We are often asked how often residential windows should be cleaned. We wish there was a simple answer to this question, but the answer depends on many factors. Factors like your location, that seasons weather, your water quality, and your window placement / type.
The location of your home plays a key role in how often your windows should be cleaned. If your house Is situated on one of the thousands of lakes in Central Florida, then you know how many spiders, gnats, and other critters will dirty the exterior of your house including your windows. For lakefront homes we typically recommend quarterly window cleaning.
Your homes proximity to a busy road also factors into how dirty your windows will get over time. Dust, and exhaust all add to the dirt that can accumulate on your windows.
Inclement weather can also affect how often your windows may need to be cleaned. The summer rainstorms characteristic of Orlando, and the Central Florida area may cause your windows to get dirtier quicker. Here’s a post we wrote about rain and your windows.
Your homes water quality can actually affect your windows, and how often they should be cleaned. How so? Many homes in Florida have “hard water”, and this hard water is often directly or indirectly sprayed onto your windows from your irrigation system. This can lead to hard water staining. Getting your windows cleaned regularly can help to prevent permanent damage to your glass. Here’s a post we wrote all about hard water stains.
Each home’s window cleaning needs will be different. When you do need window cleaning, call Heatwave Window Cleaning. We offer discounts for returning customers.
The average suburban home in a typical Central Florida sud-division or neighborhood can probably get away with getting their windows cleaned two times per year.
