WINDOW CLEANER

Simple Tips and Tricks to Start a Window Cleaning Business

“Clear windows, clear mind.”

– Unknown

 

So you’re thinking about window cleaning? Honestly, it’s one of those jobs that people forget exists until they look at the dirty glass and think, “Ew, what’s that?” But trust me, there’s something strangely satisfying about watching a streaky mess turn into something spotless (it’s like unwrapping a new phone, strangely magical, isn’t it?).

 

First, grab some supplies -a cleaning solution, maybe eco-friendly if you’re feeling ethical (people love that these days) and a squeegee. Oh, and a cloth that doesn’t shed lint. You’ll thank me later when you’re not battling tiny bits of fluff clinging to the glass like desperate exes.

 

Just so we’re clear, no one is asking you to start scrubbing your windscreen at traffic lights like those guys in New York (and around the world) who practically make you tip them. Stay classy. Instead, focus on homes and businesses, especially offices with lots of windows. Big companies (think giants like Unilever or Tesco) often hire contract cleaners because, well, nobody in the office wants to spend their lunch hour on a ladder.

 

Speaking of ladders, let’s talk about safety. People underestimate how dangerous it can be to dangle metres above the ground. I read somewhere, probably BBC News, that a bloke in Manchester broke his leg last year trying to clean his gutters and his ladder wasn’t even stabilised. Don’t be that guy. Invest in proper gear even if it means spending an extra dollar/pound or two.

 

Here’s a random thought, did you know that window cleaning is a booming business in Dubai (Yeah, the city with all the insane skyscrapers)? Those Burj Khalifa cleaners? Absolute legends. They have to abseil down the side of the building, can you imagine? No, seriously, imagine dangling 800 metres in the air while wiping glass. It’s like being Spider-Man, but only less glamorous.

 

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. You’re probably starting with someone’s kitchen window, not a towering glass monolith. That’s fine. Baby steps. Build trust with your customers, smile and, for the love of tea, don’t leave streaks. It’s the number one complaint in online reviews (check Trustpilot if you don’t believe me).

 

However, if you play your cards right, this gig can snowball. Get a website and maybe post a TikTok video of you cleaning a dirty window (people love these transformation videos). With any luck, you’ll have customers pouring in like rain through an open skylight. Oh, and here’s a link I found helpful. If you prefer your own research in your zone, google for “Top tips for window cleaners”.

 

At the end of the day, whether you’re scrubbing windows in a quiet little village or jetting off to polish penthouses in London, New York, Sydney, … etc; just remember: clean windows let in the light.

 

And who doesn’t love a little more light?

 

Until next time!

R Bismarck