Yes. A Rain and Snow Block treatment helps windows stay clearer through a Minnesota winter by making water bead up and roll off the glass instead of drying on it. That means fewer spots and streaks from melting snow, sleet and spring rain, so your glass stays cleaner longer between visits. It works best applied to freshly cleaned windows before the weather turns.
Here is how the treatment works and when it makes sense for homes and cabins around Perham.
What is Rain and Snow Block?
Rain and Snow Block is a hydrophobic coating for glass. Hydrophobic means it repels water. Once applied, water on the window forms beads that roll away rather than spreading into a film.
At North Window Cleaning, the treatment includes:
- A hydrophobic glass shield
- Water that beads and rolls off
- Glass that stays cleaner longer between visits
- A finish built for Minnesota winters
Why do windows get so dirty in a Minnesota winter?
Winter is hard on glass in the lakes country. Snow piles up on sills and melts against the panes. Freezing rain and sleet leave dirty residue as they thaw. Wind carries road grit, sand and salt spray from plowed roads. Then spring arrives with rain and pollen.
Every time water dries on glass, it leaves behind whatever it was carrying: minerals, dirt and grime. Over a long winter, that adds up to cloudy, spotted windows just as the days get longer and you want the most light.
How does a hydrophobic coating help?
When water beads up and rolls off, it takes less dirt with it onto the glass and has less time to dry in place. The result:
- Fewer water spots from melting snow and rain.
- Less hard-water buildup, since less water dries on the surface.
- Clearer views during storms, because beads run off quickly.
- Easier cleaning at your next visit.
It does not make windows self-cleaning. Dust, pollen and bird mess still land on glass. The coating simply helps the glass shed water and stay clearer longer.
When is the best time to apply it?
Fall is the natural time. Applying the treatment right after a thorough exterior cleaning means the coating goes onto clean glass and is in place before the first snow. Many homeowners pair it with their fall visit, along with gutter cleaning so snowmelt drains properly.
It can also be added at other visits. If your home gets hard water from sprinklers or sits near a lake where spray and storms hit the glass, the treatment can help year-round.
Which homes benefit most?
Rain and Snow Block is especially useful for:
- Lake homes and cabins with big view windows facing the water and wind.
- Homes near gravel or busy roads that collect grit and spray.
- Houses with hard-water problems from wells or sprinklers.
- Large or high windows that are hard to keep clean between visits.
Can windows be cleaned in winter at all?
Yes. North cleans year-round using cold-weather methods. A winter visit can be useful before the holidays or after a stretch of storms, and Rain and Snow Block helps that clean last.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rain and Snow Block replace window cleaning?
No. It helps clean glass stay clearer longer. Windows still need regular cleaning to remove dust, pollen and grime.
Should I clean my windows before the treatment?
Yes. The coating should go on freshly cleaned glass, which is why it pairs well with an exterior window cleaning.
Is it only for winter?
It is built for Minnesota winters, but it also helps glass shed rain and hard water in other seasons.
Do you serve towns outside Perham?
Yes. We serve the lakes country, including Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Wadena, New York Mills, Pelican Rapids, Battle Lake, Henning, Vergas and Ottertail.
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