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How often do you wash

your windows?

by Maria Gracia Published on June 1, 2026 How Often Should You Wash Your Windows? Insights from Real Homeowners Join our newsletter to be notified when new content is added to our website. Window Cleaning Habits: What Readers Say About Keeping Windows Clean Poll Results 25% Other 20% I haven't washed my windows in years 19% Whenever I notice they're getting dirty 17% Twice a year...spring and fall 12% I "touch-up" clean them when I see bird poop and such 4% When my professional window washer can fit me in 3% I rent...someone else is responsible for getting this task done When we asked readers how often they wash their windows, the responses painted an interesting picture of how people approach this often-overlooked household task. The largest group of respondents (25%) selected "Other," and after reading through the comments, it's easy to see why. Window washing doesn't fit neatly into a schedule for many people. Instead, readers tend to clean windows based on a variety of factors, including the weather, the condition of the glass, how visible the dirt is, and even how difficult the windows are to reach. One trend that emerged was the popularity of seasonal cleaning. Many readers reported washing windows once a year in the spring or twice a year in the spring and fall. This aligns with traditional spring- cleaning routines, when homeowners tackle larger maintenance projects and freshen their homes after winter. Another common theme was selective cleaning. Rather than washing every window at the same time, several readers focus on the windows that need attention most. Patio doors, frequently used windows, and windows that receive direct sunlight often get cleaned more often because dirt and fingerprints are easier to spot. One reader even noted that their patio door gets cleaned every week. The comments also highlighted how technology and tools have changed the task. Several readers mentioned using hose-end window-cleaning systems that allow them to clean second-story windows from the ground. Others rely on professional window- washing services, particularly for hard-to-reach areas or homes with many windows. Weather appears to play a role as well. Readers from different regions noted that rain sometimes helps rinse outdoor windows, reducing the need for frequent exterior cleaning. Others mentioned that certain windows stay relatively clean because of their location or limited use. One surprising observation was how many readers pay attention to the inside of their windows. While many people think of dirt accumulating outdoors, fingerprints, pet nose prints, cooking residue, and household dust can make interior glass just as dirty. Several readers specifically mentioned cleaning both sides of the glass during their annual or seasonal routine. Safety also appeared throughout the comments. A number of readers acknowledged that they no longer climb ladders and either hire professionals or ask family members to handle the outside windows. It's a good reminder that home maintenance routines often evolve as our needs and abilities change. Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the survey is that there is no universally accepted schedule for washing windows. Some readers clean monthly, some seasonally, some annually, and some simply clean when the windows begin to look dirty. What matters most seems to be finding a routine that works for your home, your lifestyle, and your view of the world outside your window. And if the comments are any indication, there's nothing quite like the satisfaction of looking through a freshly cleaned pane of glass and realizing just how much brighter everything appears. Here are a bunch of personal GON Reader comments… Personal GON Reader Comments • Some windows get washed more often than others. Upstairs windows get sprayed on the outside with a hose maybe once or twice a year. Downstairs windows also get sprayed on the outside with the hose several times a year. Some inside windows get washed more often than others such as the sliding glass door of our kitchen. • Each window is cleaned when I do my weekly “Deep Clean” Each week I empty a room, thoroughly clean, sort/organize items, wash the window and reset the room. • To make it easier to which side of the window streaks are on, I wash up and down on the inside pane and across of the outside. An easy way to remember that is inside and up both start with letters that are straight up and down, whereby outside and across both start with round letters. Hope that easily helps you find where the streaks are. • We just moved to a new house. We hope to clean it at least once a year. • Seasonal inside and out. Plus spot clean as needed. • I have a window cleaner for the outside but do insides when they look dirty. • Once a year in the spring and while I love looking through clean windows, I absolutely hate washing them. • Usually once a year by using a professional window washing company. If needed they can also check my gutters. • At least 2 times per year except kitchen windows which get washed once a month depending on weather in winter months. That also involves cleaning screens. • Once a year- spring only, yet touch up when needed. • Once a year in the spring, but may touch up in the summer if really needed. • The patio door every week! • Hired someone for outside. Never done inside. Lived here 12 years! • On the outside, Spring only. Fall/Winter rains take care of that time of year. • My dog likes looking out some windows and they get cleaned more often. • Nearing 80 and some things are worth the expense but now my kids give it as a gift! Nothing to dust…lol! • Many years ago, I washed my windows both inside and outside during the summer. The sun came through so bright it gave me a headache!! • My husband and I clean our windows together every spring and fall. He gets on a ladder outside and I clean inside. We clean same windows at the same time so we can show each other if we missed a spot. I also clean certain windows when needed that tend to get dirty. • Ideally, at least once a year, with touch-ups as needed. For various reasons, has been much longer recently. Hope to do them by this fall.. • I have professional window washer for the outside. Inside, I rotate a few times a year. We have lots of windows. When I decorate for various holidays, I clean the windows. • Four times a year. I clean and change curtains for each season so I clean the windows also. I have the windows that you can do the outside while I'm still in the house so I clean both the inside and outside. Back to Web Poll Results Index