Your windows hold a world of benefits and value that you may not be aware of. Thus window cleaning is imperative, even if you may not feel that now!
Big windows and nice views are a lot more important than you might have imagined. Beyond what you may already know, we’ve listed three important benefits of window cleaning and three reasons why you should invest in maintaining them.
3 Amazing Window Cleaning Benefits
Promotes Physical and Mental Health
Humans are attracted to beautiful views, sunlight, and big windows for psychological reasons that we may not be aware of. We don’t know why we open the blinds to let sunlight in when wanting to wake up our kids for school, or our spouse for work. We don’t know why we love to drink a cup of tea in front of a window or on a balcony soaking in the morning sunlight. It’s almost therapeutic and makes you feel alive, awake, and at peace. You don’t really know why you feel that way and why those big windows in your home help with your mental health. Here’s a fun fact, serotonin is the culprit.
Serotonin, often referred to as the ‘happy chemical’, is released in your body in response to sunlight. This occurrence aids in elevating your mood and energy. That is why you feel awake and in a great mood every morning when you throw open those blinds and your home is lit up by warm sunlight. You have energy to be active, to get your work done, and you end up sleeping better at night. This keeps us mentally healthy and physically motivated, as sunlight provides us with vitamin D, an element that aids in boosting brain function and mood. Unknown to us, all these health benefits are what our body craves and that’s why we look for nice views, big windows, and a well-lit home.
Increase Productivity in the Workplace
A research conducted in 2014 demonstrated that workers sitting in windowless environments had lower performance scores and poorer sleep quality than workers sitting in environments with lots of windows and sunlight exposure. The research suggested that office environment should have more windows because the daylight exposure employees receive through the windows increases work performance and promotes health and well-being.
Melatonin, a hormone that aids in controlling sleep patterns, increases when it’s dark, causing fatigue. Which is why workers in darker, windowless environment had low energy resulting in poor performance. Researchers have suggested that more windows should be implemented in office designs to allow more exposure to daylight which will result in an increase in work performance and promote worker’s health and well-being.
Increases property Value
Ever wondered why a 3 bedroom home along the shores of White Rock Beach costs twice as much as a 3 bedroom home in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, or Mission? The home in White Rock may not be as modern and up to date in comparison to its competing listings, but yet it has twice the value. It has a lot to do with the view and what prospect buyers see when they look out the window.
When people visit a home, very few are pleased and fascinated by small windows, low lights, and a dark environment. A common phrase heard from guests and visitors are “I love the high ceiling windows”, “the view and lighting in this home is incredible!”. Big windows give a home the appearance of being spacious, large, and worth its listing price.
3 Reasons Why Windows Need Maintanence
Unmaintained Windows Decreases Property Value
Although having big windows in your home has tremendous health benefits, maintaining them clean, appealing, and efficient is a common struggle for house owners. Remember, these are not only your money maker but also the venue in which sunlight, cold, and rain enters your home, so it is important to maintain them in tip top shape. It might be advantageous for your pocket and your health to own a home with large windows and great lighting, but its upkeep can be challenging.
For example, if you noticed mold building up around your window from the inside, rest assured that it is happening on the outside as well. Getting rid of the mold on those tall hard to reach windows can be a struggle, and definitely not advisable to be done on your own.
Home owners are advised to have window cleaning done professionally by booking window washing services at least twice a year, during Spring and Fall. Professionals such as HomeForce’s team are trained and equipped to clean those hard to reach windows. In between the window washing services, using window washing solutions and fluids until the next appointment will prevent the fast buildup of mold. If not maintained, not only will your windows become dirty and covered with mold, your home value will diminish due to low energy efficiency.
Window Inefficiency
Poorly maintained windows can result in low energy efficiency. If your window is unable to retain heat produced by your heater, you end up spending a lot to keep your home warm. And if your windows let out the cool air produced by your air conditioner; you end up using a lot of energy to keep your home cool. Many are unaware of how costly it is to own a home with poorly maintained windows. Make sure you keep your windows in tip top shape, as it can determine how much money you lose or make in the long run.
Expensive to Replace
Vinyl replacement windows can cost up to $600 a window and wood replacement windows can cost up to $1,000 a window with up to $100 in installation fees per window installed. If each room in your living room and kitchen alone has a total of four windows, that’s about $2,800 for vinyl and about $4,400 for wood without considering the size of your window. In the long run, it is cost efficient to maintain your window’s appearance and condition.
Your windows hold a world of benefits and value that you may not be aware of, and we’re here to tell you that it is worth your effort and attention to invest in its well-being and condition. It might be hard to reach those gorgeous tall windows or those on the top floors, but HomeForce’s team of trained professionals are ready to help you maintain those windows , inside out, with our window washing services. Be it in Abbotsford, Langley, Maple Ridge, Vancouver, or Chilliwack, HomeForce is ready to provide you with quality home maintenance services with maximum satisfaction. Get your windows washed twice a year, not only will your windows be clean and maintain their good condition, your household and employees will reap the benefits of the sunlight they let in. Invest in maintaining your property because a maintained property is valuable.