With the warm weather finally upon us, the appearance of your windows will become more apparent to customers passing by. Having clean windows is a valuable asset to your business. When the windows of your business are streaky, dull, and cloudy, you can drive away valuable business.

Though cleaning the windows of your business seems like an easy task to be done quickly and on your own, that isn’t always effective. Most times, you can leave your windows even dirtier than they were in the first place. If you’re considering getting the windows of your business professionally cleaned, here are five signs that you should contact us for a free quote.

1. Visible Streaks

During the summer months, the sun can expose the streaks and smudges that riddle the windows of your business. Especially in the morning and evening glare, your glass will look greasy and uneven. From customers putting their hands and faces on your windows as they walk by to the elements, visible streaking and smudging hurt your business’s curb appeal. 

You may try to clean them, but even using paper towels or clothes to clean them can make it worse by leaving lint behind. Even attempting to clean the windows of your business in direct sunlight can make the glass cleaning spray dry too fast, leading to streaking. Don’t let those visible streaks and smudges distract from your business. Hiring a professional window cleaner is a good investment in keeping your business looking professional.

2. Hard Water Stains

There are plenty of reasons why there are hard water stains on the windows of your business. If your storefront windows are near a sprinkler system that repeatedly hits your windows, or it’s been raining a lot, or you’ve used hose water for a quick cleaning, you likely have mineral buildup plaguing the exterior of your business. 

What starts as just small hard water marks can eventually become a cloudy film over your entire window that can be permanent, if not treated properly. Not only can it be a permanent issue, but it can also be more expensive for your business to remove over time.

Dirty windows covered in stains can reduce the clarity of your windows, even if you’ve tried cleaning them. Hard water stains make your windows look old and damaged, reflecting poorly on the building and your business. 

3. Customers Can’t Clearly See Inside

When customers are unable to glance inside your store, it hurts your business. The effort that you put into product displays, the interior design and ambiance, your signage, and whether or not there are customers inside would all be lost just because of your windows. 

Dirt and grime, plus glare from sunlight, smudges at eye level, or cloudiness that diffuses light and obscures details could lead potential customers away from your store. Your business will be unable to draw customers in with your window displays, reduce the foot traffic into your store, therefore leading to less business. Your windows act as an advertisement of sorts; when they’re not clear, you’re losing out on free marketing. 

4. Windows Look Dull

In addition to hard water stains, there are other factors that contribute to the windows of your business looking dull and cloudy. Everything from dust, vehicle exhaust, construction debris, and oils from hands can cause the windows of your business to look grimy. Though it can be subtle and easy to overlook at first, it does have an impact on the windows of your business.

It can reduce the natural light coming in, making the space feel darker and smaller. It makes the colors inside your store look muted, hurting how your product is presented and perceived, and the overall vibe of your business. It also takes away from what customers want and expect when entering your business, a feeling of freshness and cleanliness. Clean windows don’t just improve the appearance of the exterior of your business, but they also improve the entire environment inside.

5. You’re Constantly Cleaning Them, But They Don’t Look Good

Do you feel like you are constantly cleaning the windows of your business, but your efforts are to no avail? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Sometimes paper towels, a rag, hot soapy water, or glass cleaning solutions can’t always get the job done. 

Trying to clean your windows by yourself can have an impact on your business. It leads to wasted time when staff or yourself has to take on a task outside of their role, and your windows never truly reach that professional standard. Don’t let the inconsistent results frustrate or overwhelm you. Professional cleaners can get the windows of your business looking clean without all the effort on your part.  

Why Choose Us?

The windows of your business play a huge role in the curb appeal of your storefront. If you’re sick of constantly trying to do it yourself without any results, Emerald City Window Cleaning will get the results you want to see and give you peace of mind. Contact us today for a free estimate!