Spring Cleaning isn't Complete without Window Cleaning!
It’s true, spring cleaning isn’t complete without a window cleaning and now that the weather is starting to be a little more spring-like here in Salt Lake City, it’s time to schedule a window cleaning! We also offer seasonal solar panel cleaning and rain-gutter cleaning.
Dirt and grime build up on Solar panels and they do benefit from at least quarterly cleaning. Solar panel production, can be impacted by debris. Taking the time to clean solar panels can improve how well they function. This matters because it can lead to damages of the solar panels themselves.
Rain gutters, sometimes get filled up in the fall with leaves and debris and get clogged, weighing down the rain gutter and eventually causing damage to the gutters if they get to heavy with water and leaves and ice. Let us know if you think your rain gutters need to be cleaned and we can include this in our window cleaning estimate!
When we clean your windows, at your request, we can also clean the screens, clearing out the cobwebs and grime that build up and make your windows view a little less clear. We can vacuum out the window sills and make sure everything is in tip-top shape for the summer months.
While screen cleaning is a more of a quarterly type of service, we have customers that get their windows cleaned monthly or quarterly as well. You won’t want to look out of dirty windows once you realize what its like to look out of clean ones!
Are you in Salt Lake City, Park City, Heber, Ogden, Provo or any surrounding areas? Give us a call or email and we’ll be there within the week to give you a free estimate. (801) 943-8332 or email morningstarwindows@gmail.com
SLC Window Cleaning: We're Appreciating this Mild Winter!
Even though, we love and appreciate snow and the amazing skiing and winter activities all around us, we sure are appreciating the mild winter we’ve had in Salt Lake this year! Now that the holidays are over, our window cleaning schedule is filling up again.
Have you had your windows washed before? Have you thought about it but don’t know if it’s worth it? Well, here’s the thing, it is! Why? When out team of expert window cleaners, clean your windows, we are fast, focused and do great work but we also use special soaps and towels that repel dirt from your windows and keep them cleaner, longer!
It really is true. You can try regular household cleaners but they don’t do the same thing. We have been in this business for over forty years and we work hard and we find the best products out there for long-lasting clean windows.
Here are some photos of the places we’ve cleaned recently. Enjoy! Give us a call for a free window cleanign estiamte! We offer services in Salt Lake City, West Valley, Draper, South Jordan, Herriman, Park City, Midway, Heber, Ogden and all surrounding areas. (801) 943-8832 or email morningstarwindows@gmail.com
News Year's Resolution: I Will Keep My Windows Clean all Year Long
Spring Cleaning With the Best Window Cleaners in SLC
A Spring Cleaning Checklist. (Yes,clean windows is on the list!)
Spring is just around the corner here in the Salt Lake Valley and it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning your home.
Spring cleaning is important for your health and happiness, (especially if you have allergies!) but it can be overwhelming! We found a handy list of tips for a successful and easy spring cleaning experience. And we’ll take at least one thing off your list by getting your windows clean and clear! Just follow these top 10 spring cleaning tips and tricks with some extra tips for allergy sufferers:
1. Make a Schedule
Scope out your home: What areas need the most work? Where do you skip during routine cleaning? Those are the best places to start. Regardless of where you start, having a plan for when you’re tackling each room will keep you focused on the task at hand.
2. De-clutter
Decluttering makes you more efficient and keeps you organized. But more than that, clutter has psychological influences. It signals to your brain that work isn’t done. Studies have shown that a disorganized home adds to your stress level. The scientific implications of inhaling dust – combined with the psychological stress of coming home to a pile of unsorted laundry or cluttered desk – can take a toll.
Set aside some time to:
Organize your closets
Dust and organize your office
Look through that dreaded junk drawer
You may be surprised how fresh you feel after you eliminate unnecessary stress from your life.
3. Always Work from Top to Bottom
When you think about how to spring clean your home, it’s important to start from the ceiling down. This will force debris downward and keep you from having to re-dust or re-clean your space. If you have a vacuum with an extension hose, use it to get cobwebs and dust from your ceilings and fans first.
Then dust your furniture and other items before vacuuming all the dust and debris off your floors. It will save you time.
4. Use a HEPA Vacuum
Is your vacuum ready for spring cleaning? Finding the right vacuum is one of the most important parts of spring cleaning. Remove more than just dust and build-up when you vacuum. A high-quality HEPA vacuum catches particles you can’t even see. It traps pet dander, allergens and all household particles in your home.
It’s one of the best spring cleaning supplies you can arm yourself with. Using a vacuum with HEPA filtration will remove dirt and dust, but it will also remove allergens and impurities from your air.
You’ll see this suggestion on just about every spring house cleaning list.
If you don’t have a HEPA vacuum, look for one with attachments, like dusting brushes and crevice tools, and hoses that can be used to clean any location.
These tools make it simple to clean ceiling fans, cobwebs in corners, furniture, pillows, and tight spaces like behind furniture. Be sure to move your furniture too (or at least vacuum under it).
5. Think Green When You Spring Clean
You want to start spring off on a clean note, so don’t expose yourself to chemicals and toxins. A steam cleaner is one of the best green products for spring cleaning. It can be used to clean your microwave, tile, hard floors, kitchen appliances, bathrooms, and even outdoor areas.
Since steam cleaners only use hot water vapor, they are a 100% natural and chemical-free cleaning solution. But keep in mind – not everything can be steam cleaned.
