5 Tips To Grow Your Window Cleaning Business For Free!

5 Quick Tips To Help Grow Your Window Cleaning Business!

Getting Started With A Window Cleaning Business

Once again the guys from www.MakeMoneyWindowCleaning.co.uk are here to drop some wisdom on us, this time on how to get started if you are thinking of starting a window cleaning business.

To be able to grow a successful window cleaning company you have to start one first.

I know that starting a new company can be daunting and it is very difficult to know where to start so here is a little action plan which can get you started right away without spending to much money!

1. Facebook Page

Get a wicked Facebook page set up with your business name and a few pictures and details of what you are offering, this is a free alternative to a website and you have somewhere you can direct potential clients.

2. Share your page

Get onto the local community groups and local buy and sell groups and let people know about the service you are offering. This will give you your first leads to new clients and test the water to see how many people are interested in a window cleaner in that area.

3. Get out and knock on a few doors

This is by far the best way to see how many people in your area are looking for a window cleaner. Get out there and knock on some doors and be honest, say you're starting a new window cleaning company and you are offering low rates to new clients. This will get you a few more potential customers.

4. Organising

When I first started up I waited till I had at least a days work before spending any money on tools just to prove to myself that I could do it, using these methods you should have some customers together in no time and then you can come back to Make Money Window Cleaning to get set up for your next part of the journey!

Good luck out there!

How Much Can A Window Cleaner Make?

The guys over at www.MakeMoneyWindowCleaning.co.uk break it down for us as to how much a window cleaner can earn.

Every wondered how much money can be made from polishing glass? You're not the first and certainly won't be the last!

Window cleaners can earn themselves a very good living but it very much depends on how hard you are willing to work.

Some people are happy enough to do a few hours of work a day and earn themselves just enough to keep ticking over, but can you make big bucks by cleaning windows?

There is a tendency for people, especially people with salaries and regular 9-5 jobs, living in big houses and taking regular holidays in places that they think impress their colleagues, to be a bit snooty about window cleaners. 

Yet window cleaning can generate an excellent income for people who are prepared to work consistently and are disciplined about putting in the hours to work and look for new customers.

With a little practise you should be able to clean 3 houses an hour, maybe more, especially if your customers are in the same area. Say if you charged at £10 per house, which is pretty reasonable, that's a gross income of about £30 per hour. If you have customers not far apart, and work from 8.30am to 4:30 pm, with an hour for lunch, you should be able, realistically, to clean the windows of 18 to 20 houses and gross at least £180 per day - call it £900 per week. If you work 5-day weeks per year and have 4 weeks for holiday and what have you, that's an annual gross income of about £40,500, out of which you have to pay maybe £5,000 for running your van and perhaps £1,000 per year for consumables like squeegees, microfibre cloths and detergents. It is not unreasonable to project net income before tax of £34,500 per year.

Now that's just one round and one man, you could hire a member of staff to take over this round whilst starting another one...if you can replicate it over and over then there really is no limit to how much you could earn!

Not bad for cleaning windows hey?

Remember to check out www.MakeMoneyWindowCleaning.co.uk for more information about starting a window cleaning business and tips to grow your existing business.

How To Clean Bronze.

Bronze is a copper alloy (combination of copper and tin) and when exposed to air and moisture, it will develop a greenish layer of build-up on its surface. This greenish coating is known as patina. While this darkened finish does add character to the bronze, some consider it unsightly, and would prefer their bronze to look clean and shiny.

There are two basic homemade polishes you can use to clean and polish your bronze. Using either method will help you safely remove the patina on your bronze pieces and restore their luster and shine. Both methods are equally as effective, so the choice is yours.

