Window Cleaning
In the past, window cleaning was a simple task with a rag and a bottle of Windex. Nowadays, professionals utilize advanced techniques, tools, and specialized solutions to bring the glass to its maximum potential. As a result, your windows become so clear that they seem to vanish: allowing the vibrant beauty of the outdoors to come alive inside your home.
Our team of professionals is extensively trained in ladder safety and various techniques to ensure consistently excellent results. We offer a 100% guarantee to instill confidence in our clients.
Using our techniques, we can remove common window frustrations, such as bug splatters, hard water spots, paint and stain residue from construction, and mold spores.
Please read through some of the common questions we receive below, or call us, and we'll do our best to answer any questions you might have.
Our team of professionals is extensively trained in ladder safety and various techniques to ensure consistently excellent results. We offer a 100% guarantee to instill confidence in our clients.
Using our techniques, we can remove common window frustrations, such as bug splatters, hard water spots, paint and stain residue from construction, and mold spores.
Please read through some of the common questions we receive below, or call us, and we'll do our best to answer any questions you might have.
Q. How much does window cleaning cost?
A. Due to the wide variety of houses and commercial buildings, we do not offer flat rates; we give each client a customized price based on their type of windows, access, and job size. Contact us to receive a free estimate by phone, email, or complete an estimate request through our website.
Q What chemicals or products do you use for cleaning windows?
A. We use commercial-grade cleaners and lubricants with some dish soap for most of the year. We recommend using a good quality dish soap diluted with water in a sprayer for our customers who want to maintain their windows regularly. Some store-bought window cleaning sprays are acceptable if the windows need minor touch-ups. Otherwise, they can cause frustrating smears for extensive cleaning.
Q. How should we prepare for having our windows cleaned?
A. High Shine is a self-contained business, so we require little preparation from the customer. We move furniture and other obstructions away from the windows. We can work over computer desks and electrical equipment if necessary. Most jobs require access to the inside of the home and running water. Although with advanced notice, we can work to accommodate you. If you have special requests, concerns over furniture or articles that might be in the way, or specific instructions, don't hesitate to ask us about them, and we will figure out a solution together.
Q. My windows are scratched, how did that happen?
A. Sadly, we see a lot of scratched glass in our line of work. A variety of things can cause scratches. The most common cause is a non-professional cleaner improperly using razors to remove paint, stickers, concrete, and other debris. The tempering process completed on tempered glass can also set up windows to get scratched. Sliding doors commonly get marked by general use, and pets frequently scratch the windows they can access. Unfortunately, High Shine does not currently offer scratch removal; but we will try to point out scratches or issues with your windows before we complete a window cleaning so you are aware of them.
Q. A couple of my windows are fogged between the glass. Why did this happen?
A. Thermopane glass is made of two panes of glass with gas and coatings in between to aid in insulation and UV blocking. If the window is foggy between the glass, the seal between the two panes has been broken. Factors including age, tinting film, and structural stress can cause this. In such cases, we advise contacting the window manufacturer to see if the warranty is still in effect. Quality windows come with a decent seal warranty. If not, we usually recommend a glass company to come out and replace the glass. Contact us; we’ll gladly help you find a company near you.
Q. Should I use tinting film on my windows?
We generally don’t recommend window tinting. Tinting causes more heat to build up in the thermopane causing heat stress. Window manufacturers will void their warranties if tinting is applied. Some tinting companies offer their own warranty for the window because of this. Another problem is that as the tinting ages, it scratches more easily and can bubble up. This adversely affects the viewing quality and is a cause of frustration for many of our clients. We recommend using blinds instead of tinting.
