You will need standard washing equipment (E.g.: Bucket, brush, cleaning solution), though some larger window cleaners are now using more expensive pressurised water systems.
There are no formal qualifications needed to become a window cleaner, but if you will be working at heights, you need rope access training and a certificate to show you will not be putting yourself in danger.
Window cleaners generally charge either a fixed amount or a set amount per window; normally collecting the money after the work is finished. The money you can earn as a window cleaner is not particularly high; but you can potentially earn more being self employed than through a contract cleaning company.
Window cleaners usually need to actively find customers by going to buildings and speaking to the owner or manager. You may be able to pick up some customers by advertising in a local directory (E.g.: Yellow Pages or Thompson Directory).
Pro:
After the equipment, there are almost no running costs.
No real learning required.
Con:
There is a relatively low income per customer.
There may be a lack of interested customers
High insurance premiums
Skill Level = Low
Start up Costs = Low
Training = Not needed, though courses are available.
If you work at heights you need certificate in safe rope access and abseiling
Experience = None required
Equipment Costs = Low
Transport Required = Usually
No of Staff (incl. you) = 1
