House window cleaning

Rbrown · 08-10-2019, 11:06 AM

Here is a topic for a very wet Saturday afternoon.

I've just cleaned the inside of our windows - with a large conservatory, it takes a while!

I use the traditional Mr Muscle spray. Was wondering if something like the Karcher Window cleaner vac would be any better?

Anybody as sad as me and have any experience of both?

Many thanks

Craig-SM · 08-10-2019, 11:16 AM

Yes, great to use and much quicker

MashinBenzin · 08-10-2019, 11:34 AM

ECloth window cloths, do it often enough and no chemicals are needed. Quick and easy.

Broncho · 08-10-2019, 11:59 AM

Very impressed with the window vac, it’s a device that is genuinely good at its job, no streaking and an absolute doddle to use!

EvilDrPorkChop · 08-10-2019, 12:13 PM

Window vac is good at taking water off, but you've still got to clean the window first. Other than soap and water I'm not sure what you'd use with the window vac? The thing that comes with it is pretty useless.

I used NilGlass on the insides, soap and water outside then window vac. Have to say it's one of the best things we've got for cleaning. Use it on the shower, car windows and more.

isleaiw1 · 08-10-2019, 12:14 PM

Cleaner and enjoy life???

TimMcC · 08-10-2019, 12:38 PM

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Cleaner and enjoy life???

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Rbrown · 08-10-2019, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by isleaiw1

Cleaner and enjoy life???

That's part of the problem. Just can't get a decent one.....

isleaiw1 · 08-10-2019, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

That's part of the problem. Just can't get a decent one.....

Anything is better than doing it yourself - even an average one.

Rbrown · 08-10-2019, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

That's part of the problem. Just can't get a decent one.....

Anything is better than doing it yourself - even an average one.

That's what my wife says. But maybe it's my combination of military background and being Scottish.

I feel like I can clean better myself....and it's cheaper doing it myself!!! Could be £50 a week saved!!!

EvilDrPorkChop · 08-10-2019, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

That's what my wife says. But maybe it's my combination of military background and being Scottish.

I feel like I can clean better myself....and it's cheaper doing it myself!!! Could be £50 a week saved!!!

And £50 a week on a cleaner could be £200 per month in mortgage overpayments.....as we keep tell our friends

SkyJawa · 08-10-2019, 02:24 PM

Window vac conservatory all done in 10 mins or so it’s great. Washing up liquid solution, wipe on with a dish cloth and vac off, quick buff with a micro fibre cloth job done, better and quicker than any spray.

isleaiw1 · 08-10-2019, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

That's what my wife says. But maybe it's my combination of military background and being Scottish.

I feel like I can clean better myself....and it's cheaper doing it myself!!! Could be £50 a week saved!!!

I could save 20 quid a week on lunch if i made my own sandwiches, 30 quid a month if i did delay repay on my crap train journeys, but in truth i prefer the easy life and sod the money. I have enough of that and you cant take it with you....

R0B · 08-10-2019, 04:26 PM

I get miffed on this topic. I sent out window cleaner packing as he used the whole 'reach and bollocks' system which essentially meant he lobbed some water at the windows and they always had streaks.

I've since tried to find an actual window cleaner. Like they're supposed to be. But it seems they all use this modern approach which I'm sure is more about laziness than the crap they talk about mineral water.

I've actually always said when I tap out of London corporate nonsense I would try window cleaning as my first 'normal' job.

isleaiw1 · 08-10-2019, 05:04 PM

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I get miffed on this topic. I sent out window cleaner packing as he used the whole 'reach and bollocks' system which essentially meant he lobbed some water at the windows and they always had streaks.

I've since tried to find an actual window cleaner. Like they're supposed to be. But it seems they all use this modern approach which I'm sure is more about laziness than the crap they talk about mineral water.

I've actually always said when I tap out of London corporate nonsense I would try window cleaning as my first 'normal' job.

Good luck with that. I paid my outside window cleaner £12 to clean a 5 bed house with a conservatory in the mids...not going to get rich on that unless you take shortcuts...

planemad · 08-10-2019, 06:16 PM

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Good luck with that. I paid my outside window cleaner £12 to clean a 5 bed house with a conservatory in the mids...not going to get rich on that unless you take shortcuts...

Disagree. I know a few windows cleaners and they are extremely comfortable.
Also as a cash based industry lends itself to being very efficient !

RENT-A-GOAT · 08-11-2019, 04:11 PM

We use method glass cleaner & microfibre towels

aquazi · 08-12-2019, 05:32 AM

As i have to clean the inside windows and shutters i dint bother paying for a window cleaner.

Outside windows are easy to clean... use a karcher window vac (think its wv6) use fairyliquid on a microfibre to clean the windows and sills, then vac it off... maybe 5-10mins per window once a month.

RobUK · 08-15-2019, 02:15 AM

Can't you use RainX or something on house windows so all you have to do is hose them off?

Signed,

Looking for the lazy way.

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Rbrown Brigadier General 2766 Rep 4,576 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	House window cleaning Here is a topic for a very wet Saturday afternoon. I've just cleaned the inside of our windows - with a large conservatory, it takes a while! I use the traditional Mr Muscle spray. Was wondering if something like the Karcher Window cleaner vac would be any better? Anybody as sad as me and have any experience of both? Many thanks
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EvilDrPorkChop Lieutenant Colonel 951 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: Porsche Cayman Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Window vac is good at taking water off, but you've still got to clean the window first. Other than soap and water I'm not sure what you'd use with the window vac? The thing that comes with it is pretty useless. I used NilGlass on the insides, soap and water outside then window vac. Have to say it's one of the best things we've got for cleaning. Use it on the shower, car windows and more.
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SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	Window vac conservatory all done in 10 mins or so it’s great. Washing up liquid solution, wipe on with a dish cloth and vac off, quick buff with a micro fibre cloth job done, better and quicker than any spray.
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R0B Colonel 1535 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Location Location iTrader: (0)	I get miffed on this topic. I sent out window cleaner packing as he used the whole 'reach and bollocks' system which essentially meant he lobbed some water at the windows and they always had streaks. I've since tried to find an actual window cleaner. Like they're supposed to be. But it seems they all use this modern approach which I'm sure is more about laziness than the crap they talk about mineral water. I've actually always said when I tap out of London corporate nonsense I would try window cleaning as my first 'normal' job.
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