"Testing The Waters" - A WFP Guide - Full series

Mark Strange with his latest series from Window Cleaning Resource takes you from the basics, showing you how to set-up your water fed pole system on a budget with his series "testing the waters." Mark, well known for his other tool-talk series guides you through the process to get yourself off the ground. Any experienced WFP user may also pick up a few little tips here & there! Mark is also the author of the "Window Cleaning Skills" DVD, this detailed 72 minute DVD is a must watch DVD for beginners from the basics up. You’ll discover detailed techniques & you’ll be working like a pro’ in no time. Priced to sell, this DVD even comes with a handy on the job guide. Marks’s no-nonsense approach will guarantee this will be one of the best selling DVD’s for window cleaners on the market.

Latest Window Cleaning Videos

Exclusive Window Cleaning Resource video with Mark Strange, as he fills us in on some of Reach higher Grounds traditional equipment.

This video demonstrates the use of a water fed pole on a four story commercial building.

Window cleaner with the old style clip on safety belt in action - turn your computer on it's side to view!

Jaret the window cleaner reviews Ettore window cleaning channels. More info available here.

Jaret using the Ettore Contour Pro+ handle available here.

The Glass ReSurfacer System by Presto Restoration Products..

A water fed pole van alarm system..

We are all familiar with the Verimark brand, but did you know its first product was a magnetic cleaner that washed a window inside and out at the same time. Inventor, entrepreneur and founder of Verimark, Willie van Straaten.

In the abbreviated clip below - showing a 30-minute drying process deionized water drying without streaks. Left - the deionized water. Right - the tap water.

ECS window cleaners in Dublin with a spot of water fed pole work.

Window washing in Vancouver..

Truly clear window cleaning..

And finally..The video 'Cleaning Windows' original film is 15 minutes long and consists of one long take that covers real time. It features a middle-aged woman applying 'window polish' with her hand and then licking the window clean. Luckily this is the short version.

Latest Window Cleaning Videos

Exclusive Window Cleaning Resource Video showing Mark Strange, as he fills us in on some of Reach higher Grounds traditional equipment.

Window cleaning in Amsterdam - oh dear..

The advert was mentioned in a blogpost previously here.

Obviously a joke? I hope.

The window washer swing for golfers..

Window cleaning in Denver - no problems with extended enclosed balconies.

Stop your water fed van freezing - set it up with a greenhouse heater to stop freezing.

Chris Dawber says installing a DI system is simple! Get a TDS meter first though!

The Ladder Companion is made of durable polypropylene and can hold enough tools to complete even the most demanding tasks.

The brand new Mister Squeegeeless indoor WFP kit is now available form WCR. Clean hard to reach indoor glass with ease, simply attach to pure water source and any extension pole of your choice. More info here.

How you can avoid being a horror story! Nicholas Menke from Cleanview gives you the low down.

A window cleaner (who knows the risks associated with ladders) invented this product. You need to clean or paint the windows but don't want to topple to one side. How do you cope with: Sloping Ground Uneven Ground Other problems can include: ladder feet from sliding away from the wall on smooth surfaces ladder feet sinking into soft ground Laddermat can provide the solution to all of these. Four mats, made from heavy-duty rubber matting with nodules, are linked by a sturdy metal loop. The mats give adjustable anti-slip blocking to go under one ladder foot to give extra height. Or can be put under both feet to reduce the risk of slipping or of sinking into soft ground.

"Ole does Windows," a couple of quick water fed pole videos.

Tamworth window cleaners showing their WFP kit.

I love this video...Travis from "A Glass Act" showing master technique.

A short depressing play about a window cleaner - & not a very good one at that!

The new Babcock wooden sectional, a pretty rare ladder these days, only a few companies still make these, freshly oiled and varnished, Type I rated for full-time use in the field.

Window Cleaning Videos

Mark the Window Cleaner reviews the Sprayer on the belt, Unger Universal Adapter & Unger "Easy Glide" in his Unger sponsored series.

Stylish swirling window cleaning style from a guy in San Francisco airport.

Knoxville: Great job if you want an office with a lot of windows and a great view!!

Odin says the same!

