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When homeowners in the St. Louis area book a window cleaning, they often picture one job. In practice, the inside and the outside of your glass are two different tasks with different tools and different challenges. Knowing what each one covers helps you decide what your home actually needs.
What Exterior Cleaning Involves
The outside of your windows takes the brunt of the weather. Rain, pollen, dust, sprinkler overspray, and mineral deposits build up on the glass and around the frames all year.
We clean exterior glass with RO/DI purified water fed through a water-fed pole. The purified water lifts the grime and dries without leaving the mineral spots that ordinary tap water leaves behind. On most homes we reach every window from the ground, so there are no ladders against your siding.
What Interior Cleaning Involves
Inside, the grime is different. Fingerprints, cooking film, dust, pet nose prints, and general household buildup collect on the glass and along the sills and tracks.
Interior cleaning is hands-on and detailed. We clean the glass, then wipe down the accessible frames, sills, and tracks where dust and debris settle. Mirrors can be added to the same visit. Throughout, we protect your floors, furniture, and window treatments so the only thing that changes is how clear the glass looks.
What About Frames, Sills, and Tracks
Full window cleaning is not only about the glass. On interior visits we clean the accessible frames, sills, and tracks, where dust, dead insects, and grit collect and get overlooked by a quick wipe of the pane. Clearing the tracks also helps windows open and close smoothly. It is the kind of detail that makes a window look cared for rather than just wiped.
Why the Two Are Scheduled Differently
Exterior work is faster and can often happen while you are away, since we do not need access to the inside of the home. Interior work takes more time per window because of the detail involved and because we are working inside your living space.
Many homeowners choose a full interior and exterior clean for a complete result, but you can also book exterior only if that is all your home needs. We will walk you through what makes sense based on your windows.
Do You Need Both?
It depends on where the dirt is. South and west-facing windows that catch afternoon sun show exterior water spotting most. Kitchens, playrooms, and homes with pets tend to need interior attention more often.
A quick look at your glass usually tells the story. If the smudges are on the inside pane, exterior cleaning alone will not fix them, which is a common reason a previous cleaning looked incomplete. If both sides look hazy, a full interior and exterior clean is the reliable fix and the most common choice among the homes we serve.
The Walk-Through That Finishes the Job
Whether you book inside, outside, or both, we end every visit the same way. We walk the property with you and check the glass together before we pack up. If something needs another pass, we take care of it on the spot.
Not sure whether your home needs interior, exterior, or both? Bliss Window Washing serves homeowners across St. Louis, O'Fallon, Ballwin, and the surrounding metro. Call or request a free quote and we will help you sort it out.