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Useful tips for cleaning aluminium frames
Keep your frames in perfect condition, even after many years.
The frames in our home are an important investment and keeping them in good condition can affect our daily lives. For this reason, it is extremely important to clean them in a correct and safe way and to ensure proper maintenance of aluminium windows. Window cleaning and polishing are "jobs" that anyone can do and ensure that aluminium doors and windows are in perfect condition.
Below we give you some useful tips that can help you during the cleaning process:
Use a small broom to clean off any dirt or leaves that have collected on the bottom track of the frame.
This is an action that if you do not neglect it, then your frames will keep their functionality at a high level. Don't forget that the frame track is a spot where dust or small debris can collect over time. Keeping it clean makes it easier to open and close the door and prevents dust build-up.
Use a soft cloth or microfibre cloth dipped in warm water and soap and wipe all the surfaces of your windows.
Going over your aluminium frames with a cloth is a very useful process that contributes significantly to their appearance. Water and soap is all you need. Avoid cleaning or corrosive products, as these are likely to damage the finish in the long term
What NOT to do when cleaning your aluminium frames.
Once you start putting your aluminium frame care on your schedule, you're sure to see great results and very soon. However, it is not only necessary to be careful about what to do when cleaning, but also what NOT to do. We emphasise this as trying to clean your windows and doors in the wrong way can be just as harmful as not cleaning them!
For older aluminium frames with dirt stains that do not come off, do not use a steel sponge.
In some cases, after years, stains may appear either from dirt or weather conditions. If you find this to be the case, avoid using a steel wire sponge, as this can damage the outer surface of the frame. Try to persevere with a soft cleaning cloth and warm water. It should be noted that cleaning and general care of the frames is very important, as otherwise, over time, there may be corrosion and this can lead to unpleasant situations and costly changes. In case of corrosion, you can try to improve the situation in the way mentioned above, otherwise you may need to schedule a replacement, as frames that are corroded means that they may have been neglected for an extended period of time. Thus, it is possible that their thermal insulation characteristics may have been affected and their performance may not be at the levels they would have been if they had received even the minimum care they need.
For new aluminium frames, avoid using cleaners or other preparations that are likely to damage the surface and cause some kind of damage.
New aluminium frames have minimal maintenance needs. You don't need to take any drastic cleaning action, just keep them at an adequate level using a soft cloth or microfibre cloth dipped in water or soap and water.
Do not use a watering hose or high pressure machine for washing.
We recommend that you avoid using high pressure water directed at your frames, as such an action carries the risk of leaving a mark on either the frame or the glass. Prefer to have a bucket of water next to you, or if you have a hose, pour water carefully and at low pressure. Proper maintenance of your aluminium windows includes proper and careful washing.
Do not scratch the surfaces of the frames with a sharp object.
If you haven't cleaned your windows for a long time, there are likely to be spots that are difficult to clean with just a cloth, as they may have a stain or dried debris on them. Do not attempt to use sharp objects to clean them. This can cause you more problems and can "injure" the frame. We would suggest wetting a cloth with warm water and starting to run it over the spot. After doing this several times, you will find that it has started to soften and is easier to clean.
Clean aluminium frames - Greater durability over time
All of the above tips - which apply to both aluminium frames that have undergone electrostatic painting surface treatment and those that have undergone the anodising process - have no other goal than to remind you that, with a little effort on your part, the aluminium frames of your home can function perfectly for decades. Aluminium is a particularly durable material. This is exactly why the maintenance required by aluminium frames is minimal. If you follow the instructions given in this article the results will be rewarding. Because frames that are clean are always more functional and maintain their thermal insulation properties to the fullest. Also, frames that have been installed in the right way and are adequately maintained perform both in terms of energy and money savings. Keep them in good condition and the benefits for your daily life will be multiple!
