When I first went Water Fed Pole, everything seemed awkward and tedious. Not only this, the whole system leaked like a sieve. Then someone gave me a tip which at first, I did not take too seriously. On one of the forums, a lad suggested using fishing line and super glue to secure most if not all the pipe connections. If you are not sure about which connections to use this on, just give it a…
Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland is to undergo surgery after fracturing both of his heels in a fall, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced. The accident happened at the 48-year-old’s family beach house in New Zealand during a visit over Easter. “He was cleaning windows when he lost his balance and fell three metres onto concrete taking the full impact on his heels. He suffered multiple fractures to the right calcaneus and also a fracture…
In New York City, window washer accidents, like ladder fall accidents, may occur even if the worker takes adequate precautions. In the event of window washing injuries or death, New York has special legal protections for window washers. NEW YORK, NY, April 15, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ — Window washing is inherently risky because it is done at dangerous heights. In New York City, window washer accidents, like ladder fall accidents, may occur even if the worker takes…
It is a commonly held belief that windows should not be cleaned when it rains because the rain will just make them dirty again. Is this really a fact? The simple answer is ‘no’. Although in some parts of Europe and the UK many people believe having their windows cleaned when it rains is a waste of time, in the USA, it is normal practice for window cleaners to carry on in all weather except storms…
Clean Safe Window Cleaning, the family-run business launched by Michael Willis earlier this year, has taken delivery of a third vehicle. Michael Willis said: ‘We are on track with our expansion plans and really pleased to be in a position to purchase a third van. Our portfolio of residential and commercial retail work is growing, and this latest addition to the fleet will allow us to maintain and expand our customer base.’ After careful consideration, Clean…
Following our news update on the 13th of March (see below) the situation regarding hosepipe bans and window cleaning with waterfed poles has advanced. Firstly, there is very positive news regarding most of the areas affected. Nearly all of the water companies in the drough-affected areas have excluded window cleaners using waterfed poles from any restrictions. Some have even specifically mentioned window cleaners with regard to exceptions, making it clear that they will not be affected…
Content this issue Sky Pro Automated window cleaning Gardiner / Grippa Tank Exclusive interview Reach-iT MiNi We talk to Perry from China Window cleaning Italian style Interview with Mark Henderson and much, much more…
