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Top 5 Reasons To Have Clean Windows

11/18/2022

The paradox of windows is that you’re truly appreciating them when you don’t even realise they’re there; in other words, the cleaner they are, the less you notice them. Windows are only really noticed when they’re dirty or streaked, so ultimately we want to notice windows as little as possible.

And although we may not be constantly appreciating and thinking about how clean our windows are, there’s a lot of subconscious benefits at play. In this post, we’ll see the top 5 reasons to have clean windows, and how they benefit your home or business.

1) Keep your business looking professional

Clean windows for businesses are simply a must. They paint the picture to your potential clients and customers: you care about your business, and you care about them. Whether you’re an accounting firm or a retail outlet, having your windows regularly cleaned is key to maintain that professional look which you’re already well-known for.

2) Put yourself in a positive mood

Here’s what we mean about the subconscious benefits of clean windows. Windows let in more light when they’re clean, meaning you get more vitamin D, too. Studies show that we don’t get enough vitamin D these days, and that it’s an important ingredient in mood stability and maintaining a generally positive outlook. For homeowners, you’re doing yourselves a favour by keeping windows clean, and for business owners, you’re helping to keep staff satisfied.

3) Enjoy fresher air

When your windows are dirty and covered in dust or pollen, you’re letting more nasties into your home than you need to. Every time you open a window to catch a nice, cool breeze, that dust and pollen travels inside… which can be problematic in a country with the world’s highest rate of asthmatics (over 20% of Australians suffer from the condition). Clean windows = cleaner air.

4) Maximise your home sale price

Putting your home on the market soon? Having clean windows is one of the ways you can boost your home sale price. Clean windows show your home in the best light to potential buyers, and are a symbol of good maintenance and care. It’s advisable to get your windows professionally cleaned when you’re ready to sell.

5) Keep on top of issues before they escalate

Professional window cleaners have superpowers in the sense that they’re expertly trained at discovering minute cracks and chips in windows, which turn into big ones if not handled properly. A professional can guide you on how to keep these small cracks at bay so that they don’t grow larger in the future.

Reliable Window Cleaning are the friendly bunch of window gurus who can take your windows from looking drab to fab. Well-known across Perth for their stellar window cleaning service, they’re proud of maintaining their 5-star review average. Affordable quotes, unbeatable results and friendly service are the promise that’s guaranteed when you book in with Reliable Window Cleaning. Grab a quote by calling the team today!

3 Ways To Prepare Your Home For Auction Day

09/05/2022

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With the house market soaring, any expert will tell you that you’ve made the right call in choosing now as your time to sell. Auctions have been going off recently, and there’s a good chance you’ll get a fair bit more than what you’re asking!

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves: to get the absolute best price for your home, you’ve got to show it in the absolute best light. This way, people will see the true charm of your home, and will be willing to pay that little bit extra for it.

Today, the legends at Reliable Window Cleaning tell us the top 3 ways to prepare your home for auction day.

1) Spring clean

Your home could be as cute as a button, but nobody’s going to be able to see that cuteness if it’s marred with clutter. Spring cleaning is one of the most important ways to prepare your home for auction day. It’s great that you’ve still got your furniture inside your home for auction day, so that bidders can have a glimpse of its atmosphere, but too much stuff is actually a bad thing.

That’s why we recommend de-cluttering the home before the big day. This means getting rid of furniture you rarely use and taking care of those random boxes in the garage which are filled with stuff you’re ‘saving for that rainy day’. If you have an excessive amount of junk lying around, you can always call one of those junk removal companies to come take it away for you.

2) Window clean

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: your windows are the gateway to the soul of your home! They allow people to take their first glimpse inside the home, and appreciate your outdoor area when they’re inside your home. If your windows are dirty and streaked, it tarnishes the overall vibe of the house, symbolising that it hasn’t been well-cared for or well-maintained – even though we both know that’s not true.

Giving the team at Reliable Window Cleaning a call is one of the best moves before auction day. The tiny cost of professional window cleaning could equate to thousands of gain in the winning bid.

3) Front yard

The front yard is one of the first things a prospective buyer sees upon arrive at your home. This is what we call ‘curb appeal’ – how appealing your home is when looking at it from the street. Make sure your front yard is looking schmick before auction day – lawns mowed, trees pruned and driveway swept.

Reliable Window Cleaning can help you maximise the winning bid on auction day. They’re well-known across Perth for their stellar window cleaning service. Just check out the 5-star reviews! Affordable quotes, unbeatable results and friendly service are the promise that’s guaranteed when you book in with Reliable Window Cleaning. Grab a quote by calling the team today!

