EverGlow Exteriors · Des Moines Window Cleaning · (515) 642-1986

Window cleaning in Des Moines typically runs $8 to $16 per window with a $150 minimum, depending on size, count, and whether we’re doing insides too. That covers the glass, the screens, the sills, and the tracks — the whole window, not just a squeegee pass on the outside.

Metro windows get dirty in ways homeowners don’t always connect. Spring pollen coats glass in a film you can barely see until it’s gone. Sprinkler overspray bakes hard-water spots onto first-floor windows all summer — those spots are mineral deposits, and a rag with Windex won’t touch them. Cottonwood fluff packs into screens in June. And after a freeze-thaw winter, tracks are full of grit that grinds your windows every time you open them.

What’s included in a window cleaning visit

• Exterior glass cleaned and squeegeed streak-free
• Interior glass (if you choose in-and-out service)
• Screens removed, washed, and reinstalled
• Sills wiped and tracks detailed
• Hard-water spot treatment where sprinklers have left deposits
• Shoe covers and drop cloths inside — we treat your floors like ours

What does window cleaning cost in Des Moines?

Figure $8 to $16 per window, $150 minimum visit. Exterior-only sits at the low end; in-and-out with screens and tracks sits higher. A typical two-story with 25 windows lands somewhere in the $250 to $400 range for full in-and-out service. Storm windows, French panes, and third-story glass add a bit. Tell us your window count (or just your address — we can count from the street) and we’ll give you an exact number for free.

Before and after: metro glass

How a visit goes

1. Count and quote. Window count plus service level equals your price. No surprises on arrival.
2. Screens and tracks first. Screens come out and get washed while tracks get detailed.
3. Glass. Scrubbed, squeegeed, edges detailed. Hard-water spots get their own treatment.
4. Walkthrough. We check every pane in good light before we call it done.

Serving the Des Moines metro

From Jordan Creek two-stories to older glass near Valley Junction, we clean windows across the metro: Des Moines, West Des Moines, Waukee, Urbandale, Clive, Grimes, Ankeny, and Johnston.

Smart pairing: book a house wash first and windows second so nothing drips on clean glass. We also handle gutter cleaning, pressure washing, roof washing, and deck washing.

Window cleaning questions we get a lot

How often should windows be professionally cleaned?

Twice a year is the sweet spot here — after pollen season in late spring, and again in fall. Homes with irrigation hitting the glass benefit from a third visit before the spots bake in permanently.

Why won’t the spots on my windows come off with glass cleaner?

Because they’re not dirt — they’re mineral deposits from sprinkler water. They need a dedicated hard-water treatment and light polishing. Left for years, they can etch into the glass, so sooner is cheaper than later.

Do you clean the insides too?

Yes, if you want. Exterior-only is our most popular option, but in-and-out is where the “wow, the room is brighter” effect comes from. Shoe covers and drop cloths every time.

Do I need to be home?

For exterior-only, no — we just need gate access. For interior service, someone needs to let us in, but you don’t have to hover. Plenty of customers work from home and barely notice us.

Is professional window cleaning worth it versus doing it myself?

For a ranch with ten windows, honestly, you can DIY it. For a two-story with 25-plus windows, screens, and second-floor glass over landscaping, most people find one Saturday on a ladder settles the question.

Do you clean second-story windows?

Yes. Our pure-water pole system reaches second- and third-story glass from the ground — no ladders leaning on your siding, no scratched frames. Fully insured either way.

What if it rains right after my cleaning?

Rain itself doesn’t spot clean glass — it’s the dirt already on the window that streaks. If your windows look worse within a week of our visit, tell us and we’ll touch up the exteriors.

Do you charge per window or per house?

Per window, with a $150 visit minimum — so a quote is just your window count times a rate. Tell us your address and we’ll count from the street and text you an exact number.

See what you’ve been missing

Free quote with an exact per-window price. Same-week openings most of the season.