You own rental property in Toronto. Your tenants don't clean the exterior windows — why would they? But dirty windows cost you money in ways you might not have calculated. Here's the business case and the practical guide.
The ROI of Clean Windows on Rental Properties
💰 The Vacancy Math
Clean windows let 25-40% more natural light into a unit. Prospective tenants touring your property will feel the difference — bigger, brighter, more desirable. In Toronto's competitive rental market, every edge matters.
Landlord Services
🔄 Turnover Clean
Full interior + exterior. Between tenants. Empty unit = fastest service. Best time to deep clean tracks and sills.
📅 Annual Exterior
Once/year exterior cleaning. Can be scheduled without tenant access. Maintains curb appeal and prevents seal damage.
🏢 Multi-Unit
2-4 units on one property. One trip, multiple units cleaned. Significant savings vs booking individually.
📋 Landlord Account
3+ properties. Simplified invoicing. Recurring schedule. Priority booking. One point of contact.
When to Clean — The Landlord Calendar
- Every tenant turnover — Non-negotiable. Interior + exterior. Clean windows = better showings = faster lease-up = less vacancy.
- Spring (April) — Annual exterior. Remove winter salt and grime. Best curb appeal for summer.
- Before listing photos — If you're re-listing, clean windows before the photographer arrives. This one step makes every room photo look better.
- Before property inspection/appraisal — Clean exterior signals well-maintained property = higher assessed value.
Scheduling Around Tenants
The biggest landlord headache: accessing occupied units for interior window cleaning. Solutions:
- Exterior only: No access needed. 24-hour notice to tenants (RTA requirement). ClearCoat™ water-fed pole cleans 2nd floor from ground level.
- Interior + exterior: Schedule with tenant. Best: offer a 2-hour window on their preferred day. Many tenants appreciate clean windows — frame it as a benefit.
- Turnover: Best timing. Empty unit. No scheduling conflicts. Full access to every window.
Multi-Property Discounts
Own 3+ rental properties? MANTLE's landlord account offers:
- 15-20% volume discount on all services
- One invoice per month — all properties consolidated
- Priority scheduling — turnovers often need fast service
- Recurring annual schedule — we contact you in spring, you confirm, done
- Per-property notes — we know your buildings, access codes, and tenant preferences
Property Types We Serve
- Houses (detached/semi) — Most common landlord property. Full exterior + interior available.
- Duplexes/triplexes — Multi-unit discounts. Can clean all units in one visit.
- Low-rise apartments (2-3 storey) — Water-fed pole for exterior. Interior by unit.
- Townhouse rentals — Common in Scarborough, Markham, Brampton. Front + rear access.
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Multi-property discounts. Simplified invoicing. Priority scheduling. One point of contact.
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