How Do You Get Streak Free Windows?

08/30/2022

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It’s a warm but cloudy day outside, so you decide to clean your windows. You grab some Windex and an old newspaper, just like your old man taught you. You start wiping away, and you surprise yourself with what a great job you’re doing. You finish up after an hour’s work and those windows are looking immaculate. You head inside, grab a drink and head back out to admire your work and, what do you know, they’re completely streaked.

Why, why, WHY does this always seem to happen, no matter how careful you are with your window cleaning? Well, we’ve got the right bunch of legends to answer that question for you. Here, the pros at Reliable Window Cleaning tell you how to get streak-free windows, so that you never experience that post-window-clean facepalm ever again.

Use distilled water

Ever walked past distilled water in the supermarket and wondered what on earth people use it for? Well, it can be good for cleaning windows if you know what you’re doing. Hard water that comes out of the tap can often have minerals like magnesium and calcium in it, contributing to the streaks that you’re so annoyingly familiar with. Distilled water, on the other hand, doesn’t contain any minerals, leading to a crisper finish.

Avoid paper towels

Not only are paper towels kind of wasteful and unsustainable, they’re also poor for cleaning windows. So, if you’ve ever wanted an excuse to get rid of the paper towels, now’s your chance! Paper towels are renowned for leaving those little, lint-covered streaks which make your windows look terrible and actually make it harder to clean off next time. They’re basically your windows’ worst enemy. Instead, opt for a nice microfibre cloth to wipe your windows down, or you can also go for the old-man method of newspapers. While they’re not exactly cutting-edge technology, they’re not too bad as a cleaning tool.

Buff it out

Nope, we’re not talking about the rainbow wheel of death on your MacBook, or getting buffer at the gym – we’re talking about buffing your windows to finish off the job. This can be done with a car chamois that’s clean and dry.

Hire a professional

So, all of this sounds like a lot of work just to get clean windows, yeah? Well, yeah, it is! That’s why so many businesses and homeowners choose a professional window cleaning service like Reliable Window Cleaning to come in and save the day.

Reliable Window Cleaning are well-known across Perth for their stellar window cleaning service. Just check out the 5-star reviews! Affordable quotes, unbeatable results and friendly service are the promise that’s guaranteed when you book in with Reliable Window Cleaning. Grab a quote by calling the team today!

Window Cleaning Perth Northern Suburbs

07/21/2022

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From North Perth all the way up to Butler, our beautiful city’s northern suburbs are home to almost 700,000 people. And in those suburbs, there are loads of houses and businesses with loads of windows. And those windows need regular cleaning!

Window cleaning for the northern suburbs of Perth should be left to one expert team of window washers who know the area like the back of their hands: Reliable Window Cleaning.

In this post, we’ll talk about why Reliable Window Cleaning are the kings of the north, and why they’re your first choice for all sorts of window cleaning jobs.

Why choose Reliable Window Cleaning for Perth’s northern suburbs

Life in Perth’s northern suburbs is good. We’ve got plenty of space, fresh air and sunshine throughout most of the year. But even then, we can experience heavy winds and even dust storms, which compromise the cleanliness of our windows.

Reliable Window Cleaning have been cleaning the windows of Perth’s northern suburbs for over 8 years, and know these parts of the city, in and out. The team at Reliable are just a phone call away, and make sure to book you in as soon as possible when you need windows cleaned promptly.

Benefits of window cleaning in the northern suburbs:

From professionalism to house-pride to health improvement, hiring a northern suburbs Perth window cleaner like Reliable Window Cleaning has a tonne of benefits:

Better for small business and corporates alike
Our northern suburbs are home to many great local businesses, much like Reliable Window Cleaning. Having clean windows is a key way to keep your business looking neat and professional, and helping to draw in new customers. Corporate offices in Perth’s northern suburbs are the same: clean windows give a professional look, and help to keep your staff upbeat and cheery.
Keep your home spick and span
There’s no better feeling than having clean windows at home. And with Perth’s high winds and frequent dust, keeping your windows clean is top priority for northern suburbs homeowners. Whether you simply want a top-notch, unbeatable window clean or have a busy schedule with full-time work, Reliable Window Cleaning are at your beck and call.
Fresh air, inside and out!
When the outside of your windows get dusty, that dust is prone to coming into the house – especially if you’re fond of having an open window instead of air conditioning on milder summer days. Hiring a professional window cleaning service in Perth’s northern suburbs helps keep your home dust-free, and the air clean!

