Not On Your Time

Time and time again we here at Stanley Window Care are asked, "Why do I need a professional window cleaner when I can do the job myself?" This question is especially popular with homeowners who've never had a professional window cleaner visit their home. It's natural for people to want to address the needs of their homes themselves, especially when their money is on the line but there are many advantages to hiring a professional cleaner whereas the do-it-yourself approach can cost 2 or 3 times more than a professional job when it's all said and done.

Your Free Time

After a long day or week of work does anyone really want to spend his/her free time cleaning their windows? Is there anyone out there that wants to take on this task when they could be spending time with friends, family, resting, or pursuing hobbies? If the work necessary to clean windows, inside and out, where light or easy it would make sense to be apprehensive about hiring a professional. Window cleaning however is arduous work that requires one to not only be in good physical condition but to possess commercial grade tools and chemicals as well. More to the point, even a small home with moderately dirty windows will take some time for professionals to clean. Armatures can lose hours or even an entire weekend to the task.

Avoiding Damage

Anyone whom believes window cleaning is nothing more than a squirt bottle and a soft dry cloth has a lot to learn about the subject. Glass is easily damaged during cleanings especially by individuals who don't know what type of glass they're working with or what chemicals and tools are safe for the job. Once window glass is damaged no amount of cleaning will fix the problem and replacing glass is a costly venture.

Leave It To Us

There are many other reasons why home and even business owners should hire professional window cleaners and refrain from doing the job themselves but the aforementioned two are the most poignant. If your home or business has windows that need some TLC be sure to contact Stanley Window Care. We'll clean both the interior and exterior of your windows and will leave them looking like new. Moreover if you're not 100% satisfied with the job we'll return to re-do the job for free!

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Graffiti And Windows

It can happen even in the best of neighborhoods and it not only feels like a violation but can be costly to home and business owners as well. Graffiti is often applied to both homes and more commonly commercial structures in the dead of night whilst people are either preoccupied or asleep. Graffiti can outright ruin a home, drive it's value down, and alarm an entire neighborhood. Business structures that become victims of unscrupulous artists can lose business, see it's reputation falter, and even be forced to relocate. Removal of this nefarious artwork can be extremely difficult and time consuming though it need not be expensive. There are a great deal of graffiti removal services out there but no one gets the job done like a professional window cleaner.

Pro Tools & An Expert Approach

Professional window cleaners are often your best option for graffiti removal for a number of reasons. First and foremost such persons/firms have the knowledge one needs to safely clean a variety of different surfaces without damaging those areas. Secondly, professional window cleaners possess commercial and industrial grade tools. In the experienced hands of pro window cleaners these tools can remove even the worst graffiti from the most difficult and delicate of surfaces. More to the point window cleaners often bring a great deal of respect into each job they perform. Many will treat the homes and businesses they treat for graffiti with the same level of love and care they would their own homes.

Licensed And Bonded

Although professional graffiti removal isn't overly expensive there remain those individuals and businesses that seek to do things on the cheap. These persons may consider or even hire unlicensed amateurs as a way to save money. Not only does working with these types of individuals often produce less than stellar results but can be dangerous and costly as well. Many times after a bad experience with an unlicensed or unbounded cleaner home and business owners will not only be forced to hire a professional but will also have to pay to fix the damages their amateur left behind. Why pay three fold for something when you can pay one professional to do it right the first time? It behooves everyone in need of graffiti removal to research firms and individuals they are interested in. Always ask to see their business licenses and proof of insurance/bonding.

Inside And Out: Comprehensive Window Cleaning

Whether windows are a part of a home or part of a commercial structure they have to be cleaned with some sort of frequency. Hard water deposits, insect debris, streaks, finger prints, and even scratches can be found on windows that are left neglected in both homes and work places. Unkempt windows can make a home look bleak and cold while neglected windows in a business structure can make an operation look unprofessional or unwelcoming. Regular visits from a professional window cleaner can address all of these issues and even protect windows from further damage and becoming dirty again.

Two Sides Of The Same Coin

 Too many home and business owners place an emphasis on cleaning only the exteriors of their windows simply because that's what visitors see most often. Sadly leaving a windows interior dirty causes a great deal of harm and wastes money. No matter how fantastic a job a professional window cleaner does in cleaning window exteriors a dirty interior means the job's only half complete. Such windows may shine brightly on the outside but from the inside they'll appear murky, scratchy, hazy, and dull. Like a coin, windows have two sides and both require attention if one desires windows that look great, are clear, and control light flow properly.

Cleaning Frequency

Most professional window cleaners recommend that windows be cleaned bi-annually at the very least. Professionals will also tell you that everyone's windows have different needs. For example a home in a wet climate will need much more attention than would a home in a drier or moderate climate. Commercial structures often require more frequent cleanings too as things like heavy traffic, smoke, steam, and pests can all cause windows to become very dirty very quickly. It behooves all home and business owners to contact a professional window cleaner in order to determine exactly how often their windows will need to be cleaned. Many times professionals offer a free consultation too, something to keep in mind if you're hesitant to call.

