3 important spring cleaning tasks to refresh your windows

While most modern homes have double pane glass which eliminates the need for storm windows, they are still an essential piece of home protection for those with older or historic homes. Storm windows help protect your window glass during the winter season by providing a layer of protection against rough weather or fallen branches during stormy weather events. In addition, they create a layer of trapped air between the window pane and the storm window which improves insulation and helps thermoregulate your home during the cold months. 

Now that we are past the coldest months of the year and the weather is calmer, it's a great time to take down and store away your storm windows for next winter. When you want to be able to open your windows soon to allow the fresh spring air to circulate into the home, storm windows will prohibit this. Plus, certain types of storm windows can trap moisture between the layers of glass which will lead to condensation during the warmer temperatures. Prolonged exposure to this moisture can lead to warping or rotting of the window frame components.

While you're working on removing your storm windows, its also a great time to clean your screens as well.

Window screens provide the first barrier to the house by trapping dirt, dust, pollen, insects and other unwanted particles as the air circulates into the home. Overtime, this debris can build up and become unsightly and wear away at the screen material. Cleaning your window screens is a vital component of routine window care to extend the lifetime of the screen and keep your views clear and air clean. Screen cleaning can certainly be a DIY project or most professional window cleaners offer this as an add-on service, allowing you to check this off your to-do list much more quickly.

The light shining into the home at the turning of the season illuminates the unseen dust that has settled on our interior surfaces over the dull winter days and the collection of smears and smudges that have been hiding in plain sight on our window glass. It's time for a cleaning! 

Spring is the perfect time to schedule your annual window cleaning service. Most people blame dirty windows on the finger prints or pet smudges that can obstruct the view, but window glass can also collect particulates from burning candles, cooking, or using your home fireplace--all activities that are typically more frequent in the winter months. Over time, this build up can create a film over your glass and reduce the amount of light that filters into your house. Those of us in the Pacific Northwest know just how precious natural light is, especially coming out of our 'gray season'!

Start your windows off with a real refresh by booking your next window cleaning service. A professional window cleaning will remove anything that has build up on the surface over the last 6 or more months, leaving you with a feeling of freshness that surpasses any home cleaning solutions. You'll find the increase in daylight, clearer view and extended window life that result from professional window washing pays for itself time and time again.