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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Shane sharples on May 26, 2015, 12:59:38 pm

Title: First cleans
Post by: Shane sharples on May 26, 2015, 12:59:38 pm
Maybe I'm just slow but how long does it take everyone on the first cleans? I know every house is different but 'on average' I mean?
See I like to make sure it's done right 1st time so I don't have to go back so I clean them all once, let them dry , then rinse all the windows again- usually take 40 minutes?
How about you guys??
Title: Re: First cleans
Post by: Soupy on May 26, 2015, 01:09:28 pm
2 - 3 times as long as a normal clean, depending how dirty they are.
Title: Re: First cleans
Post by: JackieW on May 26, 2015, 04:49:10 pm
Quote from: Soupy on May 26, 2015, 01:09:28 pm
2 - 3 times as long as a normal clean, depending how dirty they are.

Me too
Title: Re: First cleans
Post by: robbo333 on May 26, 2015, 05:20:43 pm
Probably twice as long.
Title: Re: First cleans
Post by: dazmond on May 26, 2015, 05:38:55 pm
did one today.took me approx twice as long.sometimes they take me longer depending on how dirty they are.i normally dont charge any more than usual unless their really minging.
Title: Re: First cleans
Post by: dazmond on May 26, 2015, 05:50:59 pm
Quote from: Shane sharples on May 26, 2015, 05:46:43 pm
So, do you do your first cleans on a separate day or just fit them into your round? Coz iv been having days just for first cleans as they kinda ruin my round, then the next month I slide them into the round with all the rest

i usually fit them in next time im working in the area.if its a stand alone.any day where i have a slack day. :)
Title: Re: First cleans
Post by: Cookie on May 26, 2015, 09:04:13 pm
Quote from: Shane sharples on May 26, 2015, 12:59:38 pm
Maybe I'm just slow but how long does it take everyone on the first cleans? I know every house is different but 'on average' I mean?
See I like to make sure it's done right 1st time so I don't have to go back so I clean them all once, let them dry , then rinse all the windows again- usually take 40 minutes?
How about you guys??
I'm just starting out and I'm taking on average 1 hour per first clean (this would be for a reasonable size 1930s semi or similar for which I'm charging £12). I tend to take my time and  have a good 'chin wag' with the customer to get to know them. I have found that this has led to a few referrals. Second cleans are due very soon and I'm hoping to cut the time down by half...
Title: Re: First cleans
Post by: Mick Kent on May 27, 2015, 07:36:22 am
3-4 mins for a first cleans on average instead of the usual 1-2 mins i take splashing and dashing.
Title: Re: First cleans
Post by: Jonny 87 on May 27, 2015, 08:17:16 am
Quote from: Mick kent on May 27, 2015, 07:36:22 am
3-4 mins for a first cleans on average instead of the usual 1-2 mins i take splashing and dashing.

No wonder when your canvassing everyone is against WFP. 

Bad news travels far.  ;D
Title: Re: First cleans
Post by: wpclean on May 27, 2015, 08:51:22 am
We take is as long as it takes to get the frames, and windows spotless.     You only get one chance to impress the customer for future cleans.     Just try, and not to book too many in one day, as can get quite boring  ;D