Cleaning Tips for Windows and UPVC
Unlike its predecessor wood U.P.V.C is very durable and so needs little maintenance to maintain a fair aesthetic look. In this blog, I've put together some of our tricks of the trade to try and show the best methods of keeping your U.P.V.C looking and functioning how it should. If You can think of anything we have missed please let me know in the comments.
How we clean U.P.V.C Frames and surrounds:
The majority of the time It is very simple to keep U.P.V.C clean. A little fairy liquid In warm water will take the majority of the dirt away and restore your window frames and surroundings back to their former glory.
In some circumstances, there can be heavier build-up or staining caused by pollution in the air or neglect. In these, situations it may be necessary to use a stronger cleaning agent. I would recommend a particle-based cleaner for example as Cif or Pink Stuff. Due to the small particles in the solution, it acts as an abrasive helping to remove stubborn stains.
If you are not sure of which cleaner to use or if it is suitable I would highly recommend using a test patch. Pick a small area that isn't easily noticeable such as a corner and try the cleaner on there first. This will show the results and avoid any marks that will infuriate you every time you see it.
You can also purchase Traffic Film removers specially designed to remove the build-up caused by pollution in the air. Whatever cleaning agent you use make sure to rinse the area after cleaning so that there is no residue or dirt left behind after cleaning.
Now that the cleaning agent is sorted you need a method of cleaning. A cloth something similar. As professional window cleaners in Dunfermline and across Fife we mainly use but you could use things like old towels, sponges with soft scrubbers. Do not try things such as steel wool as this Risks scratching and damaging your U.P.V.C and we don't want that.
How to clean your windows yourself:
We are a professional window cleaning service and exterior cleaning specialists due to years of experience cleaning windows, conservatory cleaning, and cleaning conservatory roofs. We are registered with Fife Council and are fully insured to carry out the work. I could go on forever about the best or easiest methods I have developed over the years to clean your windows, solar panels, and everything else but admittedly that would be boring even for me and I love my job so I will spare you.
Depending on the equipment you have available at home would depend on the best or most effective cleaning method you can use. As we carry out a lot of residential and commercial window cleaning we have a reach and wash system that provides purified water through telescopic water-fed poles so that we can carry out the tasks safely.
If all you have at home is some glass cleaner and a soft cloth then that will be your method. Spray some cleaner on generously and with a bit of elbow grease wipe the window until it's dry.
If you have a squeegee and an applicator at home simply wet the applicator and add some dish soap. Apply the soap to the window and use the squeegee to remove using straight pulls from top to bottom. With a cloth to tidy up any bits, you may have missed. This way you minimize the chances of streaks and marks.
The Best way to clean U.P.V.C Sills:
Just as with the Frames and surrounds warm soapy water and a cloth should bring your sills back to life. If there is any heavier staining or dirt then add some cream cleaner and the abrasive side of a kitchen sponge before rinsing. Rest assured you will be happy with the results.
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