Professional window cleaning from LORS Cleaning covers the outside of your windows: the exterior glass, the frames, the sills and the screens. We are based in Sacramento, we work on homes and businesses, and every job starts with a free, exact estimate with no hidden fees. Here is what is included, what is not, and how a visit works from start to finish.
What's included in an exterior window cleaning
Our window service is an exterior service. That keeps the visit focused on the side of the glass that takes the beating from Sacramento weather, and it means we don't need to work inside your home or office.
- Exterior glass: dust, pollen film, water spots from sprinklers, bird droppings, cobwebs and general grime are washed off and the glass is finished clear.
- Frames: the dirt that builds up on window frames is wiped down so it doesn't run back onto clean glass the next time water hits it.
- Sills: the outside sills and ledges, where dust, leaves and insects collect, are cleared and cleaned.
- Screens: screens are removed where they come off normally, cleaned, and put back in place.
If your windows have heavy mineral spots from sprinklers, mention it when you request your estimate. We cover that problem in detail in our guide to hard water spots on windows.
What's not included
To keep expectations clear, LORS Cleaning does not clean interior glass or do any indoor work, and we do not offer roof cleaning or gutter cleaning. Our services are exterior only: windows, walkways and patios, driveway pressure washing, solar panel cleaning and whole-house exterior washing.
Why the outside of the glass gets dirty so fast in Sacramento
Sacramento summers are nearly rainless, with warm, dry, mostly cloudless days[1]. That is great for getting outdoor work done, but it also means there's nothing to rinse dust off your windows for months at a time. Most of the year's rain falls between November and February[1], and a passing shower tends to move dirt around rather than wash it away.
Dust is a regional fact of life, too. Sacramento County's air district lists construction and demolition and paved road dust among the largest sources of coarse particulate matter (PM10) in the county[2]. If you live near a busy road or a building site, you'll likely see that film on your glass sooner. For a season-by-season schedule, see how often to clean your windows in Sacramento.
How a LORS Cleaning window visit works
- Request a free estimate. Tell us about your property: home or business, roughly how many windows, one or two stories, and anything unusual such as heavy spotting or screens that don't come out easily.
- Get an exact price. We give you a free, exact estimate before any work starts. There are no hidden fees, and the price you approve is the price you pay.
- Schedule the visit. We set a time that works for you. Because we only clean the exterior, you usually don't need to be home, as long as we can reach the windows.
- Cleaning day. We pull screens, clean the glass, frames and sills, clean the screens, and put everything back. We use eco-safe, biodegradable products, which matters when rinse water runs into garden beds and toward the street.
- Final check. We walk the property to check our work before we leave.
- Satisfaction guarantee. If something isn't right, tell us within 24 hours and we'll come back and fix it free.
Homes vs. businesses
Homes
For houses, window cleaning is often booked with another exterior service. Clean glass looks best next to a clean house, so many homeowners pair it with a soft wash of the siding or stucco or a driveway wash. If you're getting ready to list a home, our guide to exterior cleaning before selling shows how the pieces fit together.
Businesses
Storefronts, offices and other commercial buildings depend on glass that looks clean from the street. We clean exterior glass, frames and sills for businesses and can combine that with walkway and entry cleaning so the approach to your door looks as good as the windows.
How to get the most from your window cleaning
- Clear the path. Move patio furniture, planters or anything else blocking the windows.
- Pause the sprinklers. Sprinkler overspray is a common cause of spots. Turn off or adjust heads that hit the glass, especially on cleaning day.
- Do messy projects first. If you're planning to pressure wash a driveway or patio, clean the windows after, or book everything together so the order is handled for you.
- Tell us about problem spots. Mineral deposits, paint overspray or damaged screens are good to know about before the estimate.
Window cleaning across the Sacramento region
We're based in Sacramento and serve everything within 100 miles, including Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, Folsom and Davis. We're licensed and insured, and every visit is backed by our 24-hour satisfaction guarantee.
Ready for clear glass? Request your free, exact estimate and we'll tell you exactly what your windows need.
Quick answers
Do you clean the inside of the windows?
No. LORS Cleaning is an exterior-only company. We clean the outside glass, frames, sills and screens.
Do I need to be home during the window cleaning?
Usually not, since all of the work is outside. We just need access to the windows, such as an unlocked side gate.
How much does window cleaning cost?
Every property is different, so we give a free, exact estimate before any work starts, with no hidden fees.
Sources
- Cline, G., Neigher, A., Bellinder, A. — National Weather Service, Sacramento. Climate of Sacramento, California (rev. 2010). https://www.weather.gov/media/sto/pdf/CLISAC2010.pdf
- Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District. Second 10-Year PM10 Maintenance Plan for Sacramento County (2021). https://www.airquality.org/ProgramCoordination/Documents/PM10%20Second%20MP%20Final%20Draft%202021-07-23.pdf
