If your home has undergone\u00a0construction\u00a0<\/strong>or is\u00a0near a construction site<\/strong>, the chances are that your\u00a0windows\u00a0<\/strong>feature a\u00a0heavy buildup\u00a0<\/strong>of\u00a0dust<\/strong>,\u00a0grime<\/strong>, and\u00a0debris\u00a0<\/strong>on their surface, maybe even a bit of\u00a0paint\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0adhesive\u00a0<\/strong>as well. It can be\u00a0challenging to remove these layers\u00a0<\/strong>because of how\u00a0thick\u00a0<\/strong>they can be and because the dust- if it came from things like\u00a0drywall\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0wood remnants<\/strong>– is much more\u00a0abrasive\u00a0<\/strong>than ordinary dust. Trying to remove it with\u00a0standard cleaning tools\u00a0<\/strong>can cause\u00a0damage\u00a0<\/strong>to your windows and frames. Specialized post-construction window cleaning methods or\u00a0professional services<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0are needed to\u00a0get your house looking younger<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and back to a\u00a0beautiful state.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Related:\u00a0<\/strong>Interior Glass: DIY or Hire an Inside Window Cleaning Service?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve concluded that your home\u2019s windows need a good,\u00a0post-construction washing<\/strong>, you\u2019ll then have to decide whether you\u2019d like to\u00a0tackle the job on your own<\/strong>\u00a0or if you\u2019d prefer\u00a0hiring a professional window cleaning service<\/strong>\u00a0to handle everything for you. For the sake of your\u00a0time<\/strong>,\u00a0money<\/strong>, and\u00a0safety\u00a0<\/strong>(especially if your home is more than a single story), we honestly recommend hiring a company like\u00a0Shine<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to handle the job for you. They can ensure that your home is cleaned\u00a0safely\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0effectively<\/strong>, and they won\u2019t miss all of those hard nooks and crannies that are\u00a0difficult to clean on your own.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only can they take care of other\u00a0house cleaning maintenance\u00a0<\/strong>for you, including\u00a0gutter cleaning<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and house and\u00a0pressure washing<\/strong><\/a>. They can even take care of putting up and taking down your\u00a0holiday lighting<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0That said, if you\u2019ve already decided on tackling this project yourself, there is a\u00a0range of supplies<\/strong>\u00a0that you\u2019re going to need and\u00a0several involved steps\u00a0<\/strong>you\u2019re going to need to follow to ensure that your home\u2019s windows are getting sufficiently clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you a Dallas or Austin homeowner looking for a top-quality post-construction window cleaning service to get your home looking its best? Check out the services offered by the experts at\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Shine<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0today to learn about what they can do for you.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re going to need to have\u00a0several supplies on hand\u00a0<\/strong>to clean your windows successfully post-construction. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related:\u00a0<\/strong>Can You Pressure Wash A Window?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally speaking, there are\u00a0three basic steps<\/strong>\u00a0to follow when it comes to cleaning your windows post-construction, and sticking to these steps will allow you to ensure that your windows get as clean as possible. These steps include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related:\u00a0<\/strong>Three Reasons to Hire a Professional Window Cleaner<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The first step is to use your\u00a0shop-vac<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0carefully remove<\/strong>\u00a0as much\u00a0debris\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0dust\u00a0<\/strong>from the\u00a0surface of the windows\u00a0<\/strong>as possible. To\u00a0avoid scratching the glass<\/strong>, hold the hose of the shop-vac about\u00a0one inch away from the window<\/strong>\u00a0as you slowly move it. Remember,\u00a0don\u2019t touch the glass\u00a0<\/strong>with any part of the shop vac, or it could cause\u00a0damage\u00a0<\/strong>to the windows. Also, use the shop-vac or a\u00a0sturdy broom<\/strong>\u00a0to clean the\u00a0walls\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0crevices\u00a0<\/strong>around the windows. You\u2019ll want to do this, so the additional debris around the windows doesn\u2019t settle onto the glass after you\u2019ve finished cleaning it. Additionally, you can use a\u00a0slightly damp shop rag<\/strong>\u00a0to help you\u00a0gently wash the window frame\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0sill\u00a0<\/strong>without causing\u00a0scratches\u00a0<\/strong>or accidentally\u00a0removing paint\u00a0<\/strong>and leaving behind bald spots on your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After removing the\u00a0dust\u00a0<\/strong>and other\u00a0surface debris<\/strong>, it\u2019s time to remove any remaining\u00a0paint<\/strong>,\u00a0adhesive<\/strong>,\u00a0caulk<\/strong>, or other\u00a0sticky residue<\/strong>\u00a0left clinging to the surface of the glass. First, take your\u00a0glass scraper\u00a0<\/strong>and hold it at an\u00a0angle\u00a0<\/strong>as you run it over the window to remove the sticky material. You can also use it around the glass edges to remove any\u00a0unseen debris\u00a0<\/strong>clinging to the window\u2019s trimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After scraping,\u00a0spray down the window<\/strong>\u00a0with\u00a0plain water<\/strong>\u00a0to get it as wet as possible, allowing the surface to\u00a0soak<\/strong>. Follow this with\u00a0a very light spray of window cleaning solution<\/strong>, and then carefully use the\u00a0rubber side of your squeegee<\/strong>\u00a0to remove the water and cleaning solution. If there is any grime that you can\u2019t seem to remove, use your\u00a0shop rag<\/strong>\u00a0and apply very gentle pressure to help remove the residue without scratching the windows.\u00a0Repeat this process as needed\u00a0<\/strong>until the windows are clean before moving onto the final step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your windows should be\u00a0clean\u00a0<\/strong>by now, but the cleaning process likely left behind some\u00a0streaks\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0watermarks<\/strong>. To remove these unsightly markings,\u00a0use the glass cleaner one more time<\/strong>\u00a0to coat the window\u2019s surface, and then use a few pieces of\u00a0crumpled newspaper\u00a0<\/strong>to wipe it away instead of standard\u00a0cloth\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0paper towels<\/strong>. Newspaper absorbs the glass cleaner differently than cloth, so it\u00a0doesn\u2019t leave behind these streaks and watermarks<\/strong>, and it\u2019s soft enough that it\u00a0won\u2019t scratch the glass<\/strong>\u00a0or cause any other\u00a0damage\u00a0<\/strong>to the window while removing the glass cleaner and any residual dust or grime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do your Dallas or Austin home windows need a little TLC after exposure to some heavy construction? Contact the experts at\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Shine<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or reach out to (214)-247-7483<\/a> today to learn about what their stellar window cleaning and pressure washing services can do for your home.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is Post-Construction Window Cleaning, and Why is it Needed? If your home has undergone\u00a0construction\u00a0or is\u00a0near a construction site, the chances are that your\u00a0windows\u00a0feature a\u00a0heavy buildup\u00a0of\u00a0dust,\u00a0grime, and\u00a0debris\u00a0on their surface, maybe even a bit of\u00a0paint\u00a0or\u00a0adhesive\u00a0as well. 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Hiring a Professional<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What You\u2019ll Need For DIY Post-Construction Window Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Post-Construction Window Cleaning Steps to Follow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: The Shop-Vac and Broom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Scraper, Water, and Squeegee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Cleaning Solution and Newspaper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n