Fall Window Cleaning in Castlegar and Nelson: Why October Is the Best Time

Most people think of window cleaning as a spring job. Open the house up, let the sun in, wash off the winter. But if you ask anyone who cleans windows for a living in the Kootenays, they will tell you the same thing: fall is the smartest time of year to get your windows cleaned.

Here is why, and what a proper fall window cleaning in Castlegar, Nelson and Trail actually involves.

Why Fall Window Cleaning Makes Sense in the Kootenays

You are about to spend five months looking through them

From November to March, the sun sits low and comes in sideways. That low-angle light lights up every streak, water spot and summer's worth of pollen on your glass. Clean windows in October mean a brighter house for the whole dark season, when you need it most.

Summer grime bakes on if you leave it

Wildfire smoke, pollen, dust from the highway and sprinkler overspray all settle on your glass over the summer. Left through a wet fall and freezing winter, that film gets harder to remove, and hard water spots can start etching the glass. Getting it off now is easier and cheaper than fixing it in spring.

The weather window is closing

Once overnight temperatures drop, exterior window cleaning gets harder to schedule. October still gives us dry, mild days to do the job properly, inside and out.

What a Professional Window Clean Includes

Here is how our crew handles a typical home:

• Exteriors: panes, frames and sills scrubbed with a nylon boar-hair brush and rinsed with deionized water, so the glass dries spot-free.
• Interiors: done by hand with a squeegee, surgical cloths and mops, with care for your floors and furniture.
• Tracks and screens: with our interior and track packages, screens are cleaned free.
• Protective coat: applied free, so water beads off and the glass stays cleaner longer through winter.

Most Nelson homes are as low as $299. You can see what each package covers on our window cleaning page.

Pair It With Gutters Before the Snow

If the crew is already on a ladder at your house, it is the perfect time to clear the gutters too. Fall needles and leaves are the main cause of overflowing gutters and ice dams once the snow comes. We scoop the debris by hand, flush the downspouts and check the system works. See our gutter cleaning options.

Clean Windows Make Holiday Lights Look Better

Planning permanent lights this year? Do the windows first. Glowing rooflines look best over clean, clear glass, especially at night with your interior lights on. Many of our customers book their window cleaning and their permanent LED lighting estimate in the same visit.

Keep Them Clean All Year

Do not want to think about it again? Our Shine Membership puts your home on a regular cleaning schedule two or three times a year, billed automatically, so your windows stay clear without you having to remember to book.

Book Your Fall Window Cleaning

Our fall calendar fills quickly before the first snow. Get your free window cleaning quote or call the crew at 250.551.7655. We serve Castlegar, Nelson, Trail and the surrounding areas.