The correct interior and exterior measurement techniques for perfect blind fitting.
Valley Window Care specializes purely in exterior Soft Washing and Window Cleaning in Appleton, WI. While we do not physically install interior blinds, maintaining crystal-clear glass through our professional deionized pure water system is essential to showcasing your expensive new interior window treatments.
The Beauty of Clean Glass Behind New Blinds
Installing brand-new, customized interior blinds or heavy plantation shutters is a brilliant way to control natural light and heavily increase your home's energy efficiency.
However, locking those beautiful new treatments behind incredibly dirty, streaked exterior glass instantly defeats the purpose of the aesthetic upgrade.
Preparing Your Windows for Interior Upgrades
- Purify the Exterior First: Before your interior designer measures the casings, hire a local window cleaning service to heavily scrub the exterior frames so you can properly inspect the structural integrity of the sealants.
- Check for Hidden Drafts: As you manually measure the depth of the window jamb, visually check the lower track for heavy grime or frozen organic mold that may be preventing a perfect, airtight weather seal.
- Measure Inside Mounts Precisely: With perfectly clean glass, you can clearly establish the three crucial width measurements (top, middle, bottom) necessary for a perfectly custom-fitted interior blind.
The Technical Comparison
An elite exterior clean perfectly complements premium interior design investments.
| Feature | Valley Window Care Standard | Competitor / DIY Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Enhancement | 100% spotless glass maximizes natural light | Ignored exterior glass makes new blinds look dim |
| Frame Integrity | Bug screens and sill tracks deeply brushed out | Dead bugs and heavy dirt left behind the new shutters |
| Service Integration | Scheduled perfectly around your interior installation | Leaving the harsh exterior Wisconsin elements untouched |
Frequently Asked Questions About Window Maintenance
Will you damage my new blinds if you clean the interior glass? No. When our highly trained technicians execute surgical interior window cleaning, we are acutely trained in gently raising, securing, and working behind delicate honeycomb shades and heavy wooden plantation shutters without causing structural creasing.
Should I clean my exterior windows in the winter in Wisconsin? Yes. Although extreme sub-zero January blizzards halt standard water flow, winter window cleaning in Green Bay is entirely possible during mild thaws. This safely removes the heavy corrosive road salt film that aggressively blows off Fox Valley highways and physically attacks the window panes all season.

Written by James Voss
James Voss is the Owner and Operator of Valley Window Care, bringing years of hands-on exterior cleaning and permanent lighting expertise to Northeast Wisconsin. Fully insured and committed to unparalleled quality, James specializes in protecting and elevating high-value properties.
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