Window Cleaning: A Massive Industry

Window Cleaning: A lucrative and recession-proof business choiceCommercial Cleaning Services, a Newcastle based cleaning firm, hit gold when they walked away from TV's Dragon's Den with a £100,000 investment and the backing of multi-millionaire Duncan Bannatyne. The firm is currently expanding, opening a London office and expanding their workforce, which will soon offer crime scene cleanup after forensics have finished running tests.

Tony Earnshaw, the owner, started the company in 2004 when he purchased a window cleaning round for £300. Within six months he'd built up a £6,000 a month business. Nowadays, the business is turning over £360,000 a year. Mr Earnshaw believes this will reach £1.5m by 2011, with an extra £1m added within 2 years.

At a time when most businesses are being hit hard by the credit crunch, Commercial Cleaning Supplies stands out. In fact, window cleaning businesses are well known for being recession-beating. They are a valuable source of income for many and can prove to be exceptionally lucrative, particularly when people come to know and trust you.

Now is a great time to consider starting a window cleaning business. Best of all, the City and Guilds NVQ2 window cleaning qualification - which teaches both practical and managerial skills related to window cleaning - is in many cases entirely government funded, so you can set yourself up at minimal cost.

Click Cleaning offers a range of window cleaning supplies to help you if you're starting a window cleaning business. From specialised detergents to cutting edge squeegees from well known names such as Ettore, we can give you the tools of the trade and - with our professional window cleaning guide - show you how to use them.

Beat the credit crunch with your own window cleaning business

Be your own boss with a window cleaning businessThe economic downturn has left many struggling to make ends meet. If you're looking for some extra money and want to be your own boss consider becoming a window cleaner. Not only do people always need their windows washed but your start up costs are also limited so you won't require a lot of capital.

Window cleaning is also a very professional occupation. Not only has it been rated as one of the most potentially dangerous ways to make a living, but there is a lot more to it than just using a bucket and sponge. The tools are complex and the cleaning technique must be learned.

One of the best ways you can establish yourself as a professional window cleaner is by getting qualified. The City and Guilds NVQ2 window cleaning qualification teaches people valuable skills that are not only related to the technical aspects of window cleaning but also the managerial side - how to garner new business, how to keep customers and how to promote your business. It's a great way to ensure your customers trust and respect you and keep coming back for more.

Best of all, in most cases the qualification is 100% government funded. The organisers have courses available all around the country so you'll never need to travel far.

Once you're set up, check out Click Cleaning's range of window cleaning supplies at great competitive prices, or alternatively look at our window cleaning guide for more information on how to clean a window like a professional.