Installing skylights is a lovely way to flood your home with sunshine, which can elevate your mood and reduce electricity costs. The fixtures are set on the roof, which means you need regular window cleaning to remove mineral deposits from rain, dirt, and additional grime. Below are a few tips on how to approach the job and what to avoid.  

Do:

Enlist professional help.

Depending on the location of the skylight, it could be difficult to properly maintain the interior or exterior panel yourself. Window cleaning specialists have the tools and skills to access the fixture safely from inside the house, as well as harnesses to prevent injury when addressing the glass on the property facade.  

Have windows cleaned on cooler days.

After the glass is washed, heat and direct sunlight can cause the surfaces to dry too quickly, leaving streaks behind. To avoid these stains, try not to schedule professional window cleaning on especially hot days. Cloudy days and lower temperatures yield the best and most long-lasting results.   

Don’t:

Forget to take labels off the glass.

If you’ve recently had a skylight installed, take the product stickers off the glass as soon as possible. Otherwise, it could be difficult to clean the fixture. The sun acts like an oven, baking the adhesive backing onto the surface. If this happens, use a solution of warm water, vinegar, and mild detergent to remove the sticker and residue. Never use anything abrasive to scrape it off, as you could damage the window.  

Use ammonia on the glass.

Skylights often have acrylic-based elastomeric coatings to reflect ultraviolet rays and prevent weather damage. Never use ammonia-based cleaning products on the installations. The harsh chemical could strip the coatings from the fixtures. 

For professional window cleaning, reach out to the team at Squeeky Clean Window Washing in Bethesda, MD, for assistance. The technicians use high-quality products and best practices to clean skylights and windows in homes and offices throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Their approach has earned the company the Angie's List® Super Service Award for five consecutive years. To schedule window cleaning in Montgomery County or northern Virginia, call (301) 424-4020. Visit them online to read reviews from past clients.