Robert Lightcap was not able to perform his job as a window cleaner due to his constant low back paincaused by a herniated disc in his low back. He couldn't move without hurting and he had pain shooting down his legs and also numbness in his legs.

Tony Evans tries out BioClean & Ettore water spot remover in the 4th & 5th installment of Window Cleaning and Restoration.

Josh talks about the biz in episodes 2, 3 & 4..

Window Cleaning Videos

Damien Walters, Parkour and Gymnastics legend agreed to clean windows. He did however insist on doing in his own unique way. A great stunt, and good acting to boot. No wires, no post production just talent and guts. All done for real.

"This scraper is so good you could squeegee with it." So Sörbo says.. the new scraper from Sörbo.

From this day forth you'll never have to struggle trying to take your squeegee off an extension pole..

Josh gives advice on forms and paperwork for your window cleaning business.

If you have ever felt that selling your window cleaning services sometimes feels like this, then you'll love this video.

How can you hire other people to do the "actual window cleaning work" when you can't really afford to pay your bills right now? Whether you want to stay a one-man window cleaning show or are looking to grow into a 100-employee window cleaning business, the answer is going to help you, and it's easier than you think.

Tony Evans trys out MDR (Mineral deposit remover)...

Erlanger Window Cleaning Presents Taking The Right Steps To Ladder Safety..

Finally...watch these guys try and clean the glass with this new miracle static charged window USB cleaner.

Reno & Tahoe Window Cleaning

Owner Chris Poulin of Reno & Tahoe Window Cleaning in Nevada shows his team out in the cold & with a large variety of window cleaning, scraping & cleaning methods. Enjoy...

Window Cleaning Videos

A few more window cleaning videos. More tomorrow...
A ladder-stay for windy days: Wagga says "Just fit a clip like this and you can work a bit more confidently in the wind."

How Seth Fensterstock (recent Master Window Cleaner of the Year) changes the rubber ladder feet on his sectional ladder.

Windows 101 revives an old clip from the '80's of some high-rise action..

Must see footage of Skyscraperman aka "SpiderDan Goodwin", scaling the World Trade Center in 1983. His goal was to scale both towers in a single day but his plans were dashed when the window washing tracks nearly ripped away.

This is a feature story on a man who washes businesses' windows in downtown Bakersfield, all while riding his bicycle.

Galloway's Window Cleaning Services in Swansea, South Wales using a water fed pole.

Dr Squeegee from Canada...

Tool-talk with Mark Strange, author of the "Window Cleaning Skills" DVD. Here he is in explaining in his easy to understand style, Unger Monsoon covers & sea sponges.

Oh dear....Vicki Lewis demonstrates how her Bring-It-On Water Spot remover and new Super Squeegee team up to make short work of cleaning water-stained and mineral-stained windows and glass.

Window Cleaning Skills DVD Competition

Welcome to this weeks "Give-Away." I have a "window cleaning skills" DVD kindly donated by Mark Strange, author of this detailed 72 minute DVD with a handy quick-guide booklet. You have to be registered for the newsletter to enter. Once done, just email me your interest in being included at karl.robinson@telefonica.net to be entered into the competition. For those that haven't, the sign-up form is at the bottom. If you haven't signed up for the newsletter - you don't get a chance to enter the competition.

What's On The DVD?

"Welcome To Professional Window Cleaning" dvd run time is 72 mins and contains the following:

• starter to advanced tool set up
• basic principles of streak free window cleaning
• 5 advanced squeegee techniques for any type of window size or style
• how and when to use a scraper/razor on glass
• using your tools on extension poles for high access work
• examples of specialty tools for tackling hard to reach glass
• what type of cloths work well for detailing glass or wiping up drips
• and so much more...

Click the pictures to enlarge.

Mark Strange has been a professional window cleaner for the last three years. Having a love for sharing information and teaching others, Mark decided to pick up the video camera in the summer of 2008 and started posting tool review videos on YouTube. Later, Mark and Window Cleaning Resource teamed up to produce the 'Tool Talk' tool review series. Fans of the 'Tool Talk' videos really appreciate Marks unbiased take on the tools he reviews. After twenty years of working for others, Mark is so glad that he started up a window cleaning business, "Beautiful View" in Toronto, Canada and really hopes his tutorial DVD will help other new comers. Can't wait? Buy it here now or at WCR. Also check out Mark's pricing guide & written tips.

