McRae's Window Cleaning

15/10/2026

🧽🪟 FAQ FRIDAY: Do you clean the screens and window tracks?

Clean glass can make a huge difference — but sometimes you look at the screen or down into the track and think, “Yep…that needs some attention too.” 😄

Flyscreens and tracks can collect plenty of dust, dead flies, and grime over time, and they should absolutely be included as part of a window cleaning service.

The important thing is making sure we know what you’d like cleaned when the job is quoted.

That way, everyone knows exactly what’s included.

Want to get a quote for your place, including the tracks and screens?

Contact us through the link in our bio.

08/10/2026

🏠 FAQ FRIDAY: Do you need to be home while your windows are being cleaned?

Not necessarily.

If you’re having an exterior-only clean, we can often complete the job while you’re out — as long as access to the windows has been arranged beforehand.

Gates, pets and locked areas are worth sorting out before the day, but otherwise you may be able to carry on with your plans while we take care of the windows.

For interior cleaning, of course, we’ll normally need someone there to let us in. And some external window cleaning needs to be done from inside the home.

Good communication and planning beforehand helps keep the process simple and easy to manage.

Why don’t we chat to see what we can do for you?

08/10/2026

Google suspended my business.

And for almost seven weeks, one of my most reliable sources of new enquiries disappeared.

It started with what I thought was a simple address change.

Then came:
• a suspension
• a rejected appeal for “Deceptive Content”
• two verification videos
• a temporary return to Brisbane
• and a lot of patience

But the biggest lesson had very little to do with getting Google back.

It was realising how heavily I had come to depend on one marketing channel.

While Google was quiet, I started doing things differently — creating more intentional social content, plus much more...

And one of my first Newcastle customers?

She saw my van parked at the beach.

🎙️ The new episode of The Window Pro Podcast is out now on Spotify:
"I Got Suspended: When Google Went Quiet"

https://open.spotify.com/episode/27Q3HcEVw5hWDzJTHjIKpv?si=La5tlpDKQumHRl25k9mc6g&utm_source=copy-link

If you run any kind of local service business, I think there’s something in this story for you.
And here’s the question I’m left with:

If Google stopped sending you customers tomorrow morning, where would your next ten customers come from?

The Window Pro Podcast · Episode

01/10/2026

🪟 FAQ FRIDAY: Can you book just an exterior window clean?

Absolutely.

Not every window clean needs to be an inside-and-out job.

For some homeowners, the interior glass is still looking fine but the outside has picked up dust, salt, weather marks and general grime.

An exterior-only clean can be a great way to freshen everything up and keep your windows maintained between full cleans.

The service can simply be tailored to what your home actually needs.

If that's the service you're chasing, call me on 0491 150 888 or send me a text.

29/09/2026

Smooth tunes. Smooth moves. Smoother glass. 😎🪟

Just another day on the pure water tools.

28/09/2026

Well, I thought it was about time I introduced myself properly. 👋

I'm Duncan — the bloke behind McRae's Window Cleaning.

I've been cleaning windows since 1996, and after many years in Brisbane, Sharon and I have now brought McRae's to Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

New chapter. Same window cleaner. Same standards.

Watch the reel through for a little of the story.

24/09/2026

🌧️🪟 FAQ FRIDAY: Will rain ruin freshly cleaned windows?

This is one of those questions window cleaners hear all the time.

The good news is that rain itself isn’t usually what makes clean windows dirty.

It’s more often the dust, salt, pollen and grime already sitting on the glass and surrounding surfaces.

If the windows have been professionally cleaned, a normal shower of rain generally isn’t going to undo all that work.

Wind, dust and dirty rain can be another story — but don’t panic just because you see a few clouds gathering after your window clean!

22/09/2026

🪟 FAQ FRIDAY — YOUR TURN!

Last Friday I kicked off a new series answering some of the questions people commonly ask about window cleaning.

But rather than me deciding all the questions… I’d like to hear yours.

What have you always wanted to ask a professional window cleaner?

It could be about:
• pricing
• how often windows should be cleaned
• pure water cleaning
• screens and tracks
• working at heights
• rain and weather
• equipment
• running a window cleaning business
• or something completely different

And if you’re a fellow window cleaner, what question do customers ask you all the time?
👇 Drop your question in the comments.

I’ll be choosing some of them for upcoming FAQ Fridays.

No question is too basic — and awkward (but not crude) questions are absolutely welcome. 😄

TheWindowProPodcast McRaesWindowCleaning

20/09/2026

Not a bad office view. 😎🪟

Out and about keeping the windows of Newcastle & Lake Macquarie looking their best.

Clean windows. Brighter days. ✨

18/09/2026

🪟 FAQ FRIDAY:
How often should you have your windows professionally cleaned?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

For many homes, somewhere around every 3–6 months works really well. But where you live, the weather, salt, traffic, kids, pets — and simply how clean you like your windows — can influence the frequency.

Some homeowners prefer a once-or-twice-a-year clean. Others like to keep them maintained throughout the year.

The right schedule is simply the one that keeps your home looking the way you want it to.

Want to organise a quote for your place? Click on the link in my bio.