How to Clean Aluminum Window Frames

The durability of aluminum frames is their main advantage, but you’ll still need to show them some love now and then with a good cleaning. Cleaning your aluminum windows several times a year on the outside is good enough. You should clean the inside more often; once every month. Of course, you must consider the dust and weather in your area to determine how often you clean your window frames. If you want your aluminum window frames to look good, work well, and last as long as possible, you must understand how to care for them. If you need to learn how to, read on for some tips.

Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning  Aluminum Window Frames

Before you start cleaning, here are a few things you should avoid doing to ensure a safe cleaning process ;

• Avoid cleaning your aluminum window frames with solvents, harsh or abrasive cleaners.
• Never scrub your window frames using rough scouring pads, scrub, or steel brushes.
• Use low pressure when cleaning with a nozzle spray or pressure washer.
• Ensure you install your sprinkler away from your aluminum windows to avoid damage.

How Do I Clean Aluminum Window Frames?

Use Soapy Water

Soak a soft cloth or sponge in warm soapy water. Slightly wring it and use it to clean the aluminum window frames. Make sure you use a regular detergent safe for metal surfaces. You can repeat this as often as you need. Add some muscle while wiping to remove all the dirt you can. 

Use a White Vinegar Solution

If you are big on cleaning, you probably know how important it is always to have it in your home. If your aluminum window frames have mold, just use a rag dipped in a  solution of white vinegar to clean them, and they’ll be good as new. You should be careful so the acid doesn’t get under your window frames, which can cause damage.

Lemon Juice and Baking Soda

Mix baking soda and lemon juice in a container, then use a cloth to apply the mixture to your window frames. Give it time to dry, and wipe it off using a wet rag. If you are dealing with stubborn stains, use a small brush to scrub the solution on the frame gently, then wipe it off using a dump cloth. That should work and leave your windows smelling fresh.

Remove Oxidation

Don’t panic if there is oxidization on tour aluminum window frames. Oxidization happens when your window frames are exposed to weather elements. Removing the oxidization is easy peasy! You only need some vinegar to scrub it off, and the corrosion is gone.

Polishing 

Now that we are done cleaning, we can do the final touch, which is polishing. You’ll need plenty of water and steel wool. It might take some time to get a shine, but it will be worth it.

Take Away

Maintaining the cleanliness and shine of your aluminum window frames is easier than you might think. All you have to do is follow the tips mentioned on cleaning them, and you can be sure that they will look as crispy as they did when they were first installed. 

Ensure you take the necessary safety precautions when working with the cleaning solutions. If you have any queries concerning cleaning aluminum window frames or other aluminum window frame needs, JMA  is here to help.

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