Chris Dawber from Newton Aycliffe in Durham aka "Wagga" on the UK window cleaning forums shows us that it's possible to speed window clean not only just using a Wagtail squeegee. Here he is with an assortment of window cleaning applicators & squeegees using different methods. If you missed it, here's a previous look at his videos. Chris has the cleanest windows in Durham..
World's Fastest Window Cleaner - Video here for UK users: Terry "Turbo" Burrows is officially the World's Fastest Window Cleaner! Terry, who can clean three windows in just 9.14 seconds, shows us how it's done, and offers his squeegee tips so This Morning’s guests can have a go! Terry joined his uncle Alfred's commercial window cleaning business in his twenties: "My uncle taught me everything I know, sadly we lost him about 2 years ago to cancer." A few years later Terry set up his own commercial window cleaning business: "I used to love window cleaning. The best part was meeting different people and having a laugh with them."In 1993 Terry took part in the game show You Bet, hosted by Matthew Kelly. The show built a You Bet street and Terry and his mate John cleaned all the windows of the fake houses in 90 seconds: "We were a great team, John wet the windows and I had the squeegee." Terry appeared on Record Breakers in 1995 and broke his first window cleaning record, taking 9.95 seconds to clean three windows.
Following a controversial challenge to his world record, Terry worked with The National Federation of Window Cleaners and Guinness World Records to change the rules and regulations. He used to take part in competitions all over the world, but now concentrates on breaking records: "I'm not allowed to enter as when the other contestants find out I'm entering they give up!" On the 9th October 2009 Terry set a new record at the National Federation of Window Cleaners show. His time of 8.14 seconds was penalised by a second,
due to two water marks on the windows: "I was over the moon with 9.14 but know I can do better."Terry starts training a few months before competitions, practising half an hour a day: "I take it slow and concentrate on my technique." He is a black belt in karate and says that this helps in competitions: "Martial arts is about moving your mind and body as one and it's the same for window cleaning. He says competitions are very competitive but doesn't listen to anyone who tries to put him off: "It just makes me go faster!"
Terry’s tips:
It's important that your left and right hand move together.
Move your whole body in a sequence.
It's all in the wrist action.
Be loose and fluid and go with the flow.
Video for outside UK here & here.
