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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Snail Trails
« Last post by robbo333 on Today at 05:58:16 pm »
I wonder where these snails are going?
Turn water off, clean in the direction of the trail...easy peasy!
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I think the answer depends on your work - if its small stuff then a reel on the m/c or trolley would be convienient
My vans have bolted down m/c's and reels in the van we carry as standard 2 x 100 h/p hose
and 200 meters of 3/4 water feed hose

never had to go through a house yet - there is usually an alley at the rear for access
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Snail Trails
« Last post by mac74 on Today at 05:21:37 pm »
Same 4 me, cloth em fast or wet brush with water off. Just glad the bas..rds don't often make it to the top windows!
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Snail Trails
« Last post by Perfect Windows on Today at 04:23:25 pm »
Gave this some thought today while out cleaning - I use my gloved hand 90% of the time. Wet window, rub glass, wash glass the way I described above.

Vin
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Window and Gutter Van for sale
« Last post by Smudger on Today at 02:39:00 pm »
Go for 3.5 if you really want it

As said second hand gear 1k tops and hope it lasts

Much better out there and crucially better looked after
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Best to post this in the window cleaning forum - if that's what it's for...
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Window and Gutter Van for sale
« Last post by Stoots on Today at 01:37:13 pm »
I didn't make an offer in the end, but asked what's the lowest he would take.

£4k, VAT inclusive. I guess that is a bargain?

I'd  say its about right. The gear isn't worth more than a grand imo.
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Hi all,

Could anyone recommend where to get equipment insurance and public liability cover from.

TIA
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Window and Gutter Van for sale
« Last post by Ascjim on Today at 11:15:52 am »
I didn't make an offer in the end, but asked what's the lowest he would take.

£4k, VAT inclusive. I guess that is a bargain?
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: New van setup for franchisee
« Last post by Spruce on Today at 10:52:55 am »
A little addition into the emotional bank account that good franchisors and employers donate.

I suspect I may have posted about this before as it's core to everything we do.

We don't really care a great deal about our end-customers directly. Our entire focus, everything we ever do, every decision we make  is based on keeping our franchisees happy. They look after the end-customers, we look after them.

I've bored on about this before but above my desk is a sign I paid to have engraved: "Always do what is in the best interests of the franchisees"

I'd dread taking our business to Dragon's Den. I'd have trouble telling them turnover, return on capital employed, etc. I'd just keep replying "You misunderstand, we just keep the franchisees happy. I don't care about the financials. We do OK and everyone's content."

Sorry for the quasi-religious rant.

Vin

Brilliant. Wish a few more, not necessarily window cleaning, ran their business like you do.👍
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