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Title: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: sean mcc on February 11, 2013, 05:07:09 pm
Hi Everyone
    Just had my 1st complaint with wfp,cleaned large bungalow this afternoon for 1st time,woman had sacked last window cleaner as she was not happy with his work he was trad so i told her i would be cleaning them a different way,anyway cleaned very thoroughly and left as no one was home,got a phone call just now and she said she was not happy with all the water around the house and the water on the sills,what would you do??? ??? ???
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: PAUL ERITH on February 11, 2013, 05:15:10 pm
Ask her what she does when it rains  ;D ;D Then dump and replace with two new customers

Paul
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Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 11, 2013, 05:20:56 pm
Like it or lump it love...
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Post by: Dave Garrett on February 11, 2013, 05:24:36 pm
get rid
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Post by: landy2 on February 11, 2013, 05:26:28 pm
inform her its the future , and if she says it again just blank her it works wonders  ;D
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Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 11, 2013, 05:27:31 pm
youl av a few more yet  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: bumper on February 11, 2013, 05:28:06 pm
just go round with a rag and wipe zills only take you a min,less hassle
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: sean mcc on February 11, 2013, 05:31:33 pm
I think i will try that Bumper as its £17 for 25 mins,it just makes you want to do rolly eyes though ::)roll ::)roll
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: PAUL ERITH on February 11, 2013, 05:32:01 pm
Your not meant to use wfp on the insides you plonker   ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: sean mcc on February 11, 2013, 05:33:24 pm
Nice One ;D
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Post by: Ian101 on February 11, 2013, 05:35:02 pm
if its a bungalow why dont u just trad it ... quicker so more profitable for you and the lady is happy ..... shabang everyones a winner  ;D
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: sean mcc on February 11, 2013, 05:37:39 pm
Im not that quick at trad to be honest and it has pointy conservatory on one end and is a bit awkward,plus dont like trad now to be honest :)
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 11, 2013, 05:38:19 pm
ian 101 had loadsa complaints when he changed over  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: SherwoodCleaningSe on February 11, 2013, 05:42:09 pm
You could tell her that you use more water on the first clean so subsequent cleans Wong have ax much water left. However make sure she know that she has the option of leaving if she doesn't like the method. If you change your method to satisfy her you may find that she will never be happy and always finding things to pick on.

Simon.
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: Ian101 on February 11, 2013, 05:42:18 pm
ian 101 had loadsa complaints when he changed over  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

just the 1 ............ the drips were too noisy  :-\

offered to use soft water but she didnt see the funny side  ;D
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Post by: Fin Clearview on February 11, 2013, 05:59:27 pm
Just ask her if she wants her back doors smashed in  :-X
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Post by: CLEANCARE WC on February 11, 2013, 06:03:29 pm
Just ask her if she wants her back doors smashed in  :-X

the police are still looking for you i would lie low for a while  ;D
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: Paul H on February 11, 2013, 06:08:26 pm
just go round with a rag and wipe zills only take you a min,less hassle

Same i always wipe frames n sills on ground floor takes a few mins extra if that but worth it IMO
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: dazmond on February 11, 2013, 06:15:43 pm
for fussy customers i always wipe ground floor sills when finishing the job.i certainly wouldnt start wiping frames though!! ;D ;D

if she still complains dump her.some people are just not happy whatever you do!! ;) :) :)
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: Paul T on February 11, 2013, 06:18:00 pm
Some people are never happy whatever you do
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: SunShineCleaning on February 11, 2013, 06:20:15 pm
Hi Everyone
    Just had my 1st complaint with wfp,cleaned large bungalow this afternoon for 1st time,woman had sacked last window cleaner as she was not happy with his work he was trad so i told her i would be cleaning them a different way,anyway cleaned very thoroughly and left as no one was home,got a phone call just now and she said she was not happy with all the water around the house and the water on the sills,what would you do??? ??? ???

How did you leave it?

My response when they complain over the phone is to say "If you change your mind and want me to carry on give me a call"

They often panic and backtrack,  if they don't just let her go. She sounds like a PITA.
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Post by: Pete Thompson on February 11, 2013, 06:33:30 pm
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My response when they complain over the phone is to say "If you change your mind and want me to carry on give me a call"

I love that.

Once a messer, always a messer.

Its hard to do trad window cleaning wrong, it sounds to me like hassling window cleaners is her hobby.

