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Have you recently had new vinyl windows installed in your home? While being extremely hardy against the elements and excellent at insulating your property, vinyl windows are not indestructible and deserve proper maintenance and cleaning that will help them last well over 20 years or more.
In today’s post, Euroseal Windows and Doors will be looking at three tips homeowners can follow to ensure their windows stay in top condition.
Cleaning your windows is one of the easiest and most important ways to preserve their lifespan. On average, you should aim to clean your windows several times a year, ideally during dry weather so that moisture does not accidentally build up inside the window’s glass. An occasional cleaning will also help make sure your window does not lose its colour.
When cleaning a window, always use mild soaps and detergents with water and a simple sponge. While you might think a deep clean with scourers and strong cleaning liquids will work faster, it will cause damage and scratches to the vinyl window as these materials are abrasive.
The frame keeps the vinyl window supported and blocks cold air and water from entering your home.
To inspect your vinyl window frame, simply scan over the sides of the window and look for any cracks, tears, or unusual creases. Sometimes damaged window frames might not have any marks but instead have bends in their shape. In most cases, bends or cracks mean a window has been improperly installed or mishandled. This might be from someone slamming the window shut while something was trapped or from wind gusts blowing the window wide open.
Window hardware is the metal around the window that helps keep it securely in place. It includes hinges, handles and window locks. Cleaning these parts is quite important, as dirt, dust, and water can get trapped around the hardware and cause rusting or damage.
Just like cleaning your window’s glass, use a simple, mild soap with water and steer clear of any abrasive chemicals. It is also a good idea to lubricate the vinyl window hardware every now and then. Petroleum jelly is a good choice of lubricant that can easily be applied around your vinyl window’s components and keeps them moving with ease.
Even with good care practices, vinyl windows can still get damaged from factors outside of your control. Thankfully, vinyl window replacements are easy to do with the right window manufacturer.
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