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- How to properly wash plastic windows?
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What used to be so unusual and exotic, and now it has become commonplace in almost any home, these are PVC windows - beautiful, white, modern, with a bunch of convenient options. But like any other products, they also need to be washed. Than to wash off the mud from plastic windows so that they have served as long as possible, you will learn in this review.
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Wash the plastic windows so that it is not a burden for you, but pleasure is easy. It is only necessary to have all the adaptations necessary for this business. A bowl or a bucket for water.
Tools:
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- Rags of microfiber or any other soft lint-free cloth.
- Screed.
- Newspapers.
Important! You need a few rags and two water containers, because PVC and glass are washed in different ways and means.
Means:
- Soap( usual or liquid) or a professional tool for washing plastic frames from any reliable manufacturer.
- Liquid for washing glasses.
- Cleaner for cleaning accessories.
How to properly wash plastic windows?
To properly wash plastic windows, first you need to determine the degree of contamination. This will help to find the right funds. The difference can be significant in different cases. For example:
- When the design is only installed, you need to remove the protective film from it and just wash it.
- If you wash the profiles and internal inserts after repair, then you need to "scan" the surface for stains from paint, cement and, if there are such dirt, then wash more carefully, and this is another technology.
Important! If your windows are on the sunny side of the house, then choose cloudy weather for washing. On sunny days, the rays burn mercilessly and very quickly dry the glass that you washed, as a result of which divorce can not be avoided.
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Depending on the state of the surface of the structures, the scheme of your actions will differ slightly. The simplest way to achieve a qualitative result, if you follow the suggestions below.
After installing
How to wash plastic windows at home right after installation? Do not rush to grab for rags and scouring. Proceed as follows:
- First remove the protective film, because it is only needed to not damage the design during installation.
Important! Do not save it, because the longer it stays on the surfaces, the harder it will be removed, and in a few days it will be literally welded to the profile.
- Then start cleaning the profile: clean the PVC with a neutral soap solution or a detergent for plastic frames, and a suitable surface for the glass.
Important! When washing the entire product, observe a certain, proven by years, order:
- Frames.
- Glass.
- Window sill.
Regular cleaning
To clean the plastic windows during regular regular cleaning, use soft cleaning agents. From the usual dust and stains of PVC surface wash with a neutral soap solution or a special tool for washing plastic frames.
Important! Do not clean the plastic with abrasive powders, solvents, acids and products containing a large percentage of alkali - this is all harmful to plastic. Also, do not use hard jaws and brushes, only soft cloths.
The sequence of actions should be as follows:
- Take a detergent for washing frames or make a neutral solution of soap in water( as an option, dishwashing detergent).
- Dampen a rag in it and wipe the frame.
- Wipe dry with a microfiber or other soft cloth.
- After this, wipe dry.
- If you have a protective film left, leave the plastic frame remover for a while, then wash it off.
My glass surface
The better to wash the windows of plastic windows? The simplest solution is liquid for washing glasses and mirrors, which you can buy at any household chemical store. How to clean the glass:
- Wash off the main dirt.
- Finish cleaning with a special spray, rubbing the surface to a shine.
Basic rules:
- Glasses are washed from the top down - so make it more convenient and logical, because the dirt will be washed down. Otherwise, it will remain on the surface.
- In the first stage, when you wash dust and dirt off the windows, use rags. Then it will not be necessary to apply a lot of money, yet it will be more economical for you.
- Then apply liquid for glass surfaces, wipe dry with a soft cloth, circular motions, or better - screed, straight lines from top to bottom.
- To top it off - rub the surface with newspapers, kitchen napkins or toilet paper - for shine.
Popular glass cleaner:
- The dishwashing detergent is suitable for washing off dirt from windows if you do not have a special liquid on hand. Dissolve in a bowl with water slightly detergent, whip until foam and foam through the surface.
- Vinegar is a proven method for centuries. For 1 liter of water you need only three to four tablespoons of vinegar. Wet a soft rag in this solution, moisten the glasses and leave for 5-7 minutes, then wipe dry and grate the surface with paper.
Important! Do not wash, but wipe your glass, that is - squeeze rags. This will save you from wiping away streaks.
Wash windows after repair
Than to wash plastic windows if after repair on a plastic and glasses there was a whitewash, cement, glue and other proof substances? This will help only chemical special tools designed specifically for such purposes:
- Spots and droplets from the glasses will ototrut special solvents based on organic.
- If there are scratches on PVC, they will help hide the polish for plastic.
Next mine in the usual way.
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- To preserve the cleanliness of the glasses, you can put an inconspicuous film on them. In this you will help a mixture of a tablespoon of water, two tablespoons of glycerin and a few drops of ammonia, which you just rub the glass surface immediately after cleaning.
- If you started repair, then immediately secure your frames. Just cover them with newspapers.
- Have on hand a screed on the long handle in order to wash the windows from the outside, leaving no stains there.
- Be sure to grease the fittings as soon as the structure has dried after washing.
As you understand, washing PVC windows is not so difficult, if you have all the essentials at your fingertips and apply it to your destination. Let your apartment shine and always be filled with light emanating from the clean windows.