The windows in your home, office space or company building not only let you look out at the world beyond, but also allow sunshine to pour in. Homeowners never look forward to the 'annual' window clean, equipping themselves with scrunched up newspaper, paper towels and a lot of elbow grease. For a start, this is not a good technique to use as you are pretty much just moving the dirt and grime around from one spot to another and putting a static charge on the glass, which attracts more dust and dirt - you'll find that as soon as you finish, the windows look as dirty as they did before you began,

It is important, and of great benefit to your home, office and workspace to keep your windows clean and smudge-free. Over time, moisture and condensation begins to smudge the dirt and grim that has built up on the inside and outside of your windows. Not only does this make it much more difficult to see out of your windows and also reduces the amount of light streaming in, but it doesn't give off a very professional attitude in your workplace to both employees and clients. Providing warmth and light, clean windows help to create a healthy ambiance; we don't know of anything that can transform living spaces so well. Keeping your windows crystal clear and clean is so important and Ace Cleaning are here to tell you exactly why you should hire a professional window cleaning company for your home and Glasgow or Edinburgh workplace.

​Hire a professional cleaning company in Glasgow

It will help to boost the curb appeal of your home, office or retail outlet; dirty, clouded windows are very unappealing. Hiring a professional cleaning company is a simple maintenance service that will make your office space look very well kept, while more importantly, give off your professional edge. 

Protect your windows! Dirt and debris on windows can cause irreversible damage. Overtime, the dirt and dust can actually etch into the glass and cause scratches. Eventually, this will cause distortion that will make your windows difficult to look out of. This is why you want to hire a professional window washing company like Ace Cleaning Services. Our professional technicians use top of the range, high-powered tools with specially formulated cleaner when washing your windows. In order to protect your windows, it is important to get them professionally washed every few weeks if not weekly, especially if you have tall or expansive windows.

Improve the quality of your home. Clean windows will also improve the look and feel of your home’s interior, which will make you feel good too. When you have guests, you want to make your windows are easy to look out of. If you have a tremendous view, you don’t want dirt to get in the way of being able to enjoy the world outside. Moreover, it can make your home feel unkempt if your windows haven’t been cleaned in a long time.

It’s safer than washing them yourself! When you clean your own windows, you often have to use a ladder to reach higher levels or hang out the window to reach the corners. This presents the risk of a falling injury, let alone the exposure to chemicals. When you get your windows professionally cleaned, you won’t have to worry about these risks to your health and safety ever again.

Another big benefit of hiring a professional cleaning company to wash your windows, is that your windows will be cleaner and clearer than longer before. Not only that, our specialist tools make sure that your windows are cleaned without leaving smudges or streaks behind. There is a good chance that when you clean your own windows, you always end up with streaks, or parts you missed -  these can be difficult to remove and really defeats the purpose of washing your windows in the first place. When you hire professional window cleaners like Ace Cleaning, you will get that streak-free shine and first class service which leaves your windows looking beautiful.

There is nothing more frustrating than cleaning all of your windows, using the new cleaning solution that the shops state is the best around...yet you end up with cloudy windows that probably look dirtier than before you started. The hard work isn't cleaning the windows, it is trying to get rid of those pesky streaks that just won't budge - and we all know cleaning the windows a second time actually just makes them look worse!

Whether you are cleaning windows, your glass coffee table, tumblers or shower screen, it is more about what is in your bucket. No matter how much elbow grease you put in or how expensive and 'market leading' your commercial solution is, the secret is in the bucket. Here at Ace Cleaning Services, we want to share our top secrets when it comes to cleaning your windows, glass doors and tumblers, and how to leave them sparkling clean.

1. Do your taps run hard water? No matter what solution you may be using, if you are mixing it with tap water, this could be the reason for your streaky windows. In truth, it normally doesn't matter what 'water' you are using, but it is a great idea to mix your cleaning solution with distilled water - it contains no minerals and so will not leave behind an oily residue. Again, this will help clean everything in your home or office; mirrors, glass surfaces and glass tumblers.

2. Vinegar is key. You can't deny it, vinegar is the all round, multi purpose cleaning ingredient. It can actually be used to clean almost anything, not just your windows or glassware, but it can help remove stains from carpets and clothing.  Use a 50/50 vinegar and water solution, spray or wipe on and watch those streaks disappear. Not the best smell in the world, but open your windows or spray some air freshener and you are good to go!

3. Don't use tissue! One of the most commonly used items to clean windows and glassware is tissue/paper towels. This is the first mistake. Paper towels will always leave behind streaks and lint. You want to make sure you are using a sponge, microfibre cloth, or, best of all in our eyes, some newspaper. They will be much more successful at removing streaks and residue from your windows or glass surfaces. One thing to note when it comes to using newspaper is be sure to protect your hands from the running ink - try a coffee filter if you have one lying around, no ink to worry about but as effective as newspaper!

4. Be sure to buff. Take your dry microfibre cloth or scrunched up newspaper and buff away. With circular movements and a reasonable amount of pressure, buffing your windows will help eliminate any streaks that have been left behind.

5. Keep your windows clean. A very obvious, but essential tip. Your windows may not look dirty, but every day, residue is gathering on them and building up. The longer you leave in between cleaning your windows, the longer it will take to clean them. You will find the longer you leave them, the more streaks you have when you finally get around to cleaning them, so keep on top and it will be a weekly quick vinegar spritz and newspaper buff and you're done.

6. Don't clean on a sunny day. It is a good idea to cleaning your windows on an overcast day, rather than when the sun is shining in through the windows. The sun will dry your homemade cleaning solution before you have had time to clean the whole window, leaving behind streaks and residue.

7. Homemade cleaning solutions are as effective as any commercial brand. If you are not too keen on using vinegar on your windows or glassware due to the smell, we have a delicate, floral alternative. Take some dish detergent or washing powder, say 2 teaspoons, add half a lemon with the juice squeezed into your bucket and you have one of the most effective window cleaning solutions for streaky windows. The detergent and lemon offer a much more pleasant odour than the vinegar, but is as effective at cutting through the dirt and grime on your windows.