Andriy Mykyta founded Total Window Service in 2012 to bring international rope access safety standards to New York City's window cleaning and glass restoration industry.
He is a licensed NYC Department of Buildings Suspended Scaffold Supervisor (Cert# TSC17-70120) and holds certifications from both IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) and SPRAT (Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians). These credentials inform every aspect of how his 14-person team operates — from equipment rigging to site-specific safety planning.
Under his supervision, Total Window Service has completed over 3,100 projects across all five NYC boroughs, including glass restoration and film installation on 10 buildings designated by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission. Andriy personally oversees project execution to ensure compliance with NYC Local Laws and OSHA regulations.
Removing bonded hard-water and mineral deposits from glass with Bio Cleaner — how it performs against acid-based restorers on a real Manhattan job.
A SoHo jewelry storefront on West Broadway: acid graffiti restored to optical clarity, then layered with anti-graffiti and security film before grand opening.
Why a NYC apartment stays cold even with the heat on — a window diagnostic sequence that fixes the common leaks before you spend on any product.
NYC windows and gravity: choose wisely Let’s be honest — if you live in New York City, odds are your windows are in some weird place. Maybe they’re above the stairs. Could be behind a radiator. Possibly over a flower box that hasn’t seen flowers since 2012. You can either ignore the grime forever or find a ladder that lets you reach it without recreating a Cirque du Soleil routine.
What if… no water? Sounds ridiculous at first, right? Like dry shampoo but for your windows. And yet — there’s logic in the madness. If you’ve ever tried hauling a bucket of water through a New York apartment, dodging pets, kids, laundry, and your own sanity, you know: the less mess, the better. So what if you could skip the splash, the drips, the spills, and still get that sweet,
Why your windows still look dirty — even after cleaning You scrub, you wipe, you stand back… and they still look dull. Not dirty — just… off. Like someone smeared toothpaste across the glass and left it to dry in the sun. That’s the trick of hard water stains. They’re not grime. They’re not dust. They’re the mineral ghosts of every drop that’s ever hit your window — and in
Let’s Talk Locks — Why Windows Deserve a Bit More Love Everyone’s obsessed with doors. Deadbolts, smart locks, peepholes — the whole deal. But windows? They’re like the overlooked siblings. Always there, always exposed, but somehow skipped in the security checklist. Here’s the truth bomb: for many break-ins, the window is the VIP entrance. Especially on ground-level spaces — homes, shops, offices. You might double-lock the front door, but if
Picture the scene: Monday morning, caffeine kicking in, to‑do list stacked sky‑high. You swivel your chair toward the skyline — and uh‑oh, the glass is a foggy gray instead of crisp Manhattan blue. Mood drops faster than the D‑train at rush hour. Flip the script: those panes are squeaky‑clean, sunlight barges in like an overly friendly neighbor, and suddenly the bullpen hums with “let’s crush it” vibes. That, friends, is
Windows: the clear truth about your home Let’s be real. You ever glance at your windows, see the smudges, the dust, maybe even a fingerprint from 2022 — and think, “I should clean that.” Then, five minutes later, you’re making coffee and pretending you didn’t notice. It happens. Especially in NYC, where windows work overtime filtering sunlight through smog, pollen, and the general chaos of the city. Clean windows aren’t
New York and Windows: A Survival Game Let’s be real. If you live in NYC, your windows are probably filthy. The kind of dirty that makes you question if your view ever existed. Smog, soot, construction dust from a building two blocks away, and the occasional surprise from a pigeon gang that decided your ledge is their clubhouse. Welcome to city living. And here’s the kicker — most of us
