Female Window Cleaner in a Male-Dominated Industry

Female Window Cleaner in a Male-Dominated Industry

Being a female window cleaner, I thought I might share a bit about the unique experience of being female in a male-dominated industry. I am a 4th generation window cleaner and have only met other female window cleaners via the Pro Window Cleaning group on Facebook. I...
THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF WINDOW CLEANING

THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF WINDOW CLEANING

People always say never forget where you came from. Have you sat down recently and looked back on where you came from? I saw a quote the other day that made me think. It said something to the effect of, where you are today is where you wanted to be five years ago....
SHOULD I GET INTO HIGH RISE?

SHOULD I GET INTO HIGH RISE?

It’s a question every route/residential window cleaning company owner asks himself.  The temptation is difficult to resist. There is a lot of glass that needs cleaning four stories and up in every major city.  The glamour and prestige of high-rise work can separate...
Stories of the Squeegee Slingers

Stories of the Squeegee Slingers

Stories of the Squeegee Slingers Window cleaners put as many miles on their vehicles as they do on their bodies. But in our travels, we see many things that most people don’t. Some of it is interesting, and some can be downright crazy. I bet every squeegee slinger out...
Wonder Window Cleaners – Padlo

Wonder Window Cleaners – Padlo

I am a window cleaner from the Northwest Indiana region since around 2000, and my wife joined the fun about 8 years ago. I’ve been lucky to have experienced almost everything in our industry, from storefronts to high-rises. My wife started working with me at our old...