I spent 6 hours on a whole house full of windows like this. I’m so grateful that they are paying me monthly for quarterly maintenance to keep this from happening again. I didn’t show it in video but I basically soak the glass and frames down with water from a handheld pressure sprayer. Use a cheap microfiber towel to break the oxidation loose and get it to mix with the water before spraying everything down again to rinse it off. Then when I come back with the mop and squeegee my tools don’t get ruined on every window.

I had written a post a while back asking how people deal with heavy oxidation bleeding onto the glass and getting the sleeve and squeegee all jacked up. It’s a nightmare in my area. It can be like white paint once it gets in the water. My solution to the problem is magic eraser sponges. I spritz a little water on the sponge and wipe the frame until it feels smooth. It just takes a few swipes. Then I wipe the frame with a microfiber cloth. I couldn’t believe how easy and effective this was. I charge around $5 extra per window that’s heavily oxidized. I do this while I’m showing the customer how it makes my hand white just by touching it.

What’s your favorite window cleaning soap (or soap combination)? So far I’ve only used Maykker Orange Krush or Dawn. I also have an order coming this week with Maykker EcoKrush, Moerman Deluxe, and Glass Gleam 4, so I’m looking forward to testing those out. Lately I’ve decided to stick with professional soaps because I like the idea of using products specifically designed for glass and professional window cleaning. My understanding is that Dawn can sometimes leave behind a slight residue or film that may cause windows to attract dirt faster over time. Since I’m charging premium pricing, I want the products I use to reflect that level of service. I’m also planning to lean more into eco-friendly marketing going forward. Curious to hear what everyone else prefers and why.

Since Spring started, where have most of your new clients come from?

I’ve started offering biannual service plans. I’ve sold a few and I’m wondering if anyone here uses Jobber to set this up.