A useful order
Remove loose dirt from accessible frames and tracks before washing the glass. Work on a manageable section, remove the cleaning water and finish the edges with a clean cloth.
Window cleaning tips: get the kit ready
Have clean microfibre cloths, a soft brush and a suitable squeegee ready before you start. Dirty cloths and a worn or gritty blade can make a clean pane look streaky again.
Choose a cleaner approved for your glass, coatings and surrounding finishes. Keep metal scrapers and abrasive pads away from the glazing unless the manufacturer has provided a specific method for their use.
Wash the glass without chasing streaks
Work out of strong direct sun where practical so the cleaning solution does not dry before you remove it. Wash the accessible pane, use smooth overlapping squeegee strokes and wipe the blade between passes. Finish the edges with a dry, lint-free cloth.
For the detailed sequence and troubleshooting, see window cleaning without streaks. A mark between sealed panes needs a different assessment from dirt on an accessible surface.
Include frames, sills and tracks in your plan
Loose grit becomes muddy when water is added. Brush or vacuum it away first, then use a controlled amount of cleaning water on a cloth. Keep drainage openings clear without poking tools into parts you cannot identify.
Our window-track cleaning guide covers corners, sills and the point where a sticking or leaking window needs repair advice.
Choose a safe time and working position
Wind and awkward access can turn a small job into a difficult one. Stay on a stable surface, keep both feet securely supported and leave high or hard-to-reach glazing for an appropriate assessment.
Inspect exposed windows more often when salt, dust or weather leaves visible deposits. Follow the joinery manufacturer's maintenance interval, especially near the coast, and tell us about access before arranging a Wellington window clean.
Start here
When you enquire, describe the number of windows, storeys, internal and external access, and any frames or tracks you want included. A photo can help explain an awkward pane before we agree the work.
Window guides and local services
- How to clean window tracksRemove loose dirt before washing window tracks and sills. Follow our gentle sequence, protect drainage openings and discuss your window-cleaning scope.
- Window Cleaning KāpitiPlan window cleaning in Kāpiti with a property-specific glazing list, access photos and clear glass, frame and track priorities. Enquire about a quote.
- Window Cleaning Lower HuttArrange window cleaning in Lower Hutt with an inside and outside glazing list, frame and track priorities, and a practical street or courtyard access plan.
- Window Cleaning MiramarDiscuss window cleaning in Miramar with a pane-by-pane scope, inside and outside priorities, and photos of safe access routes. Request a tailored quote.
- Window cleaning in WellingtonRequest window cleaning in Wellington. Prepare an inside/outside glazing list, explain access and confirm the scope in a free tailored quote.
- How to Clean Windows Without StreaksClean reachable windows without streaks using suitable products, clean tools and a careful rinse and dry. Troubleshoot residue, lines and water spots.