So, over the past year, I've accrued a number of keys

What do you do when a client gives you a set of keys to their office and home and tell you to keep them? I usually try to give them back, but I still have a number of them. So far, I've organized them in a small tacklebox with their names and numbers on a circular tag, but I'm not a janitorial service, or house-cleaner that needs them everyday, though most of these accounts need to be done when no one is around. I don't want to lose them. How do you keep your keys organized?

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Happy Halloween my friends!

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Me at our local Ace Hardware store. Best place to go for any of your handy man needs!

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DI Water ???

I rent my DI tank from a local water company and for this tank exchange things seem odd! This is why, Water comes out very white!

Sometimes my hoses leak after I'm done inside my truck, and there's a bunch of white powder-ish residue after water evaporates..

Anyone know what this might be? Or why its happening.. No spotting issues on glass.

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Question Home Advisor . Com

Hi everyone , I am very new to the window cleaning business . I am wondering if anyone has any information on the company " Home Advisor . Com " The reason I am asking this is a couple of times this week I was contacted by one of their representatives trying to sell me their referral services . Just wondering if anyone has dealt with them before .

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All day job for $250 she called back and offered me $350. PASS!!!

So if you read the previous post, million plus mega home all day job, the last guy did it for $250. I quoted her $795. Well as the title says she called me back and generously said she would be willing to go up to $350. But that would be it. That's the most I'm willing to pay. I thanked her for her offer, and told her we were booked for the next 2 months, and that I couldn't do it for that price anyway.

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Window Cleaning Rates in Tampa Florida

Decided to finally move south and would really appreciate any and all things florida related. Like what's everyone charging per double hung window "residential" or commercial plates. What type of window cleaning services the customer expects like do i have to clean the sliding glass door tracks with a toothbrush per say. Any and all tidbits would be appreciated.

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Window Cleaning VIDEO TIP NUMBER 10 " Cleaning a Glass Roof "

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Halloween Window Cleaning & Eggs

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Whiteing gutters using pure water system

I am wanting to learn how to use my pure water system to whiteing gutters. If anybody could explain how that works works that would be great. Thanks

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Help What are double taxes?

Hello everyone, first post here although I've been studying on this fourm for 6 months as I've built my bussiness plan. So what are the double tax problems I've seen a couple posts about. I'm planing on starting as a sole proprietor, any help would be appreciated thanks.

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Hello from Kenya!

Hello All,

Am Phyllis from Window Chap In Kenya. Looking forward to connecting with other window cleaners especially from Africa.
I would like to hear their reviews of this industry since its pretty new.

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Question Charge per window pane or window

Hey window cleaners,

i recently started my own window cleaning business to support myself during college and i was wondering what is that best method to charge for window cleaning. As of right now i am charging $5 per window pane and i do not know if that is too much or just right btw i live in fresno, California. I wanted to know what i could price per window if it is a better method or if i should stick with $5 per window pane?

Thanks

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WINDOW CLEANING VIDEO TIP NUMBER 9 " Cleaning hard to get Sills "

If a ladder or a WFP is not possible try this , maybe pre wet sills that are in neeed, or use a pretty wet cloth and then go over with a dryer cleaner one.




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Gutter Cleaning Set Up

Gutter Cleaning Vehicle Organization - Window & Gutter Cleaning

Here's my gutter cleaning setup this season. I hope it generates some ideas:

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Scraper

I've never seen it discussed here. Could be that I just never read it or its common knowledge so it's not mentioned. I ran out of stainless blades and switched back to some old carbon ones that I had. So I sprayed the slide with wd40 put the blade on and sprayed the blade. Used it all day and didn't form any rust on the side of the slide. The side that was used and exposed had some small spots and I carefully got it all off with steel wool. Blade is just like new, no rust

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Video: Window Cleaning - How to make your pole last much longer!

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Hello

Not sure if there is a welcome thread because I could not find one but my name is Scott and I'm starting a small local closed community window business soon and need real advice about equipment brands etc.

Sorry if this is in the wrong place,I have several questions so a long time pro if your out three please HELP!!!

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Help need training to become a high rising window cleaner at San Diego

Good Day
I am interested in learning safe relate to high rise window cleaning here at San Diego.
Can anybody mentor me?

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Question How do you bill for a CCU

So i just finished up with my first CCU that was 100% my companies responsibility, over the past 18 year i have done hundreds of CCUs but one of them as my company.
My question is when you guys quote a CCU do you clean the glass as many times as they ask for the same price or do you have a contract stating you will clean the glass once to as an as new condition then any further cleaning will be billed as an additional, or do you just keep cleaning til they are happy?

I made them agree to my contract of only clean once then additional re-cleans are billed as an variance, so far sitting at a variance of $1080, and with wet weather about it still may go up hehe :P

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Five Underrated Movies. Five Overrated Movies.

Underrated
5. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
4. Return of the Jedi
3. Pacific Rim
2. Speed Racer
1. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)



Overrated
5. Gladiator
4. Mrs. Doubtfire
3. A Beautiful Mind
2. Julia Roberts Movie (all of them)
1. Titanic

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Colder weather = more towels?

I didn't notice this last year, but I feel like I'm going through twice as many blue towels now that the average temps are in the 40's and 50's. Maybe it's the humidity?

I have no idea how anyone uses only 3 towels in a day. I don't leave much water behind, but use my detail blues as frame and sill towels once they get a bit dirty or wet.

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Fall Gutter Cleaning -

I just wanted to post a general topic, Fall Services for instance. What are you focusing on, or what is your company focusing on during this time of the year? Is it slow?, Have you noticed getting a lot calls for early gutter cleaning quotes before the storms and cold weather have even came? Increase in time spent on seo/advertising?. Im basically just curious how your Fall is going in general? Positive comments and input only please, no haters or hating allowed..lol

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Help Broken latch mechanism on Pella Designer series!

