enjoy Trad-man,Squeeky Clean Dave,Stevieo,Green pro Clean,and Luke,as you guys help loads of us ordinary guys with great tips and advice. a big thank you to you all.
That’s great, thanks! I’ve done a few first cleans recently where you get this milky water running off the frames and the black coming off the seals. The Razr wash should be good. Give it some of that and a couple of cleans down the line you will be flying.😃👍🏼
Końce listwy zeszlifuj na szlifierce pod kątem. Tak jak w Moerman liqidator. O wiele łatwiej będzie zbierać wodę przy uszczelkach. Grind the ends of the bar on an angle grinder. Just like in Moerman liqidator. It will be much easier to collect water at the seals. Translator :)
@@aemackintosh PL Gdy listwa jest ścięta na końcu to można prowadzić listwę pod każdym katem względem brzegu okna. Gdy jest prosta trzeba zwiększać kat natarcia listwy na brzeg okna. Chętnie zobaczę Twój film z różnymi technikami. EN When the batten is cut at the end, it is possible to guide the batten at any angle to the window edge. When it is straight, you need to increase the angle of attack of the batten to the edge of the window. I'd love to see your video with different techniques. Translator :)
@@aemackintosh thanks ,,, I am just starting off doing traditional work and wondering about ladders. I can see the pros to using a pointed ladder , but there’s a lot to be said for a standard ladder with mitts so I use a stand off. Small motor car , I can only carry one set !
Different guys will have their own preferences, but I think that many don’t realise that most of the time with a point ladder you should position it half way up the window on the corner of the wall to the side. This means that you’re never balancing dangerously at the top but you can hold on easily and you’re in a much better position to clean the window without stretching.👍🏼
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Ashley! I jacked in my window cleaning job 4 weeks ago. Watching your videos was a huge part of this. The way you carry yourself with every aspect of your business made me think I can do it. Was helping a chap build his round before and running all his social media as he knew I was good at that and now I’m flat out and got good people around me. Gotta jump into it head first and make it work. All I want to do is be successful.
That’s so awesome! Thank you for your comments. Hearing that my channel is helping people like you inspires me to keep going.😃👍🏼
Keep on shining brother. 👍
Great videos ash, I'm from Australia & information on widow cleaning here is mainly online & im a visual person so videos like yours are great source of information ,I've even got my workmates tuning in on your videos ,a lot of people think window cleaning is a dead end job but they dont understand the skills required to do it properly, thanks for the tips & tricks that you have learned along the way i enjoy the videos keep them coming mate ,cheers 👍🇦🇺
That’s great, thanks! I’ve never had any other job, I don’t think I could ever work for someone else now. I love being able to take my business in any direction I want and having the freedom to be flexible. Thanks for your comments. I’m glad you find the channel useful. Keep up the good work!😃👍🏼
Thanks for your positive energy Ash! Love watching your vids for tips and just to see how a fellow windies day has been! :)
That’s great! Thanks for your comments!😃👍🏼
Hi, Ashley here from Down Under it's hard at the beginning of everything .... !!!! Years later become a good memories but the good think about it is not to loose the passion what are you doing those stories make you proud what you doing what you done all the guide line you provide it's great value thank you
german avilan Keep up the good work! Sometimes the monotonous nature of things can get you down. I find the variety of offering different jobs helps me to find a different challenge. Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼
Nice to hear your story, and great helpful points there for new folks.
😊👍🏻
TRAD - MAN THE WINDOW CLEANER Thanks!😃👍🏼
I couldn’t imagine going out knocking doors, maybe I have been lucky most of my work has come through social media from the start & now my website.
However Image reputation and professionalism is everything !!
Great to listen to your back story.
P.S after your video of the V16 i’ve finally got rid of my old analog controller and updated to one
Great video Ashley 👌
Great! I’m glad you find my channel useful! There was no social media back then when I started. If I was starting up now, I might do things slightly differently?😃👍🏼
Knocking on doors so to speak has worked really well here to get us regular repeat business owner clients!
Keep up the good work!😃👍🏼
Very inspiring speech! Thank you for all your videos! Respect ✊
Bright Future Thanks! I hope you find my channel useful.😃👍🏼
Ashely. I started properly in March. Yes not good timing!! But your channel has greatly helped massively!!
I know very soon not long now your hit 10k sunrises, you deserve it!! 👍👍👍
Great! Thanks! I’m glad you find the channel useful. 10k would be so amazing! We will see if I can get there.😃👍🏼
Love the videos. I have watched since starting a year ago. Gone so well 😁
Luke Branton That’s great! Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼
Heart warming and inspirational 🙂
Thanks!😎👍🏼
Great story. Inspiring me to start
😃👍🏼
Nice video Ashley! Keep them coming!!
