Monday, June 30, 2014
Window Cleaner's Haiku
i am wealthy in late june
celebrate with scotch
winter comes and i am broke
post your best window cleaning haiku. winner get's a free lake state cleaning sticker. i'll choose the winner in a couple of weeks ( i get to choose because i started this thread and i am the boss of it.)
celebrate with scotch
winter comes and i am broke
post your best window cleaning haiku. winner get's a free lake state cleaning sticker. i'll choose the winner in a couple of weeks ( i get to choose because i started this thread and i am the boss of it.)
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via IFTTTMailers this week
Will you or have mailed this week? July 4 is this Friday...
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via IFTTTThe Internet's Boy: Aaron Swartz
just wanted to share a video I just watched about Aaron Swartz, the little boy genius whos life goal was to make the world a better place through free access to public domain data that the government and corporations try to profit off of.
very moving story and the reason why we as human beings need an open and free internet to share our ideas and knowledge to improve and advance our world.
Specifically for us window cleaners the internet helps us freely share...
-safety information
-business/sales methods
-skillsets
-tools
the movie is 1hr 45mins long but totally worth it, the last two minutes are the most inspiring.
heres the link to watch it.
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very moving story and the reason why we as human beings need an open and free internet to share our ideas and knowledge to improve and advance our world.
Specifically for us window cleaners the internet helps us freely share...
-safety information
-business/sales methods
-skillsets
-tools
the movie is 1hr 45mins long but totally worth it, the last two minutes are the most inspiring.
heres the link to watch it.
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via IFTTTSunday, June 29, 2014
Nightmare storms
So I did this house last week. 93 windows in the richy rich side of town. Home is owned by a prestigious builder in the same area. Half the windows are fairly new Anderson double hungs. Half I swear are original storms from the 20's when this house was constructed. We clean the home with the exception of the insides of the old storms because they wouldn't itch out like some I've seen. The wife was ok so we did everything accessible and she said it was good and called it a day. One week passes and still no check (I usually receive payment when complete, but she asked if she could have hubby pay out of biz account). Yesterday we get a call from hubby saying we didn't clean all the windows and he wouldn't pay til we did them. I asked when we could come over and he said the fam is on vacation. He said we could access the in betweens from outside so I just said ok and figured I'd find out when I got there. On the job as I'm typing this and my ladder guy literally has to unscrew the entire window frame from the house, unseat it from the bottom, balance it down the ladder clean everything and put it back in place fearing the entire time we don't break anything. Anyone else do a job like this or have suggestions for the future? With a job like this, I'm almost at the point of requiring the home owner to have the storms out before we arrive to job and put back in place when we're done. Seems more like a construction job than window cleaning to me.
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via IFTTTHello all! First time poster, longtime window cleaner!
As mentioned above, I have been doing windows for awhile (16 Years). I am a full time Paramedic/Firefighter in Albuquerque, and I wish I could say part-time window cleaner, but I think we all know that there is nothing part-time about running your own business. I found this forum because I recently ordered my first waterfed Pole system (Wash it Pro/Reach it Mini) and am really excited about getting it and trying it out. Still a little nervous about it after all these years of nose to the glass window work! But my wife will be happy because our home windows will finally be cleaned for the summer.....at least the outside,LoL!
I have been looking over this group for the past couple of days learnt tips from wfp's, to marketing and sales, and it has really rejuvenated my enthusiasm for the business again. Looking forward to exchanging ideas with you all in the Future!
J.P.
I have been looking over this group for the past couple of days learnt tips from wfp's, to marketing and sales, and it has really rejuvenated my enthusiasm for the business again. Looking forward to exchanging ideas with you all in the Future!
J.P.
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via IFTTTSaturday, June 28, 2014
business name
HI should I go with OAKLEYS WINDOW CLEANING or drop the S and go with OAKLEY WINDOW CLEANING
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via IFTTTFunny Confessions
I was just wondering if anyone has seen the movie, Confessions of a Window Cleaner based on Timothy Leary's novel.
I was just flipping channel listings and came across this one called confessions of the window cleaner.
