A BRADFORD window cleaner is hoping to bring home a world record for being the fastest in his trade.

Graham Bower, 35, is hoping to snatch the crown from reigning champ Terry "Turbo" Burrows when they meet shammy to shammy at The Cleaning Show in Manchester on Thursday.

Mr Burrows, from Suffolk, has held the squeaky clean world record for 20 years but dad-of-five Mr Bower is ready to take him on.

So far, Mr Bower’s fastest time has been three windows in 10.3 seconds, while Mr Burrow’s best-ever performance was three high windows in just 9.14 seconds, using a rapid 16-move sequence powered through core strength, flexibility, fast hands and reflexes.

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Graham Bower shows off his skills

Mr Bower, who lives in Buttershaw Drive, Buttershaw, and cleaned his first windows when he was 12, said he heard the current world record holder had thrown down the gauntlet and so decided to have a go.

“It’s not as easy as people think. I’ve been studying his technique. I’m not sure I’ll beat him but I’m going to have a good go and put Bradford on the map.

“Terry is a legend in the world of window cleaning and his record has stood for over 20 years.

" I actually saw him in action some years ago, and it was an incredible display of skill and speed. Even if I can’t come close, the world record attempt is always a lot fun and is a great way to demonstrate the skills and professionalism of Britain’s window cleaners," the 35-year-old said.

Mr Bower, who has been practising on his sister’s conservatory windows, followed his grandfather and father’s footsteps into the window cleaning business and started his own firm two years ago called Bright and Clean.

His number one supporters are wife Roseanne and their five children aged from six to 16.

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Graham Bower perfects his moves ahead of the competition

“They are quick themselves to be my number one supporters, but there’s no interest whatsoever from any of the kids to give me a hand cleaning windows!

Mr Bower said: “I just love being outdoors.

" I couldn’t stand having a job where I was stuck indoors all the time. I’m out and about in all weathers – nothing puts me off.”

The world record window cleaning challenge is being organised and adjudicated on behalf of the Guinness Book of Records by the Federation of Window Cleaners (FWC), the national trade association for the window cleaning industry.

Andrew Lee, chairman of the FWC, said: “Lots of our members have already told us they are planning to take a crack at his [Mr Burrow’s] record, and some are in training right now.

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Graham Bower ready for battle

“Having said that, When you see Terry on video or cleaning live he moves so quickly it’s hard to imagine someone will ever manage a sub-nine second time, even if they try and copy his technique.

"So we’ll have to wait and see if anyone can match him when the competition comes to Manchester.”