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The importance of hiring a professional window cleaner

Are the windows on your home beginning to look a little grimy? Over time, debris and dirt will naturally build upon the windows of your home, and when that comes into contact with any moisture or condensation, it can cause unsightly smears and dirt.

Are the windows on your home beginning to look a little grimy? Over time, debris and dirt will naturally build upon the windows of your home, and when that comes into contact with any moisture or condensation, it can cause unsightly smears and dirt. Not only can dirty windows make it difficult for you to see outside, but also negatively impact the appearance of your home.

Window cleaner using the water fed pole system also called reach and wash.What are the benefits of using a professional window cleaning service?

Although you may be tempted to grab a cloth and head outside to wipe your windows down of your own, without the right equipment, you’re not likely to achieve that professional finish you have in mind. There are many tools and materials that professional window cleaners will have invested in which they use to get that perfect streak-free finish. The average homeowner is unlikely to have these products, or the skills to use them, meaning that employing a professional window cleaner is usually the most cost-effective solution.

Although you may think that having cleaning windows is useful simply from an aesthetic perspective – which is why so many people will often leave windows grimy for long periods – the fact of the matter is that there are many more benefits to cleaning your windows than looks alone. We take a look at some of the biggest things to consider here:

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Extend the life of your windows

One of the simplest ways for you to extend the lifespan of your windows is to clean them. During the cleaning process, a window cleaning professional will be able to spot any issues which may have been hidden under the layers of grime which were building up.

Allow in plenty of light

We all love a light and airy home, yet dirty windows will let in less of this natural light than we desire. Cleaning your windows will allow the sunlight to pour into your home.

long reach window cleaning equipmentWhy is a professional window cleaner the best option?

A professional window cleaner will be able to provide you with that perfect streak-free finish which a DIY job wouldn’t provide. They will be using purified water, which offers a spot and streak-free finish thanks to their neutral PH. This is so important, as regular tap water contains many impurities. The levels of these impurities can range from area to area, but by treating it and using this new purified water instead, you can achieve a much better finish. Not only is this water now much better at removing the residue from your windows but contains no contaminates which will leave marks on the window afterwards.

Pole fed water systems

Many window cleaners will use a water pole fed system, which has been specifically designed to clean the glass with purified water. The brush head sits on a long pole, which has the water pumped through it. These specially designed brush heads are gentle on glass and won’t cause any damage, but the method of cleaning with purified water means that they will stay cleaner for longer. There is no residue from any cleaning products or detergents, meaning there is nothing for dirt to stick to – you will receive the perfect, spot-free finish.

Health and safety

If you have windows in high up and hard to reach places, cleaning them yourself can prove to be dangerous. Precariously balancing on a ladder to reach those problematic windows is not something that the inexperienced should attempt. Leave it to the professionals, who have the skills to do the job safely.

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