Window Cleaning Service 101

The following recommendations are offered to help you become a more knowledgeable consumer. It is our belief that knowledgeable consumers make better service purchasing decisions. We believe that you can quickly check out any service that you are considering purchasing by following these simple steps.

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Window Cleaning Maintenance Service 101

1. Take the time to learn about the service you are considering purchasing.

2. Ask for the advice of local experts.

3. What should the service cost?

4. What is typically included in the service?

5. What level of training is typically required and is the service a licensed service by your state contractor’s license board?

6. Does the service provider offer references? Check them out!

7. For services above $1,000.00 work - out payment schedules that you can monitor and see so that you pay as the work progresses.

Window Cleaning Services

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Are you insured?

Yes, Dutch Touch contractors are insured and bonded. C.O.I is available upon request.

What if it rains after you clean my windows?

We offer a 4 day free rain touch up. You must call us with


in 4 days after we complete your job.

I have light carpets and I am worried about the cleaners staining them.

Our window cleaners do not wear shoes in your home or they wear protective booties inside.

Do you bring your own equipment?

Yes, we bring all of our own supplies & equipment.

My windows look foggy, and there is water vapor in between the panes can you clean that?

If the fog is in between the panes it is a defective window and it can not be cleaned.

I have hardwood floors, how can I be sure they won't be scratched by your ladders?

We are very careful with your floors. Our procedure is to put a pad under the ladder, to prevent the ladder from slipping and scratching the floor.

My screens are connected to our security alarm system. Are your window cleaners familiar with alarm systems?

We are experienced with security screens & should be able to reinstall them.

Can I check your references?

We will gladly provide references and recommend that you always check references for any one who will be doing work in your home or office.

Do I need to be home during the window cleaning?

We would like all first time clients to be around while we do the inside of the windows, but it is not mandatory. If the property is vacant no one needs to be present.

Do you have weekend appointments available?

Yes weekend appointments are available.

What is your cancellation policy?

Appointments must be cancelled or rescheduled by giving us at least 12 hours notice Appointments cancelled or rescheduled with insufficient notice are subject to a $40.00 cancellation fee.

Window Cleaning Services

SELF CLEANING TIPS:

The Best Window Cleaner

Make a great all-purpose window cleaner by combining 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Combine in a spray bottle. Shake to blend.

Supplies Needed for Washing Windows


Clean cloths
Newspaper
Bucket
Whiskbroom or brush
Stepladder or step stool
Squeegee

Washing Windows

Steps to cleaning windows:

•Get window shades, blinds, and curtains out of the way.

•Dust or brush window frames and sills.

•Wipe the glass with a damp cloth first to get rid of the worst dirt.

•Wet a sponge or soft cloth with the vinegar and water or ammonia and water solution.

•Starting with the top window panes, wash each pane in an up and down motion. Be sure to get into the corners.

•Rub the glass with a dry, clean cloth.

•Wash window frames and sills with a damp cloth. Dry them. After the sills are dry, you may want to wax them.

Cleaning Mirrors

Clean mirrors in the same way you would clean windows.


Do not use too much of the cleaning mixture. String cleaning solutions can damage the mirror.

Cleaning Picture Glass

To keep water from getting inside the frame of pictures and framed mirrors, hold a piece of heavy paper or cardboard against the frame on the inside edge.

Names of Cleaning Products

BRAND NAME PRODUCTS - Windex, Sparkle, Glass Plus

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS - Vinegar, Ammonia

Clean your windows on a cool, or cloudy day.

Get a bucket of lukewarm water (not hot), and add 2-3 tablespoons of plain ammonia. Use a sponge that has a white scrubber on the other side (don't use the green ones, they are too course). Wet your window with the sponge side, then flip to the white scrub pad side, and scrub the window. You'll be able to "feel" when it's clean. You'll feel rough patches, etc when it's still not clean. This is a step most people fail at, if the window simply isn't clean, it's going to look cloudy when done. Scrub well.

You'll also need lots of clean, white cotton rags/towels/cleaning cloths. Diapers work great here. Dry by hand a 1 inch strip at the top of the window. The trick for no streaks with the squeegee, is placing the dry rubber blade on a dry window.

Take the squeegee now and place it at the top of the window in that 1 inch dry strip. Pull down smoothly. Dry your squeegee blade with between each sweep. Finish window, if need be do one last sweep left to right at the bottom of the window.

Take a dry, clean cloth and run with your finger down each window side and across the bottom to clean and dry the edges. They should look perfect! And you'll feel great having clean windows.