The Importance of Commercial Window Washing

Someone once said to me “my favorite journey is looking out my window.” My response to that is, if the window is so dirty you can’t see out, it’s time to get it cleaned!

When we think about windows, we sometimes forget the fact that they need to be cleaned on a very regular basis. A dirty window is not a good look when you are trying to impress clients or visitors that come to your building. If you want your property to look ship-shape, you need to hire a professional cleaner to manage this difficult task. As a property owner, professional window cleaning is something you need to invest in, as it is simply part and parcel of the business of owning commercial property.

A big question is always “how often do I really need to clean my building?” In truth, a number of factors matter, and the time frame can be very different depending on the size, the surroundings and the type of building or business.

Restaurant owners for instance, should consider a cleaning every 2 weeks. With all the grease and moisture, along with people coming and going, those windows need a frequent cleaning. Since the appearance of your eatery is important to its success, you need to have them clear and bright.

Most retail locations and health facilities have a lot of foot traffic going on as well, and you certainly want the building to have a well-cared for appearance, which means you should invest in professional window cleaning at least once a month.

Office buildings usually won’t require cleaning as often as others, so you can schedule professional window cleaning a couple times a year.

Beyond the usual wear and tear, the location and what surrounds your site is another consideration as to the frequency of your window cleaning. For instance, if your windows are near a highway or a high traffic area, the dirt will of course develop much faster. If there are trees nearby that drip sap, or you are near a parking lot, you really need to consider cleaning your windows more often than average. How about the weather? Is there a lot of rain or snow in your area? That can cause additional dirt to form, and another reason to ramp up on your cleaning schedule.

Every business is going to have their own special needs in terms of how often commercial window cleaning services should be planned. Every one of us has seen commercial buildings with filthy windows. How does that make you feel about that structure? I know it makes me think that the owners don’t care enough about their property to invest for the long term. If you have a commercial building, I hope that you want it to grow in value, make your tenants or customers happy, and be a respected part of your community. A professional window cleaning service can help you make that success happen.