Is this a reoccurring account? In and out? Just outside? First floor? Second floor?
Mike Radzik
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1st floor only. Outside only. He wants bi-weekly. Inside once a month
Clear Choice
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I would charge $45 for the month (2x cleanings a month) then bill at the end of each month.
Mike Radzik
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Thatâs it 45$ so almost 22$ to do 10 windows?
Clear Choice
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Route work is pretty competitive, plus it is only 10 windows⌠Shouldnât take more than 15-20 minutes for the outside
Mike Radzik
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I wouldnât go higher than $60 for the month if $45 sounds too low for your market
Mike Radzik
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How close is this job from all the other work u do
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Thanks mike. I appreciate the advice
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So are you also to do the Knowledge Points side? Iâm not quite understanding where the 8 windows figure is coming from. And theyâre definitely divided panes on the outside? Sorry if it comes across as patronizing.
Not at all. Iâm new as new can be. More determined to learn and grow more than anything. Knowledge points???
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Dan, oh!! You know the building??
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Oh, I did not know you can see the name if you zoom in on the picture. No I was only doing one side. It was 10 windows, six doors with French panes. Is it normal to have French panes that is one piece of glass and the wood/plastic faux piece allows water to slowly drip down. It took FOREVER to do the job. Windows had the same issue.
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Dan,
That was a tough one. IT was 10 windows and 6 doors with fake french panes. I donât own a WFP and all that DI stuff. traditional tools, traditional ladder and it took me about 3 hours. I only did the outside and did the screens as well. i noticed there was some hard water stains which i will let the customer know i can take care of next time but thatâs not included in the $70 a month i am charging. it was brutal because the plastic fake french thing doesnât come off the door and it was super time consuming making sure no more water dripped down that was stuck between the glass and the plastic divider.
Next time do side pulls on the doors and use as little water as possible. Thatâs the only trick to those fake pane doors that drip through like that
Mike Radzik
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A can of computer/ keyboard cleaner will help blow excess water from the fake true devided light windows and a quick wipe down, done 
Jeremiah, Advantage Window Cleaning
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Humm, thatâs a great idea. I can also see using those cans to blow out the dirt in tracks. Might have to stock up on some cans.
Not to knock anyoneâs technique on French windows (fake or true cut ups) but a rag in hand technique with a spray bottle, even if you have the fanciest glass cleaner or the purest of water, the customer simply sees a spray bottle and towel⌠Iâm sure most just think âI can do thatâ
I personally would never make my professional job look like something a homeowner could do themselves. That just makes them second guess my service, prices, and business choices.
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Mike, hey bud I completely feel where your coming from. You can find similar posts in years past that I have personally made just like yours.
I thought any use of a can would seem unprofessional which has always been my goal to stay away from. But after hearing so many speak of Sprayaway on interior frenchies and such I figured I would give it a shot. Done properly with a small scrubber and squeegee, I have found it to be another tool in our arsenal and have found more cleaning uses for it other than windows that save my guys time and adds more revenue. Itâs all in the approach and how customer relations are taken care of that says whether we are professional or not. If a customer ever asks what to use between service I donât recommend any can or bottle but little RO water and clean microfiber. This also helps add to our professional image we try very hard to protect.
My point isnât to critique your comment, I respect your opinion, a lot actually since it mirrors my own from past threads and conversations. But sometimes trying something new may just be a ticket to time savings with the same results you currently work hard to provide. Remember too, they see our Squeegeeâs and scrubbers and think âI see those at Home Depot.â Sure we know itâs not even the same tools but our customer doesnât. They may even have tried to use a squeegee. Why did they hire you or me or any of us then? Because itâs all int the execution and technique that brings good results. 
Jeremiah
Yeah, but the first time they try and clean those grids, theyâll want to hire it out. Heck, when I do those grids I want to hire it out.
But⌠Iâve been thinking about private label sprayaway. Itâs definitely something that would set you apart: âIâve got my own brand of foaming cleaner.â Private label is about 1700 bucks so itâs something that Iâm budgeting for.
Not to mention: people will toss coffee cups, magnets, brochures, but theyâll stick that cleaner under their sink and will think of you every time they go to get something. They will NOT throw cleaner away and, in my mind, thatâs the best leave behind there is.
