Keeping Your Awnings Clean

If you've got an awning in either your front or your backyard then you know just how valuable it is regardless of the time of year. Your awning provides you with a comfortable place with which to cook, sit, relax with friends, and get some fresh air. A clean and unobstructed awning protects you from the hot summer sun and from the rain that often falls during the winter and early spring months.

You should also be aware of how inconvenient it is when you're awning is dirty or obstructed by the debris in your front or back yard. This can make your awning uncomfortable at least and practically unusable at worst. Awnings can be an expensive venture and if you've had one set up then you'll want to go the extra mile and make sure that it's cleaned professionally and regularly so that you can continue to utilize and enjoy it often. The problem however is that many homeowners don't have the time to thoroughly clean their awnings nor do they have the tools to do so effectively.

As part of our Orange County window cleaning extended services we offer awning cleanings that ensure any we clean remain free of debris and pleasurable for all who utilize them. Please be sure to contact us should you need your awning cleaned!

Stanley Window Cleaning Also Offers:

Residential Window Cleaning - Gutter Cleaning - Power Washing - Screen Repair / Replacement - Awning Cleaning - New Construction / Remodeling clean up

Orange County Glass Repair For Your Damaged Windows

There many things that can cause the windows of a home to become not just dirty but damaged as well. Even here in Orange County where the weather is generally considered to be mild, the weather does occasionally creep into the extreme in terms of precipitation, wind, and even temperatures from time to time. All of these things can damage windows and when damaged windows are left untreated, it often results in the need to purchase an entire new window.

What many homeowners are unaware of is that the majority of damaged windows, such as those scratched, hard water stained or graffiti are all restorable. Of course Orange County glass repair isn't something the layperson will be able to tackle on their own as they generally don't have the knowledge nor access to the chemicals and tools required to restore most windows to their original luster. Once a professional applies Orange County glass repair to a window he/she will usually add some type of protection to it in order to keep it from becoming damaged again, especially so easily.

Should you have any questions about glass restoration or window repair please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance!

Professional Grade Orange County Window Cleaning Tools

A lot of our clients are often curious about what type of professional Orange County window cleaning tools we utilize. When we answer this question for those of our clients who ask, they're often let down when they learn that the tools we professional use aren't much different from those that the layperson might use to clean their own windows.

Of course we use things like squeegees, towels, and cleaning solutions in order to get the job done but where are tools differ from those of the layperson is in quality, cost, durability and composition. The squeegees a professional Orange County window cleaner uses not only cost more than a standard store-bought squeegee but are designed and built to withstand the rigorous process of a professional window cleaning. The squeegees, brushes, and even towels used by professionals often last much longer and do a better job of cleaning windows then do your run-of-the-mill store-bought tools.

We mentioned previously that like the layperson, we also utilize a cleaning solution though ours differs from homemade solutions in quality of chemicals, the type of chemicals, and the strength of the actual solution. Moreover professional Orange County window cleaners often have access to and utilize specific cleaning solutions in different scenarios. Not all windows are made equally or from the same type of glass and therefore may require a professional window cleaner to utilize a solution other than the standard one.

Though all of our tools and cleaning solutions do differ from those of the layperson or homeowner, it's our experience as professionals that really sets us apart from an individual whom you might see cleaning his or her windows.

Should you have any questions regarding the tools or cleaning solutions that we utilize please don't hesitate to contact us so that we may be of assistance!

Orange County Window Cleaning: Do-It-Yourself Tips

While we pride ourselves on offering window cleaning services that are more affordable than those of our competitors, we understand that not all homeowners have the finances to call on Orange County window cleaning specialists every single time their windows become dirty. For those homeowners who want to save some money by cleaning their windows themselves, we offer the following tips!

Tools

While professional Orange County window cleaners utilize specialized pro grade tools in their jobs, the layperson will surprisingly be able to do a bang up job on their windows with just a few simple tools. You'll want to make sure you have the following tools before you clean your own windows.

• Squeegee
• Scrubbing wand
• Scraper
• Lint free towels

Window Cleaning Solution

Homeowners can mix their own window cleaning solution rather easily. Moreover the mixture is relatively cheap and is safe to use on all types of windows. A simple mix will consist of water, a base, and for homes with windows in direct sunlight, a glide of some sort. For bases homeowners can start wit simple dish washing soaps. It's important to keep in mind however that different brands of dish washing soap produce different results. Some brands will require a homeowner to use more in their mix while others will require less. Glides are fairly straightforward. A smooth gliding agent helps to increase glide for the squeegees and reduces quick evaporation caused from the suds or bubbles produced from the soap.

