One great niche
of the cleaning service industry is window cleaning.
Yes, you’ll be surprised at how many people want you
to clean their windows. You’ll also be surprised at
the sheer number of windows each house has. So even
if you charge a minimal price per window, there’s
enough room there to give you a tidy profit margin.
If you love to
work outdoors and don’t want to be cooped up
cleaning a house on a sunny day, are reasonably
athletic, then this might be the perfect job and
business for you.
Cleaning a
window might seem easy, but if it was, why would
people pay you to do it? It’s a hard job, and
time-consuming but the rewards of setting up a
window-cleaning business are plentiful. If you
already own or are planning to start a cleaning
service, then you may include window washing as part
of your services. This can go a long way to earning
extra cash for your business and is a great way to
expand your part-time or full-time business.
Here are
some great tips when starting a window washing
business:
·
Learn the tips and tricks of window
washing – with windows, the results are immediate.
Your clients will be able to see if you’ve done a
good job. Investing in a good squeegue and glass
cleaning solvents can be one of the ways for you to
show your clients that you are serious about the
job. Extension handles (or an old broomstick with
the head cut off) usually fit easily into squeegees
so you can reach those hard to reach places.
·
Ensure your safety. Invest in a good
steady ladder. You may look a little weird, but wear
protective gear. You wouldn’t want to get that
might cause you grief in the future.
·
Check out where you can clean - Like
all cleaning services, there are several ways to
tackle this business. You can begin by washing
windows in your area, near your neighborhood or in
the neighborhood itself. Offer your services to
small offices—most big office buildings already have
long time cleaning contracts. You can offer your
services to local businesses in your community.
·
Know the prices – If there are other
window washing businesses in the area, know how much
their services cost. You can estimate your potential
costs and profit from there and know how much you
can charge your clients as well.
·
Don’t be afraid to offer your services
to everyone – A cool professional approach to any
clients will give you potential business and
potential clients. This equals more profit for
you.
·
Keep your work area clean – Most
window washing accidents are caused by people
slipping on water or soap, or a combination of both.
By wiping up spills, you can prevent any accidents
from happening to you.
·
Being cheap is the way to go – Because
you’re just starting out, you can offer quality
service at lower prices than commercial cleaning
companies. Don’t be too cheap—you still need to make
a profit. Letting your clients know that you will do
the same job for less gives you more profit in the
long run.
·
Do a good job! – This is most
important tip of all. A good job means that your
clients will call you again, which means more
work for you and more work = more money. And who
wouldn’t want that?
If you’ve
decided to include window washing as part of your
cleaning services, here is a final tip for you:
·
Let your steady clients know – if
you’ve already built up a steady stream of clients
from your home or office cleaning business, let them
know that you’re now offering window washing
services as well. Offer to include it in your home
services price or give them a taste (a freebie) of
what you can do for them. If they already have a
separate window cleaner, this might convince them
that you are the one stop shop for all purpose
cleaning.
Sounds easy,
doesn’t it? You’re on your way to becoming a
professional window cleaner. Get your squeegee and
go! You’ll have money rolling in, in no time at all!
