Eat Your Heart Out ISSA - Here's A Real Window Cleaners Show

Window Cleaning Tradeshpw & Van festival - 17th May, Burton Bradstock Bridport Dorset.

The Dorset Window Cleaning Show & Window Cleaning Van Festival is taking place on the 17th May. Gates Open 10.00 am till 17.00pm Tickets £2.00 (Kids Free). All profits to entry fee go to local Charity. Competitions & Demonstrations + Food and drink available at the Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4PT. It will be a day to remember, as UK window cleaners & some from further a field, gather to celebrate all things window cleaning. It is expected that many more suppliers & window cleaning companies will show on the day - more news to come.

Wagtail take the lead with a thorough program.

Willie Erken (all the way from Australia) of Wagtail Cleaning Tools, manufacturers of multi award winning cleaning tools. See the Wagtail line of new waterfed tools at the show! Established by a professional window cleaner Willie Erken with 20 years of experience in abseiling, shopfront and residential work. After all employees developed muscle problems due to the constant arm movement, he developed his own brand of unique tools. Faster, easier window cleaning & 30% faster. Faster accurate cleaning with an ergonomic design to reduce arm & shoulder strain. Invented, designed and manufactured in Australia and exported throughout the world. The new Wagtail Pivot Control (PC) delivers faster, more accurate and a controlled pivoting action. As Wagtail is my go-to tool of choice you'll also find me there if you have any questions!

The Window Cleaning Warehouse is the one stop shop for all professional window cleaners. They have the UK’s largest selection of traditional and pure water window cleaning equipment bar none. From scrim to rope access you will find it all here under one roof and at the lowest prices in the UK. Established in March 2004 they have gone from strength to strength and now supply over 17,000 window cleaning companies across the UK, Europe and the rest of the world with professional window cleaning tools. Located in Barry, near Cardiff in South Wales you can take a visit to their warehouse to see the biggest choice of window cleaning equipment in the UK. Personal demonstrations are also given at a place convenient to you!

Unger are planning to attend the WCP Tradeshow / Van Festival in Dorset on 17th May. If so, make sure to go along and see Matt and Bal at the Unger stand! They will be giving away 50th Anniversary Limited Edition ErgoTec® Sets, as well as other freebies, to celebrate the company’s 50th Anniversary this year. Always a firm favorite with window cleaners around the World, check out Ungers stand & see demonstrations at the waterfed tower.

Peter Erken of Window Cleaning World in Australia will be at the Wagtail stand to give you advise & tips from waterfed poles to traditional equipment. To stay ahead of your competition you need to have the latest and most innovative tools in the industry. Wagtail Cleaning Tools are the fastest, most versatile window cleaning tools in world. At WCW you will find the best advice and prices for the entire Wagtail range.

Peter Fogwill with the AquaTap: you are only pumping water when the brush is on the glass. When your brush is off your pump stops, and you have all the time you need to adjust your pole, move obstacles, or talk to customers, without worrying about wasting you precious water. How much is it costing you per day not to have one? How many times in the year could you have done another couple of window cleaning jobs in the day, if you had never run out of water? Water fed pole Window cleaning with the AquaTap you are guaranteed to save at least 10% water over the day. An average window cleaner with a 400L tank, and working 240 days per year, and earning £20.00 per hour will be loosing approx £3840.00 per year, now seriously can you afford NOT to buy one? The AquaTap will cost you £30 and will last you at least a year, so it will be a total saving of £3771.00 per year.

Tip Top Cleaning Supplies - "Everything we sell has been road tested by our own staff at our sister company, Steve Dingle Cleaning Ltd, and has passed our very high standards." "As we opened in August 2013, we are relatively new & are still gaining experience in this field, and are open to all suggestions about stock, cleaning lines and what you as consumers would like.""If we don't have it, I will get it for you- if you don't like a range- we will stop running it - we run a line of second hand equipment in store and are happy to sell working, HS compliant equipment on your behalf." "With over 30 years within the Commercial cleaning trade, we are not just shop keepers but also hands on cleaning staff- we are here for you." Mandie Dingle.