Reliable Window Cleaning are well-known across Perth’s north and south for their stellar window cleaning service. Just check out the 5-star reviews! Affordable quotes, unbeatable results and friendly service are the promise that’s guaranteed when you book in with Reliable Window Cleaning. Grab a quote by calling the team today!

3 Ways A Professional Cleaner Makes A Difference

05/10/2022

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We’ve all looked at someone do something impressive and, secretly to ourselves, thought, ‘I could give that a crack’. Whether you’re at a footy match and a player misses a 50m penalty, or you’re caught up watching ‘Greatest Skateboarding Stacks’ on YouTube, it’s easy to think you could do better from the comfort of your seat – trust us, we’re guilty of those thoughts too!

But more often than not, it’s a lot harder to do what those people are doing than it looks. Same goes for window cleaning. Professional window cleaners make it look easy but, the reality is, it’s not always a walk in the park.

Here are 3 top ways that a professional cleaner makes a difference, and why you should consider hiring one if you haven’t already:

1) The right gear

Everyone has that one mate who has ‘all the gear and no idea’. Whether they’re taking up photography, tennis or homebrewing beer, it’s easy to get caught up in buying the gear, when they should actually be focussing on technique and improving their skills.

However, this is where professional cleaners have a clear strong point. Not only do they have the ‘idea’, but they have the gear to boot. Professional cleaning equipment makes a world of difference when cleaning windows, allowing professionals to hit the super out-of-reach areas and tight spots that would otherwise be impossible to clean.

2) The skills

Professional cleaners have mad skills, as they say! This is partly thanks to the proper training they’ve received prior to starting work, and partly due to the hours of practice they get while working on the job. A good cleaner should always be looking to further hone their skills in the craft of cleaning, and that’s where they can make all the difference. It helps them stand out from the crowd and attract more business, so it’s not only good for the homeowner, but good for themselves too!

3) Speed and efficiency

Ever watched a window cleaner do their thing and wonder, how the heck do they manage to do all that in the space of an hour or two? Speed and efficiency are two areas of professional cleaning that makes an enormous difference. While a non-professional may take 4 hours to clean the whole house, a seasoned pro might be able to do it in half that time. Professional cleaners master the art of working effectively but also quickly, allowing them to finish up and move on to the next job.

So, now you know why professional cleaning makes such a big difference – and that’ll help keep the ‘I-could-do-that’ thoughts at bay! Reliable Window Cleaning are Perth’s local legends for making your windows spick and span. A family business that takes pride in their work and keeping customers happy, Reliable Window Cleaning are some of Perth’s favourites for residential and commercial buildings. Get in touch with the friendly crew today to make a booking.

What Do I Need To Do Before You Arrive?

03/09/2022

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It’s a question that gets asked a lot: what do I need to do before the professional window cleaners arrive at my house? Don’t worry, you won’t need to try and impress your window cleaners by having the entire house completely sparkling, including the windows – that’s what they’re there for! However, there are a couple of things you can do which make it immensely helpful for your window cleaners. Here’s what to do before your window cleaners arrive:

Take down curtains/blinds (if possible)

One of the best things to do for your window cleaners, which makes their job a lot easier, is take down your curtains or blinds if possible. It’s hard to clean windows without removing the curtains or blinds as they block you from getting into the tough-to-reach corners and are a major obstruction.

Most curtains and blinds are pretty easy to remove, but if you can’t figure out how to do it, or you’ve got a condition which prevents you from doing so, then don’t stress: your window cleaners will be able to handle this for you.

Move furniture away from windows

Window cleaners usually prefer it if you move the furniture away from the windows, giving them unobstructed access. While we window cleaners take extra special care with your home and its contents, we certainly don’t want anything to go wrong if you’ve got something particularly delicate, valuable or cherished. Moving your stuff away from the windows before your window cleaners arrive is a top class act that won’t go unappreciated by your cleaners.

Remove window hangings or stickers

We love a window hanging. Especially those ‘evil eye’ ones that ward off evil (mainly in the form of door-to-door salespeople… which, actually, they seem to have eradicated!). But when your window cleaners arrive, you’ll want to take them down for a second. Once your window cleaners have finished, you can put them back on.

**What to do after they leave:**

If you think your window cleaners have done an awesome job, there are a couple of things you can do after they leave:

Give them a Google review
Google reviews help the community by telling them which businesses are reputable and which ones should be avoided. It also helps the business to become better known and grow bigger as more and more people will trust them, thanks to your positive feedback.
Follow them on the socials
Help them build a presence by following them on social media.

