1 - Window Cleaning

Opportunity Overview
Startup Costs: $
Earning Potential: $$

With startup costs as low as £100 and the potential to both outsource the work and franchise the business model, this really is a tempting proposition.


Window cleaning is something which really appeals to me. It's an outdoor job, meaning I won't be stuck indoors at a desk all day. It's relatively cheap and simple to set up; just a bucket, a washer and a squeegee and you're good to go! You could also go high-tech by investing in a water fed pole system, but this requires more financial layout as you'll need to purchase something to create pressure and also to de-ionise the water.



Traditional or Water Fed Pole?

Traditional
+ Cheap to start
+ Perfect finish every time
- First floor only; no higher
- More time consuming

This is cleaning windows the "old fashioned" way using a bucket, a washer and a squeegee. This method achieves the best results, as any dirty water is washed away, leaving a clean and dry finish. Window sills and edges can also washed with a clean cloth, leaving a perfectly clean window every time.

All internal windows can be cleaned using the traditional method, as the windows are a lot more accessible from the inside and a perfect finish is usually always guaranteed.


Water Fed Pole
+ Able to reach multiple stories high
+ Quick and easy
- Not a perfect finish
- Only suitable for outdoor windows

With traditional window cleaning, you'll be restricted to working on 1 storey buildings (due to health and safety reasons).