Avoid These Chemicals

While there are many chemicals that are safe for do it yourself use, homeowners should be avoided in any scenario that doesn't necessitate hard scrubbing techniques! If you must use these chemicals you should first consult with an Orange County window cleaning professional!

• Alcohol
• Ammonia
• Vinegar

If a homeowner is ever in doubt as what chemicals to use, avoid, or is unsure how to proceed with cleaning their own windows, consult a professional before moving forward with any cleaning project.

Stanley Window Cleaning specializes in window cleaning Orange County, glass repair Orange County, power washing Orange County and gutter cleaning Orange County.

Orange County Window Cleaning

Unless you live in a hole in the ground, at some time in your life you will, or rather should clean your windows. Some prefer to use ammonia, others vinegar and newspa-pers, others will buy the cheapest Orange County window cleaner on the market. They all probably work, and since you’ve put it off until you can’t see outside, unless you’ve planned ahead, you’ll simply use what you have on hand.

On the outside a bucket of hot water, a sponge, plastic gloves, and some dish soap will do the trick. But whatever you do don’t let it dry before you rinse it off with the hose, then let it air dry. Or after rinsing you could dry and shine the windows with a clean towel, and best not to use a towel that has had softener added to the washer.

To get the best result, don’t wash your windows in the bright sun because they will streak. Wash before the sun shines on them. Do the shadiest part in the morning and the other side of your house in the late afternoon after the sun has passed. If anyone asks what you’re doing, tell them you’re washing windows. You alone know that it took all day, but when the sun was high in the sky, you took your afternoon nap or read a book.

It goes without saying that you don’t want to wash the inside of your windows in the same way. Spray on that window cleaner, you may want to use a squeegee to wipe the window cleaner off. With each swipe dry the squeegee on a towel. Or you could use one towel to clean the window, then another to dry and shine it. And don’t forget the window ledge outside and inside. Spiders like to hide there, so be careful. But wipe those ledges off with a damp cloth.

A sprinkler spraying your windows in the hot sun can damage a window, and no matter how hard you try to clean it, as soon as it dries there are those spots again. You may have to use a harsher cleaner like Lime Away, but don’t use anything that will scratch your window, or you may have to call in a contractor to put in another window.

If there are small children around your home, it may be almost impossible to keep your windows clean. Their kisses and fingerprints ruin your newly cleaned windows, but you don’t mind. Just get that cleaner out and run a quick towel over the spot, smile and say “I really wanted children.”

Stanley Window Cleaning specializes in Orange County window cleaning, window cleaning Orange County CA, Orange County pressure washing, Orange County glass repair and Orange County glass restoration.

Orange County Window Cleaning - Taking Care of Tinted Windows

Some people prefer to have the glass in their windows tinted, either to block out the sun or for privacy reasons. Tinting your windows can result in enormous energy savings benefits by keeping the sun's rays from overheating your home. Almost everyone knows basic techniques for taking care of normal windows, but what about windows that have been tinted?

Tinting is usually done by applying a thin layer of transparent film to treated glass. The problem is that this tinting can peel, crack and tear more easily than the glass itself can. This means that you have to take extra care when you perform Orange County window cleaning at your home.

At Stanley Window Cleaning we have the proper tools and techniques to take care of almost any kind of glass and know how to handle these kinds of situations without putting undue wear on the tint on your glass. We have refined our cleaning process over the years to provide outstanding results. We also do the little things that are not so little to your window’s appearance such as window frames, window tracks, window sills and window screens. We move anything necessary and place it back for you. We only use the finest Orange County window cleaning tools and products to work in your home.

Call us to see what we can do for you!

Stanley Window Cleaning Specializes in Orange County Window Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning and Glass Restoration.

Schedule a Free Estimate by Calling 949.786.0816

Orange County Window Cleaning - But What if it Rains?

There's nothing worse than taking the time to wash your car, and then the very next day it rains. How many times has this happened to you? You might feel the same way about getting Orange County window cleaning service, especially in the Spring. What if it rains the next day?

You can never predict what's going to happen when it comes to your windows getting dirty.  Sometimes the weather gets so extreme it's not unusual to see flying muddy leaves and branches plastered on a window! At times like those you can turn to Orange County window cleaning professionals like us.

At Stanley Window Cleaning we can offer you a 7-day Rain Warranty. That means that if it rains within 7 days of your cleaning and your windows are visibly dirty again, we'll take care of it. With the protective coatings we use that discourage spotting and buildup this is unlikely, but you never know!And why not have us check out your rain gutters and awnings at the same time? It doesn't hurt to be prepared.

Stanley Window Cleaning Specializes in Orange County Window Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning and Glass Restoration.

Schedule a Free Estimate by Calling 949.786.0816