Do windows need cleaning in winter? How this simple task can help to reduce your energy bills and improve your mood

Kitchen sink underneath a large window looking out onto a garden. An orchid is sitting in the sink.

During the summer months, you probably spend more time than you’d like cleaning your windows and aiming for a streak-free finish. But do windows need cleaning in winter?

Although winter brings with it colder days and darker nights, it also brings reduced levels of dust and pollen in the air that would typically layer your window panes and sills. And while you may assume that you can stop cleaning your windows during this time, that isn’t the case.