Window Cleaning in Delaware
Delaware Windows That Actually Look Clean, Inside and Out
The weather here leaves its mark on your windows. Every spring, heavy pollen settles across Delaware and coats the glass in a yellow film that softens the light coming into your home. Closer to the coast, salt air and pollution add their own layer, so glass films up faster near the shore than it does inland.
Regular cleaning keeps that view clear, and we do it the thorough way. Our crew cleans windows inside and out by hand: squeegee, detail, and buff. Tracks, sills, and screens are part of the job rather than an upsell. That is the standard at Ortiz Pro Wash, whether you have a handful of windows or a whole house full of them.
If your glass has gone dull with pollen or coastal film, we can help. Call us at (302) 228-6599 and we will set up a time to come take a look.
The Window Types We Clean in Delaware
We handle every common window style found in Delaware homes, from standard hung windows to delicate antique glass.
Single Hung Windows
The most common residential window we clean. Each one is done by hand, inside and out, with a squeegee and a buff for a streak-free finish.
Double Hung Windows
Both sashes get cleaned top to bottom. Where the sashes tilt in, the crew reaches the exterior glass safely from inside as needed, so nothing gets skipped.
Storm Windows
The extra exterior layer is cleaned along with the primary window. That means more surface and more edges to work around, and we handle all of it in the same hand-detailed pass.
French Pane Windows
Multi-pane, divided-light glass takes patience. Each individual pane and the grid between them is detailed by hand, which is slower and more careful work than a single sheet of glass, and it shows in the result.
Glass Doors
Sliding and hinged glass doors are cleaned inside and out, with the tracks wiped as we go, finished with the same squeegee-and-buff method as the windows.
Antique and Leaded Glass
Old and leaded glass gets extra time and a gentler, more careful approach, with no aggressive scrubbing. Older Delaware homes and coastal cottages often have original leaded or antique glass worth protecting, and we treat it that way.
What Sets Our Delaware Window Cleaning Apart
A few things set our window work apart from a quick once-over, and most of them come down to doing the whole job by hand.
The Old-Fashioned Squeegee Method, No Shortcuts
We clean windows the old-fashioned way, squeegee, detail, buff. No water-fed shortcuts that leave water spots. Cleaning every window by hand is a deliberate choice on our part, because it is the only way we have found to get a truly streak-free result you can see through clearly.
Inside and Out, Tracks, Sills, and Screens Included
A window cleaning here is the whole window, not just the pane you see from the street. Because we cover the glass on both sides, the frames, and the screens in one visit, you get a result that holds up close and from the curb, with nothing left half-done for you to notice later.
Careful Hands on Delicate and Antique Glass
Not every pane can take the same treatment, and knowing the difference is what protects your glass. On antique and leaded windows we slow down, ease off the pressure, and skip the aggressive scrubbing, so fragile old glass comes out clear without any risk to the piece itself.
Your Plants Are Protected on Every Job
Before we pack up, we treat your plants with a neutralizing solution. Your landscaping is protected as a standard part of every job, not an upgrade. On a window job the rinse water and runoff land in the beds right under the windows, so the crew neutralizes it before leaving rather than letting it sit.
How Our Window Cleaning Process Works
From your first call to the final invoice, here is exactly how a window cleaning goes with our crew.
The Free On-Site Estimate
You reach out by phone or email, and we schedule a visit to your property to count the windows, note the types, check the screens, and confirm whether you want interior cleaning and whether any hard water treatment is needed. A written proposal follows by email so you have the full scope in writing before you decide.
Scheduling and the Heads-Up
Once you approve the quote, the job goes on the schedule, with a reminder as the date approaches and a heads-up before we arrive. For window cleaning we prefer to schedule when the home has the least occupancy, since the team works inside and outside at the same time and the job goes more smoothly with fewer people moving through.
Screens Off and Soft-Washed
The screens come off first so the crew has full access to the glass, and they are soft-washed while they are off to clear the season’s worth of pollen and dust out of the mesh.
Exterior and Interior Glass, By Hand
The team stages inside and outside at once, and every window is cleaned by hand with a traditional squeegee and buffed for a streak-free finish. We work through all the window types the same careful way, using window cleaning solution, buffing cloths, and ladders with proper safety equipment for the higher windows.
Tracks, Sills, and Hard Water Spots
Tracks and sills are wiped down, and any streaks or hard water spots get buffed out. Heavier hard water staining takes extra work, so we show you what we see and let you decide before we take it on.
Screens Back On, Walkthrough, and Invoice
The screens go back on, and the crew walks the finished job with you to confirm you are happy with it. We do not close things out until you are satisfied, and only then does the invoice follow, collected on-site if you are home or sent net 15 or net 30 if you are not.
What Window Cleaning Costs in Delaware
Window cleaning is priced by the number and type of windows, with interior and exterior cleaning included, and most Delaware homes land in a predictable range. Every job gets a written estimate first, so you know the number before we start.
- About $18 per window. Windows are priced individually, with interior and exterior cleaning included. Your final cost depends on how many windows you have, the window types (French pane and storm windows take more time), and access.
- Typical home: $500 to $900 or more, up to $1,000+. A whole-home clean for a typical Delaware home usually falls in this range, and larger homes with more windows or more complex glass run higher.
A couple of things can adjust that:
- Hard water stain removal, additional cost, approved first. If your windows have significant hard water staining, removing it is extra work priced separately from the per-window rate. Ask about it at your estimate and the crew will scope it with you.
- Bundle discount. When window cleaning is booked alongside another service on the same visit, such as a house washing, gutter cleaning, or roof cleaning, the crew is already on-site and can offer a reduced rate. Ask about it when you get your estimate.
- Military and veteran discount. Available as a thank-you, up to 15%. Ask at your estimate and we will apply it.
Our Window Cleaning Guarantee
We stand behind every window job. If you are not happy with the work, tell us and we come back to make it right. If a return visit still leaves something unresolved, we make it fair with a partial refund. Either way, you are covered, and we would rather earn your confidence than walk away from it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do clean windows stay clean?
Clean windows typically stay clear for about four to six months. How long depends on the time of year, how close your home is to the coast, and how heavy the pollen has been. Delaware homes near the water or in high-pollen areas may need cleaning twice a year to keep the glass looking its best.
Can you remove hard water stains from my windows?
Yes, though significant hard water staining is buffed out as an add-on at additional cost. The crew points it out during the job and gets your approval before doing the extra work, so it is never a surprise on the invoice.
What happens if a window is cracked or a screen is corroded?
We flag cracked or broken windows before we start, and we will not clean them, so you are never left holding the bill for damage we did not cause. Screens that are too corroded to remove safely get flagged the same way, and it is your go or no-go call before the crew proceeds.
Do I need to be home when you clean my windows?
It helps to have someone available to let the crew in, since the job includes interior glass. You do not have to stay for the whole visit. If you are home when we finish, we walk the completed job with you and collect payment on-site; if you are out, we finish the work and send an invoice.
When is the best time of year to get my windows cleaned?
We recommend cleaning after spring pollen season, once the heaviest pollen has come down and settled. That timing clears the worst of the buildup off the glass in one pass and keeps the view sharp through the summer, which is when you are most likely to be enjoying it.