The Importance of Regular Window Cleaning

OLD-FASHIONED HAND CLEANED WINDOWS

The art of a hand cleaned window is not lost. Hand cleaning may seem so old-fashioned, but it’s the best way to get a window cleaned to perfection. Cavalier Window Cleaning & Power Washing offers professional cleaning service for your windows. Store-bought window sprays only do more harm than good leaving behind smudges that are next to impossible to remove. Our expert window cleaners can have your windows so effectively cleaned that you’ll wonder if they’re open or closed.

Besides being a danger to your windows, household cleaning sprays are harmful to your health. Manufacturers put harmful toxins in them that help dissolve dirt and grime but do not protect your health. They are considered to be poisons and should never be ingested or inhaled.

Professional Hand Wiping

Sometimes the reason for dirty windows is how homeowners clean them. Many do not realize that there is an art to it. Smudges can be left behind when not cleaned properly. Cavalier Window Cleaning & Power Washing is the solution to your dull and dirty windows in Charlottesville.

Equipment

We come equipped to take care of your residential needs. In order to get your widows cleaned to your liking, we use squeegees along with a safe and effective solution. Your windows will be wiped clean getting rid of years of dirt and smudges. 

Maintenance

It’s important that after the initial cleaning you have your windows cleaned on the interior and exterior at least once a year, but the recommendation is every 6 months. Weather is responsible for kicking up dirt and dust which can leave layers of film on them. 

Advantages of Clean Windows

If you’re reading this you already made the right choice. There are many advantages of having clean windows. When you hire us for the job your windows will be cleaned to perfection.

Advantages:

Windows stay clean

Preserve

Protect

Appeal

Appeal:

Whether you have a home or business that is in need of a window cleaning, you’ll want your windows to look their best at all times. Appearance is everything, especially for a business. Dirty windows gives customers the impression that the merchandise has been sitting around for a long period of time as well.

Value & Resale of Home

If you’re in the market to sell your home privately, then a window cleaning from the professionals at Cavalier Window Cleaning & Power Washing would certainly help sell it a lot faster. They say that the windows are the way to the soul of a home, so why keep them dirty?

There is a lot that hand-cleaned windows offer as far as value and aesthetics go. Call to schedule yours today!

Mineral Deposit Staining

If you have hard water and haven't been cleaning your windows on a regular basis, there is a good chance your windows are already becoming stained.  Calcium and magnesium in water, leave hard deposits- called lime scales- on glass.  The minerals will eventually start to eat their way into your glass.  At this stage, the only way to get them looking new again is with costly dangerous chemicals and acids.  Regular maintenance cleanings will prevent this from happening.  

Mold Spores

Mold spores thrive in a humid environment.  It's not unusual to notice mold on window frames in bathrooms and rooms near bathrooms.  When you shower and bathe, it increases the humidity levels drastically in these rooms, especially if you like really warm showers or bath. Regular maintenance cleanings will prevent this from happening.  

A Better View

Not only will it be easier to see through clean windows, it will brighten up your whole house.  putting you in a better mood, while being the envy of your neighbors.  

Your Safety

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons sites that each year, more the 511,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms, doctor's offices, clinics and other medical settings because of injury related to ladder use.  97% of these are from ladder use at home.

Why take the risk?  Our window and gutter technicians go through a strict ladder safety course.  We also have the right equipment to safely get the job done, and are highly experienced using it.   

Protect Your Biggest Investment

Having your gutter cleaning performed on a regular basis will save you from very expensive home repairs.  Clogged and overflowing gutters will cause: 

• flooded basements
• rotting fascia and soffits
• soaked ceilings and mold in attics 
• damaged walls and insect infestation
• cracked foundations and mold in crawlspaces
• damage to your landscaping, lawn, and shrubberies
• sagging gutters requiring constant care and eventually costly replacement
• possible ice damage during winter months

Having no gutters is better than having clogged, overflowing gutters.  Keeping them clean will protect your biggest investment, your home, while giving you peace of mind.  

Simply put, having siding that is in good condition is a necessity, as siding that is in bad condition will be more prone to issues such as mold, which can be a problem for those who are allergic to it.  There are many reasons why power washing is crucial to regularly maintaining your home, but here are a few of the most important.

It's not as expensive as replacing things outright

Does your siding look like it's been there for a long time and is in desperate need of replacement?  Or how about your deck-does it like the wood needs to be re-stained?  These are both signs that your siding and deck are in need of maintenance.  A lot of people assume that when the condition of anything on their home deteriorates, it's automatically time to replace it.  But a good pressure washing can restore your deck, siding, or sidewalk to its original condition because the wash removes dirt and many other things that can make your deck, siding, or sidewalk look in worse condition than it really is.  

It gets rid of harmful mold

It's a fact that many homes have mold of some kind on them, which can trigger allergic reactions. If you've felt like your home is making you sick, it could very well be a mold buildup o the outside.  Pressure washing is able to cut through mold and grime and remove it in a way that is save and will be beneficial to both you and your home.  

It extends the life of roof shingles

Replacing the roof on any home is a very costly thing,  and a build-up of mold and environmental contaminants is a common cause for shingles that need to be replaced a lot more often than they should.  Fortunately, roof-specific pressure washing can rid of the mold and greatly extend the life of the shingles, saving homeowners thousands of dollars in potential repairs.  

Better insulation and more energy efficient

Improper home maintenance can result in a home that is poorly insulated and will cost a lot more to keep warm.  Due to the rising cost of energy, having a properly insulated home is essential and believe it or not, pressure washing can aid in this.  That's because pressure washing gets rid of things that can affect the insulation of the home, both on the roof and on the siding.  

Extends the life and integrity of your deck

Rain, morning dew, and even melting snow are quickly absorbed by unprotect wood, causing it to swell and soften.  The sun's heat causes drying, making the wood shrink. These cycles of wet and dry, swelling and shrinking, cause wood to warp, split and crack.  Consequently, this results in a shorter life span and always requires expensive repair or replacement.  This is why we recommend sealing your deck once it has been power washed.  All wood items such as fences, gazebos, and playground equipment also benefit from power washing and treatment.