The Joplin Window Cleaning Challenge
Joplin homeowners deal with two specific window problems that the rest of the country doesn't necessarily share:
Hard water mineral deposits — Jasper County tap water is moderately hard. Minerals deposit on glass every time water contacts and evaporates, building up to a hazy film over seasons.
Spring pollen — Joplin sits in southwest Missouri surrounded by oak, cedar, and elm. March through May delivers a sustained pollen coating that doesn't wash off with rain.
Together, these create the always looks dirty window problem that most Joplin homeowners learn to live with until a professional clean demonstrates what the glass actually looks like.