Window Cleaning
Professional Window Cleaning in Cairns
Streak-free interior and exterior glass, tracks and sills — using a technique built specifically to handle salt air, wet-season grime and tropical UV, without scratching the glass in the process.
Why We Pre-Rinse Before We Wipe
Salt air off the Coral Sea settles on glass constantly in Cairns — and once those salt particles dry, they sit on the surface like fine grit. Wipe straight over it with a cloth or squeegee and you’re not cleaning the glass, you’re dragging sandpaper across it. That’s exactly how DIY window cleaning attempts end up with fine scratch marks that weren’t there before.
Our process always starts with a proper pre-rinse to loosen dried salt, dust and mineral deposits before anything touches the glass directly. Only then do we apply cleaning solution and work the surface — protecting the glass while actually getting it properly clean, not just streaked in a different pattern.
DIY tip if you’re doing it yourself: always rinse windows with plenty of water before wiping, especially if it’s been more than a few weeks since the last clean. Skipping this step on salt-affected glass is the single most common cause of scratched windows we see when we’re called in after a DIY attempt.
What’s Included vs What’s an Add-On
Interior glass is always part of your bond clean. Here’s where the line sits for windows specifically.
Included in Every Bond Clean
- All interior glass, streak-free
- Window tracks and sills, inside
- Fly screens dusted and wiped
- External windows reachable from ground level
Quoted as an Add-On
- Upper-floor windows needing ladder access
- Heavy salt build-up requiring extra treatment
- Solar panel or skylight cleaning
- Standalone window cleaning (no bond clean booked)
How Often Should You Clean Your Windows in Cairns?
It genuinely depends on how close you are to the coast — properties near the water build up salt film far faster than inland suburbs.
Coastal Properties
Homes near the Esplanade, Trinity Beach or Yorkeys Knob cop direct salt spray from the Coral Sea year-round. We’d recommend cleaning every 4-8 weeks to stay ahead of salt buildup.
Inland Properties
Suburbs further from the coast see less salt exposure, but wet-season rain still deposits dust, pollen and organic matter. Every 8-12 weeks is usually enough for these areas.
Interior Windows Are Already Included
Every bond clean covers interior glass and tracks as standard. This page is for the extras — upper-floor access, heavy salt build-up, or standalone jobs outside a bond clean.
Window Cleaning Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are external windows included in a bond clean?+
External windows reachable safely from ground level are included. Upper-floor windows, or anything needing a ladder or elevated access, sits outside standard scope and is quoted as an add-on. See our full inclusions breakdown.
Why does salt air damage windows if it’s not cleaned regularly?+
Salt carried in coastal air settles on glass and, once dry, sits as fine abrasive particles. Left long enough, or wiped without rinsing first, it can etch and scratch the glass surface — which is why coastal properties need more frequent, careful cleaning than inland homes.
Can I book window cleaning without a full bond clean?+
Yes, window cleaning can be booked as a standalone service any time — not just at move-out. Bundling it with a bond clean is usually more cost-effective if you need both.
Do you clean window tracks, not just the glass?+
Yes — tracks and sills are cleaned as standard, both as part of a bond clean and with any standalone window service. Tracks are one of the areas property managers check most closely.
What if my building needs a ladder or high-access equipment?+
Let us know when you book — we’ll quote it as an add-on based on the access required. Ground-level glass is always included in the base price regardless.
Get Streak-Free Windows, Guaranteed
Interior, exterior, tracks and screens — cleaned properly the first time, including coastal salt buildup if your property needs it.