Window Cleaners

[Barsel]

I know this might sound like a daft question but do you know if window cleaners are still working?

[dannyk13]

Mine isn't.I don't think that they are listed as essential.

[jennyjoan]

mine didn't come round this week and they are very reliable but think they were too nervous of meeting people

[dannyk13]

According to this they are allowed to work:-
https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/11249103/window-cleaners-work-coronavirus-lockdown/

[TonyV]

Mine lives a few doors up from us, and his van hasn't moved for a couple of weeks.

[TonyV]

Danny Sun may say they can work, but I wouldn't want to visit households where you don't know clients current condition. Are window cleaners key workers then?

[dannyk13]

Tony, it is up to the individual window cleaner whether he wants to work or not. I think what maybe deterring them is that they are usually paid in cash at the time of cleaning which is difficult if you wish to obey the two metre rule.

[gulliver1]

Are Timsons the key cutters allowed to work?. Boom Boom.

[Barsel]

danny, I was wondering that about cash payment, and was wondering if the money could be left somewhere safe outside so I wouldn't have to come into any contact with him. I suppose I'll just have to wait and see if he turns up.

[TonyV]

Barsel, in the current climate, don't think I would handle cash either. My window cleaner will accept bank transfers, but he seems to have decided to go into hibernation.

[MargoTester]

Our's has sent a message saying he won't be coming

[Barsel]

Tony, I was thinking of putting the money in one of those little plastic bags and then putting it under the door mat.

[TonyV]

Barsel yes you could do that, if he is coming, can you text or phone him?

[jennyjoan]

I have been leaving the money on my back window sill for years - underneath a heavy bottle and did so this week but it is still there.

[BAKERS DOZEN]

We always pay our window cleaner online straight into his bank account. Most of neighbours do the same. Think he started it because a lad he had working for him told people the price had gone up and was pocketing the difference. This way we both have a record of payments.

[Barsel]

Tony, when he started this round, he pushed a flyer through with his number on, I'll see if I still have it somewhere. Thanks for all your replies x

[TonyV]

Can't say I would blame anyone for staying indoors, we have been in voluntary self isolation for a couple of weeks now, due to my partners underlying health conditions, which has now become official with a text message from UK Gov to both of us, saying do not leave the house for 12 weeks.

[Gizmonster]

I've been out on my rounds this week, but I think this might be my last day. I've finished my work for this week and now that Boris has given us some guidance as to what us self-employed workers will be getting, I think I'll be going into hibernation for a while :)

[Hopkirk]

At least they should have clean hands