Though window cleaning in Chicago, or in any other city for that matter, might seem like an easy enough job for homeowners to attempt themselves, many folks who've actually begun the project have realized rather quickly the benefits of hiring a professional window cleaning service. Especially when dealing with multi-level homes, professional Chicago window cleaners are simply better equipped to do the job than most homeowners are. If it's been a while since you've had your windows done, it's worth the time to take a look at what the pros have to offer before you begin doing the job yourself.
DIY Chicago Window Cleaning
While wiping down the inside of your windows is hardly something that requires a professional crew, getting the exteriors sufficiently sparkling will take a bit of finesse. Once you've got the ladder in place, and the bucket or spray bottle full of your favorite cleaning solution, it's time to grab your rag and make your way up. While balancing yourself and your various cleaning accoutrements, you'll quickly become aware of just how dirty the outside of windows can get. In many cases, after a few minutes of work, you'll have a window that is pretty clean, and a rag that's pretty dirty; this means a trip back down the ladder (and perhaps one to the hardware store for more rags). Once you've repeated this process 20 or 30 times, you'll have windows that, at the very least, are cleaner than they were before.
Professional Chicago Window Cleaners
After you make the appointment to have your windows professionally cleaned, you can just sit back and relax, take the family to a movie, or go out to eat. Once a few hours have gone by, your professional Chicago window cleaning crew will probably have done the following:
1. Set up any equipment needed to gain access to hard to reach windows.
2. Used the best and most effective cleaning solutions and techniques available to prevent streaks and spots.
3. Employed special tools such as power washers and static-free towels to make your glass crystal clear, and prevent it from attracting new dirt almost immediately due to any lingering electric charge.
4. Left you to enjoy the day however you like, while they take care of your windows at a reasonable price.
Many Chicago window washers also offer other tasks such as gutter cleaning or interior cleaning. For one price, and very little effort on your part, you may be able to tackle several cleaning tasks around the house in a single afternoon!
Prices of Chicago Window Cleaners
Hiring a professional Chicago window washer is, when you take into account everything they do and how well they will do it, a very reasonably priced operation. Across the nation, homeowners pay an average of about $250 for window cleaning; Chicago residents can expect to pay around the same. According to our data here at ServiceMagic, prices for Chicago window cleaning range from $100 to $400, so it's a good idea to talk to several different companies and get a few estimates to get the best price.

Jon Nunan is a freelance writer who draws on his experience in construction, ranging from landscaping to log home building, for his articles on home improvement.