Best Window Cleaning Service in Phoenix, Arizona

When hiring a window cleaning company, always consider the amount of time needed to complete certain tasks and what is included. Typically inside and outside windows are included with a few extras. Wiping window frames free of dirt and cobwebs, wiping inside window sills, and cleaning bug screens are typically done while washing the windows. Cleaning window tracks is very time consuming, so check if this is included with the company you intent to hire. Sunscreens or solar shades that cover windows are also a timely task. There is typically an additional charge for these. Lastly, please consider that window cleaners pay very high insurance premiums, so they do need to include this in their prices.

If you own a commercial property, then cleaning your windows is an absolute must. Customers always make a first impression when they come to you. If your place is shiny and well kept, then customers will want to stay longer, and come back more often. If you own your own home, then cleaning your windows will ensure the longevity of them, as well as make friends and family feel more welcome.

Leaving dust or dirt on your windows and frames will have lasting consequences. Over time, the sun will cook the dirt into your glass and frames making it impossible to clean.

Phoenix window cleaning is very important because of the dust and hot environment we live in year round.  When hiring a window cleaning company after the summer monsoons, be mindful they are typically super busy, so plan to schedule a few weeks before you actually want them cleaned.

How much should window cleaning cost? This question is asked by so many customers, so let’s take a look into what is behind the price and what you should expect to pay.

Consider first that window cleaners pay some of the highest insurance costs as a company. They climb ladders, drive a lot, and enter people’s homes. This increases risk dramatically over most other industries, so keep this in mind when getting prices. When pricing your home for window washing, most window companies charge by the pane of glass. If you have a sliding glass door, this is not 1 pane, it is 2 panes of glass. Second floor windows are usually higher than first, so consider this too.

Expect to pay on average $6-$8 per pane on the first floor to $8-$12 per pane on the second floor for inside and outside window cleaning.

Ok, you’ve scheduled a window company to come clean the windows at your home. What should you plan to do to prepare for the workers to come into your home, or even to clean the outside?

First, you want to make sure all valuables are away from any windows. You probably do not need to move any furniture unless it is blocking the window. Don’t remove screens before they come either. This may confuse them as to where they go back, and you may break or bend them. Window cleaners are experts in handling screens without bending or breaking them! Gratitude to Pine Country Window Cleaning for informing us.

Getting your windows cleaned is not just a luxury that wealthy people and business pay for.  It is a maintenance issue that must be addressed and kept up as your property ages.

Not cleaning your windows can actually do irreversible damage to the glass in your windows and the window frames that surround them

When left unattended or uncleaned for many months, the sun will cook the dirt into the glass and the window frames.  When you decide to call a window cleaner to come clean your windows, they will be unable to bring the life and luster back to the glass and window frames.  Your home or business will start to fade and look old.

A great big thank you to our wonderful window washing buddies in Denver Colorado for this great insight into the window cleaning world!

Ah, you are looking for the secret sauce that gets windows looking their best!  That is a great question, so here is the super secret ingredient behind what professional window cleaners use.

Dish soap.

That’s it! Really!  Over 90% of window cleaning companies use straight Dawn dish soap mixed with tap water.

What most people do not realize is that you can literally wash windows with pretty much whatever, as long as your squeegee has a sharp edge that will squeegee the glass perfectly.

Another behind the scenes secret is this.  Follow a window cleaner around and look in his bucket after he washed windows for an hour or so.  His water bucket is brown or black and dirty!  Yet, he still can clean windows perfectly.

Brian from Professional Window Cleaning in Denver provided us with this amazing behind the scenes look into a window cleaner’s bucket!

Cleaning windows perfectly is an enormous challenge if you do not know what you are doing.

Ryan told us after many years working in the window washing field, the real winner is to use a professional squeegee, or to use some pure-water to rinse a piece of glass after scrubbing it.

A professional squeegee can be found at any local janitor supply store, or online but searching for a Sorbo, Ettore, or Unger squeegees.

With many options in the marketplace for window cleaning, what should be used to clean your outside windows?

There are really only two recommended methods to use if you ask professional window cleaners.  The first method is to use de-ionized water.  This method will take all the impurities out of the water so that in essence it is pure.  You scrub your windows down, and then simply rinse them off with this special water.  It will drip-dry free of spots and it will look amazing.  This will not leave any streaks from squeegees or smudges from rags.

The second method most professionals use is a simple squeegee.  You have to have the right technique and skill to do this without leaving streaks behind.  A lot of practice though, and you can clean your whole home in no time with a squeegee.

Thanks to Brock at Performance Window Cleaning for giving us this great info!

High windows face the wind more prominently than the windows located on the lower levels and therefore, get very dirty, very quickly. Unfortunately, cleaning high windows is quite a tricky task, especially if you do not have a ladder. However, years of experience gives professional cleaners some advantage and ideas regarding how to tackle tricky situations.

Depending on the height of the windows, professional cleaners have several options at their disposal. If the windows are not too high, the problem can be solved with a special brush attached to a long handle. Most professional cleaners use a hollow handle to which any kind of hose or brush can be attached. Usually, these handles are long enough to allow cleaners to reach at least until the second story of a building.

However, when dealing with high rises, professional cleaners either use the suspended platform that most sky rises already have or use a bosun chair, which is a wooden seat with safety hooks on the side for placing a bucket, to clean windows.

Special thanks to Squeegee Pros Window Cleaning  in Charlotte for answering this question for us!

If you live or work in a high-rise building, there are few things more disconcerting than smudged, grimy windows. A big part of the appeal of a high-rise building is large windows that offer a flawless view of the city below. High Rise Window Cleaners can help keep your windows streak and grime-free. Our experienced team of window cleaners can safely, efficiently, and affordably clean the windows in your home or office. If unwashed windows are getting you down, High Rise Window Cleaners will be happy to brighten your windows and your day.