Need a top quality window cleaner in the Perth region? Get in touch with Reliable Window Cleaning. They’re one of the city’s most trusted teams for residential and commercial window cleaning, servicing homes, offices, warehouses and more. Priding themselves on high quality work, durably clean windows and affordable rates, don’t look anywhere other than Reliable Window Cleaning for your next window spruce up.

How To Book Our Window Cleaning Service?

03/09/2022

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We may be a little biased, but there’s no better feeling on the planet than waking up to see a bright sunny day through crystal clear windows. There are numerous benefits of clean windows: your home is more presentable, more light is let into your home and you can finally catch that dogwalker who hasn’t been cleaning up after his mutt does its business on your front lawn. Damn that guy.

Anyway, when it comes to booking a professional window cleaning service in Perth, you want nobody else but Reliable Window Cleaning. Here’s how you book in for a top notch job with the team:

Check out our work

Always check our work to make sure you’re satisfied with it! You wouldn’t buy a car without giving it a test drive, and the same goes for hiring window cleaners. Check out the examples of our work here and take a look at our residential and commercial window cleaning results. Sure, it’d be easier for us to just say ‘book now!’, but we want you to be 100% satisfied with our services before you book with us.

Get a quote

Another crucial mistake that people make when booking a window cleaning service is not getting a quote. It’s like anything – you should always know the price before you buy it. Reliable Window Cleaning is a business that prides itself on competitive quotes. As a family-owned business, we understand the value of a dollar and that’s why we try our best to look after the people who choose to support us. Competitive rates and high quality workmanship are the two cornerstones of what we do here.

Call up and book

Once you’re satisfied, simply call up and book! We’ll be at your door in a flash.

What to avoid when booking window cleaners

Window cowboys
They don’t wear boots or carry guns, but they’re cowboys nonetheless: window cleaning cowboys are people with little experience and insufficient tools who significantly undercut the market to get work. The problem is, while they may be cheaper, their work is also of a lower quality.
Window rip-offs
At the same time, there’ll always be a couple of businesses that offer a ‘elite’ service at exorbitant prices. Beware of these types! Though they’ll charge you much more than what we do, their work won’t be a higher quality. Sure, it’ll be good – but not relative to the price you’ll pay. That’s why we advise choosing a business that does honest work at honest prices.

Reliable Window Cleaning are Perth’s team of choice for residential and commercial window cleaning. Servicing the entire Greater Perth area, Reliable Window Cleaning are proud to deliver the best clean at the most affordable prices. Get in touch with us and bring your windows back to life.

What Time Of Year Is Best For Window Cleaning?

03/09/2022

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Window cleaning is a little like farming. Yes, in both fields, there are tools and techniques you use to do the job properly, but we’re mainly talking about the correct timing of the ‘harvest’, or the window cleaning itself. When’s the best time of year to get your windows cleaned? The experts at Reliable Window Cleaning run us through the spiel.

Any time of year

Well, there’s not exactly a best time of year to get your windows cleaned. However, there are different benefits that come from cleaning your windows at different intervals throughout the year. That’s why we encourage getting your windows cleaned every few months. Imagine you’re operating a farm: you don’t harvest all the fruit at once – you do the melons in winter, the grapes in late summer and the apples in autumn.

Spring

The big Spring clean… a time when everything in your home finally gets the scrubbing it deserves. Over the winter, your windows suffered due to the rain, mixed with the dirt and pollen. It’s understandable that this led to your windows to look kind of shabby. But spring is the time for change and for getting your windows looking spick and span.

Spring is the most popular time for people to schedule their window cleaning, so it’s a good idea to book in advance if you want the services of a top rated window cleaning business like Reliable Window Cleaning.

Summer

Getting your windows cleaned in summer comes with its benefits. There’s less pollen in the air during summer, so they should stay cleaner for longer – something that every home owner wants. With clean windows in summer, you can clearly see your street, backyard or front garden on bright sunny days.

Autumn

Clean your windows in autumn so that they’re well-prepared for the rainy season in winter. You should know that rain doesn’t necessarily dirty up your windows, but rather when it mixes with existing dirt and pollen that has stuck to it. So, if your windows are clean before winter, they’re more likely to stay clean after it rains.

Winter

There are a few reasons to have your windows cleaned during winter too. The first is that light is scarce in winter; days are shorter and darker in winter, so you want to do as much as you can to let the light into your home or business. Clean windows let a lot more light in than dirty ones. Schedule at least one window clean during winter: it’s a great way to stave off those winter blues.

No matter what time of year you’re cleaning your windows, choose Reliable Window Cleaning to do it for you. As Perth’s leading, family-owned window cleaning business, they take extreme pride in their work, delivering the cleanest windows at competitive rates. Don’t risk an amateur! Go with the pros at Reliable Window Cleaning for a better clean today.

