The Gleam Team Blog
Seasonal tips for keeping windows, gutters, and siding in good shape through Minnesota weather.
Why You Get Condensation on Windows in Winter
Condensation on windows in winter is warm indoor air meeting cold glass. Which side the water is on, what causes it, and how to cut it down in Minnesota.
Read the articleHow to Clean Windows Without Streaks
How to clean windows without streaks: the right tools, why dish soap and newspaper cause problems, and the squeegee habits that leave Minnesota glass clear.
Read the articleHow to Clean Storm Windows Before Winter
How to clean storm windows: pulling triple track panels, what the haze between the storm and the window actually is, and why October is the month to do it.
Read the articleWhy the North Side of Your House Turns Green
The north side of a house stays damp and never gets direct sun, so it grows algae. What the green is, how to soft wash it off, and what not to use on siding.
Read the articleHow to Clean Window Tracks and Sills
How to clean window tracks: pull the dry grit out first, then wash. Why Minnesota tracks fill up, the weep holes most people miss, and what not to use.
Read the articleHow to Remove Hard Water Stains From Shower Glass
Hard water stains on shower glass come off with vinegar and dwell time. What works, what scratches the glass, and when the mineral has etched it for good.
Read the articleHow to Remove Hard Water Spots From Windows
Sprinklers and hard Minnesota water leave white rings on glass. How to remove hard water spots from windows, and how to keep them from coming back.
Read the articleWhat a Gutter Cleaning Should Include, Downspouts and All
What a proper gutter cleaning covers on a Twin Cities house: the trough emptied by hand, every downspout flushed, and how to tell the job was finished.
Read the articleWhy Boxelder Bugs and Lady Beetles Cover Your Windows in Fall
Boxelder bugs and lady beetles cover Twin Cities windows every October. How to get them off the glass without staining it, and what keeps them out.
Read the articleHow to Clean and Store Window Screens Before Minnesota Winter
A simple fall routine for Twin Cities homeowners: how to clean window screens, check them for damage, and store them so they come out flat in spring.
Read the articleThe Curb Appeal Checklist to Run Before Listing Photos
What to fix at the front of a Twin Cities house before the photographer shows up, in the order that matters, and how long each part takes.
Read the articleHow Often to Clean Windows in Minnesota
Pollen, cottonwood, road salt, and short winter days: how Minnesota seasons affect your windows, and how often to clean them.
Read the articleWhen to Clean Gutters in the Twin Cities
Fall leaves, spring seeds, and winter ice: the best times to clean gutters in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities suburbs.
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