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Window cleaning in Blaine, MN
Streak-free glass inside and out, cleaned by hand or with 0 PPM pure water by the owner who quotes it.
Blaine water runs about 310 to 360 PPM of hardness, and wherever that water dries on glass, its minerals stay behind as white spots. Glass House cleans inside and out by hand or with a water-fed pole that rinses with water filtered to 0 PPM (no dissolved minerals), so the glass dries clear.
Frames and sills are wiped with every package, Standard removes and reinstalls screens, and Premium adds washed screens, cleaned tracks and the 10-Day Rain Guarantee. Every visit is backed by the Streak-Free Guarantee, and Carson Brenny, the owner, quotes the job, cleans the glass and walks it with you at the end.
STREAK-FREE GUARANTEE
If you notice a streak within 72 hours, tell us and we will correct the affected glass at no charge.
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Insured to $2M
Owner-operated
Based in Ham Lake
BLAINE SPECIFICS
What window cleaning means in Blaine
The local conditions that shape how Glass House approaches window cleaning in Blaine, and the standards it holds to on every visit.
WATER
About 310 to 360 PPM
Blaine's water runs about 310 to 360 PPM (parts per million) of hardness, far above the 180 PPM level the USGS calls very hard. Its 17 deep wells feed four plants that remove iron and manganese, but private irrigation wells bypass that treatment. Water that hard dries into white spots on glass and a dull film on siding, and iron from untreated irrigation water oxidizes into orange stains wherever the spray dries. Our pure-water rinse is filtered to 0 PPM, so the cleaning itself never leaves mineral spots on the glass.
WATERING
Odd/even sprinkling all year
Blaine follows an odd/even sprinkling schedule all year and prohibits sprinkling from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. between May 15 and September 15. Private irrigation wells are exempt. Because those wells can run every day, each cycle that reaches the house leaves another layer of iron and minerals where the spray dries, which is how orange fans build up on siding and driveways.
WETLANDS
Wetlands and more than 700 ponds
Blaine has more than 700 stormwater ponds and infiltration basins, and the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary covers more than 500 acres of wetland and upland. That much standing water keeps the air around nearby homes humid, so siding, roofs and decks dry slowly after rain and dew. Algae, mildew and moss take hold on surfaces that stay damp, usually starting on the shaded north side. Glass near water collects more film and buildup, and lake lots are where much of our work takes place.
HOMES
Newer homes, built 1990s to 2010s
The median Blaine home was built in 1996, and more than half were built between 1990 and 2019. Newer builds and original 1990s siding often share a street. About 30 years of sun breaks the surface of 1990s vinyl and paint down into a chalky film called oxidation, which streaks when rain runs over it. Newer builds stay easiest to keep clean when growth is washed off before it sets in. Homes of that era often have gridded windows, and each grid receives the same full cleaning as a whole window.
Sources: City of Blaine, Water Division FAQs (2023) and Water Treatment Facilities; USGS, Hardness of Water; City of Blaine, Lawn Sprinkling Restrictions; City of Blaine, Stormwater Management; City of Blaine, Blaine Wetland Sanctuary; Point2Homes, Blaine demographics (U.S. Census ACS 2019-2023).
HOW WE CLEAN WINDOWS
Two methods, one streak-free result
The method depends on the window, the home and the access. Neither is a lesser option, and many homes receive a combination of both on the same visit.
TINTED GLASS
Tinted glass is cleaned without steel wool. A non-abrasive applicator and a squeegee remove nearly all soiling, although hard debris and anything trapped behind the film cannot be removed. There is no different charge for tinted glass.
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Walk-around first
Every job begins with a walk-around. Carson checks the windows, screens, access and anything fragile, confirms your package, and raises any concern with you before anything is wetted, so the right method is used on each window.
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Traditional hand cleaning
A T-bar applicator wets the glass with Dawn dish soap and water, and #0000 steel wool loosens stuck debris without scratching. A professional squeegee cuts in along the edge and fans across the pane in one continuous pull, and lint-free towels finish the frames, edges and sills.
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Pure water for height and grids
Reverse osmosis, carbon and deionization filters in the van bring the water to 0 PPM. A carbon fiber pole reaching over 60 feet carries a boar's hair brush that scrubs the glass and frames, then a top-to-bottom rinse leaves nothing on the glass to spot as it dries.
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Screens, tracks and sills
The sill, the ledge visible with the window closed, receives a courtesy wipe with every package. Standard removes and reinstalls screens to reach the glass, and Premium also hand-washes the screens and cleans the tracks, the channel beneath the sash where debris collects.
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Final walkthrough
Carson walks the finished job with you before the visit is complete, so any concern is settled on the spot. If you notice a streak within 72 hours, tell us and we will correct the affected glass at no charge under the Streak-Free Guarantee.
FOR BLAINE HOMES
What to know before your visit
SPRING
Pollen and winter film
A spring cleaning removes the road film and salt spray left by winter, along with the first pollen of the year, which makes spring the natural start of the season.
SPRINKLERS
Aim away from glass
Blaine water is hard, so every cycle that hits a window leaves another layer of minerals behind. Aim each head at the lawn, never at the house, and the spotting stops building.
FALL
Before November 15
The exterior season runs March 1 through November 15. A fall cleaning clears the summer's pollen and fresh sprinkler spots, and clean glass lets more winter light into the home.
