Easily Revive Your Home's Look Using THIS!: The Ultimate Solution for uPVC Frame Restoration!
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- A quick and simple guide to how to easily clean and restore a UPVC door
A demonstration as to how we clean UPVc doors in the UK using UNGER RUB OUT - removes, scuffs, scrapes and restores surfaces back to white!.
Video by Green Pro Clean Ltd.
Domestic and Commercial Window Cleaners.
Nottingham and Derbyshire.
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The Cleaning Warehouse - Unger Rub Out
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After watching the video I bought a a bottle. The back door was early stained and marked. It now looks brand new. When I stained the decking I managed to get the sealant on the patio doors. This amazing product took that off too. All looking amazing.
Thanks for the tips. I use T cut for really dirty stained frames. Customers are always happy with result.
Thanks Mike. The main difference between tcut and this is this leaves more of a glossy finish.
@@Darren-Green The main differenc is T cut is half the price of Rub Out.
Only ever used jiff when I was window fitting still the best thing to use
Meeee tooooo😁
Yeah I remember when it was called Jif then changed to CIF cos the Japanese could not pronounce it🤔
Showing your age if working wit Jiff mate. :P
@@Darren-Green LOL Aged lives matter 😂
I've had my front door for over 15 years and always use cif and a soft cloth. Still looks like new and hasn't cost me £45 total over all those years.
Old toothbrush works great in the right angle crevices - great vid!
Click here - www.howtocrazy.com/four-professional-tips-for-choosing-the-best-fiberglass-doors/
Just done my door with the pink stuff cream.£1 out of b&m cheers👍👍
Pink stuff cleans well but I always found it leaves a dull finish on thr surface. Rub Out leaves a nice gloss shine. But most important thing is as long as your happy that's what matters.
@@Darren-Green nice one mate,nice to know that your providing a service,take it easy bud
Great vid yet again, I personally like to use magic erasers to clean up grubby pvc. Give it all a good rinse with a soapy cloth then just rub down with a wet eraser and it comes up a treat, customers love the chemical free aspect.
Yes but with how far one bottle of Rub-Out will go it will actually work out cheaper than magic sponges in the end. I also find the sponges deteriorate too quickly.
Yes ! The pink stuff works wonders on most cleaning jobs!
Yes it does, but on UPVC it will leave a dull finish which is a shame as Pink stuff is cheap as chips
It tends to leave a white residue once it dries.
good job, although i use Bond-it Upvc Restorer myself gives a great shine with a light buff and a lot cheaper, there are lots of cream restorers out there, be sure to check that they don`t contain bleach (many do) they will discolour the Upvc, regarding the green backed scourers a customer checked with me whether i was going to use them as he swore someone prior to me caused very minute scratches on his sills on inspection there were indeed very minute scratches, i obviously have no way of knowing how they got there, and have never used the green backed ones anyway as i have always use the white back scourers, they sell these in most supermarkets next to the green backed ones there described as Non Scratch, always best just to be on the safe side. enjoy watching your videos
tony
I was amazed when I saw green scourers being used, they can definitely leave small scratches all over softer surfaces and I had heard UPVC doors/windows have a protective coating that is easily removed with the wrong product(s). I'm no expert and I can't vouch for the information about the coating but having scratched various surfaces with green scourers I'd definitely try the white scourers first, or even just a cloth with either Bond-it or RubOut.
I beleive that the green scourers contain abrasive, but as a mechanical engineer, I can tell you that plastics are abrasive in their own right.
Best windy videos on TH-cam period! Ty Darren👍👍👍👍
alistair sneddon cheers m8
Thanks for the video. This method of cleaning is actually quite a good one. But for anyone doing it like this I'd recommend making sure not to press too hard with the scouring pad and use plenty of dish washing soap which cleans and lubricates as you clean. It's a good idea too to rinse off the soapy water because dish washing soap contains lots of salt. Salt attacks the surface of the plastic making it oxidise and making it go dull very quickly. There are several types of UPVC mix used for windows and doors and some are more affected than others. The early doors and windows oxidise more easily. Later ones are more resistant to this effect. You will all have seen the dull effect on especially white upvc. When you rub it with a damp cloth white colouring actually comes off onto your cloth. That is the oxidisation. I haven't used the Rubout product but it will no doubt be good at restoring the gloss finish. A nice video producing good results. Thanks.
