FAQs
How do I prepare for my window cleaning?
A: We try to make the process as easy for you as possible! We only ask you to do a few things prior to our arrival:
1. We ask you move items that are breakable, expensive, or irreplaceable (i.e. knick-knacks, family heirlooms, etc.) that may be in or around the windows as we can not be responsible for items that are damaged during the moving/cleaning process.
2. Please pull your blinds/window treatments into the open/up position. If you are unable to do so, we are happy to do it for you but we can not be held responsible if a blind string tears during the process of opening or closing it.
3. If you have furniture that needs to be moved on hardwood floors we ask you either move the furniture before we arrive or provide moving pads to ensure your floors are not damaged during the moving process.
How do you handle Hard Water Stains / Built up Residue?
A: Great question! We do NOT use razor blades without homeowner consent! Once upon a time, razor blades were actually a recommended method to remove tough residue by window manufacturers. Roughly 10-15 years ago, glass “advanced” and due to changes in the way glass is made, razor blades are strictly forbidden by nearly every window manufacturer. So, how do we get the tough stuff off? We have different options based on different substances:
– For hard water stains, we use vinegar and aggressively scrub the stained glass with a microfiber towel. While vinegar is the most effective, 100% safe option, it doesn’t always remove all of the stains. We also use a product called barkeepers friend that is safe and effective. If you know you will be home for the appointment and you know you have hard water stains, please know that vinegar is most effective when it is warmed up on the stove, mixed with water 50/50, and as hot as it can be comfortably handled. We do not have a way to warm up vinegar in our trucks so please have it ready for us if you want the best results possible!
– For construction residue/adhesives, we use Magic Erasers. It takes a lot of scrubbing so there is an additional charge, however, it is 100% safe and effective!
– Spray paint/paint over-spray is the toughest obstacle we face as vinegar doesn’t work and Magic Erasers have limited effectiveness. Sometimes, paint speckle needs to be removed with multiple cleanings as it will loosen up and flake off after repeated cleanings.
– For all of these tough items, a razor blade is always the most effective option. However, since it is also the riskiest, we will not use a razor blade on your home’s windows without discussing it with you and receiving your consent. Sometimes, we will make suggestions that do not remove everything on the first clean but will after repeated cleanings. All of these tough items will at least improve, after repeated cleanings but a scratch is permanent! Please call us with additional questions!
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