Pushing a Cart

I am currently staying in a middle of a large metropolitan city. There are storefronts everywhere…however, I do not have a car.

My question:

1 - How viable is it to have a cart with my tools and a bucket or water? Is this really out of the norm for window cleaning storefronts?

2 - I’m really set on trying this, but I’m trying to critique this as much as possible and the realist part is saying the water source will be a big problem. After cleaning a couple of stores, the water bucket/source will be all dirty…

Any advice or consideration for someone in my position of having a bunch of storefronts within reach but no car?

Thanks in advance

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many do succesfully. local guys here sometimes take the bus.

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Here an option for you…

@HE_MAN has a really slick cart set up, maybe he can post the video for you.

Like @cactus27 said if there is a will there is a way @jkeeper!

There are many successful guy and company’s that run store front route work by bike or foot, I know a couple that have used public transportation also when needed.

You can also use the squirt bottle method, less water consumption less weight to carry around @jkeeper heres a link to Jordie’s @TheWindowCleanse you tube channel this is the way i also do most route work!

Good luck out there!

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These guys have like my favorite website. They ride bikes around Chicago. Super cool

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What do they do about the water source? Soap?

Please correct me if I’m wrong, but in the squirt bottle, is it mixed with water and soap?

Step 1 - Squirt water/soap at window

Step 2 - Use sponge (not sure the terminology for this) to distribute/wipe around window.

Step 3- use squeegee

Again, please correct me if I’m mistaken. Thanks for posting

Your correct on all your steps and yes soap and water mixture in the squirt bottle(s).

Step 2- wash wand, mop, sleeve… :wink:

Here two other steps you want to add to the list

Step 4 - wipe the frames.

Step 5 - detail the glass edges if necessary.

@TheWindowCleanse guys videos can walk you through the process.

your welcome.

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Is there an ideal size for the squirt bottle?

Or a ratio, say a 32oz squirt bottle will typically clean x number of windows?

A lot of glass, maintained glass.

I just depends on how dirty the glass is.

The thing is when using a squirt bottle it is easy to fill on the go.

Just carry a small 2 to 3 ounce bottle of soap like @Samuel does for refills. Maybe he can post a pic,

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my 22 oz bottle wet about 80 panes 2 hours ago

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you bring some, you find a friendly business along the way that lets you replenish.

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There are several ideas through a Google search of how to set yourself up with a easy enough bicycle and trailer rig for window washing. Actually, in some cases the bicycle and trailer is a way better option for store fronts and downtown offices than an automobile. Have a look at this one and do a little searching on how to build up your own killer rig! :slight_smile:cart

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I think that in a densely populated area a window cleaner could be very functional without needing a vehicle.

Bicycle/backpack/bus/cart improvisations are really neat. If an urbanite was able to get a bunch of interior glass and balcony glass residential and commercial clients there would be no need for a vehicle.

My son, @Natebrown86 will be operating from a bicycle this season and his 3 gallon Ettore bucket was delivered while reading this post. It looks like a picnic basket so I’m sure my wife will want one too. :bulb::bulb:I will tell her that I bought a picnic basket so she doesn’t get mad that I bought more equipment!

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That is about what I average also per bottle, give or take a few panes.

Today’s job…

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I recommend you get yourself one of these.


It’s comfy as heck and much easier to cross the street than with my former bike +trailer setup. I usually just ride it on the sidewalk at a leisurely pace. And I don’t even have to dismount when I stop if I don’t want to.

If you carry a few ounces of pure soap in a small sanitizer bottle you can fill your regular bottle from any sink and mix more solution on the fly.

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Very cool bike setup Samuel!

And thanks for sharing you soap bottle pic!

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Thanks. That rig is the result of a year of fine-tuning and practiced minimalism.

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It’s cool!

I remember your first bike setup with everything in all thoughs buckets! :slight_smile:

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Yeah that setup had me on the fast track for thunder thighs lol

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