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I was just flipping channel listings and came across this one called confessions of the window cleaner.
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via IFTTTBest Day so far...
Yesterday I did 4 houses in 10 hours, 3 first time cleans, $940 in revenue. Never thought i would be able to do three in a day. Don't know if I could do it again, but it's nice to know that I have the ability.
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via IFTTTConvention Room Discount at the Gaylord Opryland Almost Over
There are rooms available for the Window Cleaning Convention but they are in short supply. We ran out and I was able to extend the block but I can’t get any more. Also, the room block runs out this week. That means that even if there is a room available it won’t be in our block and will be $250-$300.
If you’re coming get your room today.
This is not a drill.
I repeat, this is not a drill.
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If you’re coming get your room today.
This is not a drill.
I repeat, this is not a drill.
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via IFTTTYour Worst Screen Nightmare-Millard Screens too tight!!
We did a job yesterday on a nice home only 2 years old. We thought it would be an easy job. The screens were impossible. When you compressed the springs from the exterior you could see that the screen was literally larger than the opening. I have seen this with Milgard Windows before, but not the whole house. I was able to remove 8 of them, barely was able to put 6 of them back on and 2 would only break/bend if I continued to try and put them in correctly. We had 6 where we had to flip the 150 lb sliders to clean and 4 single hung windows that I had to pull the spline out on 3 sides of the screen, clean the window and then re-spline in the screen mesh.
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via IFTTTFriday, June 27, 2014
High Rise Jobs in Madison
Brite-Way Window Cleaning is currently looking to hire Full Time Window Cleaners in the Madison Area. This is a physically demanding position and applicants must be able to climb ladders, work on lifts, lift up to 90 lbs and have no fear of heights.
Applicants must be ambitious and neat in appearance. Experience in repelling and high rise window required. Current IRATA, SPRAT and/or IWICCI certifications are preferred but willing to train ideal candidates.
***Individuals with High-Rise, Roofing, construction experience or experience in similar industries STRONGLY encouraged to apply!!!****
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and Background Check is required.
If you are a dependable, hardworking individual we invite you to apply for a position online at http://ift.tt/1jsWWnr and click on employment opportunities or send you resume to jschiesser@jacksmaintenance.com
**Drug-Free Work Environment**
Brite-Way Window Cleaning, a Division of Jack’s Maintenance Service, Inc
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Question Does anyone us TSP?
I personally use TSP with a little bit of ecover works well whats everyones steps to cleaning a good window
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via IFTTTThursday, June 26, 2014
BAM!!! Reach-iT Paid for!
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@Alex
@Perry Tait
Thank you guys for all your help. Nice to know that the very first job bought and paid for the equipment.
Can't wait for the new goodies that Perry said he was sending soon. Now all I need is a fan jet for all the very annoying hydrophobic glass that I just cleaned!
@Alex
@Perry Tait
Thank you guys for all your help. Nice to know that the very first job bought and paid for the equipment.
Can't wait for the new goodies that Perry said he was sending soon. Now all I need is a fan jet for all the very annoying hydrophobic glass that I just cleaned!
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via IFTTTWindow washing framework for back of truck
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I built this rig to keep equipment from sliding around in box of truck. The long piece is a 2x6 with a notch for a wooden pole and a broom holder attached to hold short pole. The 2x4 going from the 2x6 toward tailgate keeps my bucket from moving too much. Anyone else use a similar arrangement?
I built this rig to keep equipment from sliding around in box of truck. The long piece is a 2x6 with a notch for a wooden pole and a broom holder attached to hold short pole. The 2x4 going from the 2x6 toward tailgate keeps my bucket from moving too much. Anyone else use a similar arrangement?
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via IFTTTBucket lid replacement
P1010099.jpgThis is a bucket cover I built using a cabinet door and four pieces of 1x4. It's heavy enough to stay on the bucket in back of my truck. But I have to be careful driving because water still sloshes out of bucket on occasion. Anyone else care to share their innovations?
