When people call me for a quote, they usually just say “I need my windows cleaned.” When I ask interior or exterior — or both — there’s a pause. Then: “What’s the difference?” It’s a fair question. They look the same from outside. But as someone who does this every day across Medford, Ashland, and Central Point, I can tell you the tools, techniques, risk factors, and results are completely different for each side of that glass.

Exterior Window Cleaning

Exterior windows face the elements — wildfire smoke from the Cascades, Rogue Valley agricultural dust, bird droppings, hard water mineral spots from Bear Creek irrigation spray, and pollen from the region’s pear orchards. We use water-fed pole systems with pure deionized water (0 ppm TDS) for most work. The pure water has no minerals, so it evaporates completely clean with zero residue. No squeegees required on standard single-pane or double-pane windows. For stubborn hard water staining, we use specialty mineral removal solutions before the final rinse.

Interior Window Cleaning

Interiors are a different world. Inside your home, windows accumulate fingerprints, pet nose prints (big issue in Medford homes with dogs!), cooking grease vapor in kitchen areas, cigarette or fireplace smoke film, and dust from HVAC systems. We clean interiors by hand using high-grade professional squeegees, microfiber tools, and streak-free solutions — never ammonia-based products like Windex which leave a haze on Low-E glass. We also clean sills, tracks, and frames as part of every interior job.

Which Do You Actually Need?

In Southern Oregon, exterior cleaning is always the priority — it makes the biggest visible difference and protects glass from etching caused by mineral buildup. But if your home has pets, small children, or you cook with oils frequently, interior cleaning every 6–12 months makes a huge impact on how much natural light comes through. Most customers in Medford book exterior twice a year and interior once annually — that keeps everything in great shape.

Combo Pricing Saves You Money

Booking interior and exterior together is always more efficient — we’re already set up at your property, which means labor savings we pass on to you. Most Medford homes save $30–$60 compared to booking them separately. Ask about our combo discount when you call.