What this covers
Window washing cleans glass, frames, screens and tracks, inside and out. For upper floors, many companies use water-fed poles that push purified water through a soft brush from the ground, so the glass dries without spots and no one has to climb. Inside, glass is cleaned by hand with a squeegee and the sills wiped. Careful crews protect floors and furniture, take care with older or painted glass, and point out failed seals, cracked panes or rotted sills they notice.
When to call
- Windows dulled by pollen, salt, hard water or a season of weather.
- Second-story windows you cannot safely reach.
- Paint, dust or stickers on the glass after a remodel or rebuild.
What to expect
- Walk aroundThe crew checks the windows, access and any fragile glass.
- OutsideExterior glass and frames are cleaned, upper floors by pole.
- InsideInterior glass, sills and tracks are cleaned with floors protected.
- Screens and checkScreens are cleaned and refitted and you look over the result.
Get a certified company
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Questions people ask
Why does pole-washed glass dry without spots?
The water is filtered to remove the minerals that leave spots, so it rinses clean and dries clear without a squeegee.
Can construction paint be removed from glass?
Usually, with a blade held flat on the glass and a lubricant. Some coated or tempered glass needs gentler methods, which the crew checks first.
How often should windows be washed?
Once or twice a year suits most homes. Homes near the coast, busy roads or trees often need it more.
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