Ben Shields Thanks.😃👍🏼
Love it!! I'm very inspired by you Ash! I'm also just starting out
Hilly's Cleaning Services Hey, that’s great! I’m glad you find my channel useful. I wish you all the best with your business plans. Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼
Loved the video. I’m just starting off
Thanks! I wish you all the best with your plans. 👍🏼
Great video Ashley very inspiring
Thanks. All the positive comments inspire me to do more.😃👍🏼
Great video Ashley. I started with Unger. There's nothing better in my opinion
AW Services Absolutely! 😃👍🏼
Great video, love your content it is so helpful.
Great! Thanks!😃👍🏼
Still the best a,Unger or ettori metal. number one,
36 years window cleaning still happy with the sqeegy but the clips at the end no good anymore. And now my knee as gone arthritis. To much ladder work in London, hate reach and wash especially 40ft
Just get yourself some replacement end clips.😃👍🏼
Yes thanks what I mean the little fold ends always snap .but need new ones now 👍
Thank you very much mate!
Thanks for your comment.👍🏼
Do you ever use clips, when you use your ergotecs ? And do you prefer the plus Channel over the standard ? And what size you use the most ? I like my 35cm, so versatile, but in the video it looks like a couple 45cm?
You can use end clips if you like, it’s up to your personal preference I suppose. I used to use the s-plus channel a lot but I prefer the straight channel with the new green rubber at the moment.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh i know its up to personal preference, but im asking if YOU use clips ever ?
What combo you fancy today ? Still ergotec or you gone another route ? Ninja etc ? :-)
I gotta try that green rubber ! Damn. How is it on the cold / snow ? Bleeding ?
I don’t normally use clips for these channel’s. The green rubber has been improved further for 2021 and is great in the cold conditions.😃👍🏼
I love your story, brother. Excellent work. Been at it 11 years here in the states. Felt a bit reckless at times too, like you said. Wife and kids and no customers... crazy times those early years! Bless you my brother and thank you for all the great vids and content!
Thanks for your comments. It’s great to be able to share some of my experience to help others.😃👍🏼
Nice story! :-) What mop size you tend to reach for the most or the one permanent in your BOAB? 35-40 cm?
Please tell me about ending music. So cool!
Great Video ! 👍 Would be great a video with some funny / strange experiences with customers
Carlos Gallego Thanks! Good idea.😃👍🏼
ive always worked low paying jobs. my hours were cut from 40 hours to 32 hours at the begining of the pandemic. By this time in the year, I am beyond broke. have a woman and 2 kids. instead of getting a part time job, I am going to try starting a window cleaning business
Sounds good. I wish you all the best with your business plans.😃👍🏼
Fantastic video mate
Thanks!😃👍🏼
Ashley I couldn't of put this better myself,
Thanks.😃👍🏼
Window Washing is a real good hustle and pays quite well.. almost anyone can start doing it with not much startup cost or overhead and in pretty sure almost anyone can learn to clean windows well lol
And hopefully my channel helps a few people along the way too.😃👍🏼
I've just been made redundant from my position withing the offshore oil and gas industry, my wife is due to give birth in December and I'm just starting up on my own as a window cleaner. I have around 3 weeks before I start, and I'm hoping to have 50 customers for when I do, at least that'll pay a bit of my bills, then gain more each month until I'm covering everything. It's stressful with the unknown, but exciting too. Do you think 50 customers in 3 weeks is reasonable to achieve starting out?
Sounds like a good start. I’m sure things will continue to grow for you. Keep up the good work.😃👍🏼
What tools do you use yo clean your roofs?
It’s all in the roof cleaning playlist on my channel.👍🏼
Hi Ashley
Great in depth videos - I’m just getting into this business . Been learning the trad method for a around a month and I’m getting the hang of it .
The canvassing side of things, I understand you gone to knock on doors etc to get customers.
Did you have any leaflets or business cards etc prepared when you knocked on doors ?
Yeah, it’s good to have something with your details on so people can see that you’re serious. Then if they don’t say yes straight away, you have something to leave for them. I’m glad you find my channel helpful.😃👍🏼
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services
Makes sense - I just have that mentality at the Moment of having the door shut in my face etc 😬😂
It can be tough at first, but after the first few you will get into a groove and you will be fine.😃👍🏼
A.E.Mackintosh Cleaning Services
Yeah Sure - did you have any preferred time / days to do the canvassing ?
Evenings are probably best. I used to go out all day. I knew then if people were in during the day, they were likely to be there when I came to clean the windows.😃👍🏼
Hey man, truly inspiring. I wanna know how much do you charge a window?