SAFETY FIRST

Cleaning high-rise windows can be a dangerous job. The cleaning team at undergo extensive window cleaning safety training so that every one of our window cleaners can work swiftly and safely. You don’t have to worry about the well being of our window cleaners, even if you live or work in one of the tallest buildings in town. Our window cleaners know exactly how to set up, do their work, and come back down again as safely as someone who works on the ground floor. If you have ever considered cleaning windows that are higher than your average ladder yourself, it is best to leave such a potentially perilous job to trained professionals.

LASTING RESULTS

A professional high rise window cleaning company will work with great care to ensure a streak-free finish. The ultimate goal will always be that your windows to look clean and clear for weeks after our window cleaners visit. Our team checks and re-checks to make sure that every inch of your windows are clean. We use state of the art tools and cleaning solutions to ensure that your windows will be bright, beautiful, and flawless. If your windows were recently pummeled by a powerful storm that left water marks in its wake, our team can remove all traces of inclement weather and ensure that your windows will sparkle in the sunshine.

AFFORDABLE HIGH RISE WINDOW CLEANERS

Regardless if you are a commercial window washing customer or high rise customer, our team offers outstanding window cleaning services at competitive rates. You can keep the windows of your home or office in pristine condition without breaking the bank. Regular window cleanings will prolong the life of your windows, and increase the value of your home or office. Hiring a high-rise window cleaning service may sound incredibly posh. Having the windows of your home or office professionally cleaned is more much affordable and accessible than you may think.

I recommend the liquid soap like Dawn Dish Soap for cleaning windows, because it is more concentrated and will produce less streaking. You can re-apply the soap and water at any point in time, so if you go to a spot where there’s more dirt than you anticipated, just add some more soap and prod at that area with your utility clothes until you feel it’s clean.

It drives me nuts when people use newspapers to clean windows instead of using a real squeegee that produces no streaks.

Newspapers are too heavy and they have all these little fibers that get stuck on your window no matter how much care you take with them.

A newspaper, paper towel, or a rag will simply move all the dirt around the glass and leave smears, so using a squeegee will evenly remove all streaks.

Looking for a good reason to hire a professional to wash your windows?  Truly a professional window cleaning company will ensure your windows are covered by a warranty for workmanship and their company to be liable if anything happens.

The most important reason to hire an expert window cleaner is that they can give you peace of mind with the job. As professional cleaners, they also have a clear agreement not only to do the work but also stand behind it in case something goes wrong. You can also benefit from professional cleaners because they guarantee healthier glass through their quality products, while saving you time and hassle of doing it yourself or hiring someone else to do it. The end result is often cleaner windows – nothing more than good old-fashioned elbow grease – though this task requires getting on ladders with precarious balances for hours at a time.

David with Tropical Home & Commercial Services says that it’s best to wash windows in the morning or evening, before the sun hits the glass. This is the best time because at this time it’s usually not too hot (and chance of streaks), and while you have all your lights on inside.

When you get up in the morning, your window will be free from most debris like dirt or twigs, which can easily scratch a glass surface. And at night, the light coming through windows provides enough illumination so that you don’t need an external source of light. As for frequency – if possible – washing windows twice a year is ideal. At least once during a rainy season and again in winter when there are no leaves on trees to leave them dirty.

Probably. It is a good idea, however, to use a ladder to wash windows in order to protect your safety in this case.

In addition to being at high risk of falling from the ladder and injuring yourself if you were to slip, or if the ladder were to tip while you were on it.

Asking for help when using a ladder is always wise so that someone can assist you in the event that anything goes wrong or needs adjusting while on location.

Nearly every professional window cleaner uses a squeegee, but the other good options are paper towels and microfiber cloths. The reasons that window cleaners always use a squeegee is because it leaves you with the cleanest finish and saving water in the process. If you’re squeamish about applying too much pressure when wiping, then these other two methods should be sufficient for your needs.

It also might help if we were to make some distinctions between residential or commercial windows; which is what you were originally asking about. For commercial windows (either standard height of high-rise), it’s common to use an extension pole plus three different materials: sponge, soft lint-free cloths, and a plastic wiper blade.

Answer: There are a few different recipes for a homemade window cleaner that can work effectively. One common recipe is a mixture of vinegar, water, and dish soap. Another recipe uses ammonia, water, and vinegar. A final option is to use rubbing alcohol and water.

All of these recipes are effective at cleaning windows and removing dirt, dust, and other debris. They can be used on both indoor and outdoor windows. However, it’s important to take caution when using any type of ammonia-based cleaner, as the fumes can be harmful if inhaled. Always make sure to open a window or door to allow air circulation when using an ammonia-based cleaner.

Lastly, try using a squeegee to wipe any of the soapy water off the glass.  It will remove the soap and water and leave a streak-free shine!

South Mountain Window Cleaning currently cleans windows all over the Metro Phoenix area, and most of the outlying cities, including Flagstaff & Prescott too!

We also mostly provide residential window washing services, some commercial window cleaning, and even high rise window cleaning services too.

What is residential window washing service?

Answer: A window washing service is a company that sends professionals to your home to clean your windows. Window washers use a variety of techniques to clean windows, including squeegees, water and vinegar, and microfiber cloths. Prices for window washing services vary depending on the size of your home and the severity of the stains on your windows. Some companies also offer additional services, such as pressure washing or gutter cleaning.

*Our recommendation for window cleaners in Flagstaff is Flagstaff Window Cleaning. They are owned by Mitch McKinnon, and they are a professional company through and through!