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Window Washing

Twins Mom — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 01:37:23 GMT

Took advantage of weather and did washing windows past few days. I have to admit climbing up 6 foot ladder to clean high sills made me quite uncomfortable. I really wonder how much it costs to have it done. Do they clean sills and screens?

I have tilt in windows and usually do most from inside, but outside sills need attention and sometimes I like to wash the screens.

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spumoni99 — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:00:49 GMT

I haven't had mine done for a while but they sure do a good job. I never get the windows as clear as the good cleaner do. Probably 10 or so a window.

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Sooner — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:16:45 GMT

Maybe average $15 a window? We have several 2nd story so not sure how that fits in. But I'd say that's a safe bet $10 to $15 a window.

If you fall off the ladder, the medical bills will be a lot more than that huh?

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speedy girl — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 04:35:12 GMT

I bought some of that window cleaner that you hook onto your hose and then shoot the windows and wait for a few minutes and then hose them down. ( I forget the brand but just got it at my local store) My hubby just did all the high windows this week and I must admit it did a really good job, so I'm happy!

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Desertdi — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 05:33:34 GMT

I fell coming down the ladder (missed a rung), and broke all the ribs on my left side...

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781Florist — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 08:36:23 GMT

@speedy girl Glad to hear you were pleased with your results!

I bought a hose and some of that Windex window wash that you attach to the hose and rinse off.

I plan on doing my windows at the beginning of October when I take out the AC. I am in a second story apartment

and was hoping this product would do the trick. Your good review has made me optimistic. Thanks!

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:13:35 GMT

I am not sure how well the spray (from the ground level) will clean the sills on the 2nd story.

I can tilt in all windows to clean the glass and the inside of the window sills as well as the screens, but the vinyl around the windows on the second story (outside) do not get cleaned.

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Jo1313 — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:49:51 GMT

I have windows that crank out.Impossible for me to do the outside..my screens are on the inside.

2 panels of glass = 1 window..All my windows have 3-4 panels..I have 28 panels plus doors..not including the basement windows..I paid $15 for every 2 panels(outsides only) 2 yrs. ago. Oversized windows were $15 a panel.This year I tried the thing with the hose. Wasn't happy with it...Left streaks on my siding.

Might just keep the curtains closed and forget the outsides..LOL

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jlkz — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:57:23 GMT

@Jo1313

Before cleaning the windows, have the siding hosed down first. Then a simple hosing will get rid of the water from washing the windows above it. When I power wash our siding, I start from the bottom up and then do a quick rinse down so all the siding is clean.

HTH

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LindaSal — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:40:05 GMT

DH uses our small power washer for the outside of our windows. Works great as long as you do it in the shade and not the sun, zero streaks! I'm kind of a lunatic about clean windows. For the inside I use a secret potion with a sponge and squeegee.

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CelticCrafter — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:48:56 GMT

My husband did the outside of ours on Thursday for me.

Would I have preferred he did a better job, yes, but I'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth and the ones that could have been done better are in the back of the house.

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Alsace Gal — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:20:05 GMT

My neighbors across the street (3houses) all use Merry Maids Cleaning service to clean their windows, inside and outside. It can't be too expensive because my neighbors watch their pennies.

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Twins Mom — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 01:36:11 GMT

@speedy girl

A few years ago before I had tilt in windows I used a product by Fuller Brush that I would spray from hose. It did a lovely job, but hard to get up to second story. Great for in between cleaning - it did work with screens on.

I use recipe from Heloise. ... Amonia, Dawn, rubbing alcohol and water

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homedecor1 — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 02:53:23 GMT

I just had mine done (24 windows) the guys did awesome job and charged $15/window.

My windows shined and sills & screens were done also. I also have tilt windows and 5 sliders (large).

Best $$ I spent -- not getting me on 10ft ladder anytime soon😉

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SportyShorty07 — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 03:02:01 GMT

@Desertdi That must've been so painful- I'm sorry that you injured yourself while trying to clean your windows. How long did it take for your broken ribs to recover? You're strong to go through that and heal.

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AuntG — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:50:30 GMT

Normally we wash ours in spring and fall, but I'm rethinking that. Maybe once a year is good enough.

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Lilysmom1 — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 07:41:36 GMT

@Desertdi Yikes! Dangerous job.

I was looking at my windows. They could use a cleaning but I am going to wait until hurricane season is over or at least until the leaves are down. No point in doing it before.

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Natureluvr — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:47:10 GMT

@LindaSal
Are you willing to share your secret potion?

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SilleeMee — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:41:05 GMT

I used to climb a 12-foot ladder to clean my windows. Now you couldn't pay me enough to do that any more. Instead I use an extendable pole to reach the windows and it works great.

ETA-

The last time I called a professional window washer, they told me there was a minimum charge and that they don't come and clean just one or two windows. I can't remember how many were needed to be cleaned for them to come out but the minimum charge was a couple hundred dollars and that was for the fewest number of windows. I decided it was too costly and did it myself.

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LindaSal — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:41:33 GMT

@Natureluvr I will send it to you later today. I apologize for the delay in responding. I just got in late last night from a 3 week adventure in Italy. Just catching up now