Thanks! Depends on how big the window is. I did a video on how to quote for window cleaning. It depends on the area you are in and how much people are generally willing to pay as well.😃👍🏼
Great video as always, but can you tell me where you get your baseball hat from as they look good quality?
uniteallaction Thanks. I’ve been using Workwear Express recently.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh are they Beechfield Athleisure 6 panel cap?
A,E Could you please help me,i thinking of starting off,got a Phantom 25 feet water fed pole,and the unger ultra,plus trad tools,the Moerman Exelelerator kit,also lucky enough to get a sheltered housing complex to do,my first job,So today,got nervous ,but determined to give it a go,once there set up the waterfed pole with the ultra,but the windows,where hydrophilic,and would have taken me a week to clean,lol,plus the seals also leaking and running black deposit's ,so stress kicked in,now i have to do the traditional way,but scared of heights,so going to do it by the pole,they only one up,i have practiced over and over my own house,with the Exelerator on my pole,but keep getting lines and juttering,as cannot find the right angle for my squegee,going back there tomorrow again,and hopefully you could give me some advice,i a bit late getting into,this industry,as i am 62 yrs old,but still fit,and i only doing it to help towards my pension.so would be truly grateful for some tips thank you.A.E.
I prefer the Excelerator with an Unger s-plus channel, or you could try a straight channel with a soft rubber and put a little soap directly on the applicator. Those windows on a first clean, sounds like they could do with a little chemical treatment first if you are using water fed pole. I made a video called How To Clean Really Dirty Windows, that will show you the method. If I were you, stick to the water fed pole method. The first time will be tough going, but it will get easier with each visit. I hope that helps.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Thank you A.E.truly much appreciated,i have the Razorwash,so will try that,but do not think i have enough,water pressure for my pencil jets,but will persevere,and do my damndest to get them clean,one way or another,even if it means going up a ladder,truly enjoyed your story,A.E,well done indeed,for your determination,to succeed.well admired,enjoy all your video's,being a subscriber a few months now,also enjoy Trad-man,Squeeky Clean Dave,Stevieo,Green pro Clean,and Luke,as you guys help loads of us ordinary guys with great tips and advice. a big thank you to you all.
That’s great, thanks! I’ve done a few first cleans recently where you get this milky water running off the frames and the black coming off the seals. The Razr wash should be good. Give it some of that and a couple of cleans down the line you will be flying.😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh Will do A,E. thank you once again .
Końce listwy zeszlifuj na szlifierce pod kątem. Tak jak w Moerman liqidator. O wiele łatwiej będzie zbierać wodę przy uszczelkach.
Grind the ends of the bar on an angle grinder. Just like in Moerman liqidator. It will be much easier to collect water at the seals. Translator :)
prestissimoLIVE Thanks. I think a lot is down to technique as well. I might do a video on this?😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh
PL Gdy listwa jest ścięta na końcu to można prowadzić listwę pod każdym katem względem brzegu okna. Gdy jest prosta trzeba zwiększać kat natarcia listwy na brzeg okna.
Chętnie zobaczę Twój film z różnymi technikami.
EN When the batten is cut at the end, it is possible to guide the batten at any angle to the window edge. When it is straight, you need to increase the angle of attack of the batten to the edge of the window.
I'd love to see your video with different techniques.
Translator :)
What sort of ladders did you start with Ashley ?
Regular diy ladder that I got second hand, but I soon got a Ramsay ladder which was much better.👍🏼
@@aemackintosh thanks ,,, I am just starting off doing traditional work and wondering about ladders. I can see the pros to using a pointed ladder , but there’s a lot to be said for a standard ladder with mitts so I use a stand off. Small motor car , I can only carry one set !
Different guys will have their own preferences, but I think that many don’t realise that most of the time with a point ladder you should position it half way up the window on the corner of the wall to the side. This means that you’re never balancing dangerously at the top but you can hold on easily and you’re in a much better position to clean the window without stretching.👍🏼
I remember when I used to be cool, now I'm sat watching window cleaning videos. Good video though. 😅
Thanks! Times change. We all used to be tougher and cooler.😎👍🏼
Subscribed
Thanks!😃👍🏼
All window cleaners in Europe own at least two or three Unger ErgoTec squeegees
Legendary!😎👍🏼
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Ps that’s subscribes....... although 10k sunrises would be nice.......amazes me every time look at one....
A wee dander down memory lane.....
JD Ah the good old days!😃👍🏼
Fuck yeah good for you kid
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How old are ya hard to put a age on you 🤔😂
Richard Green I’m in my late 30’s, but age is just a number! I’ve been a window cleaner man and boy. Never had a real job!😜👍🏼
Love the passion 🙌💪 smashing it 👏
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