Drop her and move on
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: sean mcc on February 11, 2013, 06:36:24 pm
I left it with - wait until tomorrow when it is dry and see if you are happy.I will go and collect money tomorrow and see what she says :),i think i will suggest i will wipe the sills next time when finished but if i get a bad vibe or she gets cheeky i will call it a day. :)
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Post by: richard jagger on February 11, 2013, 06:54:14 pm
Tell her next time without water, its call drycleaning. ;D ;D
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Post by: SB Cleaning on February 11, 2013, 07:03:37 pm
Should of wiped the cills dry....i always do on every job i do ;)
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Post by: Steve Sed on February 11, 2013, 07:05:45 pm
Should of wiped the cills dry....i always do on every job i do ;)
Why? They dry clean anyway. I wipe the odd one where dirt keeps flushing out mind you.
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: Fin Clearview on February 11, 2013, 07:08:23 pm
Just ask her if she wants her back doors smashed in  :-X

the police are still looking for you i would lie low for a while  ;D

The poleice  ;D
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Post by: tonyoliver on February 11, 2013, 07:11:55 pm
just your 1st complaint   try it for 20 years you will hear em all
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Post by: SB Cleaning on February 11, 2013, 07:15:59 pm
Should of wiped the cills dry....i always do on every job i do ;)
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Why? They dry clean anyway. I wipe the odd one where dirt keeps flushing out mind you.

They dont in my experience, much tidier finish wiping them off IMO
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: bobplum on February 11, 2013, 07:41:38 pm
Hi Everyone
    Just had my 1st complaint with wfp,cleaned large bungalow this afternoon for 1st time,woman had sacked last window cleaner as she was not happy with his work he was trad so i told her i would be cleaning them a different way,anyway cleaned very thoroughly and left as no one was home,got a phone call just now and she said she was not happy with all the water around the house and the water on the sills,what would you do??? ??? ???

i think the clue is in the first and second line ;)
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: simon w on February 11, 2013, 07:51:44 pm
I think i will try that Bumper as its £17 for 25 mins,it just makes you want to do rolly eyes though ::)roll ::)roll

You'd be making a rod for your own back.

If her windows are looking great after your clean and no fault can be found with cleaning using the WFP method then if the only argument she has that the windows are left wet after your clean then WFP is not an option for her property. She does sound like a professional moaner, so it's your choice whether to keep her as a customer, sometimes customers are too hard to please, this is when you have to remember that not all business is good business  ;)
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: home6442 on February 11, 2013, 07:57:57 pm
I wonder did she sack her last window cleaner or did
he dump her.
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: sean mcc on February 11, 2013, 08:07:35 pm
Hi John
   Yes never thought of that :),i will see how it goes tomorrow,but i do have a feeling that she wants to own me for £17 a month :)
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Post by: johnny bravo on February 11, 2013, 08:43:16 pm
i know id loose lots if i did bottoms as well,   enough water on floor with just tops.  it suits me,   if your prepared to loose customers ,  carry on regardless.   your the BOSS.
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: Deangsi on February 11, 2013, 09:34:36 pm
Ask her what she does when it rains  ;D ;D Then dump and replace with two new customers

Paul

I second this
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: sean mcc on February 12, 2013, 01:11:00 pm
Went back this morning and she says they have dried great,explained the system,have said i will wipe sills down when finished,all rosy in the garden again. ;D
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on February 12, 2013, 01:28:11 pm
i know id loose lots if i did bottoms as well,   enough water on floor with just tops.  it suits me,   if your prepared to loose customers ,  carry on regardless.   your the BOSS.

I did that for about 3 years then thought what the heck am i doing? i now wfp bottoms too way quicker, better job.

Yes one or two moaners but these are the people that moan no matter what you do so you might as well do it your way!

And my way is what ever is quickest and earns me the most money.
Title: Re: 1st complaint with WFP
Post by: DG Cleaning on February 12, 2013, 05:27:40 pm
i know id loose lots if i did bottoms as well,   enough water on floor with just tops.  it suits me,   if your prepared to loose customers ,  carry on regardless.   your the BOSS.

I did that for about 3 years then thought what the heck am i doing? i now wfp bottoms too way quicker, better job.

Yes one or two moaners but these are the people that moan no matter what you do so you might as well do it your way!

And my way is what ever is quickest and earns me the most money.

I've lost 1 so far, you never know till you try