Track & Sill Cleaning
in Dacula, GA
Dirt, dead bugs, mold, and years of buildup hiding in your window tracks and sills. We dig it all out, scrub everything clean, and get your windows sliding smooth again.
Go ahead and open one of your windows. Now look down into the track - that groove the window slides along. If you're like most homeowners in Dacula, you're going to see a layer of dark, packed-in dirt, some dead bugs, maybe some mold, and probably a few things you can't even identify. It's one of those spots nobody thinks to clean, but once you see it, you can't unsee it. That grime has been building up for months or even years, and it affects more than just how things look. It changes how well your windows work.
At Kidd's ProWash, we clean window tracks and sills for homeowners all across Gwinnett County. It's one of those services that makes a bigger difference than people expect. Once the tracks are clean, windows slide easier, seal tighter, and the whole window just looks and feels better. Chase started this business five years ago with the idea that every part of a job matters, even the parts nobody sees. Cleaning tracks and sills is a perfect example of that.
What Builds Up in Window Tracks?
Window tracks are like tiny gutters running along the bottom of every window in your house. They collect everything - and in Georgia, that means a lot of stuff. Over time, it packs down into a hard layer that's tough to get out with a paper towel or a vacuum.
In Dacula, the combination of pollen season, humid summers, and red clay makes track buildup worse than in a lot of places. That yellow pollen that coats everything in the spring? A lot of it settles into window tracks when you open your windows to enjoy the breeze. Then the humidity causes it to get damp and sticky, and it bonds to the track surface. By the time you close the windows for summer and turn on the AC, that pollen layer has hardened into a crust.
The dead bug situation is another Georgia special. Gnats, mosquitoes, small flies, love bugs, and other insects get trapped in window tracks constantly. In homes near wooded areas - neighborhoods off Harbins Road, out toward Auburn, along Fence Road - the bug buildup in tracks can get pretty heavy, especially in the summer months.
Common Track Contaminants
Why Dirty Tracks Cause Window Problems
Windows Stick & Jam
Sliding windows get stuck or require excessive force. Double-hung windows won't stay up or feel gritty when moved. That added friction wears on hardware over time.
Broken Seal & Drafts
Debris keeps the window from closing fully into the groove. That gap lets air, moisture, bugs, and noise through. Many homeowners in Gwinnett County feel drafts from windows that look fine.
Mold Growth
Tracks stay damp, especially in Georgia humidity. When dirt blocks the weep holes - those small drainage slots - standing water sits and mold starts growing in corners and edges.
Hardware Damage
Friction from debris wears on the rollers and hardware. Blocked weep holes let water sit in the track, which can damage the frame material over time.
Our Track and Sill Cleaning Process
We don't just wipe the surface and move on. Every window gets detailed, hands-on attention from start to finish.
Loosen Packed Debris
We use detail brushes and a gentle cleaning solution to work into the packed-in layers of dirt, pollen, and organic buildup, breaking up the hardened deposits.
Scrape Every Groove
We scrape out loosened material from every groove, corner, and drainage channel - leaving nothing behind.
Deep Scrub
We scrub the entire track and sill with brushes designed to reach into the narrowest spaces, getting down to the original surface.
Flush & Clear Weep Holes
We flush the tracks with clean water to wash out remaining grime and clear the weep holes so water drains properly again.
Wipe & Detail
We wipe everything dry and clean the sills and frames around the track. Windows slide smooth, weep holes drain, and mold is gone.
The whole process is done by hand, window by window. It's detailed work that takes patience. But when it's done, your tracks are clean all the way down to the original surface.
Window Sills Need Attention Too
While we're working on the tracks, we also clean the sills and the visible frame area around each window. Sills collect dust, pollen, and moisture just like the tracks do, and they're part of the overall window appearance. If your sills are white or light-colored - which is common in homes around Suwanee, Duluth, and Lawrenceville - the dirt really shows.
Mold and mildew love to grow on window sills, especially on the interior side in bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms where moisture levels are higher. We clean both interior and exterior sills, removing any mold, stains, or buildup. When the sills and tracks are both clean, the whole window area looks like it was just installed.
How Track Cleaning Pairs with Other Services
Track and sill cleaning pairs naturally with screen cleaning. If you're going to have one done, doing both at the same time makes the most sense. Your screens are removed anyway during a thorough window cleaning, so that's the perfect time to access and clean the tracks underneath. We handle it all in one visit, and your windows end up looking and working the way they should.
If you're also seeing cloudy spots or white streaks on your glass that won't come off, that's probably hard water mineral buildup. Our hard water stain removal service takes care of those deposits. And for homes with skylights that are hard to reach, our skylight cleaning service handles those safely while we're already working through the house.
Bundle track & sill cleaning with screen cleaning or a full window cleaning for the best value - we handle it all in one visit so your windows look and work the way they should.
How Often Should You Clean Window Tracks?
Once a Year (Most Homes)
The best time is late spring, after pollen season has done its worst. By May, your tracks have months of buildup, so cleaning gives you a fresh start for summer.
Twice a Year (Wooded Areas)
Homes near Auburn, Hamilton Mill, and off Winder Highway benefit from a fall cleaning too - leaves, seeds, and insects build up all summer.
More Often (Pet Owners)
Pet hair gets into tracks from the inside. If your dog or cat likes to sit at the window, those tracks fill up fast. We see it all the time in Buford, Grayson, and Snellville.
Why Not Just Do It Yourself?
You can try, and a lot of people do. But window tracks are frustrating to clean on your own. The grooves are narrow. The dirt is packed in hard. A vacuum catches some of the loose stuff but can't get the caked-on layer. Q-tips and toothbrushes work in theory but take forever and don't really get the tracks fully clean. And reaching the tracks on upper-floor windows adds another level of difficulty.
We have the right brushes, tools, and cleaning solutions to get tracks genuinely clean - not just surface-level clean, but down to the original material. We also know how to avoid common mistakes, like using too much water and flooding the track, or using harsh chemicals that damage the finish. It's one of those jobs that looks simple but has a lot of little details that matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on how many windows you have and the condition of the tracks. We give free quotes before starting any work. Most homeowners in Dacula find it very affordable, especially when it's bundled with screen cleaning or a full window cleaning service.
Yes. Sliding glass door tracks are actually some of the worst offenders when it comes to dirt buildup. They're bigger, they're at ground level, and they collect everything. We clean those the same way - detail brushed, scrubbed, flushed, and cleared.
Over time, yes. The added friction from debris in the track wears on the rollers and hardware. Blocked weep holes let water sit in the track, which can cause mold growth and even damage the frame material. Keeping tracks clean helps your windows last longer.
For an average home in Gwinnett County with fifteen to twenty windows, it takes about one to two hours. Homes with more windows or heavier buildup take a bit longer. We work thoroughly but efficiently.
If we need to access interior tracks, someone should be home or we need a way inside. For exterior-only track cleaning, you don't need to be present as long as we can access the windows.
Get a Free Track & Sill Cleaning Quote
If your windows are sticking, your tracks look dark and grimy, or you just want every part of your windows genuinely clean, we're here to help. Kidd's ProWash has been taking care of homes in Dacula and all across Gwinnett County for five years. Chase built this company on the idea of people over profits, and that shows in every detail - including the ones hiding in your window tracks.
Reach out to us for a free, no-obligation quote. We serve Dacula, Lawrenceville, Buford, Auburn, Grayson, Suwanee, Duluth, and Snellville. Check out all of our window cleaning services to see what else we can handle while we're at your home.
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