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It seems we are constantly picking up the house, running the vacuum, and loading the dishwasher. We paint the family room and have the carpets cleaned in an effort to create an atmosphere of peace. Yet there is one element of the home most of us forget entirely:
“With a full-time job, a family, and lots of activity at home, time is precious,” says Jamie Chavez, a Broomfield mom who works remotely full-time. “I try to stay on top of maintaining a sanitary home, especially with little ones, but cleaning windows, especially the exterior and screens, is a big job.”
Her reaction is a familiar one. Who has time to climb ladders, scrub screens, and buy the tools to tend to every window track, while risking injury, just to remove the fingerprints and dog noses that magically reappear overnight?
That’s where professionals like NoCo Window Cleaning come in. Founded in 2020 by Anthony Rivera, the company has built a loyal following by turning an overlooked chore into a transformational experience.
“It sounds simple,” Rivera says, “but clean windows change the way a home feels.”
And he’s right.
A clean window allows more sunlight to pour into your home. Why not take advantage of Broomfield’s three hundred-plus days of sunshine each year? Especially in winter, when people are more likely to stay indoors, sunlight through a window may be their best chance at a healthy dose of vitamin D. And gazing out at the mountains through crystal-clear glass would certainly help you make it through that afternoon Teams meeting. So don’t let dirty windows be the reason you keep the blinds closed and miss that fabulous view.
Extra sunlight aside, just being in a clean environment makes you feel better.
“There’s something instantly calming and uplifting about looking through freshly cleaned windows,” explains Jamie, “it makes the whole home feel brighter, more open, and more peaceful. With kids running around and a busy schedule, having that clarity and light come through brings a sense of order and calm that I really value.”
That sense of calm and clarity isn’t just emotional. Anthony notes that clean windows can leave a home with the same quietly indulgent feeling as a freshly washed family car.
“You know how you feel pampered, and the car seems to drive a bit faster, right after you run it through the car wash? Getting your windows cleaned can have that same effect.”
People too often overlook their window screens, though cleaning them lets far more fresh air in and keeps dust and pollen out, just in time for spring. “You replace the filter in your furnace,” adds Anthony, “the screen is the filter in your window.” Combine that with cleaning the tracks for smoother operation, and you are more likely to open a window in the first place.
“I find myself pulling back the blinds first thing in the morning to let the light in, it really sets the tone for the work day, and I’m more likely to open up the windows for airflow now that everything looks and feels so clean,” Jamie beams.
Besides the health benefits of regularly cleaning your windows, there are practical benefits as well. More sunlight can help heat your home in the winter, always a bonus. Dust and grime left on the windows can scratch the glass over time, especially on windows that repeatedly get splashed from a leaking gutter or a sprinkler, like a basement window, reducing the lifespan of the window. Creepy crawlies, like spiders and insects, like to make their homes around neglected windows or ones hidden by bushes and trees.
“Let us crawl into that window well and deal with those nasty things,” offers Anthony.
If you are a do-it-yourselfer, Anthony offers a few tips for cleaner windows, keeping in mind that climbing up and down ladders is a dangerous activity and not to be taken lightly.
“A little Dawn dishwashing liquid goes a long way and works better than Windex in most cases. Grab a handful of soft microfiber towels and use some for washing and some for drying. Many people find that easier than using a squeegee,” he advises. “And no, just getting out the hose and spraying your windows doesn’t work.”
With a regular window cleaning schedule, you’ll see the mountains more clearly, breathe more deeply, and soak up every last bit of vitamin D. That’s a home, and an office, that feels as good as it looks.
“You replace the filter in your furnace,” adds Anthony, “the screen is the filter in your window.”