Homeowner Guide

How Often Should You Clean Your Windows in Connecticut?

A season-by-season guide from a Connecticut window cleaning crew.

The short answer

Most Connecticut homes should have their windows professionally cleaned twice a year, once in late spring after pollen season and once in the fall before the holidays. Homes on a lake or the shoreline, under heavy tree cover, near busy roads, or with sprinklers hitting the glass usually need three or four cleanings a year.

Why Connecticut windows get dirty on a schedule

  • Spring (April to June): oak and pine pollen coats south- and west-facing glass and clogs screens.
  • Summer: thunderstorms, sprinklers and salt spray on the shoreline leave mineral spots that can etch the glass if they sit.
  • Fall: leaves, tannin staining and the summer's dust build up before the house closes up for winter.
  • Winter: wood stoves, cooking and condensation film the inside of the glass while storms are closed.

How often by type of home

  • Inland home, average tree cover: twice a year, spring and fall.
  • Lake home (Columbia Lake, Coventry Lake, Bolton Lakes, Crystal Lake): three or four times a year, because lake moisture brings haze back fast.
  • Shoreline home (Old Lyme, East Lyme, Norwalk): three or four times a year to stay ahead of salt film.
  • Irrigated lawn with sprinklers hitting the glass: three times a year so spots never set long enough to etch.
  • Home on a busy road: two or three times a year for road film.
  • Interior glass: once or twice a year for most homes, plus a winter inside cleaning if you heat with wood.
  • Before selling your home: one cleaning right before listing photos.

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Frequently asked questions

Twice a year for most homes, in late spring after pollen season and in the fall. Lake, shoreline and heavily wooded homes, or homes with sprinklers hitting the glass, usually need three or four cleanings a year.
Late May or June, after the spring pollen drop, and again in October or November before the holidays. Cleaning before the pollen finishes means doing it twice.
Once or twice a year for most homes. Homes heated with wood stoves or with young kids and pets often add a winter inside cleaning.
Yes. Interior cleanings happen all winter, and exterior cleanings can be done on days above freezing.
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Mike Burke
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They did a great job cleaning the windows and screens. They were on time and a good price as well.

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Steve Hudd
2 weeks ago
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Garrison was great - on time and work was excellent. The technology utilized in his method is also impressive in that it leaves no water marks on the glass. Will do this annually. Thanks!

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Joanne Buck
18 hours ago
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Garrison and his co-worker did an amazing job on our house. Very professional, super courteous, arrived on time and gave us a very fair price. We highly recommend them!!

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Holly Sawtelle
1 week ago
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Very pleased with the professionalism as well as the quality of final product. My windows shine!!! Definitely recommend Garrison and co.!

D
Diane Sauer
1 week ago
★★★★★

Our windows were beautiful after being cleaned by Garrison and his coworker. They took great care in the work they did, were respectful of our property, and the results were great.

S
Scott Majek
1 week ago
★★★★★

We hired Clear View to clean our church windows. They were prompt, professional, and did a great job! They even cleaned the screens. Very efficient!

K
Kathleen Joppru
1 week ago
★★★★★

Wonderful job! Windows look terrific. We will have Garrison come every year to do our windows.

J
Jackson Simms
2 weeks ago
★★★★★

Great working with kids their age, always stayed on task and truly thoughtful with their work. They put a lot of effort in and made sure I was happy with their job.

O
Oscar Flores
2 weeks ago
★★★★★

I used Clear View Window Cleaning to tidy up the exterior of my home prior to selling. They did an amazing job.

A
Ann Hudd
2 weeks ago
★★★★★

I have washed windows for years. Due to my medical issues, Garrison came by & gave me a quote. Reliable! On time! Great result! Will use him every year. He deserves a 5 star review.

M
Mike Burke
2 weeks ago
★★★★★

They did a great job cleaning the windows and screens. They were on time and a good price as well.

S
Steve Hudd
2 weeks ago
★★★★★

Garrison was great - on time and work was excellent. The technology utilized in his method is also impressive in that it leaves no water marks on the glass. Will do this annually. Thanks!

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