| Windows need periodic upkeep to keep them looking | | | | window may not open and shut properly. Further, a |
| good and functioning correctly.The biggest threat to | | | | window may not seal properly if dirt accumulates. Dirt |
| your windows depends on where you live. In | | | | and dust can also prevent a window from locking |
| Phoenix, replacement windows' biggest enemy is dust | | | | properly leaving your home unsecure. |
| and sun whereas in Miami it's moisture. | | | | Maintaining Your Window's Glass |
| Even "maintenance free" vinyl, aluminum and | | | | The glass on windows should be cleaned, inside and |
| fiberglass windows need periodic upkeep to extend | | | | outside periodically. Even new replacement windows |
| their life and make sure they continue functioning | | | | will look terrible with the glass is dirty. How frequently |
| properly. Proper window upkeep should include | | | | you clean the inside of the glass is up to you and |
| cleaning and maintaining the glass as well as the | | | | varies based on the what room a window is in, if |
| frame. If windows are not adequately maintained | | | | people smoke in the home, etc. Often neglected, |
| they will not function correctly and will need to be | | | | particularly in second story windows, the exterior |
| replaced more often which is expensive. | | | | glass is exposed to harsh contaminants such as dirt, |
| Maintaining Your Window's Frames | | | | smog, acid rain, bird droppings and tree sap. |
| It is recommended that you clean the inside and | | | | Contaminants become more difficult to get off the |
| outside of window frames annually at a minimum. | | | | longer they are left on a window. Heat and cold bond |
| More often depending on the amount of dust, dirt | | | | contaminants to the glass and in some cases |
| and moisture they are exposed to. A good all | | | | becoming permanently bonded to the glass. |
| purpose cleaner and cloth or sponge and brush should | | | | Contaminants left on the glass can create permanent |
| do the trick. If a window opens, pay special attention | | | | etching of the glass. A good quality window cleaner |
| to the track of a sliding window, the crank and glide | | | | or all purpose cleaner work well. For more stubborn |
| of a casement window and the locking mechanisms | | | | contaminants a non-scratching scouring pad helps. |
| for all windows. If dirt and dust accumulate the | | | | |