Does the light entering your rooms seem greyer than normal? Are their streaks of dirt running across the glass? Are yours or the neighborhood children writing clever messages such as “Clean ME!” on your windows? If any of this applies, your windows need a good clean. You could do it on your own; you could also consider hiring a residential window cleaning service. Below are five reasons why you might want to seriously consider following the latter course.
Reason # 1: Saving Time
We live busy lives. We have jobs, extracurricular activities, children (with and without interests), pets and friends. After working all week and sometimes into the weekends, we simply do not have the time to handle what may seem simple chores – such as washing the windows.
Not only would this task detract from our own time, it could do so substantially. We are not experts at cleaning windows. It would take us a while to gather or purchase the right tools and materials. We would also be slower at the job than those who use it to make a living. Hiring a professional service will let us enjoy our lives with friends and families, not waste substantial time doing a job we know little to nothing about and still have sparkling clean windows.
Reason #2: Spotting Any Issues: A good residential window cleaning service does more than clean windows. They are observant. They can spot and report any issues they see. This can reduce potential problems such as the setting in of dry rot, mold, insect nests, frayed screens and rotting, bent or dented frames.
Reason # 3: Prevent Insect Infestations: Professional window washers not only note the presence of insect infestations such as wasp and hornet nests, they can remove them for you safely. It will depend upon the specific company your hire to perform the task. Some will inform you of the nests and hives. However, by cleaning the windows – including the sash and shutters, they can remove aspects of the environment before settlement is made.
Reason #4 Extending Longevity: Depending upon the condition of your screens, the window washer may recommend replacements. By doing two things:
- Replacing older aluminum or wood frames with the latest version
- Thoroughly cleaning windows etched by the deposits left by older aluminum frames
you can extend the overall life of your glass windows.
Reason #5: Let the Light Shine In: By allowing a window washer to clean your windows, you are ensuring your windows are capable of performing their tasks. They can now let the light shine in clearly and strongly – without interference from amateur streaking, on those days when you want it the most. If this isn’t a good enough reason to hire a professional residential window cleaning service, I don’t know what is.
