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What residential window cleaning actually is.

A professional residential window cleaning is the complete restoration of every glass surface on your home — interior and exterior — along with the frames, sills, and removable screens that surround them. It's not a quick wipe-down. A Trip's Windows service is a crew of trained, uniformed, background-checked technicians working through your home pane by pane, using professional-grade squeegees, deionized water, microfiber detailing cloths, and pH-balanced cleaners that are safe for tinted glass, window seals, pets, children, and plants.

Most Westside homeowners schedule a cleaning twice a year — once in spring after winter rain and pollen, and once in fall before holiday entertaining. Homes within a mile of the ocean (Venice, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Manhattan Beach) typically need quarterly service because marine salt builds up on glass faster than inland dust.

What's included

Every service covers the full set.

One flat rate. No upsells, no surprise add-ons.

Interior glass

Every interior pane, streak-free, including sliders, french doors, skylights, and transoms.

Exterior glass

Outside panes up to three stories with extension ladders, water-fed poles, and safety gear.

Frames & sills

Every frame wiped clean. Every sill detailed. No cobwebs, no dust collar, no bug residue.

Removable screens

Screens that pop out get cleaned. Damaged screens? We offer on-site repair and replacement.

Skylights & hard-to-reach

Skylights, atriums, second- and third-story windows reached safely with proper equipment.

How it works

Four steps. No surprises.

From the first phone call to the final walkthrough — here's exactly what to expect.

01

Free estimate

Request an estimate online or by phone. We'll respond the same business day with a flat-rate quote — no in-home visit required for most jobs.

02

Schedule & confirm

We'll lock in a date that works for you, typically within 3 to 7 business days. You'll get a confirmation text the day before.

03

We show up & clean

Uniformed crew arrives on time in the branded Trip's Windows blue van. Interior, exterior, frames, sills, screens — the full set.

04

Final walkthrough

Before we leave, we walk every cleaned surface with you. If anything isn't perfect, we re-do it on the spot — or within 48 hours, guaranteed.

Safe & streak-free

The products we use (and the ones we don't).

Most residential window cleaning is done with soap, water, and a squeegee — and that's exactly what we use on the majority of our jobs. For final rinses on high-visibility glass, we use deionized water, which dries spot-free because the mineral content has been stripped.

Our standard cleaning solution is pH-balanced and non-toxic. It's safe around pets, children, plants, tinted glass, and window seals. We avoid ammonia-based cleaners entirely — they can damage window films and degrade rubber seals over time.

For tougher jobs (hard water stains, post-construction residue, salt spray etching) we use specialty acidic cleaners and polishing compounds. These are applied surgically, only where needed, with proper containment.

Pet & family safe

What this means in your home.

  • Safe for dogs, cats, and other pets to return to the cleaned area immediately.
  • Safe for infants and young children — no residue, no airborne irritants.
  • Safe for tinted windows — no ammonia that can strip or peel tint film.
  • Safe for rubber gaskets and weatherstripping — extends window lifespan.
  • Safe for surrounding landscaping — runoff will not damage plants.
  • Safe for solar panels and leased glass — we follow manufacturer cleaning specs.
Time expectations

How long a cleaning actually takes.

Ballpark timing by home size. Your written estimate will include a tighter time window.

Home size Approx. windows Crew Time
Condo / townhouse (under 1,200 sq ft) 8–15 1–2 1.5 – 3 hrs
Single-story home (2,000 sq ft) 15–25 2 3 – 5 hrs
Two-story home (3,000 sq ft) 25–40 2–3 3 – 4.5 hrs
Large estate (4,000+ sq ft) 40+ 3+ 4.5 – 6+ hrs
How often

How often should you clean your windows in LA?

It depends almost entirely on how close you are to the ocean.

Coastal (within 1 mile of ocean)
Every 3 months

Venice, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Manhattan Beach. Marine salt settles on glass within hours and creates a cloudy haze. Quarterly service keeps the view crystal.

Westside inland
Every 6 months

Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, West LA. Twice-a-year service in spring and fall handles seasonal pollen, dust, and storm spotting.

Light use / low traffic
Every 12 months

Secondary homes, rarely-opened rooms, or tight budgets — annual service is the minimum we recommend to keep seals healthy and glass clarity protected.

Where we serve

Residential cleaning across all of LA and OC.

If you're near any of these, you're in our service area.

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What homeowners say

Hundreds of five-star reviews.

Real feedback from real Westside customers.

★★★★★

"Absolutely the best window cleaning we've ever had. The crew was punctual, friendly, and thorough — every window in our Santa Monica home looked brand new. Already booked our next quarterly cleaning."

— Homeowner · Santa Monica
★★★★★

"We've tried three other window cleaners. Trip's is in a different league. They caught details the others missed — tracks, skylights, even the transom windows above the front door."

— Homeowner · Brentwood
★★★★★

"Living three blocks from the beach means constant salt buildup. Trip's has us on a quarterly schedule now and our ocean view is finally what it should be. Highly recommend."

— Homeowner · Venice
Common questions

Residential window cleaning — top questions.

The questions we hear most often. For the full list of 28 questions, see our complete FAQ.

Do I need to be home during the cleaning?

You don't have to be. Many of our customers leave a key, gate code, or arrange access through a property manager. Our team is uniformed and background-checked, and we're fully licensed and insured. If you'd prefer to be home, that's perfectly fine too.

How far in advance should I book?

Most residential jobs can be scheduled within 3 to 7 business days. Same-week and next-day service is often available — especially for smaller jobs and recurring customers. For peak periods (April–May, September–October, and the weeks before major holidays), we recommend booking 2 weeks ahead.

Are your products safe for my pets, kids, and plants?

Yes. We use pH-balanced, non-toxic cleaning solutions that are safe around pets, children, and plants. We avoid ammonia-based cleaners entirely because they can damage tinted glass and window seals.

What about second- and third-story windows?

Included. We routinely service two- and three-story residential homes using extension ladders, water-fed pole systems, and proper safety equipment. There's no upcharge for reasonable height access.

What's your guarantee?

Our 48-hour re-clean guarantee: if you're ever dissatisfied with any area of the service, let us know within 48 hours and we'll come back and re-clean at no additional charge. No questions, no haggling, no fees.

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