How to wash plastic windows

In almost every home and office today plastic windows are installed. They are attractive, have excellent technical characteristics, but in order to preserve them for a long time, you need to know how to wash plastic windows.

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How often to wash plastic windows?

It is advisable to remove all deposits of yellowness, dust and dirt as they appear. If you have your personal schedule for routine and general cleaning, then make it mandatory to wash plastic windows at least once a month.

Important! If you do not carry out regular cleaning, then after a month the glass will not be so shiny, and they will pass light less than at least 10%, and after 4 months of operation, even up to 50%.

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How to wash plastic windows?

The first thing to do before cleaning is to prepare all the cleaning and cleaning products that are suitable for removing mold, as well as restoring the whiteness of yellowed plastic windows. Choosing the right one is easy enough - an effective tool can be either purchased at a store of household chemicals or building materials, or cooked on your own.

If you prefer the first option, when buying, pay attention to the component composition of the solution, paste, gel or powder for cleaning plastic windows. It should not be present:

• acetone;
• chlorine;
• solvents;
• acids;
• wax;
• large abrasive particles.

Important! Plastic, although resistant to almost any aggressive effect, is not worth special exposing to it regularly. Acids and solvents can corrode the structure, and abrasives contribute to the formation of scratches, remove which will not succeed.

To quickly determine the appropriate manufacturer of a cleaning product, listen to the advice of professionals who know how important it is to use an effective substance. The following brands have proven quality:

• San Wedge;
• "Grass" Acid Cleaner;
• Edelweiss;
• Bref;
• Mr. Proper;
• Comet.

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How to make a do-it-yourself cleaner?

If you more welcome the less aggressive method of cleaning, use a simple recipe for preparing your own solution for washing plastic windows:

1. Take 30-40g of laundry soap.
2. Rub it on a fine grater.
3. Mix the resulting mass with water.
4. Wait for the foam to form and dissolve the soap as completely as possible.

The plastic window cleaner is ready!

If you need to clean the yellow plastic windows, prepare this solution:

• 1 tbsp. l vinegar
• 1 liter of water.

Mix these components and treat the surface.

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How to clean plastic windows?

To apply the product, wipe off the yellow coating and any other dirt, prepare a special set in advance according to the following list:

• melamine sponge;
• foam sponge;
• rubber thin spatula of small width;
• plastic wash brushes;
• soft fleece, cotton or flannel rags.

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What can not wash plastic windows?

When starting to clean the profile and window sill from plastic, not glass, keep in mind that you must not use and allow the following substances on the surface:

• ammonia;
• lemon acid;
• soda;
• salt;
• mustard.

Also, to remove from plastic windows even complex stains and coarse dirt, pieces of glue or cement that may remain after repair, you can not use:

• sharp objects;
• hard sponges;
• metal brushes;
• rough rags.

Important! Remember that ignoring these recommendations, you are likely to get the opposite effect and permanently damage the surface. The result is cleansing - the need for a new repairreplacements window and additional waste of money.

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How to wash plastic windows?

The window washing procedure itself is not particularly difficult, but may take some time. Therefore, highlight the day when you do not have to rush anywhere, and proceed to washing the plastic windows. Follow the following sequence during operation:

1. Remove all caps on the plastic window sill and profile.
2. Wet the rag with warm water.
3. Wipe all surfaces to remove dust.
4. Wear special gloves for cleaning.
5. Apply the selected plastic window cleaner to the surface.
6. Distribute it with the layer specified in the manufacturer's instructions.
7. Wait a while for the active ingredients to begin to corrode dirt.
8. Take a sponge and carefully, but gently rub the surface of the profile and window sill in small areas.
9. Take a rubber spatula.
10. Go through them at all the joints to remove dirt accumulated in the seams and trapped solution.
11. Rinse off the powder or gel that you used from the entire surface with warm water.
12. Make sure that dirt and stains are removed - if not, repeat the procedure.
13. Wipe thoroughly several times with a damp cloth, rinsing it with running water.
14. Dry the entire surface of the plastic with a soft cloth.

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Important! Wash the windows first, then inside. In the reverse sequence, you again stain the windowsill and the inside of the profile and you have to do everything againabout.

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How to wash window glass?

Not only the plastic itself, but also the window glass requires your attention. To cope with the task of cleaning quickly and return the radiant gloss of the surface, to prevent the appearance of stains, use the following tools:

• 1 tbsp. l starch with 1 liter of cold water;
• 1 tbsp. l kerosene with 3 liters of cold water;
• 1 tbsp. l ammonia per 1 liter of water;

Important! Use only warm solutions and water to wash all window elements. If you wipe it with cold water, the plastic itself on the windowsill dims, and very unsightly stains form on the glass.