Blade Right Cleaning Supplies now build their own Pole Wash systems to the specification you require. Building hard and soft water systems ranging from 250 litres to 1000 litres with a range of high quality extras like poles and hoses. A window cleaning store for all traditional window cleaning gear, waterfed equipment & industrial janitorial equipment.

X-Line Systems: Window cleaning equipment manufacturer & supplier. Whether you’re a traditional window cleaner looking to take the next step in your career or looking to ease up the workload with age or even looking to change career completely and delve into the window cleaning industry for the first time, X-Line are able to offer complete system packages for every customers requirements. All of X-Line Systems are custom made and individually designed to suit your business needs and workload. X-Line Systems offer the operator full training with every system that is installed, on the installation day & you are given the opportunity to accompany one of X-Line Systems City and Guilds qualified staff on his daily business within X-Line Systems own window cleaning business, where you will be able to learn more about how the system works and the different cleaning techniques used with a water fed pole. 

Facelifts Mini Mike Howard will be turning up with Van Mount systems, the full range of Phoenix poles & trolleys & also demonstrations to boot. Ask Mike anything about waterfed poles & his considerable amount of experience in this area. Facelift poles are gaining traction in the waterfed pole market & will no doubt blow you away with the new OKGO van system for window cleaners.

GrippaTank will be showing their low cost crash tested products to window cleaners who want security of transporting liquids with the safety that is needed. Everything from trolleys, to welded frames to quick release systems & of course tanks.

The Streamline® brand has gained a reputation for having a wide variety of products from 'turn-key' packages for the professional contract cleaner to starter kits for the domestic window cleaner. Products are sourced from leading manufacturers worldwide and brought together under the Streamline® name which has become recognised as a trusted and reliable brand. As in any market, price is important, but the Streamline® equipment is not only competitively priced, but also backed by a full technical support and spare parts availability across the range, thus providing excellent value for money every time. The Streamline® range is ever expanding and this overview includes some new and exciting products, designed to help make the cleaning task on hand safer and easier.

Aqua-dapter is an innovative water fed pole tap, developed by window cleaners, for window cleaners. Using Aqua-dapter you can switch the flow of water on or off just by pulling on the hose at the bottom of your pole. It comes with 10m of specially sourced hose that stays consistent in hot and cold weather, and won't stretch when you pull it! It is easier and faster to use than many other types of flow controllers, and eliminates many of the problems associated with triggers, holsters, remote controls, hose tail connector taps or manually kinking/folding the hose and leaving the water running while you extend or collapse your water fed pole. Aqua-dapter works with any type of window. Aquadapter also supply waterfed poles, connectors & hoses + much more.

Gutter vacuums are the ideal add-on for any cleaning/roofing business, a gutter cleaning system allows you to clean gutters faster than using ladders & it is also safer and portrays a much more professional image for your company. The gutter vacuum pole sets are light with a 20ft set weighing under 5kg. Each additional pole only weighs 600g and is only 1.2m in length so very easy to store in any vehicle. Ranges of vac's are available in 3000 watt and 3600 watt (not offering any units under 3000 watts). Gutters get clogged with leaves twigs and general dirt it all sits in there over a long period of time and becomes wet and compacted and sticks to the guttering. Anything less than a 3000 watt vacuum is a waste of time.

The Pro Gutter System has been developed to help you clean your gutters in a safer way. The extendable pole and interchangeable tools allow you to clean gutters easily. The Professional gutter cleaning equipment range has been designed to be the best yet and is moulded in a high performance plastic composite; keeping their unique design, light weight, strong and durable to give the ultimate performance. The Pro Gutter System has been designed to make cleaning gutters above conservatories, porches and hard to access areas easy. The unique gutter cleaning equipment has been designed to miss the gutter securing clips when in use.

Round Partner is the smart way to organise your window cleaning business. Using your laptop, tablet and your mobile you can access your customers, your work schedule and find out who owes you money. Round Partner has been designed to be simple, portable and save you time. Save time and money with the following features designed to help run your window cleaning business. Schedule jobs - Payment tracking - Record expenses - Nothing to install - Optimised for desktops, tablets and mobiles.

