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Best Time of Year to Book Your Exterior Window Clean

In Oxfordshire’s villages, where weather, stone, and setting all carry weight, timing your window clean is about more than convenience.

The right moment won’t just make the glass sparkle—it’ll protect frames, prevent staining, and ensure your home looks quietly cared for at the times it matters most.

Spring: A Fresh Start

After months of condensation, weathering, and low-angle light, spring is the ideal time for a full, careful clean.

We often recommend late March through May for the first clear of the year—especially in homes surrounded by trees or hedgerows. Pollen, spider webs, and green residue tend to build up fast once the weather turns.

In Faringdon, Woodcote, and Bloxham, our regular clients often time their first clean to coincide with garden tidying and Easter preparations.

More on seasonal planning: Seasonal Garden Maintenance: What to Do and When

Early Summer: Stay Ahead of the Dust

June and early July bring dry weather, open windows—and airborne dust from nearby fields, roads, or garden works.

Even in quiet villages like Elsfield or Ambrosden, the dry season takes its toll on south-facing windows and conservatories.

Booking a clean just before midsummer keeps things crisp through the most light-filled weeks of the year—and ensures fly marks, sap, and water splash don't dull the view.

Late Summer / Early Autumn: Clear Before the Weather Turns

As leaves begin to fall and light shifts, windows start to show wear:

• Rain marks
• Leaf residue
• Soot and chimney dust carried on cooler breezes

A late summer clean (usually late August to early October) helps prevent long-term staining, especially around putty and frame edges.

In homes with limited overhangs—common in villages like Great Haseley or Stanton Harcourt—this timing is particularly important to avoid green buildup and fungal staining.

Winter: Not Always, But Not Never

Many people assume winter cleaning is unnecessary—or impossible. But windows continue to suffer during the cold months, especially with driving rain and condensation.

We still clean through winter in drier weeks, avoiding freezing conditions or persistent storms. West- and north-facing windows benefit particularly from a mid-winter clean, especially in exposed locations like Blewbury or Grove.

This keeps hard water marks and algae from taking hold, even if the rest of the property is quiet.

If unsure about scheduling frequency, see How Often Should You Get Your Windows Cleaned in Oxfordshire Villages?

Book Around Life, Not Just Weather

Events, family visits, or garden openings often shape when you want your windows cleaned. And that’s perfectly valid.

We regularly adjust schedules around weddings, guests, or pre-sale photography. The point isn’t to be rigid—it’s to be quietly ready, so your home feels just as it should when people arrive.

There’s no single perfect time of year to book a window clean. But there are smarter times—based on exposure, weather, and rhythm.

If you live in an Oxfordshire village, and you’d prefer your windows cared for with calm, seasonal precision, we’ll be here—whenever the time is right.

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