A window cleaner has gained fame online after taking it upon himself to pressure wash the dirty pavements and sidewalks of his hometown in his free time. Andrew Carr, the owner of ABC Cleaning Services, has been hailed as a local hero by TikTok users for his initiative, which has garnered him thousands of followers worldwide.
Frustrated by the state of the paths and cobblestones in Alnwick, Northumberland—often littered with chewing gum and dog waste—Carr decided to act. After completing a window and gutter cleaning job for a local shop, the 32-year-old used his powerful pressure washer on the pavement outside. To his surprise, he revealed intricate patterns on the paving slabs that had been obscured by years of grime.
Pleased with his work, Carr reached out to the local council and offered to clean up more of the historic town during his spare time, receiving their enthusiastic approval. Now, every Sunday morning, he diligently cleans the town center’s paths and pavements until they shine.
Reflecting on his motivation, Carr said, “I was cleaning windows and gutters and just looked down and was really disappointed at the state of the pavements. I noticed every paving slab was covered in chewing gum and dog mess. It was a sad sight.” Determined to make a change, he set a goal to improve the town’s appearance, noting that while many complain about these issues, few take action.
The initiative has uplifted the spirits of local residents. Carr now plans to extend his efforts to the outskirts of town, including the neglected bus station and nearby residential areas. Feedback from both locals and visitors has been overwhelmingly positive; for instance, 60-year-old Angela Davies remarked that she “never knew the paving slabs had patterns before they were washed.”