Best method to clean cut ups?

[buddyo]

@mistersqueegee

On the outsides you can’t beat a wfp.

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Hey Tony,
You said your rhg brush removes the artillery fungus. From the frames as well? How often are you cleaning this specific client’s windows? Will that brush remove the artillery fungus from the siding also?
Thanks ahead of time

[mistersqueegee]

I clean those windows about 4 times a year so the fungus isn’t as difficult to remove. It doesn’t do a very good job getting it off siding or frames though. And those are easy to reach and get good pressure on.
Of course I could use the white pad on the Reach Around on higher windows and that does the trick. Even does a fair job on the shotgun fungus on the frames.

[system]

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[theclearchoice]

My wife is a french window pro. I rarely do them I do big windows and high windows. So she gets the frenchies.

[system]

@KennyD

It depends…

Use a Tucker Pole

Or, get a 4 incher and get to it.

I like to “cut” the tops of my windows, and come down once or twice, wiping off excess solution on squeegee with my chamois. Streak free, and simple.

I also like to fan them, it depends on the weather conditions (humidity, sun exposure, etc…)

I also like to get the Tucker pole out and squeegee any left over water on the bottoms so they don’t stain (no filtration…don’t ask it’s not my company)

They are a little difficult at first, but once you do a few hundred jobs with them, you will laugh…that or get a WFP and a filtration system and be done with it.

Kenny, which technique do you use when it’s real sun exposed or humid like you mentioned?

[mistersqueegee]

We cleaned a house yesterday that had over 1200 French panes. The wife was inside (she really has her technique down on them) and I was out w/ the wfp. I have done this house once w/ a ladder and it took 9hrs just for the outs. We did it in and out in less than 8 yesterday.

[Wagonhound]

I tell my guys we should just sub them out. I hate em.

[doug-again]

@mephany

20 years ago my boss created a kit of brass Ettore squeegees that he cut at 1/8" intervals.
For a relatively small initial investment, you will have a size for every pane you come across. You can also cut them to 1/4" intervals and cut rubber to size if you dont have the right size.
… buying $150 worth of channels is definately worth it. The glass doesn’t streak, there is less wiping, less wrist motion. Even a person new to windows has a much easier time squeegeeing than doing it in two passes. If anyone wants more detailed info on how we make our kit I’d be happy to share it.

Ya, uh, i want more information. Please post the formula. i’d love to do this. What a great idea. i wish i could have met your boss.

[buddyo]

@squeegeeklean

just charge alot of money for them … On the lines of .75 to 1.00 per pane… It will make the job more satisfying …

I have a job to do comming up with 1,497 panes… They cant be wfp either b/c there too dirty they need scrapped and **** … I also have another job in the making with 240 storm windows with cut ups… Just get good at doing them and charge according b/c alot of guys turn down work like this

I agree w/ you Steve,
I clean true divided no diff than I do any other window. It takes longer but the results are great and the windows hold up well. Yea I charge more than most of you guys do but when I am referred from 1 house to the next, I am getting more than my share I can handle. And w/ these type of windows, my price is my price. Doesn’t matter if the house is in Greenwich or the trailer park. All the same to me. My price never changes cause they have a bigger house, longer driveway, or more cars in the garage.