Window Cleaning in Elora

The limestone that gives Elora its look also shapes its water. Groundwater in limestone country carries a lot of dissolved minerals, so a sprinkler or hose that dries on a window leaves chalky white spots. We clean with a squeegee and purified water, which dries without leaving minerals behind. If glass has been sprayed for a season, mention it, because old mineral film can need a separate treatment.

In a thick stone wall, windows sit deep in the opening, and the sill is often stone too. Stone is porous. Dirty rinse water and cleaner can run down and stain the face below, so we wipe the sill and control the runoff. Deep openings also make the reach awkward, so we avoid leaning a ladder on soft stone or old trim.

Older windows may be wood sashes that have been painted many times, with storm windows outside them. We check what opens and what is painted shut before we price the work. Late fall, once the leaves are down, is a good time for a full clean. Spring pollen and seed pods coat glass quickly, and outdoor work waits for above-freezing days.

What we plan for in Elora

• Stone sills: we wipe sills as we go and control runoff, so dirty water does not streak or stain the limestone below.
• Deep openings: we note windows set far back in thick walls, and plan reach and tools so we do not lean on soft stone or trim.
• Painted-shut sashes: we ask which windows do not open, and look at them first instead of forcing them.
• Mineral film: we look for chalky spots from sprinklers or hard water, and list any special treatment separately in the quote.
• Outdoor timing: we schedule exterior work for milder days, since water can freeze on glass below zero.

Questions from Elora homeowners

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