Caring for your new Windows

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 abrasive agents on window frames.
• DO NOT use steel wool, scouring pads or razor blades.

Window Parts Maintenance
• 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.