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Window Washing by Chris Wilson
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I washed my first window in 1979 at age 9 in an office building where my step-grandparents were cleaning for their son, my mother’s ex-husband, whose flashy, decadent ways captured my imagination as a child.
He owned a successful building maintenance company in Portland. I remember making a big smeary streaky mess with some towels and a bottle of blue spray. when I was done it didn’t look that great. Discouraged I went back to life of boyhood.
At 11 I got my first paper route delivering The Columbian to some low income apartments in Vancouver, Washington. This pretty much established my entrepreneurial spirit.
At 15 I quit the paper route and mowed lawns for the summer.
At 16 I took a job cleaning a 40,000 square foot office in suburban Oregon. And then when school started back up, I cleaned floors in the local Kmart early in the morning before class.
Then late in my 17th year I started C&N Janitorial Service in Vancouver WA. The N stood for nobody, because I did it all myself pretty much.
At 19 I got the contract to clean the windows for a small real estate office, so I bought some squeegees and a mop and attempted to do the work. Frustration ensued, but a friendly window cleaner happened by and taught me a few techniques that got the ball rolling. Then I washed my parents windows, my grandmas windows and picked up house clients and commercial jobs here and there.
When I quit the janitorial racket in the mid 90s and went back to college to get my journalism BA and English minor from Washington State University, I kept my squeegees and would beat the mid-range to nicer residential neighborhoods in Pullman, Washington knocking door to door seeking travel bucks for clean windows. I always found all the work I needed to help pay for school, buy food and pay the rent and travel, and I built a small repeat client base while in college.
I’ve been in California now for 12 years and over time I’ve picked up a client here and there from friends and talking with... show more people, 99% residential with second story reach capacity.
While I'm focused on cleaning the beautiful homes of the Ojai Valley, I've washed windows in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, New Mexico and a few places in Europe. show more
He owned a successful building maintenance company in Portland. I remember making a big smeary streaky mess with some towels and a bottle of blue spray. when I was done it didn’t look that great. Discouraged I went back to life of boyhood.
At 11 I got my first paper route delivering The Columbian to some low income apartments in Vancouver, Washington. This pretty much established my entrepreneurial spirit.
At 15 I quit the paper route and mowed lawns for the summer.
At 16 I took a job cleaning a 40,000 square foot office in suburban Oregon. And then when school started back up, I cleaned floors in the local Kmart early in the morning before class.
Then late in my 17th year I started C&N Janitorial Service in Vancouver WA. The N stood for nobody, because I did it all myself pretty much.
At 19 I got the contract to clean the windows for a small real estate office, so I bought some squeegees and a mop and attempted to do the work. Frustration ensued, but a friendly window cleaner happened by and taught me a few techniques that got the ball rolling. Then I washed my parents windows, my grandmas windows and picked up house clients and commercial jobs here and there.
When I quit the janitorial racket in the mid 90s and went back to college to get my journalism BA and English minor from Washington State University, I kept my squeegees and would beat the mid-range to nicer residential neighborhoods in Pullman, Washington knocking door to door seeking travel bucks for clean windows. I always found all the work I needed to help pay for school, buy food and pay the rent and travel, and I built a small repeat client base while in college.
I’ve been in California now for 12 years and over time I’ve picked up a client here and there from friends and talking with... show more people, 99% residential with second story reach capacity.
While I'm focused on cleaning the beautiful homes of the Ojai Valley, I've washed windows in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, New Mexico and a few places in Europe. show more
9 recommendations and reviews from 5 people
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Referral from
December 29, 2017
Jennifer K. asked:Hi. I’m looking for a recommendation for a window washer and a professional carpet cleaning company. Thank you!Bo H. replied:Chris Wilson Windows (805) 208-9254
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August 27, 2017
Krista S. asked:Looking for a window washer. Thanks!Lila F. replied:Chris T Wilson - (805) 208-9254 is AWESOME!
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September 23, 2016
Sheryl W. asked:looking for a WINDOW WASHER. Residence, but many windows. (Inexpensive, Cheap or Free is always nice!) but someone competent! Thanks 805-901-7546Anne M. replied:Chris T Wilson! (805) 208-9254 He did a great job on my Windows!
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June 5, 2012
Rain P. asked:Window washer recommendations?Jenny P. replied:Without a doubt, Chris Wilson 805-208-9254, fair, thorough, lives right near you.
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December 5, 2014
Kimmi H. asked:Im looking for the cute Ojai decal with smiley face. Where can I get a couple?Chris W. replied:If you want to buy them direct from me Kimmi Henard, here's a link to my window washing blog: http://windowashing.com/.../where-can-i-get-that-super.../
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June 8, 2014
Camilla L. asked:Awhile back there was a thread about a window washer recommendation could I get that name and number pretty please and thank you!Chris W. replied:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Window-Washing-by-Chris-Wilson/176557085713575
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October 1, 2013
Brian B. asked:Anyone recommended for reasonably priced home window cleaning? ThanksChris W. replied:Call me Jolene 805 208 9254 or email chris@windowashing.comChris W. replied:Brian, window washing by Chris Wilson would be happy to give you a free estimate. http://windowashing.com
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June 5, 2013
Joy M. asked:Seeking bonded window washing pros for a lovely home in the Arbolada. We have a special event on June 28 and need service inside and out before then. Including skylights. REFERRALS PLEASE ? THANK YOU !Chris W. replied:Thank you ladies: http://windowashing.com
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