Thanks for the educational information Ian and yes you're totally correct about rinsing off dish soaps.
Does dishoap dull every plastic surface types like plastic tables and rubber seal and car interiors? Or is it just upvc? What can we use to clean plastic instead for rubber, car interiors, upvc doors and plastic furniture?
Lovely demonstration Darren, ive ordered that terrific looking chemical & will put it to work asap.
Nice video mate. My choice for this is Meguiars Plastx
When you do a door, do you normally work from top to bottom?
Usually yes. The biggest tip is whilst you're scrubbing with whatever solution you choose, try to keep the door wet to avoid your chems drying and potentially staining.
@@Darren-Green Thank you.
It's rainng and I'm here watching a plastic door being cleaned. Shoot me now!
Blackpool ROX I hear you, what have we become😒
@@betsy7936 I'm joining you all I am transfixed by it I have just completely blanked the wife I am so intrigued
Had a chuckle at your comment - soon we'll be watching paint dry!
@@betsy7936 great one!
i was ranting as i watched... "why the hell am i watching a guy clean a door fgs"
hillarious!
this guy is popular tho... lmao
Nice video, does the Rub out remove cigarette stains?
U KILLED THE SPIDER - BLIMEY.
He had it coming! :p
I've achieved brilliant results with Bond-it PVCu Cream Cleaner, costs £6.40 off Amazon for a 1 litre bottle. Wash and dry area to clean. Apply cream with a paper towel and rub vigorously over any stains, then wipe off with a clean paper towel, then buff up with a microfibre cloth. Like others, I would never use an abrasive - like the scouring side of a sponge.
All sounds good😁. I was always taught to start at the top so that the dirt goes down and that you don't keep re cleaning it! Is there a reason you start at the bottom?
Yes, there is a reason - the sill was the dirtiest part of this door - I used it simply as a demonstration section for the video - as you see I did not do the entire door - had I done so I would have, as you rightly said, started at the top and worked downwards. The only time you start at the bottom and work up is when spraying degreasers on vehicles or ovens or softwash chemicals on walls.
Love the fact you decant the rub out product into a plain container, nice touch.
I got quite paranoid in my early days that customers would want to find out what I use and then do it themselves. Dont know why, of they called me already means they're too lazy. 😝 Then it just became a touch of OCD all my litlle bottles in the van in unison. 😂
it's not "plain" though, it says AutoGlym. So one might think it's a car polishing compound!
Just to bump up the costs
Hi. I can only find Unger rub out for glass. Is this the right stuff? If not, can you direct me to the right product please. I'm a decorator and i'd like to add pvcu cleaning to my business. Many thanks.
Thank you for this, I'm helping out my elder mom and she has vinyl siding and what looks like the windows you show. She paid good money for them and they did not give her any information on care/repair. I need to clean, caulk and lubricate them. Any advice appreciated.
Clean then as we do in the videos - if you want to lube hinges a small drop of 3 in 1 will work wonders
I found nail polish remover applied with an ear bud removes felt tip and a few other marks. Never use anti bac wipes. Makes it yellow. Cap of lemon Dettol also cleans and deo's the frames.
We use a lot of nail polish remover to remove sticker residue and quite often the odd paint splatter off glass.
Whats deos?
Been in the game a good few years now and I'll be honest with you Darren I e never given unger runout a thought, but I shall be ordering a bottle this evening. Cheers for the tip pal.👍
I have tried HG trying to remove the orangey/ brown stain which is left by fly poop, HG is expensive and doesn’t work, what is the product used in this video ?
Hi pal ,
Can you use this product on any colour upvc door?
Or only on white doors/window frames
Yes you can use it on any colour
@@jtsr1 brilliant
Will this bring back a sheen to a garden chair that’s weathered.
Certainly should. That's the benefit of Rub Out - restores the shine.
I would think the scratch pad would scratch and dull th finish on the door.
It's just a dish scourer, same as you use for cleaning pots and pans at home. The abrasive properties are not harsh enough to damage the door.
