May Home Maintenance To-Do: Wash Your Windows

We’ve been fantasizing about it for months, and finally warmer weather has arrived. But before you can kick back in your hammock or pool float, there are a few tasks you’ll need to tackle. The good news? You can knock them out and get back to that pool float ASAP.

As your yard takes shape and your gardens come into full bloom, you’ll want to see everything clearly. It’s time to wash away winter’s dirt and grime from your windows.

Shortcuts: Have a partner clean the outside while you do the inside of the same window. That way, you can identify which side of the glass contains lingering streaks and smudges, and get rid of them on the spot. Plus, who wants to clean alone?

When to call in the pros: In addition to cleaning the glass, a professional window washer will remove and clean screens and remove accumulated dirt from sliding tracks for $2 to $7 per window.

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