Windows were replaced by plastic windows and many housewives sighed with relief, realizing how convenient and simple it was. And who will argue with the fact that washing the double frame is easier than single, and the annual painting and bringing the appearance of the window frame into the proper form is simpler than the usual rubbing with a rag. However, remembering only all the advantages and advantages of such a wonderful invention in every sense for home, do not forget about the need to provide proper care for plastic windows. Otherwise, even such a seemingly unpretentious attribute of the interior of an apartment or a house can not last as long as the hostess prophesies to him, confident in his unconditional durability and strength.
How correctly to look after plastic windows?To any cleaning should be approached with a sense, properly, arrangement, highlighting the main and secondary. So, the proper care of plastic windows implies a clear division of the product into specific parts:
- PVC profile;
- double-glazed windows;
- seals;
- accessories.
Each of the listed elements is distinguished by its belonging to one or another category of material, which in turn requires the use of certain means to maintain an ideal appearance and prolong the life. For example, considering the requirements for the care of the PVC profile, you can identify the main condition - it is thoroughness and simplicity. It consists in wiping this main part of the window, on which everything is held, about twice a year, using either a simple soap solution or a means of polyvinyl chloride application, that is, suitable for plastic. Do not in any way avoid contact with the profile of fire, do not scratch foreign objects, and the secret of success is uncovered.
How to preserve the safety of individual parts of the plastic window
As for the care of seals for plastic windows, it is necessary first of all to remember how much functionality is assigned to this window part. Sound insulation, protection from cold and dust will be maintained at the required level only with proper and proper care. The sealant material is destroyed and eventually aging under the influence of mechanical influences, so it must be regularly cleaned of dirt, using a special cleanser or soap-containing solution. The main thing is that there is no moisture, and the surface was wiped dry. Finally, after all has dried, it is recommended to apply any silicone oils that enhance the properties and characteristics of the sealant.
Pay proper attention to the care of the fittings of plastic windows, or in other words to the mechanisms that ensure the opening and closing of the window. Therefore, it is extremely important to lubricate all loops and eccentrics. Lubricating components can be machine oil or solidol.
Considering the means of care for plastic windows, existing today, it is important to use either specialized liquid, spray components, or a conventional aqueous solution with the addition of liquid soap. To wash the windows without divorce , do not use powders with large and small granules, poorly soluble in water and leaving after themselves, most often, white and muddy tracks. As for the materials used, it is better to wash the plastic windows with usual soft sponges or soft tissues that leave no scratches.
Thus, compliance with simple rules and requirements will preserve the external and operational properties of the plastic window for many years to come.