Lynn the way to go is screw fix upvc spray cleaner it comes in big bottle and you put the spray end amazing no harsh messing about damp cloth and bingo
pots and pans are made of steel and still they will get swirls from a scouring pad. plastic is considerably softer than steel, those scotch pads absolutely do abrade upvc and leave marks in the surface.
@@cliveramsbotty6077 no marks at all with screw fix upvc cleaner only damp cloth needed
A green scourer will scratch the surface. I used one to remove some decking oil I painted. The client pulled me aside. I had go back with some fine finish car polish luckily that got me out of trouble. None scratch scourers or uPVC solvent restorer.
Have you any recommendations regarding taking masonary outdoor paint of pvc window frames and fasica boards please
If you know the brand it will have guidelines for removal. Otherwise go to your local paint specialist and ask there.
May I ask if RubOut works on interior PVC windows and doors where paint, dust and open fire crap has been allowed to build up, I'm in the process of redecorating and would like all windows and doors to look nice and clean. Thanks.
I find that CIF does the same thing and it smells really good
Steve Hughes CIF leaves the white work with a 'flat dull'finish where Rubout leaves it with nice shine. CIF is not in the same league IMO mate.
Green Pro Clean Ltd I will buy some rub out from the window cleaning show & give it a go
Cif works fine to clean but finishing with WD40 shines it back up and repels water
@@PlushBadger Yep but WD40 does not last - it was a used car dealers trick to spray WD40 on those cars of the 90s that were red but faded badly - it would make them shine with a new paint gloss but a week or two later shine is gone.
Load of shite ! I use jif , a pound a bottle ! Or wd40 , better still , soapy water once a month , thats all it takes ! sod ya 45 quid a door ! I will do it for a fiver !!
How do you deal with yellowed uPVC? Do you ever use peroxide to bring the whiteness back?
I ask as I've moved into a house that the last tennant was supposed to rebuild the conservatory but it's been left stacked in the dirt for years and much of it is so discoloured it's red/yellow in a lot of places.
You need to be careful. UBIX 2000 will deal with the nicotine staining and Unger runout for the harder stuff. Wear full PPE. No joke. Last smokers clean I did the soap nicotine solution got into my gloves and made me sick as a pig for days from contact with the amount of nicotine. Please take care on it.
@@Darren-Green Thanks for the reply! I expect the any acids would probably make the nicotine form salts that'll readily absord through the skin, I hadn't thought about that before so I'm glad you brought it up! 👍
Our frames are brown plastic and faded in sun, is there any way to improve them, except replacing?
If you look at car detailing videos - some of them use a heat gun to apply heat to the trim which in turn has a reaction and brings the color back to life. However the effect is only good for about six months. There are also some companies in the UK that will re-spray your frames to give them a new finish.
@@Darren-Green thank you 👌
always love a good rubout
Very Drool ! 🙄
I'm starting a window cleaning job on Monday. I've never done it before and im thick as pig shit any tips ?
Get a ladder, bucket and cloth.
You said starting a job. Working for someone? Pay attention and ask questions and don't worry about messing up cause you will. Experience is time invested, no one expects it on day 1
Ive moved into a place with older windows with the upvc having lots of marks, scuffs and just generally needs a jolly good sprucing up. I know it wont be perfect but its got to be able to look better than it is currently.
The one on the wolverhampton site you mentioned says its a hard water stain remover and then in the blurb says its a glass cleaner. Ive looked at that same bottle elsewhere and they all say its is a liquid saying its a glass cleaner whereas it looks like what you are using is a cream. Do they not make it anymore?
www.thecleaningwarehouse.co.uk/unger-rub-out-05l-5395-p.asp
This is the stuff, it multitasks. dont worry about what it says on the bottle - it will take care of your PVC just fine.
Thank you.
Iv two windows that need a really good clean mmm do I get this or does I get the pink stuff. As I used the pink stufff on the windows grams that I can reach n they came up well iv two on side house there really bad mite have do them b do video on them
Pink stuff will work. Difference is Runout leaves a nice 'sheen' when done.
£12.45 from window cleaning warehouse will definitely be getting some
I've just moved into a house where the upvc doors have drips of dry paint on them from previous occupants. I am unsure how to remove them with damaging the door finish, any ideas anyone?
You could try 'shaving' them off. using a razor blade only at a very shallow angle and gently scraping. If it's dried on white plastic doors though for some period of time I dont hold much hope.
