You finally carved out a Saturday, filled a bucket with soapy water, and got to scrubbing those windows like you were auditioning for a cleaning commercial.

So why—why—do your windows still look streaky, cloudy, and somehow worse once the sun hits them?

Window cleaning seems simple enough. Until you try it. Then suddenly you’re standing in the yard, squinting up at your handiwork, wondering if you actually made it dirtier. Let’s break down the most common DIY window washing mistakes and why your “clean” windows still look like they’ve been sneezed on by the wind.

You grabbed some blue spray, a roll of paper towels, and figured, “This’ll do.”
Unfortunately, it won’t.

Paper towels leave behind lint and fibers. That blue spray? It evaporates too fast, especially on hot glass, and just spreads grime around.

The result: streaks, smears, and frustration.

What the pros use: A proper squeegee, clean microfiber cloths, and a soap blend that breaks down dirt without leaving residue.

That sunny day might feel perfect for a little window washing… until the sun starts baking your cleaner into streaky patterns before you can wipe it off.

This is a top mistake, especially in high-altitude mountain towns where UV hits harder and faster.

Your windows end up with baked-on swirl marks and a lovely “you tried” finish.

Pro tip: Clean early in the morning or on overcast days. Shade is your friend.

You wiped the glass. Great. But those filthy screens are still filtering wind, pollen, and bugs right back onto your “clean” windows.

And let’s not forget the gunk pooling in the sills—aka the place dirt goes to die. One wind gust and poof: dirty glass all over again.

Professionals remove and deep-clean screens, wipe out sills, and make sure the whole setup sparkles.

That bucket of brown water? It’s not helping.
Neither is dragging the same dirty rag across every window. That just spreads gunk like a bad rumor.

Pros refresh tools constantly and rinse between panes. It’s a clean system—literally.

We get it—no one wants to drag out the ladder for that second-story bedroom window or the transom above your door. But skipping them leaves your house looking like someone got tired halfway through.

It also gives dirt the high ground—literally—and that grime runs down with the next rain.

Our crews show up with poles, ladders, and enough reach to tackle the high spots without drama.

Because window cleaning is simple—when you have:

• The right gear
• The right soap
• The right technique
• And people who don’t stop at “good enough”

We handle everything from single-story homes to full lodge-style glass walls. We’ll get your windows sparkling without you hauling out a ladder, freezing your hands, or muttering curses under your breath.

Want Your Windows So Clean the Birds Get Confused?

Let’s make your mountain view as clear as it should be.
Schedule your window cleaning with Wheatley Creek—before the sun hits those streaks.