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Stain Fighting Solutions For stains that prove to be more difficult to remove, use the readily available household cleaners listed in the following table. Be sure to closely follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each cleaner. Manufacturer does not guarantee nor warrant effective-ness of each individual product. This list is based upon a study conducted by the Vinyl Window and Door Institute on the efficiency of popular cleaning agents and their affects on the appearance of vinyl windows and doors. Substitute products made by other manufacturers may or may not be as effective. Cleaning materials are listed in alphabetical order. In some cases you may wish to use a mildly abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub®, Ajax®, Bon Ami®, etc. Use of these abrasives may affect the appearance of glass and vinyl surfaces. Be sure to test the effects of these cleaners on a small, unseen portion of the window before proceeding. Do not use cleaners containing aggressive organic solvents because they could affect the surface appear-ance of the vinyl. Examples of such cleaners are: chlorine bleach, liquid grease remover, strong soaps and detergents containing organic solvents, nail polish remover and furniture polish and cleaners. |
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It Is Easy To Maintain The Beauty Of Vinyl Windows |
To tilt-in the top sash (Double Hungs) |
Vinyl windows and doors are virtually maintenance free. However, as with any product exposed to atmospheric conditions, they will become dirty and require cleaning. With very little effort your vinyl windows and doors will retain their “just new” look for years to come. In most cases, exterior dirt and grime will wash away during the next heavy rain storm. However, if Mother Nature is unable to clean your windows, follow these guidelines. BE CAREFUL! Use all common safety methods to minimize the risk of hazard. DO NOT lean out the windows to clean exterior glass surface. DO NOT depend on screen for support or retention. Screens will not prevent someone from falling out window. CAUTION. Most severe window accidents occur on the first floor. IF IN DOUBT of precautions and dangers, hire a licensed, and insured professional window cleaning service. 1. Always wash the frames and sashes with a soft cloth or ordinary long-handled soft bristle brush. 2. For removal of most common dirt and grime, use a solution of mild dish washing detergent and warm water. 3. Rinse the window with a gentle spray of clean water. 4. Avoid washing windows with high pressure sprays, guns, and hoses. Cleaning The Exterior Glass Surface Clean both sides of your glass with any popular glass cleaner and soft cloth or paper towel. Vertical Sliding Windows 1. Be sure the window locking mechanism is in the unlocked position. 2. Raise the window sash approximately 3 inches. 3. Grasp each side of the sash and use your index finger to disen-gage tilt latches. 4 Slowly lower the sash to a convenient cleaning level. 5. Clean the exterior surface (using a popular glass cleaner and soft cloth or paper towel) by supporting the sash with one hand and cleaning with the other. 6. Return the sash to original position and be sure both tilt latches click into place. |
1. Tilt-in lower sash by following previous instructions. 2. Support the lower sash by using a chair, step ladder, or some other stable support. Be sure to pad the support to prevent damage and be sure sash is supported by the sash frame. Do not support sash by resting the glass on the support. 3. Pull upper sash down approximately three inches. 4. Grasp each side of the sash and disengage tilt latches with index fingers. 5. Slowly allow the sash to tilt-in. 6. Clean the exterior surface (using a popular glass cleaner and soft cloth or paper towel) by supporting the sash with one hand and cleaning with the other. 7. Return the upper sash to original position and be sure both tilt latches click into place. 8. Return the lower sash to original position and be sure both tilt latches click into place. Sliders 1. Unlock the locking mechanism on the sash. 2. Slide sash to its fully opened position. 3. Grasp sash on either side and lift it into the head of the window until bottom of sash clears the sill. 4. Tilt bottom of sash out and remove the sash from the frame. 5. Place sash on a soft padded surface and clean exterior glass surface. 6. Replace sash into frame by repeating steps 1-4 in reverse order. Casements 1. Turn the locking mechanism to its unlocked position. 2. Crank sash open to 90 degrees. 3. Wash exterior glass surface by using a common glass cleaner and a soft cloth or paper towel. 4. Crank window to its closed position. |
