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Screens, tracks and frames deserve their own line items.
Glass-only pricing may not include the surrounding components.
Clarify screen handling
Ask whether screens are included, who removes and reinstalls them and how pre-existing damage is documented. Mention bent frames, torn mesh or difficult access if already known. Cleaning and screen repair are different tasks; confirm whether either is offered and priced separately.
Do not force a screen out or remove a high-level component to prepare an enquiry. Ask the provider what preparation is appropriate for the actual window system.
Set a boundary for tracks and sills
Describe whether you mean a light accessible wipe or a more detailed cleaning of accumulated debris. Ask which channels, sills and frame surfaces are included and which cannot be reached without disassembly. Confirm that cleaning does not include hardware adjustment or repair unless explicitly agreed.
If a window sticks, leaks or has damaged components, describe that separately. A cleaning visit is not a diagnosis of an operating or drainage problem.
Respect material-specific care
Painted wood, vinyl, metal and specialty finishes may have different care requirements. Provide any manufacturer information you already have and ask how the cleaner checks compatibility. Avoid treating an all-purpose product claim as permission to use it on every window component.
Include these items in your cleaning brief and compare them alongside glass surfaces.