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via IFTTTWednesday, June 25, 2014
Help water fed pole
Looking for any feed back about the "Test-Drive a Water Fed Pole" system. Was it helpful in making the decision to purchase the system. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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via IFTTTUltra High Flow RO filters?
Someone building his own home brew RO system mentioned to me there are Ultra High Flow RO membranes out there
anyone know if these are in any of the units for sale at WCR or anything more about the flow differences in RO membranes?
I thought RO was an RO was an RO, guess not
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@Alex
@Beautiful View
anyone know if these are in any of the units for sale at WCR or anything more about the flow differences in RO membranes?
I thought RO was an RO was an RO, guess not
@perrytait
@Alex
@Beautiful View
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via IFTTTWell water stains on glass
Tried f9 and some came out and some didn't so it ended up looking like drip marks. I was scared to go back over it again being that some parts of the glass were cleaner than others I didn't want to eff it up. Should I hit it up with one restore or is there a simpler solution to this.
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Both sides of the glass are affected. 26 panes.
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Both sides of the glass are affected. 26 panes.
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Over the top jets
Anybody have a fan jet over the top of your brush?
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via IFTTTSparkle Pro’s
Sparkle Pro’s provides quality window cleaning services in Austin, TX.
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Ghost Particle Article
Just curious to know what you all thought about the Ghost Particle article that just came out in the WCBO.
I have some more 'stuff' coming my way soon to review for Part Two. Should be REALLY interesting.
So please tell me your thoughts.
Henry
I have some more 'stuff' coming my way soon to review for Part Two. Should be REALLY interesting.
So please tell me your thoughts.
Henry
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via IFTTTAttn: Colorado window cleaners
I have a customer who has a vacation home in the Gypsum/Eagle area of Colorado. She ask if I could help her find a window cleaner there. She is a great customer. Has me do her home here every year without fail. If your dependable I'm sure she will have you on a yearly basis. If interested please post here or pm me. Leave your name and contact info. Thanks Eric Russell
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via IFTTTWho makes the standard?
Hey guys, just wondering, is there any kind of association or group that recommends that a homeowner get their windows cleaned 2-4 times a year? Or is this just an accepted norm, just wondering for credibility purposes, had a customer ask me about this and I honestly didn't know? I just told them it is kind of the accepted norm from everything that I've read.
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via IFTTTRight Place at the Right Time
I've been cleaning windows now for about four years and it has all been residential. Since joining the WCR and reading all of these posts I decided to try and get some commercial accounts to fill in this time of year as It is pretty slow for me. Yesterday I went out and started going from business to business and the 4th stop I made was timed so perfectly! I went in to a fast food place which just happened to be hosting a meeting with all of the area franchise owners. I walked out of there with 6 service contracts! It just goes to show that you never know when opportunity will present itself.
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via IFTTTMonday, June 23, 2014
ever had a "pucker-moment" (photos of mine)
so, no problem, easy drop on a stage like this:
when the motor stops working and I have to hit the 're-set', cable starts feeding through the motor.....
no problem.... until I see this:
a little closer:
quick hop across an awning and I'm on a balcony, repair guy told me that three strands would hold a full sized truck for months.....
three strands after repair:
woo..... that was a sketchy day.
new cables, finished the gig, I now hate stages.
give me a set of ropes any day.
~Jimmy~
when the motor stops working and I have to hit the 're-set', cable starts feeding through the motor.....
no problem.... until I see this:
a little closer:
quick hop across an awning and I'm on a balcony, repair guy told me that three strands would hold a full sized truck for months.....
three strands after repair:
woo..... that was a sketchy day.
new cables, finished the gig, I now hate stages.
give me a set of ropes any day.
~Jimmy~
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via IFTTThelp with estimate
I am doing an estimate for the president's house at our local university. Tall two story home. I am having a hard time knowing what I want to charge to remove storm windows from the outside in order to clean. Windows do not open so as to pull storms out from inside. So all storms, first and second floor have to be removed from outside. The front I plan on using a lift so I can get over landscaping for the second floor and on the back two guys on ladders. Windows are cut-ups - 12/12 or 8/8 with storms. What would you charge to remove the storms, and for the ladder/lift work?
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