“A good window cleaner always leaves at least one streak.”
The Sage
The Sage has always distrusted perfection, particularly when it comes to windows. His advice today reassures homeowners everywhere: “A good window cleaner always leaves at least one streak.”
According to The Sage, a completely spotless window is suspicious. It suggests shortcuts, dark arts, or someone who stayed far too long making eye contact with your net curtains. A single streak, however, proves authenticity. It shows a human was present — someone who wiped, stepped back, nodded thoughtfully, and decided it was “near enough.”
The Sage also notes that streaks serve a practical purpose. They help you locate the window later, reassure you that money has changed hands, and give you something to complain about while secretly knowing you’d have done a worse job yourself. True professionalism, he insists, is not about flawless results — it’s about leaving just enough evidence to avoid questions.
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