The care of plastic Windows in the home
The contents
With the coming of spring people begin to open Windows, so they had to be cleaned and how to clean. Most people are plastic Windows, it is quite practical and convenient. Their is no need to paint regularly and warm in the winter. And it cancels the cleaning of old paint and adhered insulation material.
The main difference between the plastic Windows from the traditional hardwood, is their integrity. But it is possible condensation, this will help to avoid periodic priotkryvaya Windows and ventilate the frame, and space in General. It is good for health, and will not tolerate high humidity in the room. Knowing how to care for plastic Windows, you can enjoy their convenience and aesthetic appearance.
The care of plastic Windows and window sills is not only the cleaning of glass. Plastic profile, furniture, drainage holes and sealer also require periodic attention. The window will serve for many years if given his departure a few minutes once a month.
Plastic profile ↑
The plastic from which made the window has a great advantage – it is very easy to clean. For it is not necessary to use any special tools. The main thing when washing plastic profile:
- Do not use bleach and powder.
- Do not use chemical and alcohol-containing solutions.
- Do not use cloth with abrasive surface.
- Try to keep the water from getting into the sealer and fasteners.
If it so happened that the pollution is too high and the soap solution does not help, you can use to clean special means for care of plastic Windows. Such substances are sold in any home store or from the manufacturer of Windows.
Sealing of window ↑
Seals for plastic Windows are made of high quality rubber or rubber with added silicone and painted in gray or black. From what state to be the seal of the window depend on whether the room is warm and quiet. So it’s worth a couple of times a year, lubricate the gasket with glycerine, silicone grease or the means to care for rubber. Once a month, when to clean the entire window seal is cleaned from dirt and wipe with a damp cloth.
It is also important to monitor the status of hardware that pulls the sash to the frame. It often happens that through, mind you, strongly pressed against the window during the winter can completely squash the gasket and it will have to change. The process is simple and not even expensive, but why do that when it’s easy enough to adjust from time to time clamping bolts.
The window fittings ↑
Whether the window well to function or jam, depends on how efficiently it works accessories. To the movable elements worked not eating, it is also necessary periodic maintenance and preventive measures manual for Windows. For example:
- Nothing can be hung on the window sash.
- Can be made into different objects and things between frame and window sash.
- Not hard to pull the sash when opening.
- It is impossible hang on the window handles and folds.
Accessories are usually lubricated with engine oil, grease, vaseline or special grease, pre-clearing them from debris and dust.
Special grease, in fact, is a tube of purified oil, but the labels say it is unique and unique means. All this advertising ploy, and in fact will fit any oil and grease. The only difficulty may arise with technical grease, as it is able to harden or thicken in the winter, which would reflect badly on the mechanisms.
Drainage holes window ↑
In the lower part of the window are special holes that serve as drainage channels. Through them, the condensation water on the window, goes outside, which helps the glass to fog up. The care of plastic Windows does not exclude the cleaning of all holes.
Periodically, the drainage holes should be checked, due to the accumulation of dirt the moisture can’t escape, which means that the window will sweat. If the drainage holes are clogged they can be easily cleaned with an ordinary solution from warm water and soap or detergent without aggressive substances.
To do this, simply open the plastic caps and clean the holes as possible. By the way, many modern Windows are equipped with multi-chamber profile, does not need cleaning the drainage holes, and a complicated system of mazes inside the window frame completely eliminates condensation, while preventing build up inside the dirt and dust.
Besides multidisciplinary the Windows have enhanced prodyssey, and thus to ventilate the room will have much less.
Glazing ↑
Glass plastic Windows can be of different degree of transparency, it depends on the individual order. Clear glass as well as tinted, normal wash warm or room temperature water with dissolved in it glass cleaner or dish.
Most importantly, when cleaning the glass do not use powders and sharp objects. If contamination cannot be washed off with water, you need to buy a special detergent in the stores of household chemicals.
Inside the glass is not clean, as it to close tightly, due to which dirt and dust does not get inside.
Sill ↑
Often the plastic sill just wipe with a damp soft cloth. When more heavily soiled you can use a powder soap or solution with warm water or special cleaning agent for plastic products.
Texture are made of plastic and the window sill can be different. This can be a ribbed surface or rough, smooth or glossy. Different textures have different cleaning.
Yellowed, for some reason, the window sill can be rubbed with a cloth moistened with alcohol or mushy powder to granules don’t scratch the surface. You can also apply on the plane of the tool for washing Windows, spraying it and wait a bit, then RUB and rinse with water.
By the way, it is often the yellowing of plastic is becoming a headache for Housewives. If the yellowing is not removed cleaning and maintenance products, it is not sad, but most likely you are a victim of low quality material. Plastic just fade in the sun, and the yellow stains is not a result of pollution, but just discoloration, and remove it will not be able any tools.
There are a few insider tips for Housewives:
- For fast, wet cleaning is well suited «Mr. Clean».
- If the plastic was yellow and white will help him to return «Domestos».
- Small stains, such as coffee, quick clean wipes for office equipment.
- With rusty spots better than anyone can handle «Cillit».
- If the children crayons or pencils painted the sill will help the melamine sponge.
Conclusion ↑
The care of plastic Windows in winter and in summer, will ensure their long service. Inspection and cleaning Windows once a month, will not take much time but will help to notice and fix problems.
At home to care for plastic Windows, you can use the means at hand. But to not think than to wash and clean a window or glass, you can buy a special set for the care of plastic Windows. It already has:
- Solution for cleaning glasses.
- Liquid for cleaning of plastic surfaces.
- Grease the window mechanisms.
- Gel lubricant for seals.
These kits can be purchased from the manufacturers of Windows and in any store that sells household chemicals.
Of course, presets is practical and convenient, but they are decent money, therefore if you do not want to spend money, all the components of the kit can be purchased separately and will come much cheaper. Since the labels of the special funds – is nothing more than an advertising gimmick, and content, a common cleaners, detergents and lubricants.