How to Clean Aluminum Window Frames
Douse the frames in water., Remove grease spots with a commercial cleaner., Make a paste with baking soda and lemon juice., Apply your paste., Rinse the frames.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Douse the frames in water.
If you have a hose, use this to get the aluminum frames wet.
This will help remove a small layer of dirt and grime and make your cleaner more effective.
If you do not have a hose, get the frames wet using a bucket of water., Buy a solvent-based cleaner online or at a local hardware store.
Make sure the cleaner is safe to use on aluminum.
Obvious grease spots and stains should be treated with a commercial cleaner.Refer to the instructions manual for precise instructions.
Most cleaners should sit on the stain for a set amount of time before being wiped off.
Look the safety instructions on your cleaner as well.
Gloves or goggles may be advised. , Lemon juice and baking soda can clean a lot of dirt and grime off of aluminum and leave it looking shiny.
After applying a commercial cleaner to the stains, give the whole frame a scrub with a paste made of a half cup lemon juice and a quarter cup lemon juice., Rub the paste using a sponge or rag.
The paste should remain on the window frame until it dries.
The precise time this will take depends on the current climate in your area.Make sure you apply the paste to the entire window frame.
Do not neglect cracks or crevices in the window.
If you need a smaller tool, such as a scrub brush, to get into certain places, use that to apply the cleaner. , Use a damp sponge to remove the paste after it dries.
Use water to rinse off the paint and any remaining traces of your commercial cleaner.
Make sure to keep rinsing until the water runs clean.
Any lingering residue could damage your windows. -
Step 2: Remove grease spots with a commercial cleaner.
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Step 3: Make a paste with baking soda and lemon juice.
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Step 4: Apply your paste.
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Step 5: Rinse the frames.
Detailed Guide
If you have a hose, use this to get the aluminum frames wet.
This will help remove a small layer of dirt and grime and make your cleaner more effective.
If you do not have a hose, get the frames wet using a bucket of water., Buy a solvent-based cleaner online or at a local hardware store.
Make sure the cleaner is safe to use on aluminum.
Obvious grease spots and stains should be treated with a commercial cleaner.Refer to the instructions manual for precise instructions.
Most cleaners should sit on the stain for a set amount of time before being wiped off.
Look the safety instructions on your cleaner as well.
Gloves or goggles may be advised. , Lemon juice and baking soda can clean a lot of dirt and grime off of aluminum and leave it looking shiny.
After applying a commercial cleaner to the stains, give the whole frame a scrub with a paste made of a half cup lemon juice and a quarter cup lemon juice., Rub the paste using a sponge or rag.
The paste should remain on the window frame until it dries.
The precise time this will take depends on the current climate in your area.Make sure you apply the paste to the entire window frame.
Do not neglect cracks or crevices in the window.
If you need a smaller tool, such as a scrub brush, to get into certain places, use that to apply the cleaner. , Use a damp sponge to remove the paste after it dries.
Use water to rinse off the paint and any remaining traces of your commercial cleaner.
Make sure to keep rinsing until the water runs clean.
Any lingering residue could damage your windows.
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