Hi is that green scourer not scratching the UPVC ?? I need my doors done desperatly but would be worried about using the green scourers.
If they did I wouldn't have used them for the last 10 years mate!
Was just asking no need to be SARKY !! but thanks for your reply, And thanks to you I have ordered some Rubout. @@Darren-Green
@@JIMMIX7 Not being SARKY at all, just making a statement of fact. You can't begin to imagine the number of messages I get being told I don't know what I'm on about and it's going to scratch sills etc (obviously from people that don't have a clue) so I was simply trying to get the point across that no it won't scratch otherwise I wouldn't use it Good Move on the Rub Out, you won't be disappointed.
@@Darren-Green Thanks again, Yeh true I don't have a clue so that's why I asked for your advice, and I hope you dont think I'm one of those thinking you don't know what your on about. The reason I asked you was because I have watched your vids and was inspired by them. Without youre vids I would not have known about Rubout.. A simple answer would have been 'No it wont scratch'. But thank you again for the advice, Much appreciated
The pink stuff is brilliant for cleaning pvc
Yes it is good and cheap as chips, however it leaves a dull finish when done.
Some halfwit tagged one of my upvc windows, how can I remove it without damaging it further? Please help
White spirit then Jiff then T cut
If you can ID the type of paint google it and it will have best remover in the data sheet. Otherwise start with a thinners or white spirit and then once you're close - use t-cut but finish with unger rubout as this will restore the sheen.
Did you mentioned your using the abrasive side of the sponge
Yes you can, just gentle pressure ni need for brute force. All those that claim it scratches are mere armchair experts.
nice video and great tips cheers Darren
Great add on service to offer
What product was it?
UNGER RUB OUT
Good job....... isn't it just another abrasive product like Jiff ....so long as it's all ringed off and polished any chemicals residue won't harm rubbers ect....how do you think houses near the seaside go on?
Kind of but no at the same time. Not as harsh as Cif and leaves a lasting gloss finish umlike most other cleaners.
Wouldnt it be best to start at the top?
Absolutely, but as this was a quick demonstration only and 90% of the marks were on the base of the door it was simpler - on a proper cleaning we always start at the top as of course muck flows downhill.
Good job Darren 👍
Is rub out not just cream cleaner ?
No it's not as harsh and doesn't leave the same residue levels if you don't wash it all down properly.
Looks good mate👍
Would you advise this method on black/coloured doors and PVC frames? Was thinking maybe the rubout on the scrubbing pad may leave marks or even fade the colour?
You may be right which is why always do an inconspicuous test patch fiirst.
@@Darren-Green Any specific product you would advise on black/coloured doors/frames?.....other than good old elbow grease of course!!
Was that AutoGlym he used?. Anyone know how you get paint off of pvc?. There's a splatering of red paint on the bottom sill of my patio doors that has been there before I moved here. No idea how long its been there probably at least 8 years or so. A power jet wash wont remove.it.
@@gailhornagold7470 Cheers for that.
No, it's Unger Rub OUT. For removing paint, knowing the type of paint and choosing the right remover for it is the key, however use sparingly, and repeat many times instead of trying to do all at once. Some paint removers will burn UPVC.
Careful application of a flexible steel paint scraper does the job. Give the leading edge of it a good rub with 220 sandpaper first and soften the corners too so they're less likely to dig in. Works for me.
@@Mike-hu8yzThanks for the advice, will give that a try.
I would never use an abrasive pad Jesus. A good soapy wash and then a soft cloth with t-cut will remove any stains and when rubbed off will leave a high gloss protective finish. Then a good car wax will give a long lasting protective gloss finish and will stay clean for a long time. Using an Abrasive pad will remove the protective finish of the UPVC.
RUSSELL KERFOOT what the hells a T cut?
@@tzuamourshihtzu9871 It is a very mild rubbing compound polish. It is used to restore faded paintwork on cars. It is sold at any car parts store or ebay. It works great on fridges Freezers cookers to.
Thanks for the tips but perhpas you should try it first. TCUT will leave a gloss finish for an hour. Thats all and I know this from having used it on several occasions in the past. Rub out developed by Unger the industry leader in window cleaning products does not remove the gloss.
