Vinyl window CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Vinyl Window Frames

Windows and patio doors with vinyl frames should be cleaned every year, or more often since Phoenix and Tucson are very dusty areas of Arizona. While vinyl windows don’t require much upkeep, unlike wood windows, they still need to be spruced up from time to time. The Arizona dust and dirt can coat your vinyl windows and diminish their smooth, clean appearance. For regular cleaning and maintenance on vinyl windows or doors, we recommend using a mild soap and water mixture, and a soft cloth or a soft-bristled cleaning brush. If you chose an AZ color coat for your exterior frame, never use the following cleaning products on the exterior frames: Windex® and Formula 409®
Should stubborn stains resist a mild cleaning solution, try using a diluted mixture of vinegar and water. The slight acidity of vinegar is effective in breaking down certain types of stains while being safe for the vinyl window frames.

Glass Cleaning Recommendations

For the best results, we recommend using a home-made solution using 70% water and 30% white vinegar, but if you prefer a pre-made cleaning solution, Windex or any ammonia-free glass cleaner will work! Always use a soft cloth or paper towels and rub your chosen cleaning product into the glass, using strokes in various directions to eliminate streaking. Once you have applied the solution, make sure to thoroughly dry the window.
You should never use a razor blade to clean the glass of your windows or patio doors, as the glass can easily be scratched.

Screen Cleaning Recommendations

To start, you will need to remove the screen from the window frame. We recommend doing one window screen at a time, to help you keep track of the window frame that the screen came from.

After removing the screen, you will need to mix a small amount of dish soap with warm water.

Using a cleaning brush with very soft bristles, gently scrub the soap/water solution into the window screen.

After scrubbing the screen, clean it off by rinsing the screen under warm water to remove any leftover soap. Once you have rinsed the screen, let it dry completely before placing it back into the proper window frame.