Prep Work to Do Before Having Your Windows Cleaned

Cleaning your windows can be tedious and frustrating. This is especially true if you are not sure where to start. Whether you are hiring a professional window cleaner or doing it yourself, there are a few things you should do to prepare.

Clean Your Blinds

The dust on your blinds can affect the cleanliness of your windows. Think of your blinds as slim, dust shelves. Whether vertical or horizontal, your blinds are dust magnets. Any time they shift, intentionally or not, dust particles shake loose. As they do, they tend to transfer onto your window surface. Cleaning the glass without cleaning the blinds is just going to lead right back where you started: dirty windows. Save yourself some time and prevent having to immediately re-do your chores – clean your blinds before you clean your windows.

Check Out Those Screens

Most, but not all, screens are situated on the exterior side of your windows. By sitting on the outside, your screens are going to accumulate much more dirt than they would inside. (Although, let’s be honest, they collect plenty of dust sitting on the interior side as well!) If you are planning on cleaning the exterior side of your windows, make sure you remove and clean your screens as well. If you have not cleaned them in several months, you may need to apply a cleaning solution and thoroughly scrub them to remove stuck on gunk. If you routinely clean them, a simple towel and quick rinse may be enough.

Move Décor Away From the Windows

Whether hiring someone else or cleaning your own windows, leaving décor around the windows can lead to problems. Leaving items on the sill or around the window can impede the cleaning process and make it harder to get that streak-free shine. In addition, even the most careful cleaners stand a good chance of damaging your fragile goods if left in the way.

Preparation Is Essential

Cleaning your blinds and screens and removing items from around your window will help you get the cleanest windows possible. If you will be scraping paint or residue from your glass as well, you may want to consider laying down a tarp to protect your floors from falling debris. If you are hiring a professional, be sure to look for a reputable cleaner. Make sure to ask questions. Not all professionals will clean the exterior of your windows. If you want a service included, be sure to inquire.