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macmac

Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2009, 11:39:04 pm »
i have to say its ok to put someones down but if her results are good then she has it right, i do it different maybe different than some but just cause its not the same has osme doesnt  it doesnt work!

Just identifying a poor technique.

Take the right hand window, she doesn't clean the centre vertical bar yet she prays water all over it & onto the glass. She also advertises that she cleans frames, watch the vid again, she missed lots of the frame but still sprays water all over it which can contaminate the water & leave spotting/drip marks etc.
She also sprays water well above where she's brushed which will result in the above.

I still stand by what I said.  Clairs Clean? shamefull ;D



South Coast Cleaning Services

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #22 on: November 14, 2009, 08:15:26 am »
Ive cleaned my house like that and it was shameful, I think mac is right, she only covers part of the top frame, its pretty much certain there will be spots unless she in a area that has very little dirt in the air so are still clean when you get there too clean,  :)

amayze

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #23 on: November 14, 2009, 08:34:51 am »
Hmmm,

I sure would like a free fan going into winter !!!!


Please, please, please make me customer 300 or 350 or even 400...........................NOT

cornelius jemmerso

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #24 on: November 14, 2009, 08:47:21 am »
got to remember she probably wasnt concentrating,as she was being filmed. she looked a good worker  and  working in the South , those windows wouldnt get dirty much

Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #25 on: November 14, 2009, 09:07:53 am »
working in the South , those windows wouldnt get dirty much

 ???

Is that another north/south softie divide?

Pole 2 Pole

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #26 on: November 14, 2009, 09:09:21 am »
I wasn't concentrating on her technique.  ;D I can see the conversation pre filming now. Darlin(cameraman) Do these tracksuit bottoms make my arse look big? ? ? The reply.......No darlin....Your arse makes your arse look big.

South Coast Cleaning Services

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #27 on: November 14, 2009, 09:09:53 am »
working in the South , those windows wouldnt get dirty much

 ???

Is that another north/south softie divide?

Sorry but how do windows get dirtier in the north then the south  ???

Pole 2 Pole

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #28 on: November 14, 2009, 09:20:31 am »
Answers on a postcard please   ;)

jonnyald

Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #29 on: November 14, 2009, 09:55:42 am »
ive never cleaned in the north so i dunno. but here in east anglia the windows hardly get dirty month to month .  iv a few houses on my books  done weekly and its bleedin ridiculous the frames are  so shiney now , ;D but who am i to complain eh . that house in the vid looked as though it was a monthly,praps a twice monthly from the frames

Frankybadboy

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #30 on: November 14, 2009, 08:53:18 pm »
To tell the truth, I wouldn't be too worried. I have loyal custies and all that. Have to admit though, their website looks ok. It looks like a couple working different parts of one biz to me. Pretty good galarie pics. They near you Franky?
no where near me cosy,

was just told about it and what did i think :P

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #31 on: November 14, 2009, 09:21:08 pm »
Its either a major con, or they are completely poop!
you can not UNDERCUT by 20% and not make enemies.
you can not undercut by 20% and give free gifts away (especially the types of gifts they are offering) and stay in business!!

I seriously wouldnt worry about it.

if any of your customers say anything about, just tell them that they are pikey's. or they are so crap they have to offer gifts just to get customers.


Matt
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

mark dew

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #32 on: November 14, 2009, 11:29:25 pm »
How many domestic customers are going to be able to provide proof of what they paid their previous window cleaner?
I wouldn't do it but think she might be onto a good thing. No discounts here, i don't think.  :)

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #33 on: November 15, 2009, 12:01:31 am »
How many domestic customers are going to be able to provide proof of what they paid their previous window cleaner?
I wouldn't do it but think she might be onto a good thing. No discounts here, i don't think.  :)

how can it be a good thing?
giving away free gifts, deliberately undercutting competitors.
it seems like she hasn't got a clue about running a business.
and she hasn't done her homework on window cleaning.
giving discounts (undercutting) on regular cleans and giving away gifts is no way to run a reputable business.
To me she sounds desperate, plus her website is stating you can call her and "Billy" on the same mobile number. (not very professional is it).


Matt
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

mark dew

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #34 on: November 15, 2009, 12:06:05 am »
Dunno bout free gifts. Sounds silly to me.
How is she deliberately undercutting? She's offering 20% discount only with proof of last price.
How many customers can prove that???

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #35 on: November 15, 2009, 12:07:25 am »
This is a quote from the main page of the website.

Claire Clean is the window cleaning department of The Exterior Cleaning Co and has now been established for some 10 years since 1998; Claire Clean is an experienced residential and commercial window cleaning company offering a Professional service by friendly, fully trained staff.

then she states about the free gifts.
Quote.

The free gifts are as follow
 
Customer 50 will recieve a FREE Tower fan, 3 speed with timer.
 
Customer 100 will recieve a FREE Chrome floor fan, 3 speed.
 
Customer 150 will recieve a FREE Tower fan, 3 speed with timer.
 
Customer 200 will recieve a FREE Chrome floor fan, 3 speed.
 
Customer 250 will recieve a free Mobile Air conditioning unit with heating, fully remote control, new and boxed, RRP £399. you can see this item at www.airconditioningcentre.co.uk


if she hasn't gained 50 customers in 10 years then she must be shi-ite (arabic religion) lol


Matt
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #36 on: November 15, 2009, 12:09:21 am »
Dunno bout free gifts. Sounds silly to me.
How is she deliberately undercutting? She's offering 20% discount only with proof of last price.
How many customers can prove that???



Do you know what undercutting is?
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

Window Washers

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #37 on: November 15, 2009, 12:11:53 am »
This is a quote from the main page of the website.

Claire Clean is the window cleaning department of The Exterior Cleaning Co and has now been established for some 10 years since 1998; Claire Clean is an experienced residential and commercial window cleaning company offering a Professional service by friendly, fully trained staff.

then she states about the free gifts.
Quote.

The free gifts are as follow
 
Customer 50 will recieve a FREE Tower fan, 3 speed with timer.
 
Customer 100 will recieve a FREE Chrome floor fan, 3 speed.
 
Customer 150 will recieve a FREE Tower fan, 3 speed with timer.
 
Customer 200 will recieve a FREE Chrome floor fan, 3 speed.
 
Customer 250 will recieve a free Mobile Air conditioning unit with heating, fully remote control, new and boxed, RRP £399. you can see this item at www.airconditioningcentre.co.uk


if she hasn't gained 50 customers in 10 years then she must be shi-ite (arabic religion) lol
lol I like it












CIU ARRRRRRRHHHHHH sort out the broswer issue please  :'( im bad enough at spelling as it is, you are not helping   ::)


Matt
If your not willing to learn, No one can help you, If you are determined to learn, No one can stop you ;)

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #38 on: November 15, 2009, 12:14:12 am »
What browser are you using Ian?
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

Window Washers

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Re: what do you guys make of this
« Reply #39 on: November 15, 2009, 12:17:20 am »
What browser are you using Ian?

ie, used firefox year and for some reason this new pc hated it, and is driving me up the wall
If your not willing to learn, No one can help you, If you are determined to learn, No one can stop you ;)