COVER STORY JEM WINDOW CLEANING...
JAMES MENZIES
JEM Window Cleaning 3045 Southcreek Rd #11 (427 & Dundas) 416.410.5131 www.jemwindowcleaning.com There are three constants in life: death, taxes... and dirty windows. If you’ve been stuck at home for the greater part of a year, chances are you’re staring out into the wild, grayish-brown yonder through dirty windows. That foggy film through which you gaze isn’t a metaphor for pandemic life; it’s caused by weeks and months of unabated bombardment from interior and exterior sources of dirt - new dirt on top of old dirt. That is, unless, you’re one of the very few people who have their windows cleaned professionally on a regular basis. If you’re like most Canadians, you likely haven’t cleaned your windows (inside and out) for a while. Have you? Our east and west coast brothers and sisters tend to clean their windows more frequently because of their exposure to salty air. Did you know that living in South Etobicoke can be considered coastal if you count the proximity to Lake Ontario? Although it’s a freshwater lake, it brings with it a different set of issues for homes and condos. I’m talking about spiders. Spiders?!
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You betcha. And they spin their webs in windows all across our waterfront neighbourhoods with incredible efficiency and zeal. So how do we defend against the onslaught? That’s easy. Call James Menzies, owner of JEM Window Cleaning. James (as in the J in J-E-M) has been helping Etobicoke families see the light for 34 years. His window cleaning service specializes in regular, proactive cleaning so his clients can protect and preserve their greatest investment. James is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the science of cleaning. “The industry has changed so much over the past thirty-plus years,” he explains. “We used to use soap and harsh chemicals. Now our company uses deionized water; an aggressive, chemicalfree process that is safe and effective.” James has called Etobicoke home for 55 years and is very active in the community; raising awareness and funds for causes close to his heart, namely The Scott Mission and Covenant House.
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