If you own a second or third story house then no doubt you have windows that are not easy to access. What is the best way to clean them? Take a look at your windows before pulling out the ladder, some windows are designed to fold in. If you see two latches on the top edges of the bottom window frame then you should be able to open it a couple inches, pull the latches in and tilt the window towards you. You can do the same with the top part of the window by pulling it down slightly and tilt it in the same way and now easily clean the outside from the inside! Some windows are tricky, they may not have latches but the tracks on the side can be pushed in slightly to allow the windows to fold in. If your windows don’t fold in then the bad news is you will have to get on a ladder to clean them. Don’t feel comfortable on a ladder? Before hiring a professional window cleaner make sure they do high windows. One of my clients told me the last window cleaners would not do her only second story window, so she was left with all clean windows except that one which she couldn’t reach herself. Also, even though it’s not required in the state of Oklahoma, it’s not a bad idea to ask if they have insurance. Hopefully they know what they’re doing but it’s better to check and be safe then to be sorry later. If you do decide to clean them yourself always practice safe habits while on a ladder. Make sure the ladder is stable before climbing it, always have three points of contact on the ladder at all times, and never stand on the very top of the ladder, usually the ladder will say which rung not to go past. This applies even to small ladders. If possible it would be good to have someone hold the ladder for you as well just for extra safety.