Hiring a Professional Window Cleaner

Tip: When hiring professional window cleaners, try to hire an owner operator. When the business owner is the one doing the job, you will most likely get exactly what you expect, sometimes even more.

You can tell a lot about a window cleaning company by the way the person answers the phone. Do they sound friendly and professional? Do they answer all your questions?
Also one thing to keep in mind is that most owner operators are usually out on the job and may not be able to answer your phone call. Leave a message and then note how long it takes for them to return the call.

1- Find out how big the crew is and exactly who is going to be doing the actual work. How many years of experience do they have? (A one or two man crew with at least three years minimum experience is ideal.)

2- How long has the company been in business? (Look for someone that has been in business for no less than three years.)

3- Does the company have its own employee’s, or do they send out sub-contractors?

4- Before hiring professional window cleaners, ask if you can get a list of references.(Call the references.)

5- Do they give free estimates?(Get at least three estimates. Try going with the medium to high prices for window cleaning. You usually get what you pay for. Just remember, you don’t want to pay for just a good window cleaning job. You want a professional that is not going to damage your windows and guarantees the work to your satisfaction.)

8- This is an important one. Ask if they know about cleaning tempered glass.(You do not want to end up with scratched windows.)

9- Make sure the windows are hand cleaned. (Some companies are now using a filtered water brush system. Good for frequent routine maintenance on commercial buildings, not on homes.)

Tip: After your windows have been cleaned, personally inspect them yourself. This way, if any need to be touched up, it can be done while the window cleaner is still there.

Sunscreens

The Home Cooling and Energy Savings potential of solar screens in warm climates are simply Phenomenal.
Room temperature reduction of up to 15 degrees and savings of up to 25-30% of the cooling portion of electric energy costs can be achieved in warm climates. Did those numbers register with you? Most people can't really understand how effective solar screens are until they get them on their windows. Then they understand.

Do you have "problem rooms" that always seems to be hotter than the others? Can you can walk some rooms and feel the heat? The closer you get to the window, the more you can feel the heat on your skin? Some people even close off certain rooms because they are too hot. Solar Screens are the "Instant Cure" for these heat problems.

Open your blinds and drapes to let in the light and stay cool with your windows covered by external solar screens.

Additional benefits of installing solar screens on your windows is UV Protection for your Drapes, Furniture, Floors Paintings and other valuables to Reduce or Eliminate Fading and discoloration. Another added benefit is Daytime Privacy.

There are several factors witch must be taken into consideration when estimating
the cost of installing your Sunscreens . It is always better to have one
of our representative's visit your home to get acurate measurements , and to forsee
any other issue's that may increase the cost of Installation .

Please contact us for a over the phone estimates
or to schedule a visit from a representative .
(480) 961-1564
ahwatukeewindows@gmail.com

Summer Monsoon and Clean Windows

Some clients will state that they do not want their windows cleaned because the rain will just make them dirty again during the rainy season, is this really a fact?



The three major things that cause windows to become dirty are:

1) Pollen

2) Insect droppings and nest building

3) Dust



If these are present on the glass when it rains, the rain simply attaches itself to the dirt and often makes the windows even look worse.

However if the windows had been clean, then the rain would simply sheet off the clean glass and they would continue to remains clean.

In fact, your windows will stay cleaner longer during the rainy season.
Some people realize that rain acts as an air purifier. Rain water acts like a giant negative ion generator that remove the dust, pollen and other airborne debris from the air that is magnetically attracted to the static charge often held by glass windows. When these particulates are conjoined by the army of flying insects attempting to invade or escape your abode, what you’re left with is a foggy gloomy mess. The little known secret is there’s a lot less dust, pollen and insect traffic happening right now than during the sunny days of late spring and summer. Which means that getting your windows washed now equals a big smart savings move. Your windows will stay cleaner weeks longer than if you wait. That equals a smart investment and the added light in your home will raise your seasonally affected spirits and offer new inspiration on your resolve.

The Profession

Professional window cleaning requires mastery of special techniques. A window cleaner lacking in experience or training can take considerably longer to complete a project and the work may be lower quality. Moreover, the use of proper window cleaning tools results in a better clean than home methods such as rubbing windows with newspaper or a wet rag. Rubbing a pane of glass with a cloth can result in 'stroke' marks that are visible in sunlight due to the residue left behind.

Window Screen Cleaning

Window screens are wonderful because they allow you to have fresh air and sunlight without the annoyance of insects and other unwanted visitors in your home. Dirty screens become weak and damage easily. It’s always cheaper to clean your screens than it is to replace them, so keep that in mind before putting it off another year.

Cleaning window screens is one of those chores we can put off because it’s easy to ignore, and let’s face it, we tend to let screens go up to a year without being cleaned. But there comes a time when the dirt and grime can no longer go unnoticed, and we have to take them down and clean them. Dirt, dead bugs, tree sap and other tree debris can become lodged between the screen and frame, or just in the screen weave itself. When it becomes difficult to see through the screen, even with the window open you know you’ve waited too long and the inevitable cleaning must be done.

Benefits of Sunscreens

If you are looking for a way to cut out some of the heat that comes into your home though your windows sunscreens are often the least expensive window-shading option that preserves a view through the window. Sunscreen fabric is stretched over an aluminum frame like an insect screen. But the screening is a fabric that absorbs 65% to 70% of solar heat before it enters the home. Most of that heat is released to the outdoor air and never enters the home.

Sunscreens reduce the solar heating of insulated glass units, which tend to fail on the sunny sides of many homes. Sunscreens also slow down solar damage to drapes and indoor furnishings. Many homeowners have used sunscreens to enclose porches and carports, creating a cool zone against the walls on the home’s sunny side
It's like having a shade tree in front of your window without blocking the view. Exterior shading is the most effective way to block solar heat gain.

With a SunScreen, you can reduce your electricity bills without having to do any major construction! Let us make your home more energy efficient! Call today for a free estimate!

Power Washing

Pressure Washing and Exterior House Washing
Pressure washing is a great way to enhance the appearance of your home while removing environmental residue, dirt, bird droppings, and spider webs from the exterior of the structure. Remove stains from your driveway, or mold, algae, and other stains from your roof, entry, walkways or patio.
Benefits of pressure washing are:
• You have a nice clean home on the outside.
• Aside from being clean, pressure washing makes your home more attractive. This is very useful if entertaining or trying to sell a house.
• Restoration of concrete, brick, tile and other hard surfaces.
• Removal of dirt, oil stains, gum, moss, algae, and many other forms of unsightly grime.