Maintenance Musts for Your Commercial Building

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Every commercial building has maintenance requirements that can’t be ignored. It doesn’t matter if your building is multi-level, free-standing, or part of a complex, commercial structures need a combination of preventative and routine maintenance to reduce the general wear and tear on the exterior, major systems/equipment, and interior spaces used/occupied by employees, staff, and guests/customers.

Building Integrity

Brick exteriors require repointing (tuck pointing) every 25 to 30 years, or about every 50 years, depending on how Read more »

Do Regular Window Cleanings Increase Window Longevity?

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Does regular window cleaning actually increase the lifespan of your home’s windows? In short, yes, absolutely.

Window glass has a porous surface that is affected by the elements. Residential windows are exposed daily to a variety of contaminants, both from the outside and inside of the home. It’s essential to have your home’s windows cleaned regularly, at least twice a year as general maintenance. Allowing dirt, grime, and other contaminants to linger on the Read more »

What to Look for When Choosing a Commercial Window Cleaning Company

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Commercial window cleaning is a year-round business, because dirt and grime don’t take a holiday. In Cincinnati and its greater region, United Window Cleaning has served the commercial (and residential) community for 100 years. All businesses and non-residential buildings need regular window cleaning. It improves the aesthetic of the exterior, can help improve employee mood, and regular window cleaning even can help extend the life of the windows helping to save money on repair and premature replacement.

When looking for a commercial window cleaning company, there are certain criteria to consider. Read more »

Top Reasons on Why Pressure Washing in the Spring is So Important

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Spring hits Ohio in waves—one day the temps refuse to climb above 35 degrees and two days later the sun is coaxing out the buds on the trees. Spring also is a great time to tackle outdoor home chores. Throughout the year, your home’s exterior withstands all the elements. However, dirt, grime, allergens, and other particulates collect on surfaces and need to be removed from the exterior, including decking, porches, and windows.

Pressure washing your home’s exterior in the spring is important and it has several benefits.

Reduces Allergens

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI), “allergies are the 6th leading cause of Read more »

United Window Cleaning Gives Back

United Window Cleaning is a family business serving Cincinnati and the surrounding region. As a family business that originated in 1919, we value our connection with the community and strive to be the best neighbors we can, giving back to Tri-State region organizations and causes that need support. We know the value volunteering and charitable giving can make for a community as well as individuals. This is why we partner with various nonprofit organizations; not only to support their causes, but to make a direct impact on the community we call home.

United Window Cleaning gives back every year to the following organizations, and we’d love for you to get to know a bit more about these groups who help so many of our neighbors. Here’s a little about each group. Read more »

How We Do Commercial Window Cleaning

Business owners need confidence in their window cleaning company. Instilling that confidence requires more than just streak-free windows, although that should be a high priority as well. Commercial window cleaners must offer high-quality services performed by trained, insured professionals. United Window Cleaning gets that right, every time.

How We Do Commercial Window Cleaning

We know you want to present the best image of your business to the public. You go the extra mile to ensure your online presence sparkles, so it only makes sense that the physical space of your company also shines when visitors and customers arrive. If the windows are dusty or covered in grime, it doesn’t make a positive first impression. Commercial window cleaning makes it easier for your company to Read more »

The History of Window Glass

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Glass windows of a home play an integral role in the structure’s form and design. Windows allow natural light to enter a home and make it easy for people within to enjoy the outside view. Their shape, size, and placement can make an aesthetic impact. But how did we get here? What’s the origin of our modern windows?

Ancient Glass Facts

According to History Of Glass, the Phoenician merchants in the Syrian region made the first glass around the year 5000 BC. However, there is archeological evidence that the first man-made glass was created in Egypt and Eastern Mesopotamia about 3500 BC. The craft of glass-making would Read more »

6 Ways to Prep Windows for Winter

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Certain home chores tend to be ignored as we move further into winter, trudging through snow, sleet, and wind-chill temperatures that send icy blasts through even the thickest mittens and hats. Welcome to winter in Ohio. Before our Cincinnati region sinks into its own version of the arctic, there still is time to prepare your home’s windows for the onslaught of winter.

The top six ways to prepare your home’s windows for winter are:

1. Inspect All Windows

Before snow blankets the yard, it’s important to perform a visual inspection of all windows from the outside and inside. Look for cracks, gaps, and don’t forget to inspect the screens. If any of the screens do have tears or holes, get them fixed while they’re not in use over Read more »

Blinds, Shades, or Curtains? Choosing Window Coverings for Your Home

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Windows are a key architectural element in any home, from traditional double-hung to casement, sliders, bow, and picture windows. Most windows on your residential home are designed to allow light and air flow, but all windows add to the aesthetics. Step inside any home, and the windows and their treatments can make or break a room’s overall look.

It’s essential to select the right coverings for your windows, and that means considering blinds, shade, or curtains.

Difference Between Curtains and Drapes

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between Read more »

First Time Home Buyers: Check The Gutters

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Gutters can be an overlooked feature when buying a home for the first time. Without properly installed and regularly maintained gutters, the house may have suffered from water damage. In the United States, water damage is the second most frequently filed insurance claim; wind and hail take the number one spot. Water damage can cost a homeowner thousands of dollars, from roof repairs to complete foundation fixes.

Gutters and Water Damage

Gutters are essential for a home because without them, rainwater and melting snow or ice flows down the sides of the house and pools Read more »