Baking Soda & Lemon Juice

What You Will Need:

• Warm water
• Clean towel
• Small dish
• Soft cotton polishing cloths (smaller size) 
• Lemon Juice (from concentrate is okay) 
• Baking soda
• Rubber gloves (optional) 

Clean that Bronze:

1. Rinse your bronze items in warm water, and dry thoroughly. This will safely remove any dust and/or particles that may hamper your polishing efforts. 
2. Place about 2 tablespoons of baking soda in a small dish. 
3. Drizzle a small amount of lemon juice onto the baking soda and mix until a soft paste forms (start out with just a little lemon juice and add more as needed). It is normal for the mixture to bubble at first, and will settle down after a moment or two. 
4. Apply the paste to your bronze item using your hands (with the rubber gloves) or with a small polishing cloth. 
5. With a polishing cloth, rub the paste onto the item using small circular motions. This is the key removal step and you may have to rub repeatedly until the desired effect is reached. 
6. Allow the paste to stay on the item for 20 to 30 minutes. 
7. Rinse the item thoroughly with warm water to remove the paste and buff dry with a clean towel. 
8. If the greenish patina still remains, repeat steps 2 through 7. 

Vinegar, Flour & Salt

What You Will Need:

• Warm water
• Clean towel
• Small dish
• Soft cotton polishing cloths (smaller size) 
• Distilled white vinegar
• Flour
• Salt
• Rubber gloves (optional) 

Clean that Bronze:

1. Rinse your bronze items in warm water and dry thoroughly. This will safely remove any dust and/or particles that may hamper your polishing efforts. 
2. In a small dish, combine equal parts flour and salt. 
3. Add white vinegar to the flour/salt mixture, using a few drops at a time until a soft paste forms (should be the consistency of toothpaste). 
4. Apply the paste to your bronze item using your hands (with the rubber gloves) or with a small polishing cloth. 
5. With a polishing cloth, rub the paste onto the item using small circular motions. This is the key removal step and you may have to rub repeatedly until the desired effect is reached. 
6. Allow the paste to stay on the item for 20 to 30 minutes. 
7. Rinse the item thoroughly with warm water to remove the paste and buff dry with a clean towel. 
8. If the greenish patina still remains, repeat steps 2 through 7.

Additional Tips and Advice

• In lieu of polishing cloths, try using an old white cotton tee shirt, cut into squares. 
• This process, while relatively simple, takes time and patience as the greenish patina may be quite stubborn and will require a bit of elbow grease to remove. 
• If the bronze item is small or has a lot of crevices and tight spots, try using a soft bristled toothbrush to rub the paste into hard to reach areas. 
• Although occasional polishing will keep your bronze looking shiny, using these methods too often may have the opposite effect, reducing the luster of the bronze finish. 
• Maintain your bronze items by regular dusting and rinsing; regular care will keep your bronze looking it’s best and lessen the need for more frequent polishing. 
• When you rinse your bronze items, be sure to dry thoroughly. While bronze is resistant to moisture, allowing it to remain wet and air-dry will hasten the formation of patina. 
• There are some commercial polishes available for bronze (usually in specialized stores or online). Some of these products can be harsh and are generally no more effective than the above polishing pastes. 
• The above cleaning techniques may also work well with brass items, since brass is also a copper alloy (copper and zinc).
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How To Clean A Fish Tank In 12 Easy Steps!

Even if you have the most powerful filter in the world, water changes are still a requirement. (Personally, we change our water every 3 weeks). Here are step by step instructions on how to clean a fish tank:

1. Unplug the heater and filter. If using an air pump, unplug and remove the air stone from the water.

2. Remove large ornaments and plastic plants. Lift slowly as not to stir up the fish waste underneath. Important note – if you have live plants, never remove them as you will disturb root growth.

3. Rub the inside of the glass with an algae scrubber or clean facecloth. Slow, light circular motion works best. Although the glass is tempered and can resist pressure, you don’t want to challenge the strength by pressing too hard!

4. Using a gravel siphon, remove 25% of the water into a large bucket. To be more specific, move the siphon end through the gravel in a twisting and circling motion. This will further enhance the vortex sucking up the detritus on the bottom. If the gravel layer is thick, make sure to dig past the top layer retrieving tiny particles that get wedged deep down.

5. Rinse the filter pad and rub off algae growth on the ornaments inside the bucket of fish water you just removed from the aquarium.

