Guides
Straight answers about South Florida glass.
The questions homeowners actually ask us, answered without the sales pitch. Each guide leads with the answer and then explains it.
- Maintenance
- Condos & High-Rises
- Window Cleaning
- Boats
- Exterior Surfaces
- South Florida Weather
- Commercial
- Coastal Homes
- Home Maintenance
- Pricing
- Hard Water
Maintenance
Pollen on Windows and Screens: What to Do in Spring
Oak pollen coats South Florida glass and screens in late winter and spring. Rinse it, do not wipe it dry, and time the cleaning for after the peak.
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Condos & High-Rises
How to Clean Glass Balcony Railings Safely
Clean the inside face from the balcony floor, rinse the salt off before you wipe, and leave the outside face to the building.
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Window Cleaning
What to Expect From a Window Cleaning Visit, and How to Get Ready
Unlock the gates, secure the pets, clear the sills and point out anything delicate. Here is what happens on the day.
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Boats
How to Wash a Boat After a Day in Saltwater
Fresh water first, boat soap not dish soap, top to bottom, and dry it before the sun does. The order matters more than the products.
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Exterior Surfaces
Can Oil Stains Be Removed From a Driveway?
Fresh oil lifts well. Old oil that has soaked deep into concrete usually fades but leaves a shadow. Here is what to expect.
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Exterior Surfaces
How to Clean a Pool Deck Without Damaging It
Pavers, travertine and coated concrete each want something different. Getting it wrong means loose pavers, etched stone or a peeling deck.
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South Florida Weather
Why Do Windows Look Dirty After It Rains?
Rain is not the problem. What rain carries, and what it lifts off the frame above, is. That is why spots show after a storm.
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Window Cleaning
Why Are My Windows Foggy? Condensation, Film or a Failed Seal
Fog on the outside in the morning is condensation. Haze that wipes off is film. Fog between the panes is a failed seal, and no cleaning reaches it.
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Window Cleaning
Should You Clean Your Own Windows or Hire Someone?
Ground-floor glass is a reasonable weekend job. Second-story glass, hard water and screens and tracks are where hiring earns its keep.
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Window Cleaning
How to Get Lovebugs Off Windows, Screens and Pool Cages
Lovebug season comes twice a year in South Florida. They come off easily in the first few days and badly after the sun has baked them on.
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Exterior Surfaces
Green and Black Stains on Stucco: What They Are and How They Come Off
Green is usually algae, black is usually mildew, orange is rust and white is often chalking paint. Each needs something different, and none of them needs a pressure washer.
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Window Cleaning
How to Clean Window Screens Without Tearing Them
Take them out, label them, wash them flat with a soft brush and a gentle rinse, and let them dry before they go back. A pressure washer is the fastest way to ruin one.
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Window Cleaning
How to Clean Sliding Door Tracks, and Why the Weep Holes Matter
Vacuum first, then scrub, then clear the weep holes. The order matters, and so does keeping oil out of the track.
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Commercial
How Often Should Storefront Windows Be Cleaned?
Weekly suits most restaurants and busy retail. Offices and quieter storefronts usually do fine every two to four weeks.
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Boats
How to Clean Boat Isinglass Without Scratching It
Clear vinyl scratches and clouds easily. Rinse first, use a cleaner made for it, and never touch it with a dry or dirty cloth.
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Condos & High-Rises
Condo Window Cleaning: What an Owner Can Book and What the Building Handles
In most South Florida condos, the owner books the inside glass and the balcony, and the association handles the facade. How to tell which is which.
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Exterior Surfaces
How Often Should You Pressure Wash Your Driveway in South Florida?
Once a year suits most sunny driveways. Shade, trees, sprinklers and pavers are what shorten that.
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Window Cleaning
Why Do My Windows Streak After Cleaning?
Streaks almost always come from one of six things: sun, too much soap, the wrong cloth, a worn squeegee, hard water or residue from an earlier product.
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Maintenance
Windows and Shutters Before and After Hurricane Season
What to check on your windows, sliders and shutters before June, and what to do about salt and debris after a storm.
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Exterior Surfaces
How to Clean a Pool Screen Enclosure Without Damaging It
Pool cages go gray with dust, mildew and pollen. They clean up well at low pressure and are easily ruined at high pressure.
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Exterior Surfaces
How to Get Rid of Orange Rust Stains From Sprinklers
Orange stains on walls, driveways and sidewalks come from iron in well water. Pressure does not remove them. What does, and how to stop them coming back.
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Exterior Surfaces
What Are the Black Streaks on My Roof?
Those dark streaks are algae, not dirt. What causes them, whether they harm the roof, and how they come off without pressure.
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Coastal Homes
Why Windows Near the Ocean Get Hazy, and How to Get Salt Off Glass
Salt film is not dirt and it does not rinse off with a quick spray. Why it builds up near the water, why wiping makes it worse, and how often coastal glass needs cleaning.
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Window Cleaning
How to Clean Impact Windows Without Damaging Them
Impact glass cleans like ordinary glass, but the frames, seals and weep holes need more thought. What to use, what to avoid, and what cleaning cannot fix.
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Exterior Surfaces
Pressure Washing vs. Soft Washing: Which Does Your Surface Need?
Pressure washing is for hard surfaces like concrete and pavers. Soft washing is for roofs, stucco, painted siding and screens. How to tell which one a surface needs.
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Home Maintenance
Should You Clean the Windows Before Selling Your House?
Clean glass changes how a room photographs and how it feels at a showing. Here is the practical case.
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Pricing
What Window Cleaning Costs in South Florida
What actually moves the price on a residential window cleaning quote, and what to ask before you book.
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How to Remove Hard Water Stains From Windows
Hard water stains are mineral deposits, not dirt. Here is what removes them and what does not.
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Maintenance
How Often Should You Clean Windows in South Florida?
Quarterly is the practical baseline for most South Florida homes. Salt air, sprinklers and summer storms are what move that number.
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