I bought a hand vac last summer for the purpose of cleaning out sliding tracks but never used it until the last couple of weeks. I’ve got to admit that I love the results and the customers are incredibly impressed.
The next step is to add this into the price. 
[I][COLOR=“Navy”]Anyone else use a vac for tracks? I think Larry does and also Bill from Tollins.[/COLOR][/I]
All I did was go up on my price 1 dollar per window and that covers the vac. time.
As part of my standard service, I use a grout brush and vacuum on all tracks, including exterior screen tracks.
For the past year or more, I have been using the Ridgid (from Home Depot) WD2450 Dual Voltage Cordless Wet/Dry Vac: Wet Dry Vacs - General Purpose | RIDGID Tools
For CCU, I use the corded Ridgid WD4550 Pro Pack: 4.5 Gallon ProPack® Portable Wet/Dry Vac | RIDGID Tools
They are both great tools.
I’m using a brush that looks like a tooth brush but with stiffer plastic bristles. It was part of a set that all had wire brushes.
My vac is a corded (very long cord) dirt devil. Has a good hose and fine nozzle attachment, great for getting right into the tracks.
I too vacuum all tracks on a complete int & ext clean.I normally bid it good enough to cover the minimal time involved.
It’s a nice touch most people dig it and…it sure does save on shoving what was once dirt now…mud into corners or trying to pick it out…you catch the drift;)
It’s all about getting it completely “Dialed In”
How come Vacuuming tracks is included in your service but you charge extra to clean screens?
How come the Subject “Vacumming Out Sliding Tracks” has a spelling error?
HaHAHAHAHaaaaaa! that’s OK I can’t spell either (did u know this forum has spell check LOL)
HOWEVER I have a back pack vac with a soft rubber upholstery nozzle I have thought about using on customers tracks, its got a long cord, and I have used it on our tracks at home:D
Would save we buying a small portable one I guess
…Adrian…
To “deep clean” screens i charge more brotha;) otherwise…they get a basic brushing that’s included.
On well maintained gigs its ok but on filthy jobs nothing compares to deep cleaning them.
Plus…it’s a GREAT upsell & extra Cha-Ching:D
123
I have a ProTeam Super CoachVac Backpack (first purchased for whole-house CCU floor cleaning) that I have used for CCU windows where indoor ladder work was required for high windows with ledges – for safety (hands-free climbing) reasons.
But, I would find it too unwieldy for standard track cleaning use.
I loves me my WD2450!
I noticed this after the fact. It’s one of those words that I always have to double check. Unfortunately, the spell check here only seems to work in the post section but not in the subject section.
No worries…
I use a blue “giant tooth brush” with black bristles and a Pro team Quartervac backpack vac. I have both hands free to work and climbing ladders to reach uppers is no problem…It impresses people when I bring it into the house because most customers have never seen one
I had considered buying a TailVac to complement my Super CoachVac.
Why did you go with the QuarterVac?
Actually, my wife is the quickest spell checker I have.
[COLOR=“Blue”]“Babe?”[/COLOR]
[COLOR=“Magenta”]“Yeah?” [/COLOR]
[COLOR=“Blue”]“How do you spell potassium monopersulfate” [/COLOR](An oxidizer in case you were wondering)
[COLOR=“Magenta”]“p,o,t,a,s,s,i,u,m,m,o,n,o,p,e,r,s,u,l,f,a,t,e, I think.”[/COLOR]
[COLOR=“Blue”]“Cool, thanks.” [/COLOR]
[COLOR=“Magenta”]“Now shhh! I’m watching LOST!”[/COLOR]
Oh, and so not to hijack…vacuum,good.
It was the only model they were making back in the early 90’s when I bought it. I have replaced the fan motor twice and the top piece once when I cracked it by carrying by the hose nipple…and I replaced the original hose with a longer piece I bought at a local vac shop. The only issue I have had with the tailvac is the cylinder is small and I got debris “blow thru” and I thought the fan motor was too small. However, in all fairness, I haven’t used one in several years and have not looked at the newer models, so my issues could already be resolved
