How Often Should You Have Your Windows Cleaned?

One of the most common questions I get from new customers is: “How often should I actually have my windows cleaned?” It’s a fair question, and the honest answer is that it depends on a few things.

Every 8 Weeks: That’s the Sweet Spot

In my experience, 8 weeks is the right interval for the vast majority of homes in Swindon and across Wiltshire. Whether you’re in Old Town, out on the newer estates like Wichelstowe, or a bit further afield in Highworth, Wroughton or Royal Wootton Bassett, an 8-weekly clean is what keeps windows consistently looking their best. It’s the cadence I’ve settled on after years of doing this, frequent enough to stay on top of the dirt, without overcleaning.

8-weekly is what I offer as standard. I’ll message you the day before every clean so you know when to expect me and can close any windows. I use a pure water reach pole system, so frames and sills are cleaned on every visit, not just the glass.

Factors That Affect How Often You Need a Clean

A few things can mean you’ll want more frequent visits:

• Location near a main road: traffic pollution and road dust builds up quickly on windows facing busy streets. Properties near the A419 or the town centre tend to need more regular attention.
• Trees nearby: pollen, sap, and bird droppings from overhanging trees can make windows look grubby within weeks.
• Rural Wiltshire properties: agricultural dust from nearby fields is a real factor for homes on the edges of villages like Wroughton, Chiseldon, and Highworth.
• New-build estates: places like Wichelstowe have a lot of glass. More glass means more cleaning, but also means it’s more noticeable when it’s dirty.
• Personal preference: some people simply like their home to look immaculate at all times. Nothing wrong with that!

What About One-Off Cleans?

One-off window cleans aren’t something I take on regularly. The focus is on regular customers with an ongoing schedule. That said, it can occasionally be arranged. There would be an additional fee on top of the standard price, because first cleans take significantly more time and effort than a regular visit: there’s often a lot of built-up grime on frames, sills and glass that needs working through properly. If a one-off is what you need, get in touch and I can let you know whether it’s something I can fit in.

My Recommendation

8-weekly is my standard, and in my experience it’s the right cadence for maintaining clean windows at most properties. If your situation is a bit different, whether you’re on a particularly dusty road, you have a specific requirement, or you just want a chat about what would work best for your home, just get in touch and we can have that conversation. And of course, if you want to add fascia cleaning or gutter emptying, I can do those at the same time.