Walk into an empty flat and the windows usually speak first. With light coming from the far side, you see faint lines, cloudy patches or small specks. Some of that was already there before anyone touched the glass; some of it is simply water that dried too quickly. In Ormana, a neighbourhood of the İbradı district of Antalya, talking through this distinction before work starts changes both the expectations and the order of the job.
Streaks, residue or the glass itself?
What you see after cleaning tends to fall into three groups. Temporary streaks come from detergent residue, fast drying, linting cloths or dirt dragged in from the edges; these usually ease when the method or sequence changes. Bonded residue means mortar, paint splatter, silicone or tape marks left by building work. The condition of the glass itself covers scratches, wear, edge staining or an affected coating layer.
These three cannot be separated reliably by eye. Whether a mark is a scratch or a deposit, which layer is affected and whether any treatment is suitable requires an on-site assessment. On coated, solar-control or special-order glass, no abrasive or chemical method can be treated as appropriate without knowing the manufacturer's care instructions. So when a questionable area appears, the sensible step is to pause, describe the area and agree the scope together. The glass cleaning page sets out reachable glass and frame conditions; risky facade or height work is not offered.
Why sequence matters in an empty flat
An empty flat has clear advantages: cupboard interiors, floor edges and window reveals are all accessible. But a poor sequence means the glass gets cleaned twice. The general logic is coarse debris and dust first, then cupboard interiors and the kitchen and bathroom, with glass and floors last. In a flat that has just been renovated, dust does not settle in one go; it keeps dropping from surfaces and air movement. Keeping post-construction cleaning separate from empty flat cleaning avoids disappointment later.
Asking for several services on one day
Combining an empty flat clean with the windows, or a home clean with upholstery washing, is possible, but drying and access times shape the plan. Cleaning glass while floors are still wet raises the risk of marks; washed upholstery needs ventilation afterwards. Whether water and electricity are connected also limits how much can be done in a single visit. The practical approach is to state upfront which jobs you want on the same day and whether the property is empty or furnished.
Short service summary and check points
Services cover homes, offices and workplaces, post-construction, empty flats, apartment blocks and complexes, villas, upholstery washing and glass. Scope is discussed by address and access; pool care, paperwork and electronics repair are not included.
- Before: is water and electricity on, who holds the key, is there lift or stair access.
- Before: note in daylight any existing scratches, paint or residue on the glass.
- Leave manufacturer care labels on fabrics accessible.
- After: check the glass from two angles, in direct light and in shade.
- After: look at window frames, drawer interiors and bathroom drains.
Contact: CGS Temizlik, Sütçüler Mahallesi 15 Temmuz Şehitler Cd No109/D Kepez/Antalya, 0537 4450191.
There are still lines on the glass after cleaning. What now?
Describe the area along with the direction of the light and report it. Residue-related marks can be addressed by changing method; a condition within the glass itself may not be something cleaning can resolve.
Should glass be left until last in an empty flat?
In most cases yes. Glass cleaned before dust and floor work is finished will simply be dirty again. If construction residue is present, the state of the glass should be assessed first.