Canvassers ForWindow Cleaners. Our experienced team are fully trained in canvassing for water fed pole and traditional methods of window cleaning. Using a very simple process to acquire newly canvassed customers on your behalf, making the experience as stress free as possible for our window cleaners. Newly canvassed customers are actually filtered 4 times before they are considered a quality job and allowing overstock for any drop outs and cancellations. Whizzbizz actually care about window cleaners, and listen to what they have to say. With a positive, relaxed approach and non-pushy sales techniques all contribute to reasonable cancellation rates. Whizz-Bizz uses professional work ethics to obtain new business.

GetBookedUp helps the services industries to: Market more efficiently to your target market. Manage contacts more effectively. Quote your clients quicker. Instantly book work in for your entire team. Finding and converting new clients, and keeping existing clients, is more important than ever in the current business climate. You can have the UK’s Leading software designed specifically for the soft furnishing & floor care industry. You’ll convert more of your quotes for new customers, at a higher average job value, and ensure your existing clients never forget you, plus much more.

HydraMaster Ltd have dedicated the past 20 years to bringing the best carpet, upholstery & hard surface cleaning products, equipment, accessories and sundries to the UK. HydraMaster manufacture and supply Truck mount carpet cleaning machines that lead the industry and set new standards in both build-quality and performance and reliability. HydraMaster hot water extraction truck mount carpet cleaning machines are designed for professional domestic and commercial carpet, upholstery, curtain, rug, mattress and hard floor cleaning as well as flood removal and restoration. You won’t find better after sales service either. We have 2 service and repair centres in the UK, and are always just a phone call away to offer help and support, so whether you need parts or just an answer to a question relating to all aspects of carpet, upholstery and hard floor cleaning, were always here to help. That’s because our goal isn't just to sell you the best machine money can buy, but to help you succeed in your business and offer on-going support and advice.

Alltec Network, the home of Professional Carpet Cleaning Equipment. As well as building and servicing ALLTEC Portables, Alltec Network has a comprehensive range of Carpet Cleaning Chemicals including Spotters and Protectors, Hard Floor Cleaners and Protectors & a range of speciality Rug Cleaning products. Offering a wide range of accessories including; safety equipment, spraying equipment, hard floor cleaning accessories and hoses. Also stocking the Nu-Life Stone Care range of Hard Floor Chemicals and the LTT Leather Care range.

Questions & Answers From Mark Munro, organiser of the festival:

Do you have a window cleaning business that you operate locally? 
I operate a small window cleaning round based in Burton Bradstock and covering The Bride Valley area.

So what prompted you start your own window cleaning show?
I must be mad, I wanted to buy a new WFP and wasn't too sure which one to get. I asked a few suppliers if they would come to Dorset to do a little road show. I was going to ask a few people to come along to make it worth while and it all started from there.

Why did you think it would work in Dorset of all places? 
The venue is in a beautiful area with countryside and coastal views and is part of the Jurassic coast. As the venue is set in a holiday park, this is the latest date that the roadshow could be held before the holiday season really begins.

How did you manage suppliers & equipment manufacturers to come down or even take you seriously?
My Facebook page helped a lot in respect of equipment suppliers and manufacturers. Once a few had expressed an interest I spent a lot of time on the phone (over ten months) talking to other exhibitors and fortunately now have some great ones on board. I've got great suppliers and by the sounds of it great people turning up too.

What part of the organisation of the whole caboodle has given you the most nightmares? 
Getting past the first stage of contact has probably been the most difficult. Making calls to find the right person has sometimes been difficult.

A show, a beach & live sounds – do you think it could be any better? 
If the weather is good then it could be amazing. There is a lot to do for the weekend and I wanted to make it more than just a standard walk around show.

How are you getting round the problem of raising & trying out wfp’s? 
There will be a tower for WFP's.

What’s the accommodation nearby? How are people getting there? 
There is plenty of accommodation locally as Burton Bradstock is a holiday resort. There is an alcohol, food and music licence. Hopefully Dorset is perfectly positioned for Devon, Hampshire and Somerset and is only a couple of hours away from London.

Is it true this is UFO country? Have you seen any strange lights yourself?
There are some strange sightings in Burton Bradstock, I've heard Adrian Vincent will be turning up (see below).

Dorset has some strange goings on in the Bride Valley.