It’s spring and you might be keen on doing some window cleaning. But did you know that the quality of the water you use can actually be a factor on how well you get the job done? In this post, window and door contractor Polk Contracting, Inc discusses this and more.
What Is Water Quality?
Water quality can be determined by different factors such as its biological, chemical and physical components that can be altered by the environmental debris and pollutants. These factors affect how you clean your windows, depending on how much chemical compounds are present in your water.
Using Hard Water
According to door and siding contractors, hard water means that minerals are abundant in it. Hard water is mostly made up of magnesium and calcium. These two minerals can affect the foaming quality and cleaning effect of your soap. Furthermore, using hard water can add hard white deposits on your windows.
How to Soften the Water
You can purchase water softeners such as salt-based ion-exchange water softeners to remove the hardness-causing calcium and magnesium. Softened water allows you to use less soap and make your windows spotless clean without any streaks and spots.
If you have consumed enough time and effort to clean your old windows, maybe it is time to consider a replacement. If you also checked your sidings and doors as you clean and you have seen any damage due to extreme weather conditions that they have all withstood, you’ll want to call the professionals instead of turning the job into a DIY effort
Turn to Polk Contracting Inc. for all your window services. We also offer roofing, gutter, and door replacement. Give us a call at (410) 994-2801 or fill out our contact form to set a consultation. We serve clients in Harford County and surrounding areas.