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How to Clean Windows Without Streaks: Pro Tips from Vancouver Window Cleaners

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Ideally, windows should be cleaned twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall. Regular cleaning not only keeps your home looking bright and welcoming, but it also helps protect your windows from long-term damage caused by dirt, debris, and moisture buildup. But let’s be honest, window washing isn’t most people’s favourite chore. Part of the frustration …

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Moss & Algae: How to Protect Your Vancouver Home

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Did you know Vancouver gets an average of 166 rainy days each year? While all that rain keeps our city lush and green, it also creates the perfect conditions for moss and algae to thrive. Especially on your roof, siding, deck, or driveway. Left unchecked, moss and algae can damage your property, shorten the lifespan of your roof, and create …

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How to Stop Birds from Hitting Your Windows: Simple Tips to Prevent Collisions

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Each year, nearly a billion birds die from window collisions in North America alone. Here’s how to make your windows bird-safe. Have you ever walked straight into a glass door because it was just too clean? (Guilty!) Now imagine being a bird flying at full speed toward a window that looks like open sky. Unfortunately, for birds, that moment of …

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Ladder Safety 101: Tips for Safe Climbing at Home or Work

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Ladders are one of the most commonly used tools around the home and workplace. Because they’re so familiar and simple in design, it’s easy to underestimate the risk involved when using them. But the truth is, ladder-related accidents are surprisingly common and often serious. Whether you’re changing a lightbulb or accessing a rooftop, understanding proper ladder safety is crucial. Here’s …

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How to Fix a Leaky Gutter Corner: Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Fix a Leaky Gutter Corner: Step-by-Step Guide Dealing with a leaky gutter corner? The easiest way to identify leaks is to inspect your gutters shortly after a rain shower. This ensures that any water dripping from the corners is from a faulty sealant rather than raindrops running off the exterior. If you see consistent dripping, it’s time to …

Metro Vancouver Returns to Stage 1 Water Restrictions (Pressure Washing is Back)

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Metro Vancouver just announced in a Press Release that water restrictions will return to Stage One, effective immediately and ending October 15. The recent rain has helped to restore the water levels in the reservoirs back to 50% of their storage capacity and the cooler temperatures have led to reduced water consumption. Stage 3 water restrictions were implemented from July 20 …

Metro Vancouver’s Pressure Washing Ban

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If you’re wanting pressure washing for your house, walkway, driveway, or paths, you’re out of luck. As you may have heard, Metro Vancouver implemented Stage 2 Restrictions for their Water Shortage Response Plan on July 3. Due to ongoing hot and dry weather, the water supply is decreasing. Stage 2 Restrictions mean that pressure washing for the purpose of aesthetic …

3 Things to Look For When Hiring A Pressure Washing Company

3 Things to Look For When Hiring A Pressure Washing Company

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When going about the process of hiring a pressure washing company to clean your home or business, there are 3 very important aspects to consider. Integrity Integrity in any business is very important. It counts especially in the service industry. When trying to choose between different companies in your area, look for the one with the most integrity. Do your …

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Use Your Squeegie Like A Pro

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Most of us would confess that washing our windows is one of those big chores that seem to take a ton of time and even more motivation to get started. But whether we like the job or not, we have to admit that nothing brightens a living space as well as crystal clear, streak free windows. Part of what makes …

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Washing Windows in the Rain: Exposing the Myth

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Thinking to have your windows cleaned but you hear that there is rain in the forecast?  Well here in Vancouver, you might wait a long time if you believe that rain will undo the time and effort, not to mention the expense of having your windows properly cleaned.  You can quickly tell the professional window cleaners from the amateurs by …