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5 Reasons to Hire a Professional Window Cleaner

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A professional window cleaner can extend the life of your home's windows by applying special treatments and cleaning products. Everyone appreciates clean windows for enhancing the aesthetics of a home. What most customers of a professional window cleaning service seldom realize is it also helps provide early warning of problems and might even save their lives someday. Below are five reasons that hiring a professional window cleaning service can help keep your windows sparkling and functional. 1. Spotting general problems. First and foremost is identifying problems that need correction. Sashes painted shut, ill-fitting screens, damaged or non-functional window weights in older double hung windows and wood rot on sills are just a few problems that if spotted early can save big expense later. 2. Removing insect infestations.  Bees and hornets build nests behind shutters, wasps build paper nests in between older three-piece storm windows and ladybugs also build nests in ...

Why [Exterior] Looks Count for Retailers

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Tips for the Outside: Create an Inviting Exterior and Entrance Knowing how important a store’s external appearance is, you can’t take your store’s appearance for granted. Insure that the exterior is clean and inviting each day. Make sure all external signage is clear, modern and compelling. Ask yourself what impression your sign makes on potential customers. Ensure all exterior signage lighting is working so your store name is clearly visible from the street. Remove all trash from the exterior of the building and sidewalks. Power wash if needed. Clean the parking lot. Professionally clean windows and remove any outdated information posted in windows and entryway,  Sweep and clean the entryway. Make sure the store entry is uncluttered. Shopping is like buying a house, If a store doesn't have “curb appeal”, a potential customer isn't going to go in. Based solely on the appearance from the street, more than two-thirds of consumers decided not to visit a business, ...

Solar Panel Cleaning - Double Your Output!

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I recently came across this article which points out the importance of the proper cleaning of Solar Panels.  As this technology continues to become more affordable, more and more of us are taking advantage of it and having it installed.  Maintaining it correctly pays off… Warm Regards, John Shanahan Solar Panel Cleaning by Tory Marino You made a great investment that will cut the costs of your heating and electricity bill and help to protect the environment. Solar panels are made to last at least 30 years, or more. Over the course of time though, bird droppings, dust and pollution can get baked in on the glass and actually lower the output. So, how do you double the output? Of course, if your solar panels are dirty- by having them cleaned. There was a study done by Google on the effect of cleaning the solar panels at their facilities, and the output before and after the cleaning, and the results were phenomenal!  So, what is the absolute best way to clean...

Lighthouse Window Cleaning Services - More than Windows

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Many people ask what other services Lighthouse Window Cleaning provides. Although our main service is window cleaning, we provide a variety of services with our trained staff at a fair price to our clients. 1. Pressure washing-Our experienced Pressure washer can remove discoloration form walkways, re-finish a deck, Remove webs from walls and eaves and brighten the entry to your business or home. 2. Screen Repair-Any screen replaced or repaired for $45 ea. 3. Gutter cleaning-We guarantee our work through the season. Gutters are guaranteed to flow. 4. Glass restoration-Water spots can be removed from most glass surfaces. We use safe and effective methods to bring the shine back to your windows.

Window Hard Water Spots, shower doors also

How to remove hard water spots from windows and shower doors Are you tired of looking through a cloud of water spots on your windows and shower doors? There are several methods and tools that will help prevent and eliminate unsightly water spots Four Simple prevention tips 1.     Adjust sprinkler systems to avoid overspray on to your windows. 2.     Never hose down your windows. Dust and dirt on your windows will turn in to invisible mud. When the water dries, it will form a hard water stain. The next time you hose down your windows there will be a small etched water spot that will collect additional mineral deposits. Water spots form like moguls on a ski hill. 3.     Wash your windows before the next rain. Many people wait to wash their windows after the rain season. The best way to prevent hard water stains is to have your windows cleaned before the next rain. This gets the minerals off and allows the next rain to ...

When do I clean my Roof Gutters?

How Do I Know When to Clean My Roof Gutters??? Three signs that your roof gutters need cleaning If you are like most people you have been enjoying the clear skies of a late winter. Now that we have had our first strong rain you may have noticed that your gutters are not working as they should. 1.       Do you have water spilling over the rim of the gutter? 2.       Do you notice erosion below your gutters and down spouts?        3.       Is water running down the outside of your downspouts? Five reasons to clean your Roof gutters before the next rain. Most of these symptoms are an easy fix. Failure to correct clogged gutters and downspouts can cause substantial damage to your home and landscape. 1.       Standing water in your gutters will cause rust do erode the metal and joints. 2.     ...

Gutter Guards Require Annual Maintenance

The first rains have come for the season and your gutters are overflowing. You need gutter cleaning . Some promote Gutter Guards to keep your gutters clean. Gutter guards are heavily promoted at home shows with fancy demos of pure water flowing into the gutter guard while the leaves magically float over and to the ground. The debate of adding gutter guards or leaving the gutters open has valid points on both sides. In this article, I will discuss the pros and cons of gutter guards. I will also discuss the dangers of clogged gutters and the importance of ensuring that your gutters are clean and flowing freely when the rains hit. I went to a house to clean the gutters. It looked like a simple job at first glance. The owner had installed gutter guards. There were visible leaves resting in the roof valleys and on the gutters. When I took a closer look from the top I could see that the gutters were full of debris. In this case, the leaves were not getting in but all of the small sticks...