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Window Cleaning Specislists - Success Built on Reputation
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A small introduction to the history of WCS & Sons.
My Grandfather:
Over 90 years ago (born in 1890) my grandfather Eugene Woods returned home from the army and set up a small business as a window cleaner. He called it Woods Window Cleaning. His two daughter also worked with him window cleaning. They worked the round for many years before age made my grandfather retire, leaving his two daughters to carry on the round.
My Father
My father John Woods joined them after he came out of the army after the second world war. He called the business Woods Window Cleaning Services. When it was time for his sisters to retire my father worked the round alone for many more years. He worked in all weathers and always with a smile for his customers. He would listen to their woes and never comment. He would sit and have a cup of tea with them. He became an ear to lend as well as a window cleaner and friend. He used a shammy leather and scrim. Working round area such as Middlewood, Nether Edge, Ramoor and many more. My father retired from Woods Window Cleaning Services when he was in his seventies.
Myself
It was my father that introduced me to window cleaning, many times I would help my father with his rounds. I learnt a wealth of knowledge and experience. My father being old school taught me how to use a ladder, which wasn't as simple as you think (especially if you didn't want to hurt yourself or anyone else for that matter). He taught me how to use a leather and scrim. I also learnt what it was like to have your hands in cold water all day, day after day. Working alongside my father made me understand the importance of customer relations, as most, if not all of his customers, judged him as a friend.
I changed from using a shammy leather and scrim and started to use blade and applicator. Now again time has changed to water-fed poles and the pure water system.
My Sons
I cherished the times working alongside my father. But, now I have my sons Aaron & Cayde working alongside me, leaning the old techniques as well as up-to-date systems. They will learn the friendly caring approach, taking on the family name when my time comes around for retirement.
My approach to our family business is: keep it big enough to cope yet small enough to care!