So if you're familiar with these, please give me some ideas on how I might get a stuck latch to release when the release tab has apparently broken inside? This the most visible picture window in the whole home, and it's really gonna stink if I can't clean inside it.

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Ohio Window Cleaner Piqua

Hey OHIO window cleaners....does anyone service the Piqua, Ohio area...I go there for bigger jobs "houses for example" but I have a business that I service in Springfield & they have a small store front in Piqua as well.
There is only about 10 pieces (customer Count) and since I do not go there regular...I would be too high to make it practical for Her...she has had her husband cleaning them, and has hesitated finding a WCer , as before me in Springfield, she had a bad experience with non pro cleaner.
Send me a private message if you like with your contact info.
Thanks
Matt Perry
937-206-9154 cell call or text

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Left my ro/di cart out in the cold.

So I left my cart out in my truck last night. It's currently 31 degrees out. I would like to use it today. Are they any chances the freezing temperature did anything to the filters?

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Hot Deal Alert

We have a current hot deal on our hands.

Check it out -- > While supplies last...

While supplies last - enjoy

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Question How do you bill for a CCU

So i just finished up with my first CCU that was 100% my companies responsibility, over the past 18 year i have done hundreds of CCUs but one of them as my company.
My question is when you guys quote a CCU do you clean the glass as many times as they ask for the same price or do you have a contract stating you will clean the glass once to as an as new condition then any further cleaning will be billed as an additional, or do you just keep cleaning til they are happy?

I made them agree to my contract of only clean once then additional re-cleans are billed as an variance, so far sitting at a variance of $1080, and with wet weather about it still may go up hehe :P

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Video: How to Clean Suncreens, Solar Screens, Bug Screens, Sun Screens- Window Cleaning

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All day job $250. PASS!!!!!!!

I just bid a 2 million plus home. 10' tall glass. Hasn't been cleaned in 2 years, wants in out, screens, 2 crystal chandeliers cleaned, vaccum all her ac vents, clean 9 light bowl covers in and out. No easy access to get around house for wfp. I bid $795. She tells me she had it done last time for $250. I told her to call her old guy. I'm talking a solid 7 to eight hours by my self or 4 hours with two guys. I'm not working for $25 an hour.

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Video: How to Window Clean with Water Fed Pole - A simple and cheap way into water fed

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How would you clean this internal glass roof

Im quoting this house later in the week and like usual (for houses in certain areas) I googled it looking for real estate photos.

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I plan to clean this internal glass roof with the usual mop, squeegee and extension pole while standing on the upstairs hallway.

Is this what everyone else would do? I thought this would be a good time to ask how other WCRA'ers would approach it.

I don't have internal pure water pads. And this house has been sitting empty for about a year so probably needs a bit more scrubby scrubby.


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3 scrims vs. 9 hucks!

I've been using hucks exclusively, and burn through a bunch now that it's humid and cold. I focus on detail, so I rip through a bunch of towels, particularly if the triim is dirty. I also use freshly washed ones for touch-ups.

Are scrims that much more efficient? I just don't see many in use...

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Standing and setting ladders on A/C units and hot-tub covers.

I've been stuck so many times trying to figure out how to set my ladders around air-conditioning units and hot-tubs. I've yet to fall into a hot-tub, or broken an a/c fan, but it always feels sketchy. I always stand and set on the edges, but it feels precarious. How do y'all address these scenarios?

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blind cleaning / dryer vent cleaning

Anyone do either or both of these? There is a local guy I know who is moving and selling 2 businesses
and I would love to talk with someone who does this kind of work, as I am considering making an offer.
His blind cleaning is with an ultrasonic bath.

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My first big restaurant quote

I am going to quote my first bigger restaurant it has twenty four big windows two small windows and two doors just wondering what y'all think

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Stack Ladder Junkies

Alright you fan boys, please tell me a good setup to pick up now that they're no longer making half sections. I was considering picking up a set, as there are certain times and jobs it would come in handy, (although slower than my good ol' extension ladders) :p

I can't imagine being limited to only being able to adjust a ladder by 5' at a time..

Or is it now impractical?

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Sectional Junkies

Alright you fan boys, please tell me a good setup to pick up now that they're no longer making half sections. I was considering picking up a set, as there are certain times and jobs it would come in handy, (although slower than my good ol' extension ladders) :p

I can't imagine being limited to only being able to adjust a ladder by 5' at a time..

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Company Fined For Death Of Window Cleaner

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Just Getting Started with Window Washing...Will These Tools be Enough?

I made a thread over here introducing myself to the forum with a few questions. If you could check it out I'd appreciate it.

I’m not trying to be cheap but I’d like to keep things as minimal as possible and buy tools as I’m ready to use them since I’m just starting out. I'm hoping to get as much feedback as possible, thanks!


Handle: Ettore Pro+ (would it be worth it to start out with the Contour Pro+?)
Channel: 8" and 12" Stainless Steel
T Bar: would you recommend the Pro+ or the ProGrip? Either way I'm starting out with a 10"
Sleeve: I'm thinking about going with the Microfiber but I'm open to suggestions
Scraper: Classic 6"
BOAB: I'm thinking of this Ettore but open to suggestions
Sponge: 6" Sea Sponge
Towels: Microfiber...Would it be wise to look into these Recycled Surgical Towels down the line?
Brush: Track Cleaner
Pole: do I need one starting out? 2 section or 3 section?
Abrasive: should I go with scrubbing pads or wool?

That's my shopping list so far. If there's ANYTHING you see I'm missing or can improve on, I'm all ears (or eyes I guess...). Thanks for reading.

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Video: Solar Panel Cleaning/Washing Services

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