Have you guys ever mixed up a batch of gg3/4 for spray bottles and give them to customers??
i have had customers say they get streaks with their solution and wondered if this would work better than over the counter cleaners
I dont think that it would help the average home owner most of the time its not the product its the operator, give them a spray bottle with pure water and a microfiber it might be their best option.
I tell them to not use windex, and to pickup some sprayway at Home Depot
This space for rent!
This idea is not to just tell them what not to do but to provide a solution. Pure water and a tiny bit of gg4 should do the trick.
Yes, Sprayway or Zep for the DIYs
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I would not recommend a product to a customer that does just as good a job as I do. Cause once the word gets out to all their friends, you, the window cleaner will be out of a job.
The clients I have don’t clean their own windows.
“What. We. Have here, is… Failure To Communicate.”
Let’s start over… why is it you are giving your customers (who are above doing their own windows) your solution?
Most people touch up glass on doors despite not cleaning the entire house.
Eh, forgive me… I thought I sensed another "I only specialize in ‘high end resedential’ post
I say, let them fumble around with windex, until they call me back.
But i’s all good, man.
Ok
I would not mind teaching an individual, a cleaning company’s crew, or employees of retail / restaurant for a fee. And supply all the tools / materials they need. But there would need to be a contract.
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Ben stay focused…
Squirrel!
I think most are missing the point…
I occasionally give my customers a can of Sprayway. I tell them to use it in between quarterly cleans, if needed, or on their car windows. They appreciate the gesture, and most of the time offer to pay $5 a can, or so. It never takes work from me, because like optimum mentioned, my customers don’t clean their own windows. Most are quarterly, and will use it on a door smudge, glass table, car windows, etc.
I would rather give them a bottle of Sprayway, then buy a squirt bottle and mix up a solution. Because, as most of us know, gg3 and water is specialized for squeegees. Most of our customers do not want to hassle with the squeegee. It’s better to give them something to spray on, and wipe off.
If I ever give them anything it would be something that would benefit me when I come to clean them. If they use Windex, Miracle Glass, Spray away. I know how to deal with these. Vinegar and water, ok. A little denatured alcohol maybe pure water and a microfiber or cotton cloth/huck. Would not let them near the GG or any slip/cleaner. They are a soap not a spray cleaner. Not something I found able to just spray on and wipe off. As we discussed in another post. This stuff dried and not removed, sort of a pain to re-clean, especially if in the sun. Look. I use to clean with every cleaner, homemade recipe out there (stay away from the one with cornstarch) :eek: I can make the products work and work well. Normal folks cannot. Will keep me in business longer if they keep screwing up because they use the wrong technique and incorrectly use the OTC cleaners. Give then a little alcohol and water and a cotton cloth. Microfiber sometimes leaves these little fibers that stick to the glass if not enough liquid.
I did something like this for awhile Jared. Anyone who purchased my premium service would get a spray bottle full of pure water, a microfiber clothe, a magic eraser, and a little instruction card. Called it the “home maintenance kit” and put everything in a nice little package with logo’ed stickers on it.
Very nice! How did people respond??
I did’t get a lot of response which is why I stopped doing it.
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Like the basic pure water and microfiber. Magic erasers are good for the little “stuff” that gets on glass from kids, pets, sink windows. KISS: keep it simple stupid. Plus you know what was put on the glass. Most will use their sprays right after you leave but talking with them you can find out what they use. I like to avoid foam sprays. Many good ones but liquids are easily bottled. Miracle/Perfect Glass and some of the natural cleaners are good. Low surfactant level so little residue. Especially when you know they will use paper towels. Paper towels, if not used correctly or the correct type can cause bigger problems. Not the cleaners fault. Using the correct wipe method and material effects the products ability to clean and wipe off. Microfiber is a good alternative and it needs little wetness to work. I’ve had good results with a tad of water and ammonia. Very little smell and little residue and dries clear if wiped properly.
Hey, keeps the clients happy and if it works, why not.
How about selling a touch up kit. A spray bottle with pure water mixed with alcohol and a microfiber cloth for $30. Or price includes the touch up kit. Adjust price to include kit.
