Ciyeza Cleaning — Cape Town
Window cleaning in Cape Town — what builds up on glass here and what a proper clean covers
Windows in Cape Town get dirty in a specific way. Salt residue from the sea air settles on glass and builds up into a hazy film. The southeaster deposits fine dust. Hard water from sprinklers leaves mineral marks. Rain doesn't clean windows — it just moves the dirt around. By the time most homeowners notice their windows look dull, there are usually months of residue on there.
Coastal properties — Sea Point, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Blouberg — deal with this faster than inland suburbs because the air itself carries salt particles. But it's a Cape Town-wide issue. Regular wiping at home doesn't shift the mineral deposits and salt residue the way a professional clean does.
What a professional window clean covers
Inside and outside glass
Both sides cleaned properly — not just the outside. Streak-free finish using the right squeegee technique and clean water.
Frames and sills
Salt and dust builds up in the frame and sill. Wiped down as part of the clean.
Tracks
Sliding door and window tracks accumulate grit and debris. Cleaned out so windows open and close properly.
Hard water and salt residue
Treated with appropriate products. Old etched marks may not come out completely — we'll tell you upfront what's realistic.
Sliding doors
Same process as windows — inside, outside, frame, and track.
What does window cleaning cost in Cape Town?
| Property | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Flat / apartment | From R350 |
| 3-bedroom home | From R500 |
| Large home (many windows) | From R700 |
| Commercial / office | Quoted per property |
Heavily soiled windows or properties that haven't been cleaned in years take longer. Fixed price before we start.
How often do Cape Town windows need cleaning?
Every 3 to 6 months is a reasonable guide for most homes. Coastal properties — anything within a kilometre or two of the ocean — build up salt residue faster and are better cleaned every 3 months. Inland suburbs like Durbanville, Bellville, and Constantia can often go 6 months between cleans.
Airbnb properties are a different case — guests notice dirty windows and mention it in reviews. If you're renting short-term, windows should be part of the regular turnover or monthly maintenance clean.
Areas we cover in Cape Town
Not listed? Get in touch — we cover most of Cape Town.
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Tell us your suburb and roughly how many windows. We'll give you a fixed price and come to you.