Vinyl Windows Care
Keep Vinyl Windows like New
New vinyl windows are easier to clean than your old windows. These window cleaning tips will help keep your windows like new - year after year.
Clean the Window Tracks
This is especially true of sliding windows. If you allow dirt and dust to accumulate in the tracks they can make the windows harder to open. Also that dust and dirt, if it gets wet, will encourage mold or mildew growth on the window. Vinyl windows resist mildew better than any other kind of window, but dust and dirt do not.
Wash the Frames
Dust and dirt can make a vinyl window look dull, but remember, vinyl can scratch, so when you wash your vinyl frames that you want to use a non-abrasive cleaner. Usually simple soap and water will do the job, if you have a tough spot use a nonabrasive cleaner. It will keep your vinyl widows looking fresh and new.
What to clean them with
A damp cloth usually gets the worse of the dirt off the windows, but if they seem to be particuallarly dirty the following cleaners are commonly recomended, Formula 409, Ajax liquid, Murphy's Oil Soap, Lysol cleaner, Soft Scrub, or Vinegar & Water. Be careful of products like Clorox and Pine power, as they can sometimes cause the vinyl to yellow slightly.
Clean the Glass
While most vinyl windows offer easy to clean glass, clean it regularly. Especially if little fingers love to touch it. A little window cleaner whenever the window looks dull will make sure that your windows look brand new year after year.
Clean the Screens
Those lovely screens that keep the bugs out need to be cleaned. A little soap and water followed by a good hosing will keep them from clogging up and looking ratty. Be careful when you wash them not to use something that will catch the fibers, a small towel or washcloth is all that's needed to get rid of most dirt. To remove stubborn dirt try soaking the screen in a tub of soapy water then rinsing the screen with a garden hose. This will extend the life of the screen and keep it looking brand new.
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