Summer Window Cleaning: Planning Ahead

There are a lot of things that can there are a lot of things that can "dirty up windows" year-round. In the winter things like precipitation and debris from winds and other inclement weather make keeping windows clean somewhat difficult. In the summer however the extreme heat and humidity can increase the mold and mildew count in air dramatically. The thicker these things become the more likely it is that they will begin growing on a homes windows.

Of course calling in a professional during the summer is the first choice of many homeowners however due to budgetary reasons some homeowners may have no choice but to keep their windows clean themselves. Cleaning a home's windows in the summertime presents a great number of challenges to the layperson, challenges which must be met if a homeowner wants their windows looking clean and healthy.

During the summertime homeowners need to keep a close eye on their windows and look for spots on windows that are turning green or blotchy. This can be a sign of mold and mildew growth. While not all windows on a home will grow mildew and mold during the summertime all are susceptible to it because of the high heat and humidity so homeowners must remain vigilant throughout the entire season.

Mold and mildew aside there are other challenges homeowners must face when cleaning windows in the summertime. Selecting chemicals, soaps, tools, and keeping a close eye on hydration, personal safety, and even streaks are all very important. The summertime and its extreme heat can present homeowners with a unique challenge that they won't face during other seasons. The high heat and humidity not only promote mold and mildew growth but make drying windows a chore. While in the winter, and even spring months of the year windows can be washed and dried rather easily summer window cleaning will see soaps and chemicals often dry out rather quickly during the summer months of the year which means an individual must re-wash them immediately to avoid streaks, dried soap marks, and even hard water stains.

In order to properly clean their own windows during the summer homeowners should spend some time formulating a plan of attack. Such plans might include cleaning the windows of a home before sunrise or at least in the early morning hours before the sun has a chance to begin baking a home, and/or working at dusk or just after sunset. Other plans might include involving other family members to help so that windows can be dried quickly and properly. Family members can even split up and tackle different parts of a home in order to expedite the project. Deciding on which type of chemicals and tools to use in advance will also make cleaning windows in the summer less arduous and can even make the job run smoother and more efficiently.

Nobody wants to spend time working outside of their home during the hottest months of the year but by planning in advance and knowing what to look for prior to undertaking any job homeowners can complete the job much quicker than normal and doing so will ensure better end results as well.

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