Don't forget to sign up for the previous competition: The Ladder-twins Giveaway that was posted last week here. The Wagtail results are released tomorrow!

Email Marketing You Can Trust

Window Cleaning Videos

Tony Evans of "A New View window cleaning" braves the snow & gives us another episode in the new "weather or not" winter edition concentrating on ladder safety. Tony now produces his own hard water powder - it can be seen at his blog here.

Chris Dawber adjustments to his mini pole for his water fed pole set-up. The second video is a mini-pole update. Here's another way of connecting it to a flow tap if you already have one on your supply hose.

The ladder limpet in action, although just using one is not advised.

Willie Erkin shows his skills on a horizontal surface. The Wagtail Whirlwind as a floor cleaner, showing all types of versitality.

Some good views from central Manhattan as the guys clean some glass on Trump tower.

Matt Perry of Perry Window Cleaning with some winter tips.

And finally - "Simply Clean" ask "how clean are your windows?"

Window Cleaning Videos

Tony Evans of "A New View window cleaning" gives us another episode in the new second "weather or not" winter edition.

Chris Dawber aka "Wagga" shows you how to modify your Wagtail if you can't be bothered carrying a screwdriver around. Also another inside view of his modified tool.

Dean of "Advance Window Cleaning" shows safety on the job when gutter cleaning.

Norman Wisdom queuing up or his first window cleaning job. You may remember the original Norman Wisdom video when the UK's weather was similar to it is now.

Don't give up your day job part 1...

Don't give up your day job part 2...

More silly antics 20 floors up...

This Spanish themed music entitled "The boyfriend of death" is justified...

And finally...do the window washer...

Window Cleaning Videos From the Week

Chris Dawber aka "Wagga" carries on his series of DIY water fed pole-ing. The first video shows his trigger mechanisms for his waterfed pole equipment, the second video his back-pack modifications & the third his back-pack system in action.

Love this video showing how extremely ergonomic Wagtail tools are..

Perry demonstrates the fastest way to load a DI tank with resin. The second video from this waterfed pole company in Australia is an explanation video for how to use their dual action water-feed tubes.

The smallest squeegee in the world?

BNM contracting tells you how to start a window cleaning business..

Tony Evans of "A New View window cleaning" gives us another episode in the new "weather or not" winter edition.

Window Cleaning Resource now stock "screen magic" for all you folks that need to clean them, here's how to do it...

A short film with that music you recognise so well..

Tim Hunter of "Gleaming the View" shows us what happens with blocked gutters.

Fastest high-rise window cleaner out there with Presto Property Services..

Window Cleaning Videos

A few videos to keep you busy while I go missing in action for a few days...

Gary from Box Cleaning discusses the reach and wash system, how it is used in the window cleaning industry and how it allows a Window Cleaner to safely clean windows that are between 6 and 65ft high. In the second video Gary discusses the tools he has used throughout his window cleaning career and also a little know fact that Window Cleaners also clean the inside of your windows!?

Very arty high rise complilation from Legacy window cleaning in Utah entitled "It's a Long Way To the Top" parts 1 & 2.

High rise window cleaning on an office building in uptown Santiago de Chile.

Another high rise video from the 80's talking about the dangers of window cleaning.

Roof cleaning in San Diego...

Tim Hunter of Gleaming the View shows us how to clean a roof in 30 seconds:

Window washing on the aft of the "Celebrity Infinity"...

"On the Spot" with DFWCZ T.V. visits Fort Worth Window Cleaning.

This parrot called Rita has heard one too many crap window cleaners..

Dive boat charter from St.Mary's in the beautiful Isles of Scilly starts a new business..

Chris Dawber (aka Wagga) with fridge freezer & washing machine carries on his series of DIY water fed pole-ing..

Finally Jason Simons -the "Taffmaster" shows how good a window cleaner he was before he became a hypnotist.

Window Cleaning Videos

Water Fed Pole-ing in the Netherlands..

Don Marsh says "I don’t know how much of the news you are watching, but our country is in deep trouble financially." Read more..

A couple of high-rise guys learning to fly on the info-systems building..

