• Should I Clean My Gutters Before Winter Hits?

    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 […]

  • 5 Problems That Clogged Gutters Can Cause

    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. So […]

  • Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

    Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

    Yard Clean Up 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. Clean and Reverse Ceiling Fan Direction Fans that spin clockwise push the air down, keeping the room cool. Conversely […]

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

    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 […]

  • Clogged Gutters? Here Are 7 Tell-Tale Signs Your Gutters Need Cleaning

    Clogged Gutters? Here Are 7 Tell-Tale Signs Your Gutters Need Cleaning

    The average homeowner needs to budget between 1 and 3 percent of their home’s value just to maintain their house. But if your home has clogged gutters, that budget could skyrocket. Believe it or not, gutter clogs can do some serious damage to your house, putting you and your loved ones at risk for mold […]

  • Streak Free Guarantee: 7 Reasons to Have a Professional Window Cleaning

    Streak Free Guarantee: 7 Reasons to Have a Professional Window Cleaning

    7 Reasons to Have a Professional Window Cleaning With the ability to get the job done quickly and effectively with a streak free guarantee, discover why homeowners should have a professional window cleaning. Do you have dirty windows? Cleaning the windows is one of the most neglected chores in households across the country. Hard to […]

  • Power Washing Tips

    Power Washing Tips

    Why power wash your home’s surfaces? Overtime your home’s siding, sidewalks, deck and other surfaces accumulates dirt, mildew, mold and stains. This not only impacts your abode’s appearance; it can also impact indoor air quality. Power washing can remove allergen in and around your home Moreover, left unaddressed exterior grime buildup can lead to significant […]

  • Soft, Power, and Pressure Washing: What’s the Difference?

    Soft, Power, and Pressure Washing: What’s the Difference?

    Now that fall is officially here, and you may have noticed that summer has left its footprint on the outside surfaces of your home. There’s some grime on your siding, and your back deck could use a deep scrub. Your busy schedule may not allow you to spend all that time and energy cleaning the […]

  • Professional Window Washing Services: Your Windows Deserve It

    Professional Window Washing Services: Your Windows Deserve It

    When passing by a neighbor’s house, what do your eyes naturally land on? Is it the color of their home? Perhaps it’s their bright green lawn. Many people would argue that windows are one of the first things they notice. In fact, there’s no denying that windows can be a focal point of a home. […]

  • Clean Gutters Make Happy Homes

    Clean Gutters Make Happy Homes

    Homeownership requires that we maintain the exterior of our houses in order to ensure their longevity.  People tend to think about performing these chores, such as cleaning gutters, in the spring and fall of the year, times of renewal and preparation for the seasons to come. Gutters are important parts of our home’s defense system, […]

  • How to Keep Your Home’s Windows in Good Shape

    How to Keep Your Home’s Windows in Good Shape

    Owning a home comes with a lot of work. If you fail to maintain all of the parts your home has, it is only a matter of time before problems start to occur. While most homeowners realize the importance of maintaining their plumbing or HVAC system, many of them forget about window maintenance. Without functional […]

  • What Time of Year Is Best for Power Washing?

    What Time of Year Is Best for Power Washing?

    As a premier house pressure washing service in Chicago, IL, My Window Washing understands that power washing can make a massive difference to the curb appeal and overall look of your home’s exterior. There are multiple surfaces of and around your house that you can take a pressure washer to, including your deck, fence, and […]