What Type of Service to Expect From A Professional Window Cleaning Company

08/25/2021

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We may sound like we’re exaggerating, but window cleaners have forever been a thing of wonder and mystery. It’s true! Why do you think Van Morrison wrote a song about Cleaning Windows? Check it out if you don’t know it – it’s a real banger. Given this sense of curiosity around professional window cleaners, you might be wondering what to expect from a window cleaning company if it’s the first time you’re enlisting their services. After reading this post, that curiosity will be satisfied and you’ll have a clear idea of what to expect from your window cleaners. Let’s take a look!

Clean windows

Well, yeah… obviously. If you’re windows are dirty or streaked now, you can bet your bottom dollar that they’re going to be squeaky clean by the time your window cleaners are done with them. A professional window cleaning business uses specialised equipment and cleaning products to give your windows a super thorough clean.

Windows in high-up or awkward positions

Pro window cleaners should be able to clean every window in your home or building – no matter how high-up or awkward the position. A true team of experts (*cough* Reliable Window Cleaning) would use a 40ft water-fed pole that allows all kinds of windows to be reached. If you’ve got a window that makes you question, “How did the glazier even put that there?”, then you’ll be needing a professional window company.

Maintenance and damage prevention

Professional window cleaners aren’t just there to make things look pretty. They also make sure your windows and frames are structurally sound. Window cleaners are experts at spotting small cracks in the glass and can give advise on how to mitigate the damage before it gets out of hand. This’ll save you from forking out wads and wads of cash to get a window replaced in the future.

Timber frames are another speciality for window cleaners. They can spot when your frames are becoming weather-damaged or rotting, notifying you before it’s too late.

Better hygiene

Last but not least, window cleaning companies improve hygiene in your home or business. Cleaning both sides of the window is the golden standard, getting rid of all the dust and dirt that accumulates on the inside of your windows. Breathing in dust isn’t exactly ideal for your lungs, so when you book in with a professional window cleaner, you’re scoring extra health benefits while making your space look great.

These are all the services you can expect from a standard window cleaning company. But when you choose a particularly terrific team of window cleaners like Reliable Window Cleaning, you can expect much more! Friendly service, total professionalism, the most diligent clean – all wrapped up in a competitive price. Reliable Window Cleaning are Perth’s favourite family-owned window cleaning business, so grab a quote from them today.

What Happens If You Don’t Clean Your Windows

08/25/2021

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Leaving some chores off your list is never a good thing. First, you innocently skip over that last thing on your to-do list and chuck on another episode of your most recently-binged Netflix series. Then, days and days, if not weeks, go by and you still haven’t taken care of that one last job. If we’re talking about paying for your car registration, or taking the dog to the vet, the consequences can be pretty disastrous.

Window cleaning, on the other hand, doesn’t come with quite the same implications if it’s something you’ve forgotten to do. You won’t cop a massive fine, and you won’t kill the beloved family pet. But, nevertheless, it can mean a bunch of things for your health, your home and your wallet. Let’s take a look at what happens when you don’t clean your windows.

They look crappy

Plain and simple. Your windows look crappy when they’re dirty! And, if windows truly are the soul to your home, then it’s fair to say that your home looks kind of crappy too – especially if windows are one of the things you love about your home. Don’t let your entire home’s appearance fall by the wayside just because your windows are dirty. Getting a professional window clean is one simple and quick thing you can do to instantly improve the look of your home.

They collect dust and dirt

Trigger warning: this paragraph contains two things that all homeowners hate to hear about – dust and dirt! You clean your floors, you bench tops, your table and basically every other part if your house to eliminate these nasties… so why wouldn’t you clean the windows too? It may not be as visible as dust collected on a TV cabinet, for example, but you can bet your bottom dollar that dirty windows are a breeding ground for dust. Take a step towards better hygiene when you book in with a pro window cleaning service.

They bring the mood down

We’re serious about this one. Dirty windows are a serious mood killer. Your windows are there to let light into your home and give you a view of the world around you. Neither of these functions can be performed properly when your windows are dirty. Having clean windows is a mighty spirit-lifter, so don’t wait around to get them professionally cleaned.

There are a range of other things that could happen when you don’t clean your windows, like the infestation of insect nests or long-term staining of your windows, but you’re smart enough to figure that out. To avoid all of these situations, simply call the team at Reliable Window Cleaning. They’re Perth’s best team of pro window cleaners, operating business as a family and treating their clients like family too. See life clearer when you book in with the guys at Reliable Window Cleaning! Grab a quote today.