Clean as a whistle!
New PVC-U windows and doors are designed
to be extremely low maintenance and an
occasional wipe with warm, soapy water is
usually all they need. However, marks that do
not come off with soapy water may require
the use of other cleaning agents as outlined
in the chart.
Dirt or marks
Scrape off and
rub dry
Wipe off with
dry cloth
Aluminium marks
•
Pencil
Emulsion
•
•
Felt tip pen •
Organic grease •
Inorganic grease •
Under no circumstances should
solvent containing agents be used. Rubber
Plaster, cement
•
•
Heating oil
•
Wood stain
•
Wood impregnator
•
Lime mortar
•
Putty, glue
Linseed - oil putty
•
•
Ball pen
Cellulose paint
•
•
Oil crayon
•
Oil paint •
Rust •
Soot
•
Salammoniac
•
Slate chalk
Blackboard chalk
•
•
Wax, candle wax
•
Wax crayon
Water glass
Owner’s Maintenance Guide
Use chemical
cleaner or
polishing
agent
•
Bitumen
For the application of polishing and cleaning
agents, only unbleached cellulose cloths
should be used.
Cloths containing synthetic fibres should be
avoided.
PVC-U frames should be cleaned at
periodic intervals to maintain their original
appearance. The frequency depends upon
the geographical location and the ambient
atmosphere but as a general rule, the frames
should be cleaned whenever the glass is
cleaned. If after trying the cleaning methods
in the chart, any unsightly stains remain,
then a mild household non-scouring cream
should be applied to remove the stains.
Abrasive materials should not be used for any
cleaning purpose because of scratching of
the surface. Especially avoid the use of steel
wool pads, as these can cause permanent
damage. Mortar, cement etc. should never be
scraped off with sharp tools.
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Wash off with
water
Wash off with
water and
non abrasive
cleaning
agent
•
•
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