6. Place filter cartridge/media and ornaments back into the tank and filter respectively.

7. Empty the fish water bucket into the bathtub. Fill the bucket with tap water. Move the thermometer from the aquarium into the bucket and adjust the water temperature accordingly to match the temperature of the aquarium.

8. Add water conditioner and aquarium salt according to the direction on each package. If your aquarium is still in it’s cycling period (first 3-4 months) add living bacteria supplement too.

9. Swirl your hand in a circular motion inside the bucket to help the salt dissolve quickly. Avoid dumping salt right into the aquarium, it can cause haywire in the internal organs if ingested. This is why it’s important to dissolve it first.

10. Fill the aquarium back up slowly. I like to use a water jug, it’s easier to lift then a big bucket and prevents spills.

11. If using a power filter (the kind that hangs on the glass) fill it up with water.

12. Plug in the heater and filter and arrange ornaments to your liking. Keep the lights off for a few hours, darkness is calming for your aquatic inhabitants as they adjust from the stress of the water change.

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How To Get Rid Of Black Mould

Black mould can be an insidious problem for homeowners, potentially leading to a costly removal process and even a host of health problems. But by learning how to get rid of black mould safely and effectively, you can protect the health of your family and the value of your home, without breaking the bank. Mould Can Be Unhealthy and Dangerous.

Removing black mould is a step-by-step process that requires patience, an investment in protective gear and black mould removal products, and, of course, the courage to brave dark, cramped spaces inhabited by toxic fungus.

First, you must remove the source of any moisture from the affected area. If any leaks or persistent condensation aren't alleviated, the mould will likely reappear after removal.

Next, seal any doorways or other openings leading to other areas of the home, place heavy plastic over them, then seal the plastic in place with duct tape. If there are outdoor openings in the room, place an exhaust fan near them to help remove mould spores from the room.

Wear a respirator or a facemask rated for black mould spore protection, and cover arms, legs and hands to avoid contact with mould spores. Use soap and a sponge to remove visible mould. If the mouldy area is dry, lightly spray with water, as this will reduce the incidence of airborne mould spores during cleaning. 

Next, use commercial black mould removal products, which can be found in most hardware or home repair stores, to disinfect the mouldy areas, in addition to any adjacent areas. If you use bleach, make sure it won't discolor the material or surface. Place all sponges, equipment and other materials used in cleaning in a heavy duty garbage bag, and if possible, remove the bag through an nearby exit as opposed to the main house, to avoid distributing mould spores.

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How to Clean Your Blinds!

No matter what kind of blinds you have—wooden, fabric and vertical are the three basic types—these tips will make their cleaning and maintenance easy:

1. Vacuum blinds often with the brush attachment. Vacuum across the slats, not up and down.

2. Use a lamb's-wool duster, again working across the slats and starting at the top. Do not use plastic dusters.

3. When dusting or vacuuming vertical blinds, brush downward only, as the slats often become unhooked if you brush upward.

4. Use a rubber sponge, also known as a dry sponge (found at hardware and paint stores), to remove dust and residue from both fabric and vinyl blinds. Simply wipe the dry sponge firmly across the blinds.

5. For spot cleaning, spray an all-purpose cleaner onto a clean dry cloth and wipe the soiled area of the blind. Never spray the cleaner directly onto the blind.

6. You can wet wooden blinds when cleaning, but don't soak them. Clean them in place instead of removing them as you would for other types of blinds.

7. If fabric blinds become very dirty, take them to a dry cleaner.

8. Do not try cleaning blinds by spraying them with a car-wash hose, dunking them in the tub or one slat at a time.

9. To clean metal and vinyl blinds, follow this method: Take the blinds outside to your patio or driveway and lay them on a small rug or piece of carpet. Put a few drops of dishwashing soap in a bucket of water. Wet a car-washing brush and brush the blinds from side to side, and then turn them over and brush the other side. Rinse the blinds gently with a garden hose while tilting them so that the water runs off. To prevent water spots from forming, quickly run your finger down the slats a couple of times to remove excess water. When done, drape the blinds over a fence or a couch to dry.

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