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Window cleaning in Amsterdam

How much daylight gets in depends heavily on clean glass. And from the street, the shopfront is the first thing visitors see of your building. Smartcleaners cleans windows, shopfronts and facade glass for offices, businesses and homeowners’ associations in Amsterdam, inside and out.

Cleaning large windows and shopfronts

Who do we clean glass for?

For an office with a glass front on the street, business premises with lots of windows, or a VvE that wants to keep the stairwell and entrance windows clean. If you already have regular cleaning through us, window cleaning can be added separately.

Safe and in a fixed order

Before we start, we look at how the glass can be reached. Safety comes first. We are VCA-certified, work in line with Dutch health and safety guidelines, and choose the safe way to reach the glass for each situation. What can’t be done safely, we don’t attempt on a wing and a prayer.

The cleaning itself follows a fixed order. First we wipe frames and edges, so no dirt runs onto the clean glass. Then the glass is washed and squeegeed dry, from top to bottom. Finally we dry the edges and window sill. Inside glass is done the same way, with extra care for whatever stands under the window. In a stairwell we keep the way clear, so residents can simply pass.

Periodic or on call

Window cleaning can be periodic or on call. Periodic means a fixed rhythm, based on how quickly the glass gets dirty. A shopfront on a busy street often needs cleaning sooner than windows on a courtyard. On call is handy after a renovation or for a special occasion. For offices we schedule the work outside office hours where needed, so nobody has a window cleaner in front of their desk. Inside and outside glass can be done together or separately.

Glass in and around Amsterdam

We clean glass in Centrum, Zuid, Oost, West, Noord and Nieuw-West, and in the surrounding area, such as Amstelveen and Diemen. A canal house with a narrow facade and tall windows needs a different approach from an office block on the edge of Amsterdam. We look at what’s feasible for each building.

Window cleaners on an aerial platform in front of a glass facade
Shopfronts and facade glass at height
Window cleaner cleaning a shop window with a squeegee
Shop windows and entrances, streak-free

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you clean windows when it rains?
That depends on the weather and the situation. In strong wind or heavy rain we prefer to reschedule, because safety and results come first.
Can you also do high facade glass?
That depends on the building and how accessible it is. We check in advance whether it can be done safely and in line with Dutch health and safety guidelines, and we’ll tell you honestly what is and isn’t possible.
Do we need to prepare anything inside?
It helps if window sills are clear and the windows easy to reach. We won’t move plants or belongings without checking with you.
Can window cleaning be combined with other cleaning?
Yes. Choose ‘Other / combination’ in the quote form and describe what you need.