3 Causes Of Window Damage

3 Causes of Window Damage
Aside from the obvious objects that can break and chip your windows, there are many subtle things that can damage the glass over time. These things are typically preventable with regular, professional window cleaning with commercial grade products. Besides the neighbor kid’s stray baseball, what things might you find harming your windows?

Minerals in Hard Water
When hard water evaporates off your windows, it leaves behind mineral deposits of calcium and magnesium. These alkaline metals and other minerals can cause hard water stains on your glass, which if left untended for long enough, will start to soak in and eat away at the porous glass.

Acid Rain
Acid rain is full of acidic pollutants released by the burning of coal and other fossil fuels. You may be familiar with the effects of acid rain on materials such as bronze, marble, and limestone, and if you live in an area with higher pollution you may even have experienced corrosion of your car’s finish. Similar to with hard water, the damage to glass and other materials typically occurs when the acid rain evaporates, leaving the sulfuric and nitric acids behind to eat away at your windows. If not cleaned away regularly with products that help prevent future buildup, acid rain may begin to corrode the glass, which can lead to expensive repairs.

Non-Professional Cleaning
One of the biggest culprits of window damage is non-professional cleaning. Cleaning a window may seem pretty straightforward, but there are so many different tools and detergents that can cause damage if used incorrectly. A chipped squeegee or small piece of debris dragged across the window pane can cause a long scratch. Efforts to remove a hard water stain or buildup of debris can lead to a dent, scratch, or chip. Someone inexperienced or rushed can do more harm than good when cleaning your windows.

When it comes to cleaning windows, especially for office buildings or post-construction, consider hiring a professional for the job. A professional clean can help prevent scum buildup and corrosion. When looking for the right window cleaner for your job, remember that reputation and skill are more important than a low price.