Huell Howser visits the First Interstate building which is the tallest building west of the Mississippi (73 floors) and goes off the top with the window washers.

In this video Gary from Box Cleaning discusses the reach and wash system, how it is used in the window cleaning industry and how it allows a Window Cleaner to safely clean windows that are between 6 and 65ft high.

Winter has already arrived in Utah for Cascade Window Cleaning..

Gian Luigi from Italy with his magic glass cleaning head...




Mmmm - roof tunnel cleaning...

Fish window cleaning doing their ermm.. stuff.

More homeowners caught on camera..

And finally - we were all doing it wrong for all this time...

Window Cleaning Videos + Worse Video Adverts

Chris & Alex Lambrinides of Window Cleaning Resources are the first to stock Facelift poles from the UK in the USA. See the Facelift Fusion below. They also stock a product that's not available in the UK - it's called the "Drip Guard," see the second video.

Chris Dawber of Wagtail fame gives some advice on how to stop your Ettore Bucket-on-a-belt from swinging. Three more videos show his new belt system utilising tool holders & other modifications.

In this video Gary from Box Cleaning takes us through what happens at the start of a busy day of window cleaning for a typical Window Cleaner.

"One dog windows" shows his straight-pull technique.

The video section wouldn't be complete without showing a little chair-work, this time a short from inside the Mandalay Bay resort & casino, Las Vegas.

Finally the worse window cleaning adverts I've seen on YouTube..

Window Cleaning Videos for Sunday

The "Wagtail World Window Cleaning Challenge" starts rolling with these great videos from Duncan & 2 from "Wagga" as he calls himself, Both these guys win themselves a Wagtail squeegee.

Mark Henderson puts out a video for his own company in Italy.. and it looks strangely familiar! Mark Henderson is known for the "Window Cleaning Resource" website.

Astound Window Cleaning put out this pretty impressive video..

Kris Cook of KC Power Clean gives some tips on Anodised frame problems & fixing them. Check out his blog!

More Wagtail fun from Sweden..

"At Glass with Class, we specialize in “the art” of window cleaning and collectively have decades of experience." Check out Glass with Class.

Matt Cole gets stopped in the street & interviewed!

The Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world gets a clean - forget squeegee's.

Brennon of New Albany Window Cleaning is selling this RHG cart for a friend. It also gives us a chance to look at some of the modifications he's made.

And finally...

Window Cleaning Art Documentaries

Such has the workings & life of window cleaners fascinated others, short films abound on the general life of window cleaning in general. This short 8 minute documentary following the simple but honest life of a window cleaner is from Ewan Horlock.

The short documentary ‘Glazenwassers’ (Window-cleaners) is an intimate and cinematic observation of the daily reality of six window-cleaners. A world full of ladders, water, glass, physical exertion and large heights. 'Glazenwassers' shows an enlargement of details and actions of the window-cleaner within the typical cityscape of Rotterdam. 'Glazenwassers' had it's premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2005.

"Through the clouds" - one weird "arty" video from Vince Clarke.

Just to cheer you up even more - a short film from KikoRay films from the series "tales from a village" entitled "Shiner."

Squeegee Ballet x 2.....

Skip this one if you wish - but you'll never know what you missed!

"Reach Wash" liven things up a little, with this video...

Scott is a humble 20-year old American window washer (1st day) working his way through college. One day, through a dirty window, he sees true love - Jessica!

Sunday Window Cleaning Videos

Crystal Clear part 1: A window washer falls from 20 stories up the side of a skyscraper and crashes through the top of a parked convertible landing in the passenger's seat next to a very frightened driver. He is dazed but un-injured.

Daves window cleaning...

Don cools his heels in a hot tub while on vacation, and keeps up with phone calls for his business in his spare time. Learn more at Dons website.

"A Glass act" Window Cleaning, working in Spokane, Washington. Featuring Mark R, Mark M, Michael, Johnny, and David on the Chronicle Building.

More from "A Glass Act" this time with an Aquaclean pole system & a 60' ladder.

A little reminder about the value of becoming a window cleaning marketing superstar, and earning more money, more quickly. It's not what you think.

Eric Ehlers or Matt? of "Erics window cleaning" in Denver, Colorado.

Mira Cool Vest review by Wayne Shockey of "Awning Cleaning Services" in Texas.

