Home Care Guide: Windows
If your windows are an aluminum mill finish, they should never need painting. You may allow it to age to a uniform gray color. This oxidation will help protect it from the elements. If you prefer to keep the brighter new look, using a coat of wax will work well to keep a bright new look. To restore aluminum that has turned gray, polish with steel wool, but prevention is easier than polishing. If your aluminum windows have a bronze or white finish, the frames will not oxidize.
When cleaning, if the outside of the glass is extremely dirty, wipe it with a piece of crumpled newspaper and then wash it with a solution of one (1) tablespoon of household ammonia (or 3 tablespoons of denatured alcohol) to a quart of warm water, or use a commercial glass cleaner containing ammonia. Lightly soiled windows will usually respond to a solution of a cup of vinegar to a gallon of water. Apply the cleaning solution with a lint less cloth or sponge and dry the glass with a chamois, lint less cloth or paper towels. If you have a rubber squeegee, it will speed the drying process.
The aluminum frames can be cleaned with a mild detergent solution. To lubricate aluminum windows use a silicone lubricant available in aerosol form at any hardware store. Depending on the temperature and humidity extremes, aluminum windows will characteristically sweat or form condensation inside the home. This is a normal condition and can usually be regulated by the amount of humidity present in your home.
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