What does window cleaning include?
More than the glass. A window looks clean from across the room only when the frame and the track below it are clean too, and in this climate the track is where the dirt lives. Your list is confirmed at the walkthrough, and it typically covers:
- Glass cleaned inside and out, finished streak-free
- Frames and sills wiped down
- Tracks vacuumed and wiped, so the sliding windows and patio doors run clean
- Screens brushed off and refitted, on request
- Glass on patio doors, entry doors and shower doors when you add them
Kat’s booking menu describes the goal plainly: a streak-free shine and crystal-clear results for your home or office. It books as roughly a two-hour visit for a typical home, and Kat confirms the time for yours when she counts the windows.
Why do windows in Las Cruces get dirty so fast?
Dust, water and sun. The spring winds push fine desert dust against every window in Las Cruces and El Paso, and it packs into the tracks. Then a monsoon shower lands on dusty glass and dries into a film of spots. Sprinklers add their own problem: hard water spray leaves white mineral marks on the lower panes.
Fresh mineral spots usually come off with the right method and some patience. Spots that have baked on for years can etch the glass, and no cleaning removes etching. Kat will tell you at the walkthrough which marks she expects to come out, before you pay for anything.
How much does window cleaning cost in Las Cruces?
Kat prices window cleaning as one flat rate for the job, set at your free walkthrough after she counts the windows and sees how high they go. There is no per-pane surprise on the day.
For a national comparison, HomeGuide’s January 2026 cost guide puts window cleaning at $8 to $16 per window for inside and outside, rising to $10 to $40 per window above the second floor because of the extra equipment and safety work. Most single-story homes in Las Cruces sit at the simpler end of that range.
Can windows be added to a house cleaning?
Yes, and it is often the smartest way to book them. One team, one visit, one flat rate. A deep cleaning or a move-out with the windows included leaves the whole home bright, and window tracks are one of the first places a landlord runs a finger at checkout.
When the windows ride along with a house cleaning, the team is already inside cleaning the sills, the blinds and the floor below them. The dust that falls out of a track gets picked up the same day instead of sitting on the carpet for the next week.
Which windows can the team reach?
Kat tells you at the walkthrough which windows her team can clean safely and which cannot be reached. Tall second-story glass, clerestory windows and anything that needs a lift is work for a dedicated window company with the right equipment, and she will say so.
That is the same honesty she shows about carpets. You get a straight answer about what the team does well before you spend a dollar.
Questions about window cleaning
Do you clean the outside of the windows too?
Yes, on the windows the team can reach safely. Kat walks around the home at the walkthrough, confirms which windows are included inside and out, and tells you if any need a specialist with taller equipment.
Can you remove hard water spots from windows?
Often, when the spots are recent. Mineral deposits left for years can etch the glass, and etching is permanent. Kat looks at the glass at the walkthrough and tells you what she expects to come off.
Do you clean office and storefront windows?
Yes. Kat’s booking menu offers window cleaning for homes and offices. Ground-level storefront and office glass can be added to a commercial cleaning visit or booked on its own.
How often should windows be cleaned in the desert?
Most homes here do well with two cleanings a year: one after the spring winds and one after monsoon season. Homes near open desert, or with sprinklers hitting the glass, may want a third.