Thanks for you input. Can you please post your link here demonstrating your methods? Thanks
@@Darren-Green all the professionals coming out today lol, thanks for your video, im away to do my door 👍
Yes Russe your correct ! Never use nothing more than clear water gently spashed over pvc to remove dirt , then s bit of fairy and a bucket of warm water once a month ! Seems people are just too bone idle to do it themselves !!
I want to know if that blac trim can be replaced, mine seems to be falling off in places can anyone help please
I am quite sure it could Ann but the best people to ask would be a window installation company.
rub out seems a bit like t cut?
Great video 👌
Thanks 👍
Why is your door frame not siliconed in either???
The silicone quit long before I moved in to the property mate!
White T-Cut colour magic
Not a bad choice but on UPVc it does leave a dull finish.
So isn't the rub out just cif kitchen clean the one in the light green bottle
No, in a word.
Hi will this work on black pvc
Use T cut
No idea never tried
Can this stuff be used on grey coloured windows? They're grey on the facia but white beneath that and on the inside.
I do not get what you mean. Are they a manufactures grey finish or have they simply faded to grey? A small test patch out of the way is easiest.
@@Darren-Green Lol no mate they were purchased as grey windows. But not grey throughout, simply grey on facia. From inside the house, window frames are the usual white.
Top vid as usual sir 👍👍
Got yellow guttering stains on pvc window ledge used vinegar didn't work any help appreciated
Citric acid
Hi this is great thanks. Does this work on darker colours?
If you have the brown pvc frames that is usually a sun bleach issue and they are shot. Sorry.
Would it work for the same door but it’s pale yellow instead of white because of it not been cleaned
Try a small test corner first mate.
What a difference can’t wait to try it good video
All depends upon the quality of the UPVC in the first place.
Thanks
Welcome
Would you ever use ubik 2000 to wet the spondge instead of water then use unger rub out ?
No reason you can't. You would still need water however to rinse off the residue afterwards.
@@Darren-Green i was just wonderin if it would / could make it cleaner as both are great cleanin stuff
Would it get the rust marks off mine with cutting metal and grinding? I don't think so. But more to the point! Why is there a pipe going all the way along your gravel????
No Gary it will not remove the marks caused by sparking from a grinder or welder as these are not actually surface marks they are damage. What did you expect from molten metal sparks meet plastic?
Lastly if you think the point is the pipes under the door I suggest a doctor for advice on the A.D.D.
Thanks for sharing 👍👍
Hi Darren do you no longer use ubik 2000?
Yes bit they are two different products for two different things
Cif guys cheaper just as good with a scotch guard type plastic scourer, then fairy soap wash and buff off.
Where do you get the polish from? And also what is it's full name? Thanks looks great.
Ebay - Unger Rub Out.
Hi darren is it known as rubout window cleaner thats all i can see on amazon or is there another place to get it from
Keep the videos comein really enjoy watchin them for hints and help
Unger Rub Out. Get it off ebay (The Cleaning Warehouse Wolverhampton) have a shop on ebay.
@@Darren-Green thank you
Why would you do the bottom first. When you get to the top. All the shite will run to the bottom and put you back to square one. 🤔
I wouldnt on a job John, however for a quick demo there is more of the marks and scuffs at the bottom but yes you are totally correct.
can Nilglass doa similar job to rub out? see both listed as glass cleaner
no idea, never tried it.
What’s best to get fence paint overspray of upvc thanks
Read the can of fence paint and see the recommended removal agent -- use that first then lots of water quick to neutralize then just a good scrub.
Did you find a solution that got the fence spray out of the upvc? I have a similar issue
Cif and a sponge works great
Can u use mineral spirit to clean the door at the end? Or not a good idea?
Never tried. Small test patch first.
Thank you🙏🏽
You are so welcome
Hi Darren I've got some customers window frames with yellowy brown stains, would the Unger rub out get rid of these ?
Tim Hancock I would think so.
T cut is the trick.
Can't seem to find this in the UK now?
The Cleaning Warehouse in Wolverhampton is where I always get mine.
@@Darren-Green Thanks, they don't list it on their website but I've got some ordered from Ebay.
Door will be scratched get the gif out folks a pound not a fortune dont be fooled
Doesn't it streak when you wipe the frame?
