Just wrapped up a window washing job at a condo, and the higher windows actually had the worst hard water buildup, more than I expected. My cleaning solution took care of most of it. For the truly stubborn spots, I broke out the window scraper and steel wool. Every window came out crystal clear in…
More than most people expect. Dust, pollen, water spots, and general grime scatter and absorb sunlight before it ever makes it through the glass, and industry reporting on building glass has found that neglected windows can block roughly 20 to 40 percent of incoming natural light. That’s the difference between a room that feels bright…
It can, if it’s left long enough. Utah Valley has some of the hardest water in the country, with mineral concentrations regularly topping 250 parts per million in cities like Orem, Lindon, and Pleasant Grove, and once that mineral buildup sits on glass long enough, it can etch into the surface permanently. At that point,…
Yes. Dust, pollen, and mold spores settle and build up along window tracks, sills, and frames, and every time a window is opened or a breeze hits the glass, some of that gets stirred back into the air inside your home. If anyone in your house deals with seasonal allergies, your window frames are one…
Right now, in late summer and early fall, is one of the best windows of the year for it. Utah County’s heaviest pollen and dust have already passed for the season, and getting windows cleaned before winter storms and holiday gatherings start is timing most homeowners overlook. Why Does Timing Matter for Window Washing? Utah…
Because the buildup happens too slowly to notice day to day. Your eyes adjust gradually to small changes, so a window that gets a little dirtier each week never triggers the same reaction a sudden change would. Most homeowners don’t realize how far their windows have drifted from clean until they see the difference right…
If it feels like allergy season never fully lets up at your house, your window frames and sills might be part of the reason. Pollen, dust, and mold spores settle into the tracks and edges of exterior windows and build up there quietly, especially in a high-pollen state like Utah. Most homeowners never think to…
Utah’s water is some of the hardest in the country, loaded with dissolved calcium and minerals. Every time a sprinkler overspray hits your windows, or rain dries on the glass, it leaves behind more than a spot you can wipe away. Left long enough, those mineral deposits can permanently etch into the glass itself, and…
Most homeowners don’t notice how dirty their windows have gotten until they’re clean again. If it’s been a while since yours were washed, here are five signs it’s time to get them done, and what’s actually happening to your glass in the meantime. The Bottom Line None of these signs are urgent emergencies, but they…