We are delighted to confirm that your windows have been cleaned today.[/color]
However due to the inclement weather we are finding it necessary to sweep any excess water from pathways and patios etc in addition to salting them.
There still remains a slight although continuing possibility of slippage; we therefore advise you to use caution and if possible avoid using these areas until they have dried entirely.
Many thanks
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it would look great when handed to a judge in court
you are allmost admitting liability for falls
infact i would go as far as inviting people to pretend to fall for a " no-win no-fee claim "
if you know the water will freeze, dont clean
well said !! and why not post a blank cheque while your there save going to court
The water that had led to the slip was a result of the cleaner cleaning the floor and accidentally spilling some liquid, but they had put no signs to say that the floor was wet.
Mr Brice was awarded £1,895.41 after his accident at a train station. He was walking along the platform when he slipped on the wet floor and fell, injuring the muscles and hamstring in his leg. Cleaners had wet the floor without displaying any warning signs. Mr Brice's thank you letter read: "Thank you for forwarding the cheque for £1,895.41 in settlement of my claim. I would also like to thank you and your staff for the excellent service and help I have received over this claim which has now reached a satisfactory conclusion. I have also noted your comments regarding my file of papers. Once again, thank you all very much".
Gardiners recommend salting:
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Cold_Weather_Precautions.html
Yes milord, I knew I was throwing copious amounts of water onto the pavement, yes I knew it was going to freeze immediately, but I left a warning note for the occupier, how was I to know that she was out and would slip and break her arm/leg before getting into the house to read my warning note!"
QuoteYes milord, I knew I was throwing copious amounts of water onto the pavement, yes I knew it was going to freeze immediately, but I left a warning note for the occupier, how was I to know that she was out and would slip and break her arm/leg before getting into the house to read my warning note!"
Matt, your missing the points.
1. How many times do we hear wfp opperators saying "if custy dont care about my safety, they can get someone else to clean" What you are suggesting is hypocritical.
I'm posting this through my custy's door in future ;D
Dear customer,, I cleaned your windows today and I was bloody freezing, I've had a real crap day because including yourself no one was home so now I'm going home skint, I also broke my flask when I slipped on this bloody ice rink I built you, so no hot drink for me today, Mr blogs at No 73 was kind enough to mention he would have given me a glass of whiskey to warm me up but he had no Ice ::) So in my wisdom I've just just sold him a half ton block of the stuff ;D but the fool paid me by cheque ::)
My brush is still frozen to your window so I can't do any more work anyway and I would be grateful if you could keep your eye on my brush for me, I've detached it from the pole so no idiot like the postman or your husband when he comes home from the pub half cut will trip over it.
Oh and another thing?...All the water I sprayed around the place has all frozen so your path is now the ice rink I've just mentioned, now it would normally cost you £20 to go to a proper ice rink but I've have been kind enough to build you your own personal one in your garden, so I think an extra £10 on top of your half done window clean isn't being unreasonable.
P.S.
If your husband does return home half cut and in his ultimate wisdom goes Arse over Tip then please think again before going to one of these no win no fee companies because I don't have a penny to scratch my arse with.
P.P.S
When my brush has thawed out can you just give that window a quick wash for me. ;)
Your ever loyal and friendly window cleaner.
I'm posting this through my custy's door in future ;D
Dear customer,, I cleaned your windows today and I was bloody freezing, I've had a real crap day because including yourself no one was home so now I'm going home skint, I also broke my flask when I slipped on this bloody ice rink I built you, so no hot drink for me today, Mr blogs at No 73 was kind enough to mention he would have given me a glass of whiskey to warm me up but he had no Ice ::) So in my wisdom I've just just sold him a half ton block of the stuff ;D but the fool paid me by cheque ::)
My brush is still frozen to your window so I can't do any more work anyway and I would be grateful if you could keep your eye on my brush for me, I've detached it from the pole so no idiot like the postman or your husband when he comes home from the pub half cut will trip over it.
Oh and another thing?...All the water I sprayed around the place has all frozen so your path is now the ice rink I've just mentioned, now it would normally cost you £20 to go to a proper ice rink but I've have been kind enough to build you your own personal one in your garden, so I think an extra £10 on top of your half done window clean isn't being unreasonable.
P.S.
If your husband does return home half cut and in his ultimate wisdom goes Arse over Tip then please think again before going to one of these no win no fee companies because I don't have a penny to scratch my arse with.
P.P.S
When my brush has thawed out can you just give that window a quick wash for me. ;)
Your ever loyal and friendly window cleaner.
very good jeff
could you reword it for cleaning in the rain ;)
Matt, the problem is that to read your slip of paper they have to walk up the icy path first if they are out. What if they slip and fall before they ever got to read your notice?
QuoteMr Brice was awarded £1,895.41 after his accident at a train station. He was walking along the platform when he slipped on the wet floor and fell, injuring the muscles and hamstring in his leg. Cleaners had wet the floor without displaying any warning signs. Mr Brice's thank you letter read: "Thank you for forwarding the cheque for £1,895.41 in settlement of my claim. I would also like to thank you and your staff for the excellent service and help I have received over this claim which has now reached a satisfactory conclusion. I have also noted your comments regarding my file of papers. Once again, thank you all very much".fair comment,i think if your poles aint froze go with it...i would ;D ;D
http://www.thompsons.law.co.uk/Other-Accidents/slip-trip-injury-compensation-claims.htm#am_i_entitled_slip_trip_fall_compensation_claim
Matt, the problem is that to read your slip of paper they have to walk up the icy path first if they are out. What if they slip and fall before they ever got to read your notice?
Matt, there are many people that do not want you to work and or do not want to work in this weather, they can give an excuse for just about anything to stop earning money or to not work. dON'T TALK ABOUT RAIN ASWELL OR YOU WILL GET IT BOTH BARRELLS, sry cant see the text and not re writting it for the 3rd time..Matt, the problem is that to read your slip of paper they have to walk up the icy path first if they are out. What if they slip and fall before they ever got to read your notice?
Hold on fellas, thats a bit defeatist.
I dont spray water all over paths first off.
The water.....its below windows, the front door doesnt get done unless you want to cloth it or do it trad.
What does get done gets swept and salted, so the ice is gone!
As for the icy path, thats their problem, it has NOTHING to do with you.
I have just spoken to the Underwriters at my Insurance company regarding this.
I explained to them what I have explained here and they were happy to inform me if one of my customers had an accident as a result of this then in all likelihood the case would end up at court and if I was found to be negligent then they would then cover me for any liability.
If I was found NOT negligent then no worries.
What do guys think of putting a printed note through custards doors once theyve cleaned their windows in icy weather, something like:QuoteWe are delighted to confirm that your windows have been cleaned today.[/color]
However due to the inclement weather we are finding it necessary to sweep any excess water from pathways and patios etc in addition to salting them.
There still remains a slight although continuing possibility of slippage; we therefore advise you to use caution and if possible avoid using these areas until they have dried entirely.
Many thanks
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