Jesse Lane of Quality Window Cleaning in Canada - oh dear..

John Kieser of Metropolis Window Cleaning in Longmont, Colorado cleaning windows on a 5 story tower.

Tony Tunyon operates a window washing rig on the sears tower. A news anchor volunteers from NBC to ride up the tram system.



Seth Fenster of "Windows Only" of Washington D.C. shows us his set-up.

And finally...This is a segment from the 90s kids' program "Zzzap!" called 'Cuthbert Lilly -he's Dead Silly'. In this episode, Cuthbert is a window cleaner but as usual makes a mess of things.

Friday Night Window Cleaning Videos

Tony Evans a.k.a. Mr Squeegee of "A New View" Window Cleaning in Iowa has just followed on from his Winter how-to series: "Weather or not" for the new Summer version. The second episode is below. Great stuff as always from Tony, he follows on with a short video of himself using a water fed pole backpack.

Three videos from window cleaners up on a scaffold in Spokane, Washington State.

Some Spanish speaking highrise chair workers having fun & goofing around in Boston, Massachusetts.

Glynn Hewitt from Adders "Rinse & Clean shows his Bentley brush & how he's adapting it to use with his water fed pole. Not my "cup of tea" but never the less, may interest some if they like leaving lines on windows.

E & M Glassenwassers from Groningen, Netherlands show us their skills.

Matt in Roanoke, Virginia shows us his skills - again! in these next two videos.

How do they do it? Like this...

Finally & not least, the guys from window cleaning resource, Alex & Chris give us the latest video from WCR Nation, with "off the cuff" topics & window cleaning related news. There is a bad language warning - but I must have missed it!

Nation S 4 Episode 1 from chris wcr on Vimeo.

Window Cleaning Videos - Best of the Rest

WFPs on WCR, the newest episode hosted by Micah Kommers of "We Wash Windows" from Greenville, South Carolina. This week Micah takes a look at water fed poles on the job at his local Harley Davidson factory.

Wayne Shockey of Awning Cleaning Services in Dallas, Fort Worth Texas - showing us "egg-crates" in awnings & their purpose.

This is Troy, working somewhere in the USA - love the bucket-on-a-belt attached to the platform!

Milhouse is a cat who doesn't meet a lot of people..



Start 'em young...



Justin Alvarez of Carolina Clean has just had a new radio ad' put out. Listen below.



Northwest Window Washing operate in and around Portland & Vancouver. Mike Young tells us more.





Matt in Roanoke, Virginia shows us his skills - he'd still be quicker with a Wagtail!





A Santa Barbara window washer freezes... read more here.



Something to do with your water fed pole if you get bored...

Window Cleaning & WFP Videos

Looks like these Antipodean guys are having fun working out there. This movie takes a look at the highs and lows of a full day on the job, with the exceptional behavioural skills that befit such a high demand job.

Just when you thought you had seen it all!! The most recent release in the latest series that has hit the nation.. The extras section will give you a behind the scenes look at the players that make this dream a reality, get to know the heroes of today!

Look what "lucky" Chance gets up to on his days off!!



Mark Strange from Toronto, Canada who owns "Beautiful View" Window Cleaning gives his latest & greatest installment on his findings with scrim.

Tony Evans from Iowa and of "A New View" window cleaning shows how he uses the Ettore backflip in his day to day work.

Here he is again water fed poling french windows.

Tony shows how he inter-changes tips on his "Mr. Longarm" pole.

College Student Cleaning is run entirely by full and part time students & wants to empower its team with positive experience in business. Their students gain valuable experience in the workforce while earning a good paycheck to help with their tuition. So I don't how the next line on their website could possibly be true?....With years of experience our crew will get up close to each and every window, cleaning it like its never been cleaned before!

Perhaps they should take a tip or two from Mr. Wagtail himself - Willie Erkin.

Joe Gormanly has developed his new angle switch flow control for water fed poles. Push on the glass to stop the flow & push again to restart. You can contact him or discuss his ideas at "the water fed pole training academy."

"Balls of steel" by channel 4 in the UK was the theme for this devil prankster. He comes undone when he meets his match with the window cleaner.

Oh no......another one.



Another singing window cleaner....