Windows are no exception, and so you may have heard of something that sounds impossible — self-cleaning windows. Nope, it’s not like a gravity-defying Roomba that can scrub vertical surfaces. Instead, these windows are made with special glass that is coated in a special film. There are two varieties, but both work in a similar way: They use water to release dirt and grime, with no soap (or elbow grease!) required.
Sounds amazing, right? But don’t go running to the store just yet. That water that self-cleaning windows use in order to work comes from Mother Nature. In addition to being more expensive than regular windows, self-cleaning windows require heavy to moderate rainfall at least once or twice a month in order to work. Here in San Diego County, we’re lucky to get any rainfall at all even once a month, and accumulation is relatively rare. Sure, in the past several weeks we’ve seen a decent amount of rain, but let’s not forget that we’re still in a major drought — 2014 was the third year in a row with substantially less rainfall than average. For example, according to the San Diego Water Authority, from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, Escondido only recorded 5.75 inches of rain. That’s well below the expected 15 inches, making it the city’s driest year on record.
Even when we aren’t experiencing drought conditions, even in coastal areas like Encinitas or Carlsbad, San Diego County simply doesn’t get enough rain to make self-cleaning glass practical. But just because your windows can’t clean themselves doesn’t mean that you need to be stuck cleaning them! The professional crews from Freedom Window Cleaning can come to your home or business on a schedule that is convenient for you. Having a trusted window cleaning service gives you peace of mind, and one less thing to worry about when it comes to keeping your property in tip-top shape. Call us today at 760-598-5510 today to learn more about our services!