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The Dangers Of Clogged Rain Gutters

Most homes have rain gutters installed in order to not only help direct water to street gutters and proper drains but to protect homes as well. Most homeowners however don't give much thought to their rain gutters. With work, family, leisure, etc. on the brain it's easy to see why homeowners don't often, if ever, give much thought to their rain gutters. This is unfortunate because faulty, clogged, or damaged rain gutters can lead to whole host of problems.

Foundational Issues

Perhaps one of the most dangerous and costly issues that can arise from neglected or clogged rain gutters is damage to a homes foundation. When rain gutters become full of debris and/or sustain damage that causes them to stop up, the overflow of water will fall to the ground and begin pooling at a homes foundation. At first water begins to saturate a homes foundation which causes small yet unnoticeable problems. As the foundation becomes oversaturated however walls and floors inside of a home can begin to crack or even collapse. Repairing walls and floors is extremely expensive as is repairing a homes foundation.

Keep Them Clean

Homeowners are often surprised by how affordable a professional rain gutter cleaning actually is. With the price being within reach of those with even modest budgets homeowners need to give serious consideration to having their rain gutters cleaned at least once a year. Annual cleanings from a professional can keep debris from obstructing water flow, keep critters from nesting within, and can save a home from extensive damage. Many professional window cleaners provide rain gutter cleaning services and your search for a professional should start with those individuals/firms.

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Satisfaction Guaranteed

There are a great number of professional window cleaners whom are satisfy themselves with a job well done. That's all fine and good but a smart professional knows it's not their opinion that matters. It's the opinions of their customers that really matters. An unsatisfied customer may turn to the internet, specifically social media, and unleash their dissatisfaction upon the public. More to the point, more people pay attention to negative reviews than they do positives ones which makes it even more important for a window cleaner to go the extra mile and ensure customer satisfaction whenever possible.

Out Of The Ordinary

Although there are many professional window cleaners that offer satisfaction guarantees, no one does so quite like Stanley Window Care. Stanley Window Care sets the bar high in terms of quality of work as well as the desire to see each and every client 100% satisfied. Anytime a client is unhappy after a job is completed Stanley Window Care will return and redo the job at no additional cost to the client. The owners of Stanley Window Care have an unordinary commitment to customer satisfaction and aren't satisfied unless their clients are. It's this level of customer commitment that has made them the premier professional window cleaner in all of Southern California.
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Readying Your Windows For Winter

Winters in Southern California aren't typically wet or overly cold, especially as of late, though falling temperatures and seasonal weather can wreak havoc on your windows. Both the windows of commercial structures and homes are affected by the changing of seasons. With Autumn having just begun it's an excellent time to have your windows cleaned. Not only are professional window cleaners less busy during this time of year but the weather is still warm and agreeable.

Cleaning In Autumn

Most professional window cleaners advise home and business owners to clean their windows at least twice a year. Though they can be cleaned at any point during the year early Autumn and spring are the best times to get the job done. This is because weather is typically warmer and there is less a chance of recently cleaned windows being ruined by rain and whatnot. Here in the waxing days of fall it's still hot, there is virtually no rain, and insects have yet to begin nesting around or on windows as they will when food and water become scarce and they want into your home. There's also no morning dew to contend with. The real reason professionals recommend an early fall cleaning however is because professionals not only clean windows but they treat them as well. The protective coatings applied to a home's or businesses windows protect them during the coldest months. Treated windows aren't as susceptible to staining, streaking, and hard water deposits.

Waiting And Increased Costs

As winter draws closer and actually arrive not only will windows take a beating but professional window cleaners become busier and more difficult to book for obvious reasons. Moreover some, though not all, will raise their rates for the season since their job is not only in demand but their work becomes much more arduous. Given the consequences there's very little reason to wait to have your windows cleaned. Fall comes and goes quickly so you'll want to act sooner rather than later.

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The Falling Efficacy Of Dirty Solar Panels

From the moment solar panels are installed and made active they begin gathering dust, debris falls on them, and as a result their efficacy reduces both quickly and substantially. Some studies show that panels neglected for just a few months lose nearly 7.4 percent of their efficiency. While that may not seem like a lot keep in mind that unused solar energy can be sold back to a utility company by homeowners. Individuals who want to get the most out of their system and eliminate their monthly electric bill will want to keep their solar panels clean so as to ensure optimum performance.

The Bigger The System...

Homeowners utilizing a very small solar power system may not always notice small dips in the performance of their systems though commercial and industrial buildings will notice these dips right away. Following that train of thought, it stands to reason that individuals and businesses utilizing larger solar power systems will want to have their panels cleaned regularly so as to avoid having to pay a bill at the end of each month and in order to sell their unused energy back to their utility company.

The Right Cleaners

You don't typically find "solar panel" cleaners or companies that specialize in cleaning just panels. Instead its much more common to find professional window cleaners who offer the service. Pro window cleaners have experience cleaning many different types of glass and have the knowledge, tools, and experience necessary to clean solar panels properly. Moreover they know how to clean them without damaging them, a huge plus.

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