Most window cleaning services charge by the number of panes. Each pane is a piece of glass framed on all sides by wood or metal. Some companies charge by the total square footage of the home.

Typical costs:

Generally, window cleaning costs $2-$7 per pane. For a 1,300-square foot home with 20 panes, the cost would run $40-$140. For a 2,200-square foot home with 28 panes, the price would average $56-$196.
Self-cleaning windows can be made easier with the proper tools. The Housekeeping Channel[1] recommends buying a professional squeegee and using dish soap. Squeegees and window washing tools run under $10.

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What should be included:

Typically a professional window washer will remove and mark all screens, cleaning both sides of the screens before setting them aside. Both the inside and outside of the windows should be washed, including the window tracks and sills. The clean screens should then be put back in place. Ideally, household windows should be washed twice a year, according to ThisOldHouse.com, which describes techniques[2] for specific cleaning tasks such as picture windows or multi-pane windows.

Additional costs:

Screen cleaning is .50 cents-$5 each, depending on size. Some companies will not clean broken or torn screens.
Sliding glass doors run $2.50-$8 per door. Some companies average the cost of sliding doors with small bathroom windows, to cut the price.
Some cleaners will include sills and tracks. If not, the price runs .50 cents-$5.
While second-story work is generally charged the same as single story, third and fourth-floor ladder work runs $3-$5 extra per window.
Paint or stain removal on the windows costs $3.50-$6 for a regular-sized window.
Removing mineral deposits is included by some companies and runs about $20 per pane at others.

Some companies offer a 10-20% discount for scheduling with neighbors.

Shopping for window cleaning:

The International Window Cleaning Association offers an online membership directory[3] .
Home Reports.com in Atlanta Georgia advises making sure any contractor hired has liability insurance[4] .
Good Housekeeping recommends asking friends or calling professional associations.
Mr. Window Cleaner[5] offers a website calculator to estimate individual costs.

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great job

Amount: $375.00 per cleaning

Posted by: Ambrea Davis in Alabaster, AL.	Posted: November 24th, 2018 06:11PM
Number of Windows: 55	Firm:
Additional Services: power washed house

Great husband and wife duo! Couple was very polite and precise with their cleaning. I would highly recommend them to anyone!

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