Window Screen Cleaning for Dollard-des-Ormeaux Homes
Picture a couple in Dollard-des-Ormeaux whose screens have turned a dull yellow from tree pollen. They tried blasting them with a garden hose the year before and the mesh tore in two places. That is the kind of situation a proper screen wash, added to a residential window cleaning in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, is meant for.
Why screens get neglected in West Island homes
Most two-storey homes in Dollard-des-Ormeaux sit on lots with mature trees. Spring pollen and fall leaf dust collect fast on the mesh. A hard hose blast pushes the dirt deeper into the fabric instead of removing it. Over a season the screens start to block light and hold moisture that can stain the frames.
That's why it helps to know exactly what you're paying for. Altara's flat rate covers the exterior: glass, frames and sills cleaned with deionized pure water on a water-fed pole, with the screens rinsed in place. Screen removal and washing is an optional add-on at extra cost, and so are interior glass and track cleaning. You choose them when you book, so nothing new appears on the bill later.
How the crew handles screens on site
On every exterior visit, the screens get a gentle rinse where they sit, which takes off loose dust and pollen. If you add screen washing, each screen comes out, gets a gentle soap wash on both sides, then a rinse with the same pure-water system used on the glass, and goes back in once it's done. If you also add the interior, the inside glass gets a squeegee and microfibre detail in the meantime.
Tracks are worth a thought too. Crews that leave the tracks full of grit set up a familiar problem: the next time the homeowner opens a window, the screen catches and bends. The track cleaning add-on clears that out so everything slides without grinding.
What happens if you skip screen cleaning?
Dirty screens reduce airflow through open windows. In summer that can mean leaning more on the air conditioning. They also trap moisture against the frame, which can lead to mildew spots on the sill after a wet Dollard-des-Ormeaux autumn. Keeping the originals clean is a lot easier than replacing a torn screen later.
Spring and fall timing that fits local weather
Many homeowners in Dollard-des-Ormeaux choose a spring and fall program. A spring visit clears winter grime and pollen before the windows stay open. A fall visit removes leaf dust before the first snow. An automated reminder arrives before your next visit so the date does not slip. A single spring visit works for people who close the house for long stretches in winter, but two visits keep the screens in better shape. Exterior work runs roughly March to November.
Neither the annual nor the spring and fall program carries a discount. Recurring discounts apply only to quarterly (10%), bi-monthly (15%) and monthly (20%) service. The price for each visit is the tier you picked plus any add-ons you chose, so there are no surprises when the crew returns in October.
Before hiring anyone, ask what the price covers, how they reach second-storey windows and what coverage they carry. Altara works from the ground with a pole that reaches up to three storeys, so there's no ladder leaning against the siding of a typical Dollard-des-Ormeaux detached home.
Frequently asked questions
Can I clean my window screens with a garden hose?
Not with strong pressure. A hard hose blast tends to push pollen and dust deeper into the mesh and can tear it. Screens come out cleaner with a gentle soap wash on both sides followed by a pure-water rinse.
How often should window screens be cleaned in Dollard-des-Ormeaux?
Twice a year works well for most West Island homes with mature trees: once in spring before the windows stay open, and once in fall to clear leaf dust before the first snow. Homes that are closed up for long stretches in winter can get by with a spring-only clean.
Is screen cleaning included in the window cleaning price?
Screens are rinsed in place as part of Altara's exterior flat rate. Removing and washing the screens is an optional add-on at extra cost, as are interior glass and track cleaning. You pick the add-ons before booking.
Why do my screens catch or bend when I open the window?
Grit left in the tracks is a common cause. When the tracks are full of dirt, the screen drags and can bend as the window slides. Adding track cleaning to the same visit as the screen wash keeps everything sliding smoothly.
Choosing between services in the area
When comparing window cleaners, check whether screens and tracks are part of the price or extra, and get it in writing before the visit. With Altara, the scope is clear upfront: you count your windows, pick the matching tier on the pricing page, add what you want and book. No one needs to schedule an in-home visit just to give you a number.
Homes taller than three storeys or properties with difficult access get a site visit before pricing. Altara serves Dollard-des-Ormeaux and the rest of the West Island as part of Greater Montréal.
If weather makes exterior work unsafe on the scheduled day, the visit is moved to another available slot. Every window is spot-checked before the crew leaves, and if you see a streak, contact us within 24 hours and the crew comes back to re-clean it at no charge.
See the window-count tiers and book for your Dollard-des-Ormeaux home, or send us a request if you have questions about screens or add-ons. More posts on local maintenance appear on the Altara blog.
If your window count looks off once you've booked, write to us. It's easier to adjust the count before the visit than afterward.