# The Dangers of DIY Window Cleaner: Why It's Not Worth It
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Chapter 1: A Cautionary Tale on Homemade Window Cleaner
Why concocting your own window cleaner using white spirits and a dash of blue food coloring can lead to regret.
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Hello, I'm Braddlay "Bradd" Braddlayson III, the Chief Executive Officer of WindowWipey. Following the closure of Hotgoogie, where I held a significant position, I transitioned into the world of self-publishing and self-help literature, focusing on my own experiences.
Surprisingly, it has turned out quite well for me. My debut book, The Nepotism Principle™, has radically altered my existence. Although it sold just a single copy—purchased by my father—he didn't actually read it. He merely skimmed the Executive Summary at the back. This led him to leverage a few connections, arrange a couple of strategic maneuvers, and acquire a controlling stake in WindowWipey after the stock price plummeted due to those maneuvers. With his keen grasp of The Nepotism Principle™, he appointed me as CEO.
But I digress; I'm here to debunk some conspiracy-driven misconceptions about WindowWipey being exorbitantly priced, merely a mix of white spirits and blue food dye. In reality, WindowWipey offers so much more. Crafting your own makeshift WindowWipey comes with significant pitfalls to consider.
Section 1.1: The Color Conundrum
To begin with, let’s address the color aspect. Utilizing the wrong food dye or incorrect proportions can result in a disaster. Instead of resembling WindowWipey, your creation may end up looking like GenericClean, marking you as a penny-pincher.
Subsection 1.1.1: The Importance of Branding
Section 1.2: The Logo Matters
Next, let’s talk about the logo. The WindowWipey logo is undeniably appealing. Without a pristine, fresh label on your bottle, your DIY version will appear dismal, reinforcing the image of a sad, stingy individual.
Chapter 2: A Costly Mistake
Finally, let’s examine the financial aspect. While an authentic bottle of WindowWipey is a bargain at $19.99, have you actually calculated the costs associated with your homemade version?
Let me break it down for you. First, you’ll need to purchase an original bottle of WindowWipey to recycle, costing you $19.99. The raw materials will add at least 50 cents. So, the entire endeavor is already more expensive.
We also need to consider labor costs. Using the average wage of a WindowWipey employee will yield meaningful insights. Since we now have a fully automated production line and have outsourced most tasks, I’m the only employee left. My current salary is $50 million annually, and I work less than 100 hours per year, giving WindowWipey an average hourly wage of $500,000. Mixing up your slightly off-color WindowWipey could take up to twelve minutes, resulting in a labor cost of an astonishing $100,000 per bottle.
In total, the cost ends up at $100,020.49 per bottle. That's absolutely ludicrous.
Thank you for reading, and stay tuned for more enlightening consumer tips.
Best,
Bradd
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