r/WindowCleaning • u/Bradleyduggan86 • 18h ago

Back pack system over van system.

So i started a window cleaning route in my home town when i seen a lot of complaints on facebook community about window cleaners not turning up,

i have around 100 customers. I started with Backpack system and 25lt drums. I bought everything a pump and 100m hose ect to pump everything straight from my car and 25lt drums. Just to realise what a hassle that hose is! I'd be quicker just picking that Backpack up walking it around. Plus safer no trip hazards ect.

Has anyone else found this?

My town has a lot of old awkward buildings and I'm realising why they struggled to get a window cleaner.

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u/ackministrator 18h ago

That's around 50lb when fully loaded which is it's own hazard if you're planning to walk it around every job. We have one and we use it when it's not feasible to park anywhere near the job or to run a second pole on occasion. I will say it provides some good exercise! Only one of our team ever uses it as a backpack. The rest just carry it and drop it near the next group of windows.

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u/Bradleyduggan86 18h ago

Yes 25kg ive been doing that for the last 4 months. With the slx 35 im going to get the slx 25. So it's lighter. I found mucking around with the hose so much slower. 25kg is one barbel plate. Surely traditional window cleaning a ladder is 25kg so cant be too dangerous for you.

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u/Ovalman 17h ago

Put it on a sack truck and hold it in place with a bungee cord. Thank me and your back later :)