Window: A great concept of a small opening A woman once called her husband to the window and pointed out to the clothes hanging on the neighbour’s clothesline. She said, “Look at those clothes; they are so dirty.” The husband replied, ‘If you look carefully, you will notice that it is not the clothes, but our window that is dirty.” Thus, dirty windows affect our vision, our perspective. A window is a small opening in the wall, usually square or rectangular in shape. It is taken for granted while planning the design of the house. Its significance is acutely felt when there is no window. The absence of a window makes a place dark, dingy and uncomfortable. That tiny gap called the window lets in light and air. It freshens up the atmosphere in the room and brightens up that little space. It affords a view of the open and wonderful world outside and prevents one from suffering from the phobia of closed places. The tiniest open window gives a sense of freedom. Windows are fitted into the walls into frames, either wooden or metal. The window panes used to be wooden; however, glass soon replaced wood. Glass allows light to enter while preventing rain and wind. It allows a view of the outside. A glass window has to be protected by iron grills. The doors of windows can open inside or outside but sliding window panes is the trend. Whatever the material or pattern, it makes window cleaning a difficult job. Neglect of windows It is interesting to note the attitude of people regarding window cleaning. The entire house is swept daily but windows get their turn after long intervals. Neglect of windows can lead to the following consequences: • Dust gathers on the window panes decreasing their transparency and affecting the light that comes through. • The metal frames rust gradually as the protective layer of paint wears off. • Dust accumulates in the sliding channels; sometimes, children drop tiny objects, chocolates or titbits that get stuck into the sliding channels.If organic matter rots, it stinks. • Insects, ants or tiny creatures are attracted by the accumulated matter and they begin to lodge in the windows. • Windows provide convenient supports for birds to build nests or bees to construct hides. If the hives are accidentally damaged, bees rush into the house and bite. • Bugs and cockroaches love to make their homes in cracks and crevices of neglected windows. • A dirty window affects the brightness of light and sunshine, making the room dull and dark. Considering the above mentioned points, one should note the importance of cleaning windows regularly. Window cleaning services are available. The service companies possess the necessary tools and equipment for proper cleaning of windows. They have chemicals for cleaning glass panes until they shine and glow. They scratch off rust, apply worn out paint, remove particles with the help of vacuum cleaners and shower water with pipes so that dust is flushed out. Window cleaning must be done regularly. The glass panes should be wiped clean with newspaper or tissue paper daily. The frames must be cleared of cobwebs and dust 2 to 3 times a week. Once in 6 months you should get the job done from professional window cleaners. It is a Hindu belief that Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth enters and resides only in clean houses.
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