What does a window cleaning include?

Glass inside and out, edges detailed, and usually screens and tracks as add-ons.

Why walk the house first?

To note scratches, broken seals and stains that are already there.

When can you use a scraper on glass?

Only where the glass allows it; some tempered and coated glass scratches. Check before you scrape.

How often should windows be cleaned?

Many homeowners book twice a year; storefronts more often.

Window Cleaning Checklist: Residential Window Cleaning Steps

What this checklist covers

The walk-around before you start matters most: scratches, failed seals and hard water marks that are already there will be blamed on you if you do not note them. Photos help.

Labeling screens as you take them off saves the end of the job, when every screen looks the same.

How to use it

Tick each item as you go. The sheet saves in this browser, so you can close the page and come back. Print a blank copy for the truck, or fill it in on your phone and print or save it as a PDF for the customer at the end.

With Koira: Maintenance plans

Sell twice-a-year window cleaning as a plan on your site and on every invoice. On Koira's Front Office plan, Koira bills the plan, books each visit when it comes due and puts it on your day.

Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.

Window cleaning checklist