Window cleaners - just why?

amanda1024

Doc_N said:

Nope. We might clean the downstairs ones every few years, but essentially the rain does the cleaning. No mess, no algae, and the glass is clean.

Most people assume that windows somehow become opaque if you don’t have a window cleaner. They don’t. 

Not opaque, just visibly dirty - eventually making it a bit dimmer inside. And that’s based on experience, no assuming needed

florianatwobob

A) £10 for cleaning 11 windows every 6 weeks or so isn’t a fortune B ) I’m not going up a ladder to clean 6 of those 11 windows. C) Pollution comes down with the rain. Rain alone does not clean windows. Trust me it can make them dirty which you can see if they’ve been properly cleaned in the first place. 

oystercatcher

I never clean my windows. They are just fine, we can see through them! 
It seems a waste of time and money to either clean them myself or get someone else to do them. I think it's a lot more than £10 these days as well!

Hoenir

Window glass interestingly suffers from degradation over time. 

YoungBlueEyes

Window cleaners are a thing because not being a mucky swine is also a thing. 

Pollycat

Why do people drink?
Why do people smoke?
Why do people gamble?
Why do women spend money on having their nails done?
I have a regular window cleaner because it's my money and my choice how to spend it.

I'm not sure that I believe the OP's assurance that their windows are 'every bit as clean' as their neighbours..

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I agree totally with @Pollycat . It is called personal choice! Your question comes across as rather sanctimonious in my opinion. I have my windows cleaned once a month. Annually the exterior of the house gets what they call the ‘full Monty’😉😱! Guttering cleaned, conservatory exterior and roof cleaned and all the fascia. All for £250. I am also having the drive cleaned and re-sanded this year too! I will stop there as you have probably collapsed with shock and indignation lol! 

horsewithnoname

otb666 said:

i also wonder the same thing about professional oven cleaning and washing machine cleaning services I guess its for people who are time poor.

I have my oven cleaned by a professional. Makes it look brand new because he uses chemicals and stuff that I certainly wouldn’t want to use, I’ve tried all manner of oven cleaners over the years and I’ve never got my oven properly clean myself. 

Also I’m too old to be messing around with that sort of thing. I’d rather keep someone in a job and use my time doing things I enjoy. I’m fortunate that I can afford it. And a window cleaner too, because that’s another thing I prefer not to do myself. 

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horsewithnoname said:

otb666 said:

i also wonder the same thing about professional oven cleaning and washing machine cleaning services I guess its for people who are time poor.

I have my oven cleaned by a professional. Makes it look brand new because he uses chemicals and stuff that I certainly wouldn’t want to use, I’ve tried all manner of oven cleaners over the years and I’ve never got my oven properly clean myself. 

Also I’m too old to be messing around with that sort of thing. I’d rather keep someone in a job and use my time doing things I enjoy. I’m fortunate that I can afford it. And a window cleaner too, because that’s another thing I prefer not to do myself. 

Totally agree with your sentiments!

CapricornLass

Window cleaner is worth every penny to me too - OH and I both hate cleaning windows!  Added to that, he cleans the facias and eaves each year.  He does a good job of it too, winter and summer and has probably been with us for about 10 years now. 

More importantly, I am helping to keep a local man in  employment.