If you don’t have a steam cleaner, one of the best natural combinations for cleaning is white distilled vinegar, baking soda, and water. These ingredients are affordable, non-toxic, and have worked for ages when it comes to cleaning.
See our top spring cleaning products for allergy-sufferers. They’ll clean your air, floor and furniture without a single chemical.
6. Walls and Windows Need Love too
People almost always clean their floors, but they typically forget about walls and windows. Not all dust settles on the floor and other surfaces. Just use a damp towel to wipe down walls and blinds (starting from the top). Remove and wipe down the window screens outside.
When it comes to clean windows, you can hire an expert to get them sparkling clean! Hard water sometimes builds up on the windows over the year and we have the expertise to remove the residue that can cause long term damage to your windows. Dust settles on windows and especially window screens and it’s important to get those cleaned as well! We can clean your window screens and get off all the dust, cobwebs and insects that end up on them over the season. We’ll even vacuum and clean your blinds if you let us know ahead of time that you’d like this done!
7. The Kitchen and Bathroom
Don’t fear cleaning your bathroom! Here are a few common trouble areas:
Kitchens
Wipe down your cabinets.
Go through your pantry and refrigerator. Wipe down the shelves, and throw away any old items.
If you have stainless steel appliances, be sure to use gentle cleaners or a steam cleaner to avoid scratching or other issues.
Bathrooms
Change your shower curtain.
Go through your cosmetics drawer or medicine cabinet and throw away any expired items.
Consider installing or upgrading to a new bathroom fan. Replacing an existing fan or adding a new one can help to ensure your bathroom remains in top notch condition. They are great for ventilating moisture during showers and removing odors/vapor removal. Depending on the unit you select, it may even come with built-in lighting, automatic operation, and other user-friendly features.
8. Don’t Forget About Your Air
Replacing furnace and HVAC filters is one of the most important and overlooked parts of spring cleaning. In fact, replacing a standard filter with a more robust one with a high MERV rating will help keep you healthier as you enter spring.
It will catch smaller, irritating particles. Air conditioner ducts build up dust during winter, and upgraded filters catch unwanted particles so they don’t enter your space. It’s an inexpensive way to make sure you’re breathing clean, healthy air.
The best way to ensure healthy spring air void of allergens, indoor chemicals or odors is with an air purifier. If anyone in your home suffers from allergies or wakes up stuffy during allergy season, adding an air purifier to his/her bedroom will help.
9. Have Severe Allergies? Protect Yourself.
Cleaning will more than likely unsettle all the winter dust on furniture and fixtures. If you suffer from allergies or are using heavy-duty cleaners, be sure to read the labels. For safe spring cleaning, wear rubber gloves, masks, scarves and even hairnets. Protective clothing will help guard against skin irritations and allergic reactions.
10. Let Spring Cleaning Set a New Tone
If your space feels dark and heavy, you can make small changes to help make it light and fresh for spring. Adding new colorful pillows or art are great ways to change up your space. Replacing items like bedding, towels, table linens, and even window treatments are other ways to transform your rooms for spring and warm weather ahead.
Clean windows will open things up, let in more light and set a bright, happy tone for the spring and summer season. Regular window cleaning will keep your windows and home cleaner and happier
Original post from https://www.sylvane.com/blog/spring-cleaning-tips-and-checklist/
We're the Best Window Cleaners in SLC! (And we clean rain gutters too)
And did you know, we clean rain gutters too? Every fall rain gutters fill up with leaves and it’s smart to get them cleared out before any heavy snowstorms to avoid broken rain gutters, leaks and water damage to your home’s exterior. Call us to clean your windows and your rain gutters!
Fall is Almost Here: A Home Maintenance Checklist
September is almost over and the leaves will be falling off the trees here in the Salt Lake valley any minute.
Here’s a list of home maintenance tips for the this fall season:
Making sure rain gutters are clear of leaves and other debris that’s built up over the season. We can help you with this one! We offer rain-gutter cleaning alongside our window cleaning business because blocked rain gutters can cause water damage to your home, windows and property. GET A FREE ESTIMATE.
Change summer screens to cool weather storm windows and doors. Inspect and repair any loose or damaged window or door frames. Install weather stripping or caulking around windows and doors to prevent drafts and to lower heating bills.
Care for trees and shrubs. If you have trees on your property, consider hiring an arborist to care for them — these pros can spot signs of poor health early on to prevent tree loss, and know how to prune properly to avoid falling limbs in winter storms.
“The most important maintenance for a homeowner to do in the fall would be trimming [the] dead out of trees,” says Bryan Gilles, owner and arborist at Arbor Doctor in Calabasas, California. “Trees are going dormant at this time, and are less likely to get a disease.” Because trees are slowing growth in the fall, it’s not an ideal time to plant a new tree, as the roots may have trouble getting established. For treatments, Gilles recommends fungicide injections in the fall to prevent diseases such as diplodia, which can affect pine trees.
It’s also a good idea to observe your trees throughout the fall, keeping an eye out for signs that signal a need for intervention. “Early change in leaf color, pines looking
4. Make exterior repairs. Take a walk around your property, looking for signs of damage to the roof, siding and foundation. If you spot anything that needs repair, schedule it before winter weather hits.
5. Seal gaps where critters could enter. Mice need only a tiny gap to be able to sneak into your house and raid your pantry — and with colder weather coming, all of the little critters out there will be looking for warm places to make a home. Fill small holes and cover any larger gaps securely with heavy-duty hardware cloth to keep the wildlife outdoors.
