The gradual, silent deterioration of our beloved possessions can be directly attributed to one culprit—sunlight. However, amidst this challenge, there exists a straightforward solution that can help mitigate this problem: window tinting.

Keeping shower glass clean is a struggle for a lot of homeowners, and for a good reason! To the naked eye, glass looks like a smooth surface but when we zoom in on a microscopic level, glass is full of tiny ridges. That makes it easy for water, dirt, and soap scum to build up in the ridges of your glass.

We’ve put together some simple ways to increase the value of your home. From small bathroom updates to heat reduction and energy efficiency options. Have a read and see if these would suit your home and your budget!

Window films are a quick and easy way to reduce the amount of heat entering your home. This helps to keep your home cooler, improving energy efficiency as your air conditioning won’t have to work as hard. Window films help to prevent glare, which makes them great for working from home or hard-to-see TVs, and extend the life of your furnishings, blocking harmful UV rays which are responsible for fading. Learn more about how window films work and the types of light they reduce.

With summer on the way, we’ve seen a huge influx of enquiries about window tinting. We all love getting out in the warmth, but our harsh New Zealand sun means we have to slip, slop, slap, and wrap before a big day at the beach. The same is true for our homes - heat, glare, and the UV index can be a massive problem for you and your décor. Here’s a rundown of some of the most common summer problems and the types of window tints you can consider.

For many people, the word “salt water” brings enjoyable associations to a nice warm summer day on the beach, a boat trip or catching some waves. We at Ultrashield, are definitely all that, but the images of salt water damage on glass is stuck on the retina. Being total glass nerds, it’s hard to enjoy that view from your beachfront house when the glass deck balustrade distorts the view with that milky appearance.

No matter where glass is located, it can sometimes be a chore to keep everything as clean and spotless as possible. A glass cleaner is a perfect solution for quick clean-ups, and most people have at least something handy and ready to go. With that said, is a glass cleaner necessarily the same thing as a surface cleaner?