How often should I have my windows cleaned?
Preference.
Window cleaning frequency is all about preference. I have some clients who want their view windows (not all their windows) cleaned once-a-month. Many of my clients prefer to have their outside windows cleaned twice a year, spring and fall. And a third group of clients want windows cleaned once-a-year.
Interior windows should be cleaned once-a-year. Bugs will leave behind tiny spots typically along the top edge of high windows. Dust will accumulate on window surfaces in varying degrees depending on occupancy, candle usage, fireplaces, wood stoves, etc. Spiders will often leave webs in the upper corners of window frames too. Bugs, dust, and spiders don’t account for the stray hand prints and odd splatters and pet noses that leave smears on lower windows too.
I wash my own exterior windows at least three times a year. Storms happen all year long and despite our best efforts to time window cleaning they will inevitably fall prey to a ‘dirty’ storm. Not all storms are ‘dirty’; some storms have little wind and the air happens to have little debris in it and the rain drops are like a gentle rinse on the windows. Other storms push dust and dirt right up on the windows and wreak havoc on our once, clean view. Birds can drop bombs, hit a window and leave a smear, or even fight with themselves in the reflection and make a terrible mess. Misplaced grills will leave grease all over nearby windows. You get the idea – our views get disturbed and our windows need attention.
Consider a window treatment like 3 Star Barrier. The surface of glass deteriorates over time, especially in high altitude where the sun’s energy is more powerful. As a result, the glass becomes more porous and collects more minerals than it might shed. A surface treatment will help the glass rinse and shed water more efficiently, thus improving the clarity of your view. A window treatment is really a must in high altitude if you want to preserve the integrity of your windows.