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lee_dewing

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Inside cleans 😷
« on: September 03, 2020, 08:13:26 pm »
I only have two inside cleans, one is couple of times a year.

One tomorrow is some inside windows every month

Obviously not done this since February time

She will mention tomorrow no doubt.

Anyone doing inside windows now?

It’s something I don’t miss 😁

Customer walks about deciding which ones need doing inside 😩
Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.     - Aristotle

SB Cleaning

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2020, 08:18:50 pm »
I have been doing them for last 3 months at least!

Shrek

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2020, 08:31:10 pm »
Started doing them again a few months ago, no problems.

Splash & dash

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2020, 11:03:37 pm »
We only do internal windows on commercial work and that’s reluctantly, certainly wouldn’t do any on domestic .

NWH

  • Posts: 16952
Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2020, 11:33:49 pm »
Did 2 inside and out jobs today takes me no time I’m Zoro with the squidge quick easy money and when they come up perfect when you fly round with the pole for the next few cleans they know it does a spot on job as they can see the results when you’ve done the insides,I’m back to doing all my inside stuff now have been for months another inside job tomorrow morning for me but I’ve only got to do a kitchen that has 6 10x10 self supporting glass panes the rest is outside only,huge place.

dazmond

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2020, 08:09:24 am »
When I lost my only inside job I had left(which was an absolute pain)a few years ago I vowed never to offer this service anymore so I dont......

Its liberating!same with gutter clearing!always hated it!so dont offer that either!

Its never stopped me from earning more money year on year for over 10 years now.....👍😁
price higher/work harder!

dazmond

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2020, 08:22:51 am »
At the same time I also got rid of any up and over jobs on estate work(ladders over a flat roof)or offered them front only(or through the garage if viable).....all this makes my working days easier and more manageable....👍

price higher/work harder!

lee_dewing

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2020, 08:50:37 am »
Thanks chaps 👍

I suppose the truth is I don’t like doing inside cleans

But that’s probably my fault should just make expensive win/win
 if they want it 💰💰

If they don’t 👍

This customer has downstairs patio doors done x3 fine

But then wanders  about house pointing at random windows Me trailing behind

I’m just a miserable old s0d 🤔😁
Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.     - Aristotle

SB Cleaning

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2020, 08:55:51 am »
I like doing insides, as long as they know to move everything so access is good it's not much slower than doing the outside and i charge more..
It's nice in the winter months too!

NWH

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2020, 12:01:37 pm »
Thanks chaps 👍

I suppose the truth is I don’t like doing inside cleans

But that’s probably my fault should just make expensive win/win
 if they want it 💰💰

If they don’t 👍

This customer has downstairs patio doors done x3 fine

But then wanders  about house pointing at random windows Me trailing behind

I’m just a miserable old s0d 🤔😁
Next time he follows you round do em and add em up and then at the end say with the extra I’ve done it’ll be X today,he won’t follow you round anymore.

NWH

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2020, 12:07:05 pm »
You need to charge more than just the outside price or they’ll all want them done,I usually charge the same as outside + 50%  of the outside that only keeps the serious customers asking you.
If they are regular inside jobs I’ll reduce that 50% to maybe 25% as they won’t be completely covered in fly spots but they have to move items away from the windows.

zesty

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2020, 04:16:51 pm »
I never really stopped doing insides.

I was suprised how many customers asked me to do insides during lockdown.

I always charge double the outside price, or more. Makes it worthwhile.

NWH

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2020, 04:55:46 pm »
I can’t understand also why people won’t do them I’ve always offered insides good to stack the big ones up for the rainy days.

dazmond

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2020, 06:27:07 pm »
I can’t understand also why people won’t do them I’ve always offered insides good to stack the big ones up for the rainy days.

from my experience it doesnt work out like that in the real world.......

1.the customer HAS to be in when you call....so the job has to be pre arranged...PITA....
2.you can almost guarantee theyll want them cleaning on a bright sunny day!NOT WHEN ITS RAINING!
3 i really dont want to be inside customers houses at all....in fact i cant stand it......

im much happier in my work life knowing ill never have to clean inside windows again or clear a gutter again in my lifetime! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
price higher/work harder!

zesty

  • Posts: 2454
Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2020, 07:00:07 pm »
I don’t really enjoy cleaning insides Daz, that’s why I quote very high, then if I get them, it’s worthwhile, if not, I don’t care...

Most of mine are when customers come out and ask there and then, it’s rare i get an enquiry for it.

I quite like the fact that if I’m cleaning a £20 house, and the custy asks for insides to be done, I say it’s ‘double the outs’ so £40. That makes it a £60 job, for no travelling, and already being there.

If they say ‘that’s too much’ then I just don’t care  ;D

Win win!

NWH

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #15 on: September 05, 2020, 10:48:00 am »
A lot of my customers if I didn’t offer the inside as well they’d use someone else who does.

Stoots

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #16 on: September 05, 2020, 05:41:45 pm »
I've only got one that I do monthly, oddly I've not done any insides for a few years but got talked into this one a couple of months ago. There's 4 houses I do in a private road and one of them insisted, I couldn't turn it down really.

I actually enjoy it, it pays well and she clears all the sills etc, no hassle involved.

Suffolkcleaners

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #17 on: September 05, 2020, 06:37:27 pm »
I’ve got one or two. Do you think it’s fair to ask the customers to make sure all the window sills are clear and blinds put up etc? Or do you think we should do that? One job I have irritates me as I have to move everything off sills etc and move cushions

SB Cleaning

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #18 on: September 05, 2020, 07:37:25 pm »
I’ve got one or two. Do you think it’s fair to ask the customers to make sure all the window sills are clear and blinds put up etc? Or do you think we should do that? One job I have irritates me as I have to move everything off sills etc and move cushions
Of course its fair  ;D
We are there to clean their windows not move crap out the way.

KS Cleaning

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Re: Inside cleans 😷
« Reply #19 on: September 05, 2020, 08:17:33 pm »
I’ve got one or two. Do you think it’s fair to ask the customers to make sure all the window sills are clear and blinds put up etc? Or do you think we should do that? One job I have irritates me as I have to move everything off sills etc and move cushions
Next time you’re there, do the outside first, before you start the outside ring the bell and tell the customer to have all sills cleared and ensure clear access to each window.