A huge share of Portland’s housing — especially in neighborhoods like Irvington, Laurelhurst, Sellwood-Moreland, and Woodstock — was built between roughly 1900 and 1940, in the craftsman and bungalow style that defines so much of the city’s character. Windows on these homes are genuinely different to work on than the vinyl double-pane windows in newer…
If you own or manage a Portland storefront, you’ve probably had windows cleaned before a big opening, a renovation, or an event — and then not again for a while. That one-time approach misses most of the actual value, and in Portland specifically, it misses it faster than in most cities. Why a One-Time Clean…
We already wrote about which cleaning solution actually works best. This is a different question: not what to clean with, but whether to clean your own windows at all. Here’s the real math, not the version that just tells you to hire a pro. The Actual Cost of Doing It Yourself DIY window cleaning isn’t…
Window cleaning gets sold as a cosmetic service — sparkle, curb appeal, a nicer view. Fair enough, that’s most of it. But there’s a real, measurable side to clean glass that has nothing to do with how it looks: how much light actually gets through it, and what’s sitting in your window tracks the rest…
Whether your double-hung windows tilt in for cleaning depends on their age and type — here’s how to tell.
Why wildfire ash on your windows needs prompt attention, not just a routine cleaning cycle.
What to check and clean on your windows before Portland’s rainy season sets in around mid-October.
A full-year breakdown of when and why Portland windows need cleaning, tied to the city’s actual seasonal patterns.
What storm windows are, why they’re common on older Portland homes, and what makes them different to clean.
A straight comparison of DIY window cleaning methods versus professional pure-water systems — and why streaks keep coming back.