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When Should You Consider a Professional Glass Cleaning Service?

More than 2.7 million people are living in and around Chicago. Each one of them has a home, which provides shelter and comfort all year round.

However, to really enjoy your home, you need to keep it in good shape. Often people think about home maintenance being about plumbing or roofing repairs. But your windows are equally important.

Keeping them clean and checking them regularly ensures that your home stays light and secure. This is why, when it comes to window and glass cleaning, it is a good idea to consider using a professional service. Want to know more?

Then you’re in the right place! Read on to find out how a professional cleaning team can help and when you should consider using one to clean your windows.

7 Important Benefits of House Pressure Washing (And the Ugly Consequences If You Don’t)

A mold-covered, mildewy home is far less likely to sell than a pristine, freshly-painted one. Yet, climbing onto a ladder to scrub hard-to-reach places is no homeowner’s idea of a relaxing weekend. Fortunately, the extended reach and spray of a pressure washer can blast away dirt and grime. This leaves you with a squeaky-clean home that’s bound to impress potential buyers.

House pressure washing isn’t a complicated process. And, it’s one of the most environmentally-conscious ways of cleaning a home’s exterior. Residents can enjoy improved health after pressure washing their homes. They can also enjoy increased property values. Keep reading to discover some of the most astounding benefits of an outside house cleaning.

Spring Cleaning Tips For Home Exteriors

Spring is a time of renewal, with the warmer weather and longer hours of daylight, homeowners emerge from their winter dens to survey their kingdoms. Our home’s exteriors and other outdoor structures tell the story of the long cold months with their layers of grime and molds that enjoyed the time in the dark, cold months.

More About Our Gutter Cleaning Services

At My Window Washing, we do windows – and we do a number of other things for customers. But our gutter cleaning services are a vital part of what we offer, partly because this much-needed maintenance may be difficult for property owners to perform themselves, and partly because avoiding it can be expensive.

How to Care for Your Home’s Wood Siding: 7 Essential Maintenance Tips

Whether it’s made of vinyl or wood, the siding on your home is left exposed to all sorts of elements throughout the year.

If you have wood siding, it’s crucial to learn how to care for it so that it lasts for years to come.

Read on to discover a list of seven essential maintenance tips that will keep your siding looking beautiful all year round.

Deck Cleaning: The Best Ways to Care for Your Wooden Decking

A wooden deck adds beauty and value to your home, and it’s a great way to enjoy some outdoor entertaining. When it comes to good maintenance and care, it’s important to practice a few proper deck cleaning methods.

Before you head outside to hose down your deck, read this helpful guide so you know more about the best ways to keep your wooden decking beautiful and squeaky clean.

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Should I Clean My Gutters Before Winter Hits?

As the premier gutter cleaning company in Chicago, IL, My Window Washing understands that gutters are an integral system of your home. They need to function correctly in the face of harsh weather and various outdoor conditions. While you may realize that our gutter professionals will get the job done correctly, you may be unsure of the right time of year to give us a call. We’re here to help shed some light!

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5 Problems That Clogged Gutters Can Cause

Cleaning gutters is a chore that might not be high on the list of pleasant things to do, but foregoing it can cause a lot of problems. Not only does neglect to clean your gutters cost you big money in the long run, but it can also affect almost every part of your home. Continue reading “5 Problems That Clogged Gutters Can Cause”

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

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Mow, rack and manicure your lawn to prepare it for its winter hibernation. This is also a good time to drain your water system, shut off outside facets, store hoses and other equipment.

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8 Must-Read Tips for Pressure Washing Vinyl Siding and Gutters

1. Perform an Eye Test

Before anything else, take a few circles around the house and make sure all siding is still in place.

Obviously, with pressure washing, any loose siding will fly off and any cracks will give water access to undesirable places.

Close all of the windows on the house, make sure there aren’t any places where the water can get through. Once everything looks intact, your eye test has commenced! Continue reading “8 Must-Read Tips for Pressure Washing Vinyl Siding and Gutters”