Caring for plastic windows and window sills with your own hands

The plastic windows have many advantages: they are hermetic, practical and convenient to use. To long enjoy their benefits and beauty of appearance, you need to know how to care for plastic windows and window sills.

Than to wash plastic windows, and what means can not be used

Another great advantage of all plastic windows is that they can be easily cleaned of dirt, and this does not always require the use of special expensive tools. Before starting the washing of the plastic profile, remove dust and dirt with a brush with a soft, dense bristle, then apply a detergent and wipe with a cloth( napkin).

Ideal option for cleaning from dirt are rags made of viscose or cotton, special wipes. Their use negates the risk of scratches. Alkaline-based formulations( for example, a soap solution) can clean almost any dirt. At the same time they do not exert a destructive effect on the plastic and are suitable for the care of PVC windows best.

Means that can not be used for washing windows from plastic:

• washing powder, bleach( can spoil the surface);
• formulations containing acetone( whitish spots will appear, the glossy surface will lose its shine);
• chemical solutions containing alcohol;

Important
Means that contain alcohol can only be used for washing glasses, but not frames.

• sponges or rags with abrasive( scratches the surface);
• sharp objects, knives, scrapers.

A highly contaminated window, the washing of which with a soap solution does not give the desired result, can be cleaned using special means for the care of windows. Similar solutions are sold at a household chemical store.

Care for Seals

Seals are made of rubber with silicone or of high-quality rubber. They are usually painted black or gray. How warm, comfortable and quiet it will be in a dwelling depends on the condition of the window seal. For this reason, it is necessary to lubricate it twice a year with special means.

The sealant can be cleaned by removing it and putting it in a warm soapy solution for several minutes. Then rinse with clean water, wipe dry with a cloth, insert it back and treat it with silicone grease, glycerine or special care products for rubber.

If the sealant is not taken care of, it hardens, loses its elasticity, shrinks, and cracks appear on it. Therefore, once a month it must be cleaned of dirt and wipe with a damp rag.

How to properly care for the hardware

For the movement of the wing is a complicated mechanism - the accessories. To ensure excellent work, it is required to lubricate it twice a year with engine oil, petroleum jelly, special lubricant. To lubricate the fittings you need to pour the product into the moving parts, then close and open the window.

Important
For lubricating accessories it is strictly forbidden to use nigrol, as it is characterized by a dense texture and has an abrasive that causes damage to parts. Technical solidol can thicken and freeze at minus temperature, so it is also not recommended to use it.

Usually plastic windows are equipped with high-quality fittings, almost not requiring maintenance. Factory lubrication is sufficient for a period of 2 to 5 years of operation, then it is necessary to update. The evidence of the normal state of the valves is the ease of movement.

To avoid damage to the hardware, you can not:

• hang anything on the sash of the window;
• sharply and forcefully pull the sash during opening;
• allow objects or objects to enter between the leaf and frame;
• hang on sashes or window handles.

Periodic lubrication of moving parts will preserve the attractive appearance and extend the service life.

Preparing windows for the season change

In October or November, the glass and profile need to be cleaned, move the wing clamps into winter mode. The flap should fit more closely to the profile, this will help prevent the passage of cold air. In the spring, before the start of the summer season, the windows and profile are washed, the leaf is translated into summer mode.

Due to temperature differences, the profile is able to narrow and expand, which can cause friction of the leaf. In this case, you need to adjust it with a hexagon.

Useful advices

Knowing the intricacies of caring for plastic windows will save them in excellent condition for decades.

1. The adhesive tape should be removed within 10 days after the installation of the windows, otherwise it will be problematic due to the change in the properties of the adhesive under the action of sunlight.
2. To remove sticky stains from the labels from the frame and glasses, it is enough to wipe them with a lint-free cloth previously moistened with vegetable oil.
3. After the windows are installed, do not tighten with the processing foam. Under the influence of sunlight it decomposes( destruction by ultraviolet takes from 1 year).Foam should be cut, treated with a special protective agent( acrylate coloring composition), plastered or covered with panels.
4. During operation, the yarn may appear on the frames from the outside. Remove it will help funds for cleaning garden furniture from plastic or Domestos. For the same purpose, it is possible to use lemon juice, which promotes discoloration and softening of contaminants.
5. It is better if the PVC profile is cleaned with special solutions, but you can use the usual soap solution.
6. The plastic window sill can be whitened, also using garden furniture cleaning agents and lemon juice.
7. To easily remove stains from flower pots, soak the soiling for 30 minutes with a soap solution and then wipe with a soft side of an ordinary sponge.
8. Remove the stains of rust will help "Sillit".
9. Do not rub the frame strongly with a dry cloth, as this leads to accumulation of static electricity and subsequently to rapid contamination.
10. The aged dirt from the gaps in the profile will help to remove the ordinary dishwashing detergent and the toothbrush.
11. Can not be used to wash the plastic windows of a newspaper, because the printing ink will stain the white surface.
12. Wipes for office equipment will help remove stains from coffee.

Advice The magazine "Miss Purity" recommends not to erase the traces left by flower pots without soaking. Such impurities are a good abrasive, leaving scratches when scraping.

There are special sets designed for the care of plastic windows, which include:

• glass cleaner;
• composition for cleaning plastic surfaces;
• grease for accessories;
• lubricant for seals.

A similar set can be bought in a domestic shop or from manufacturers. They cost not cheap, therefore, in order to avoid spending, you can purchase the funds individually or make your own. For example, a soap solution cleans plastic, and diluted with water ammonia( 1 teaspoon of alcohol is taken for 1 liter of water) - glass. Lubricate the fittings with engine oil or petroleum jelly, sealer-glycerin.

Careful care extends the service life of plastic windows up to 50 years.