Feng Shui. The ancient Chinese belief that our external surroundings affect our inner well-being, energy, or Chi. I have a client who practices Feng Shui and EVERYTIME I clean her windows she breathes a deep sigh of relief (Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh) and comments on how much better...
Have you ever called someone in the service industry and not been able to reach them? OR they failed to return your call? Have you ever had a service person show up late to an appointment? And they didn’t have the courtesy to call and...
I recently was asked this question, “Why should I have my windows cleaned more than once-a-year?” Here are several good reasons: Air born debris will collect enough to warrant another cleaning (why are you having them cleaned at all?) Bird droppings and smears Mud storms...
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...
What do I do to stop birds from crashing, pecking windows? Decrease the reflectivity of your windows: 1. Pull down your shades: white curtains or blinds can make it difficult for birds to see their reflections. 2. Put the screens in operable windows to make...
In the spring when the sprinklers get turned back on, be sure to check where each sprinkler head is spraying to insure that your windows aren’t getting hit. Windows that get hit constantly by sprinklers and then have those minerals get baked on by the...
If you are going to have the exterior of your house painted or stained, talk to your painter about how the windows will be protected and cleaned up after the job. The windows are often overlooked in the painting/staining process; consider factoring in a window...
Often times clients place their grill right under a window. This will cover your window in grease and I’ll need to scrap the grease off with a razor blade. Consider moving your grill away from the house, which is a fire precaution too.
Customers often ask me when is the best time of year to have their windows cleaned. Winter is difficult since the air temperature dips below freezing, but can be done on sunny days. Storms happen all year round. Some people think that the spring storms...
Windows are porous. When windows are new and high quality, they feel smooth and shed water and dirt easier. As windows age and are exposed to the strong effects of high altitude sunlight they deteriorate and become more porous and hold more water stain and...