Window Screen Cleaning: What It Is and Why It's Worth Doing

You can have perfectly clean glass and still have a window that looks grimy — because the screen in front of it is caked with dust.

What Builds Up on Screens

Dust, pollen, spider webs, and in Calgary specifically, a fair amount of wind-blown grit. Screens act as a filter, which means they collect exactly what you don't want blowing into your house — and it shows.

What Screen Cleaning Involves

Screens are usually removed, cleaned separately (often with a soft brush and mild solution), and reinstalled — not just wiped in place, since that pushes grime through rather than removing it.

Is It Worth Adding?

If you haven't had your screens cleaned in a year or more, yes — it's a relatively small add-on cost compared to the difference it makes in how clean your windows actually look and how much fresh air you're letting in without dragging dust with it.

How Often

Once a year is typical for most homes, more often if you're near trees, construction, or open fields.