I have the proper upvc cleaner it smellls very strong but its a liquid though you can get high of it its that strong cant remember WHAT the name of it is
This is a 'Proper' UPVc cleaner Mazi - this is just a cream base instead of a (Solvent) liquid base like you talk about. The liquid ones (they have many names) are good for dirt and grime but not scuffs and surface scratches.
Hi Derby the place of my birth. And I have these doors 🇮🇪🙋♀️👍
As do almost all of us in the Midlands Eileen. Love Derbyshire!
A nice wee add on there Darren!!
May as well use T-Cut but why are you using a green scouring pad.
T Cut won't last 2 minutes on upvc.
Yup. T cut works for me. Heavy dirt will go with Jiff.
to me i would finish off with upvc solvent cleaner then wd 40 on a cloth
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No way I’d pay for this job to be done..
I’ve tried my best to clean my door up and having two boys I’d admitted defeat and thought I were stuff with a scruffy back door .
I’d tried all my cleaning bits and the big scuff marks remained behind.. I’m excited to get this stuff and give it a try
No way you have to pay if you can and will do yourself. You sound like a young mum on a budget so no doubt the pennies count. However many people prefer to simply pay someone else to do it whilst they watch Emmerdale. 👍
My back door had lost of scruffy skid marks all over it.
I tried very hard but I couldn't get rid of them.
I couldn't wait to try a decent product like yours.
Now it's so clean it squeaks! ooh err missus.
Cif cream does the exact same thing.. Save your pennies!
Please me how to get rid of decades old nicotine from pvc doors
I am assuming they are white PVC? First I would use a strong solution of UBIX 2000 (From the cleaning warehouse in Willenhall) mix about 1 part Ubix to 3 parts water. This will do the majority of the heavy lifting. Use with a green scourer. Then if you still have any marks left go to the Unger Rubout - again from The Cleaning Warehouse.
Honestly, if that doesn't do it (and it will) you'll need new windows.
To-date however I haven't found any that I haven't been able to clean.
WARNING -- I DID LEARN on my last Nicotine clean up job that that shit is NASTY -- (I am also ex smoker 12 years retired) Even though I wore a face mask and marrigold golves the solution that ran over the gloves and onto my skin left me quite sick for about 3 days. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
My boys boot the hell out of my back door...nice video thanks
Maybe bronze woop pad would be a little safer, just incase of tiny scratches?
*wool
Perhaps, but to date, regardless of all the armchair experts out there, I've never seen a scratch in a silly from a green scrubber
Might be a daft question, but can you use that product on your window frames or would it be a different product. Just started watching your videos and I love them 😁
Yes mate, always use it on frames and sills
You've told them on this video what you need. No more need to decant lol
All you need is a cheap bottle of Jiff and a sponge without a scouring side to it damp the sponge,then put a little bit of Jiff on the sponge and watch the dirt come off leaving a shiney clean plastic surface behind.Been using this method for years.
You obviously haven't used it once as Jif or CIF as now known leaves a dull finish that goes powdery in a few days.
There appears to be 2 versions? One saying Rubout Glass cleaner and another that doesn't mention glass cleaner - confused?
No idea what you mean but if your saying theres two bottle variants dont worry. As long as its Unger Rub Out it will work fine.
Many thanks, it would seem some branding says 'window cleaner' and some doesn't but I now understand it's the same product. Great vid btw!
The door at the start of the vid looked like my door as new lol.
£45 an hour to clean a door! I don't know whether to be appalled or to admire the audacity of charging that much!
traveling, booking the job in, ordering and maintaining tools and work clothes etc
£45?? I'm in the wrong job 🤣
I don't like the thought he'd be ripping off the elderly or disabled people who can't do such tasks themselves. Mind you, they may not be able to afford £45...
@@Puppypaws04 i'd charge £65 if it were me. imagine the job being a 2 hour round trip and 1 hour to do the work.
To be fair, it isnt an hour is it surely? 5 minutes will do.
Where I live in the UK I only
Wish I could £45 just to clean a door .the going rate where I live
Is £10 - 30 per house .
And will generally spent a hour
On a first time clean. If only I lived in a richer area.
Thats not the 'going rate' that is what you have decided is what you are willing to accept for a job.