The Essential End-Of-Year Guide to Fall Gutter Cleaning

clean fall gutters

Rain gutters help protect homes from expensive water damage to not only the exterior and foundation but even to interior spaces like basements and crawl spaces. Installed along the underside of the roof’s edge, your gutters should catch rainfall, and allow it to stream to an attached downspout which then diverts it away from the home.

Not all gutters are created equal, and not all homes may have gutters, although most need them. But one thing is constant, if you have rain gutters, they need to be inspected and properly cleaned at least twice a year.

Importance of Gutter Cleaning

Gutters are designed to capture rain, so the potentially damaging water doesn’t cascade down the side of the house, pool at the foundation, seep up under the room (and into the attic), and leach into the basement or crawl space. Gutters provide essential water drainage for your home. Clogged gutters can create costly issues.

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A Helpful Checklist for Fall Window Cleaning

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Football, pumpkin spice lattes, and cooling temperatures usher in the heart of the fall season here in Cincinnati and across many parts of the United States. Fall is also when the emergence of weed pollens hit harder than a linebacker. Weed pollen makes many of us miserable with sneezing and itchy eyes, and they’re one of the top contributors to the grime that collects on your home’s windows.

Fall window cleaning is essential. Fall is the perfect time to clean windows to mitigate allergens and wipe out the dirt that naturally accumulates. Get it done now, and you’re all set before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins.

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4 Tips to Avoid Gutter Overflow

overflowing gutters

Gutter overflow can cause expensive damage to your home if left unchecked. Leaves, twigs, and other debris collect in a home’s gutter, creating clogs and dams. When this happens, rainwater can’t drain properly. It spills over the sides and this overflow can lead to water damage under the roof, behind siding, window frames, and seepage into the basement or crawlspace.

Not sure how to determine if your gutters have overflow? The best way can mean getting a bit wet. You’ll need to go out and look at the gutters when it’s raining. If water is spilling over the sides of the gutters, then there may be a problem that needs to be addressed.

The good news is you can prevent gutter overflow and help reduce the risk of water and mold damage.

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How Clean Windows Affect Healthcare Facilities

The cleanliness of healthcare facilities must extend beyond the interior. While mopped floors and disinfected surfaces are critical, the cleanliness of the facility’s exterior is also important, in particular, the facility’s windows. Clean windows have the ability to affect healthcare facilities in numerous ways.

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Replacing Your Windows? Here’s What You Need to Consider

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The average three-bedroom house has eight to fourteen windows, which, if maintained properly, should have a lifespan of approximately fifteen to thirty years. When homeowners find themselves looking at window replacement— it’s not an easy decision, and it’s important to consider multiple factors.

Top Reasons to Replace Windows

A crack that splinters the glass or an actual hole in the window usually means replacement. However, it’s essential to know the other, sometimes less obvious, signs that your window(s) needs replacement.

  • The window sticks or won’t open/close.
  • The lock on the window no longer works.
  • There is condensation or fog between the panes.
  • You can hear loud exterior noises.
  • Your energy bills have increased.
  • There are noticeable drafts in the room or near the window.

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Accidents Happen: Why Childproofing Windows Is Critical

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2,200 children die every year from an injury in the home, reports SafeKids Worldwide. The same report reveals that more than 3,300 kids, ages five and younger, are injured every year from falling out of a window, and on average, eight kids die from window falls. While accidents can happen, many are preventable.

United Window Cleaning wants you to know that childproofing your windows is critical, not only for falls but for death and injuries related to window blinds and cords.

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Spring Cleaning for Crystal Clear Windows

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Spring has fully sprung! With it comes ideal days for planting that garden, long walks with your canine companions, and even tackling those domestic chores that spring up seasonally—like window cleaning.

We’ve got a few top tips for crystal-clear windows when it’s spring-cleaning time.

Assemble Your Cleaning Supplies

For any type of spring cleaning, it’s essential to have the right cleaning supplies. A few items for your supply list for window cleaning include but are not limited to:

  • Microfiber cloths
  • Commercial glass cleaner spray (or make your own)
  • Soft-bristle brush
  • Shop-vac or vacuum with an extendable wand
  • Step stool or ladder (depending on how high the windows are)
  • Dawn dish detergent plus warm water (for washing screens)
  • Garden hose
  • Cleaning buddy (especially important if you’re climbing a step stool or ladder)

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9 Must-Know Facts About Gutter Cleaning

dirty gutters

Gutters are designed to carry rainwater or snow/ice melt from the roof to the ground with connected downspouts diverting the flow away from the home and landscaping. However, gutter cleaning is often one of the most ignored home maintenance chores. Ignoring gutter cleaning can have serious consequences, from costly home repairs to compromising your family’s health and safety.

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Window Cleaning Tips From the Pros

Window cleaning, when done right, can help add value to your home. Clean windows improve curb appeal, allow for natural light to enter the home, and even help protect its energy efficiency. Keeping dirt and grime off windows helps reduce scratches and can help keep Low-E coating working properly.

Depending on the size of your home, the window placement, and your abilities, it’s often better to leave the window cleaning to the professionals. However, if you do plan to tackle some of the cleaning in your home, it’s important to have the right tools and techniques.

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Can Professionally Clean Windows Actually Boost Your Profits?

professional window cleaning on high rise building

A real estate agent will tell you that a clean home will sell for more than one that’s been neglected. Curb appeal can also increase a home’s value as well, because, as we know—first impressions have an impact. Cleanliness and curb appeal also affect the impression customers, clients, and the public have about your business. But can professionally clean windows actually boost your profits?

Let’s look at five key benefits of professionally cleaned windows for your business, whether a private or public space.

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