To keep your windows looking their best it’s important to clean them at least twice a year but if you live by the coast we recommend you clean them four times a year due to salt water. Find out the best way to keep your new windows looking top-notch below.
Caring for Glazing/Glass
- Use a soft cloth and water with soap or washing-up liquid.
- Use a commercial window cleaning solution or cream, ensuring to follow the cleaning product instructions and wash away residue with water.
- Keep cleaning solution away from frame.
- DO NOT use abrasive pastes, steel wool, scouring pads or razor blades on glass for stubborn marks.
Removing Paint from Glazing/Glass
When decorating your home you may accidently get paint on your glass. If this happens it is important to clean this before the paint has time to dry.
- For water based emulsions use warm soapy water.
- For spirit based paints use white spirit.
Caring for uPVC and Aluminium Window Frames
- Use a soft cloth and water with soap or washing-up liquid.
- Use a specialised uPVC cleaner for stubborn marks.
- DO NOT use glass cleaner, bathroom cleaner, bleach, or abraisive agents on window frames.
- DO NOT use steel wool, scouring pads or razor baldes.
Window Parts Maintainence
- Use a soft cloth with soap or washing-up liquid.
- Stainless Steel hardware requires a specific stainless steel cleaning product.
- Use a silicoln spray to lubricate moving parts such as hinges, locks and restrictors.
- DO NOT use oil, grease or WD40.
If you have more questions about caring for your windows, contact us here.