A window that looks fine from inside the living room often tells a different story up close. Pollen settles into the corners of the frame, dust collects on the sill and in the tracks, and water from sprinklers or rain leaves behind mineral deposits that dry into a haze across the glass. In a city with Tallahassee’s tree canopy and humidity, that buildup happens faster than most homeowners expect, which is why windows that were cleaned six months ago can already look dull again. None of this is really about the glass being dirty in an obvious way. It is about a slow accumulation that is easy to miss day to day and easy to notice the moment the sun hits it at the wrong angle.
Shipshape Exteriors cleans the glass, the frames, the sills, and the tracks using purified water, which dries clean without leaving the spots that tap water leaves behind. Window cleaning is also one of the bundled inclusions that comes free with a house wash, so the same visit that takes care of your siding can leave your windows looking just as clear, without booking a second appointment.

Most homeowners assume cloudy windows just need a quick wipe, but the haze that builds up over a few months in Tallahassee usually comes from a mix of hard water spots, pollen residue, and fine dust that settles into a film on the glass. Regular tap water cleaning can actually make this worse over time, since the minerals in the water dry on the glass and leave behind the very spots homeowners are trying to get rid of.
Regular professional window cleaning offers a safe, crystal-clear solution. By using pure water systems, specialized squeegees, and gentle, eco-friendly cleaners, we wash away the grime from your glass, screens, and tracks without scratching the panes, damaging delicate seals, or leaving behind streaks and soapy residue. Local homeowners trust this meticulous method to instantly brighten their indoor spaces, boost curb appeal, and protect their windows for years to come.
Exterior Window Cleaning. Cleans the glass, frames, sills, and tracks on the outside of your home using purified water, leaving glass that dries spot free without any wiping needed afterward.
Free Window Cleaning with House Washing. Every house wash includes a full exterior window cleaning at no extra cost, so the same visit that brightens your siding also leaves your glass looking clear.
Interior and Exterior Window Cleaning. For homeowners who want both sides done, we clean interior glass as well, which requires someone to be home so we have access to the inside of the windows.
Screen Cleaning and Hard Water Removal. These add on services address the buildup that collects on screens and the mineral deposits that purified water alone cannot fully lift once they have set in over time.
Service Plan Window Cleaning. Window cleaning can be added to a biannual or quarterly service plan, which keeps glass looking clear year round instead of only after a single deep clean.
Free Window Cleaning Comes With Every House Wash: This is one of the bundled inclusions built into how ShipShape works. Instead of treating window cleaning as a separate line item, it is folded into the house wash itself, so your windows get the same attention as your siding without an added cost.
Purified Water Means No Spots Left Behind: Because the water has had its minerals filtered out, the glass dries completely clean on its own. There is no wiping down afterward and no risk of the streaks that tap water can leave, especially on windows that catch direct afternoon sun.
Owner Operated: At Shipshape, you know the person doing your window cleaning is the same person you spoke with when booking. If something about a window, screen, or frame needs a closer look, that decision gets made on the spot by someone who is invested in getting it right.
Built Around Education, Not Just a One Time Job: ShipShape focuses on helping homeowners understand why their windows look the way they do, not just cleaning them and leaving. That ties back to the larger idea behind the business, which is making home maintenance easier to understand and easier to stay on top of.
Before we start on the glass, we check the frames, sills, and tracks for the buildup that collects there, since pollen and dust in these areas often get missed in a typical wipe down and contribute to that hazy look around the edges of the glass.
We use a commercial grade water purifier that ensures all water has been filtered to remove the minerals found in regular tap water. This lets the glass air dry completely clean, so there are no spots left behind once the water evaporates.
Depending on the window and the level of buildup, we use an extendable soft bristle brush, a traditional squeegee, or a combination of both, choosing whichever method gets the cleanest result without risking the glass or frame.
Once the glass is clean, we wipe down the frames, sills, and tracks so the whole window looks finished, not just the part you can see through.
We do a final pass to check for any spots, streaks, or missed areas, especially on windows facing direct sun where any leftover residue would be most visible.

Most homeowners benefit from window cleaning two to four times a year, depending on sun exposure, humidity, and how much tree coverage surrounds the home. In Tallahassee specifically, pollen season and the heavy tree canopy mean windows can go from clear to hazy faster than in less shaded neighborhoods. A service plan helps keep this on a schedule rather than waiting until the haze becomes obvious.
Purified water has been filtered to remove the minerals found in regular tap water, which allows the glass to air dry completely clean without leaving spots. Standard tap water often leaves behind the mineral residue that causes that cloudy look over time, so purified water addresses a cause that ordinary cleaning methods do not.
Some hard water spots can be lifted with regular cleaning, but heavy mineral staining that has set in over time often requires a separate restoration process beyond a standard window cleaning. Regular cleaning with purified water helps prevent this buildup from reaching that point in the first place.
For exterior only window cleaning, you generally do not need to be home as long as there is clear access around the home. If interior windows are part of the service, someone will need to be home so we can access the inside of the glass safely.
Rain itself usually is not the problem. Dust, pollen, and mineral residue already on the glass can get rearranged by rainwater and create new streaks or spotting, especially if the glass was due for a cleaning before the rain happened. Regular cleaning keeps that buildup from accumulating to the point where rain makes it visible.
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