BASIC PACKAGE
Screens out beforehand
On Basic, the exterior-only package, please take the screens out before we arrive. That gives access to all of the glass, and it means you do not need to be home.
PRICING AND GUARANTEES
What window cleaning costs
YOUR WINDOW CLEANING AT A GLANCE
BLAINE
Basic (exterior only)
$240–$800
Exterior glass, with frames and sills wiped
Standard (inside and out)
$360–$1,200
Both sides of the glass, screens removed and reinstalled
Premium (full service)
$480–$1,600
Standard plus washed screens, detailed tracks and the 10-Day Rain Guarantee
Streak-Free Guarantee
Included
Report a streak within 72 hours for a no-charge correction
Each package minimum covers 1–30 panes
From $240
Basic Window Cleaning (Exterior Only) typically runs $240–$800 — $240 for our minimum and $800 for a 100-pane home. Yours depends on the home, so Carson confirms the exact price after he looks at it.
Standard Window Cleaning (Interior + Exterior) typically runs $360–$1,200 — $360 for our minimum and $1,200 for a 100-pane home. Yours depends on the home, so Carson confirms the exact price after he looks at it.
Premium Window Cleaning (Interior + Exterior + Extras) typically runs $480–$1,600 — $480 for our minimum and $1,600 for a 100-pane home. Yours depends on the home, so Carson confirms the exact price after he looks at it.
THE OWNER
Blaine windows and the hard water behind the spots
Carson Brenny went to Blaine High School, and today he owns and runs Glass House out of Ham Lake. There are no crews, subcontractors or handoffs: he quotes your windows, cleans them himself and walks the glass with you at the end. Blaine is on his regular route, and he has worked full-time in exterior cleaning since 2020.
Blaine's water runs about 310 to 360 PPM of hardness, and private irrigation wells that skip treatment can run any day, so overspray keeps landing on the same windows. Carson rinses every pane with 0 PPM pure water and tells you plainly when spots have etched in. Those windows are how a family sees the ponds and the yard.
IN CARSON'S WORDS
“It's my neighbors' homes: their biggest investment, one of the places they spend the most time, and where the people they care about most live. It's something everyone should enjoy, and I believe that.”
Carson Brenny, owner
✓
Rinsed with 0 PPM pure water, filtered in the van
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Resin changed whenever the meter climbs to 15 PPM
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Streak-Free Guarantee: tell us within 72 hours
WHAT IS INCLUDED
What each package includes, and what it does not
Each package has a clear starting and stopping point, so nothing on your invoice comes as a surprise. For reference, the sill is the ledge visible with the window closed, and the track is the channel beneath the sash.
INCLUDED
By package
• Basic: exterior glass, frames and edges
• Standard: both sides, with screens removed and reinstalled
• Premium: screens washed, tracks cleaned and treated
• A courtesy sill wipe with every package
• Streak-Free Guarantee: report streaks within 72 hours
• 10-Day Rain Guarantee with Premium
NOT INCLUDED
Quoted separately, or not offered
• Screens on Basic, which we ask you to remove beforehand
• Screen washing on Standard, available as an add-on
• Hard water, mineral and iron stains, a separate restoration
• Paint, silicone, adhesive, mortar and construction debris
• Repairs to screens, rollers, hardware or weatherstripping
• Storm windows that are removed from the outside
EQUIPMENT AND METHODS
Two methods, often on the same visit
By hand: a T-bar wets the glass, #0000 steel wool made for glass lifts bonded debris, and a professional squeegee is cut in at the edge and fanned in one continuous pull before lint-free surgical towels finish the frames and sills. By pole: reverse osmosis, carbon and deionization filters in the van bring the water to 0 PPM, and a boar's hair brush on a carbon fiber pole reaches six stories. If a meter reading reaches 15 PPM, the filter resin is replaced before the next job. Every ladder carries padded standoffs and levelers, and no ladder is ever brought inside.
BLAINE QUESTIONS
Window Cleaning in Blaine: FAQ
Is Blaine water hard enough to spot my windows?
Yes. Blaine city water runs about 310 to 360 PPM of hardness, and the USGS calls anything over 180 PPM very hard. PPM means parts of dissolved minerals per million parts of water. Wherever sprinkler or hose water dries on glass, those minerals stay behind as white spots. Our rinse water is filtered to 0 PPM, so the cleaning itself leaves nothing behind, and aiming sprinklers away from the glass keeps new spots from forming.
Do you serve all of Blaine?
Yes, every neighborhood in Blaine. Glass House is based in Ham Lake, and Blaine is part of its regular north metro service area, so there is no trip fee. Carson quotes, cleans and walks every job himself, wherever in Blaine your home is.
What if it rains right after?
Premium includes the 10-Day Rain Guarantee. If rain causes noticeable spotting on the exterior glass within 10 days, we return and touch up the affected panes at no charge.
How long does a visit take?
Smaller jobs take about one to two hours. Larger homes, or visits that combine several services, can take half a day to a full day. Carson includes a realistic time estimate with your quote.
How should I prepare?
Turn on your outside spigot and make sure it is reachable, move belongings and furniture away from windows and sills, and mention any tint, storm windows or grids when you book.
Is steel wool safe on my windows?
Yes, in the grade we use. #0000 steel wool is an ultra-fine grade made for glass, and it is excellent on fingerprints and stuck debris. It is never used on tinted windows, so please tell us about any window film when you book.
