https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/Cleaning guides for Strand, Somerset West, Stellenbosch and Cape Town.en-za https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/how-often-should-you-clean-your-windows/https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/how-often-should-you-clean-your-windows/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0200Window cleaningMost homes in greater Cape Town need a professional window clean every two to three months. Homes within sight of the sea — like Strand beachfront and Gordon's Bay — usually need it every four to eight weeks because of salt spray. Inland homes in Somerset West and Stellenbosch can often go three months, with an extra clean before summer. https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/festive-season-cleaning-checklist-cape-town/https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/festive-season-cleaning-checklist-cape-town/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0200Festive seasonStart in November. Book your window clean and deep clean four to six weeks before your first guests arrive, because December slots fill fast. Do the windows and the big deep clean in the first two weeks of December. Keep the week before Christmas for a light top-up. Plan a reset clean for early January. https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/holiday-home-ready-for-december/https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/holiday-home-ready-for-december/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0200Festive seasonBook a deep clean and a full window clean (glass, frames, sills and sliding-door tracks) one to two weeks before your first December guests arrive. Coastal homes collect salt and sand fast. If guests change over during the season, arrange short cleans between stays. https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/salt-on-windows-coastal-homes/https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/salt-on-windows-coastal-homes/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0200Window cleaningSalt from sea spray dries on glass as a cloudy film. Rinse with plenty of clean water first to dissolve the salt, then wash with mild soapy water and squeegee dry. Never scrub dry salt or use abrasive pads — salt crystals can scratch glass. Sea-facing homes usually need cleaning every four to eight weeks. https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/sliding-door-tracks-cleaning/https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/sliding-door-tracks-cleaning/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0200Window cleaningMost stiff sliding doors just have dirty tracks. Vacuum out the loose sand and grit with a crevice tool. Loosen packed dirt with a stiff brush, wipe with a damp cloth and let it dry fully. Clean the glass and frame while you're there. In windy or coastal areas, tracks need clearing every few months. https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/window-cleaning-quote-explained/https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/window-cleaning-quote-explained/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0200Window cleaningWindow cleaning in Cape Town is usually quoted per property, not per window. The main factors are how many windows and sliding doors there are and how big, whether it's inside and out, height and safe access, burglar bars and security gates, how dirty the glass is, and how often you book. Photos on WhatsApp are the fastest way to an accurate quote. https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/streak-free-windows/https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/streak-free-windows/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0200Window cleaningWindows streak when dirty water or soap residue dries on the glass before it's removed. To avoid it: use clean water with very little soap, clean in the shade, take water off with a squeegee rather than a cloth, wipe the blade after every stroke, and finish the edges with a dry lint-free cloth. https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/office-shutdown-and-january-reopening-clean/https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/office-shutdown-and-january-reopening-clean/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0200Festive seasonBefore the December shutdown, clear perishables, empty bins, defrost the fridge and do a general clean, so nothing sits for weeks. Book a deep clean and a shopfront or office window clean for the week before staff return in January, so the business reopens clean. Book both in November. https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/spring-clean-vs-regular-clean/https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/spring-clean-vs-regular-clean/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0200Home cleaningBook a spring clean (a once-off deep clean) when a home needs a full reset: before guests, after a move, after building work, or when it's been months since a proper clean. Book regular cleaning — weekly, fortnightly or monthly — to keep a home at that standard. Most people start with a spring clean, then go regular. https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/move-out-cleaning-stellenbosch/https://capecleaningservices.co.za/guides/move-out-cleaning-stellenbosch/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0200Home cleaningBook move-out cleans for Stellenbosch student accommodation early, because the end of the academic year brings a rush of leases ending at once. A move-out clean should cover the kitchen (inside cupboards, oven and fridge), bathrooms, floors, walls and switches, and inside windows and sills. Most deposit disputes start in the kitchen and bathroom.