It’s time to say thank you for all those window cleaning referrals

Companies use an array of tools to attract business. They advertise in newspapers, radio, television, and magazines. They build Websites and establish social networking accounts to get the word out about their companies. They put up billboards, signs, and paint their logos and message on the side of their vehicles. But, there is nothing better for a business than word-of-mouth marketing.

As much as we rely on word-of-mouth to spread the news about Northern Illinois Windows, it is only fitting and proper that we should take a moment to thank our customers, networking-group partners and friends for all they do recommending us to those who need their windows cleaned, as well as other services.

We take pride that the quality of the service we provide is sufficient that customers and friends feel at ease about the idea of referring us to others who can use our window cleaning and other services. But, providing quality service does not obligate customers to tell others about how we did an exceptional job cleaning their windows; we were compensated when we finished cleaning someone’s windows, or installing 3M window film or cleaning their gutters. 

When you share a good word about NIW with someone, we realize that, doing so, isn’t part of the agreement we made when you contracted us to clean your windows.

So, when someone passes our name along as a referral to another potential customer, while we thank you, we also take that as a compliment and, importantly, as a responsibility.

You’ve spoken highly of us and we have a responsibility to ensure that we live up to the quality expected, based on that referral; we have a responsibility to live up to your good word.

So, with no small measure of gratitude, I say Thank You,

Bill Thomas, Owner
Northern Illinois Windows

Window tinting not just for the car – your home and office will love window tinting, too

Have you ever climbed into a hot car in summer? The temperature can be stifling. On a 70-degree day, within an hour, a parked car can reach temperatures approaching 113 degrees. On an 80-degree day, if left in the sun, the temperature inside a car can reach anywhere from 130 to 172 degrees.

An egg white will cook at 149 degrees. The egg yolk at 158 degrees.

One way to keep the temperature from reaching these highs is to lower the windows a little. Another way is to have the windows tinted. Window tinting can block 99.9 percent of the sun’s UV rays and makes a big, big difference in keeping the car cool. Window tinting also keeps things cool in your home or office.

Window tinting is great for the home and office, too

Most people have heard of window tinting for cars. Fewer are aware that window tinting is also readily available for their homes and office. And the benefits go beyond keeping your home or office cooler. In fact, there are five significant benefits to adding window film (tinted or otherwise) to your home or office.

• Save money on energy costs: By cutting down the heat coming in through your windows, you’ll reduce the energy required for your air conditioning to cool your home or office.
• Preserve furnishings and floorings: Over time, your furniture and flooring is dramatically faded by the sun’s UV rays. But, it happens slowly so you probably haven’t noticed. One way to see the difference is to move a dresser that sits in the sun a lot and compare the floor around it and the floor that was under it before you moved it. You’ll probably be shocked at how effective the sun is at bleaching the color out of wood and fabrics.
• Maintain your privacy: While clear window film can also block 99.9 percent of the sun’s UV rays, tinted window film can eliminate the fishbowl perspective that you may have around the windows in your home or office. Tinted window film can enhance your privacy dramatically.
• Increase your security: A window covered with window film is extremely difficult to break through, even with a hammer. If it won’t stop a burglar, or worse, from getting into your home or office, it will slow them down and require that they make extended noise thy won’t appreciate. And, with tint, they’ll find it harder to look in and see if the coast is clear to break in.
• It’s a cost-effective improvement: Tinted window film can dramatically change the appearance of your home or office. It’s a quick and easy makeover.

A great Mother’s Day present? Hire someone to clean the house and clean the windows

How many of us struggle to find that exceptionally wonderful gift for mom each year at Mother’s Day? Flowers, a box of chocolates, and dinner at a nicer restaurant, are the staples of Mother’s Day gifts. And, they’re appreciated. Mom would probably tell you that you don’t need to get her anything else. But, you know in your heart that, if you could take that Mother’s Day gift to the next level, Mom would just love it. So, how about hiring someone to do some of chores around the house, such as hiring someone to clean or wash the windows?

Those staples of Mother’s Day giving are so expected that they’re kind of boring. There’s no surprise. It’s kind of like buying a tie for Dad every Father’s Day. You watch him feign excitement but everyone knows he’s only appreciative that you took the time to acknowledge him on this day, as mom reacts when you acknowledge her with flowers, chocolate and dinner.

It’s not that you shouldn’t take her out for dinner. And the flowers and chocolates are still nice. But, imagine her surprise when she finds out that a crew of professionals will arrive at the house to clean – and clean the windows. She can sit back, smell the flowers and enjoy the chocolates while a cleaning service does a professional job of giving the house a professional cleaning. And, she can enjoy the flowers and chocolate while gazing out windows that clean and streak free after the professionals cleaned the windows for Mother’s Day.

Taking Mother’s Day giving to another level is not difficult. On Mother’s Day, you can give mom a certificate so she can schedule to have the windows cleaned when she’s ready. Or, and there’s still time with Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 15, you can schedule the cleaning to occur a few days before or after the holiday. That way, she’ll have nothing to do but enjoy the flowers and chocolates.