Usually need regular maintenance of wooden doors and windows, which is the main reason for homeowners are switching to UPVC windows and doors.
Even the construction workers or house builders are opting to install uPVC doors and windows from the off as they are practical, fixing costs is less and so much easier to install doors & windows.
uPVC doors and windows installation professionals are very easy to clean and required very little maintenance. uPVC is weather-proof and can withstand anything the climate can throw at it.
To put it simply, uPVC is perfect for India where we can see heavy rain, But while it is low maintenance compared to wooden and aluminum doors, you do still need to keep it clean!
Maintaining uPVC doors and windows:
Yes, of course, all you really need to do is give your uPVC doors & windows the occasional wipe, but generally, repainting and weatherproofing is not a necessary process like it is with wooden doors.
In some cases, Older uPVC windows and doors can start looking a little grimy, and molds or mildews can form on the window and door surface. However, In this case, Nothing to stopping you from bringing it back to its full quality and original finish.
People tend to have their own grumbles when it comes to cleaning uPVC door and windows, Peoples are keeping in mind never use to clean uPVC any abrasive cleaning solutions or sponges so that you don't take off/scratch the top layers or 'shiny' glass finish. it scratched very easily. There are specific cleaning products available in the market made especially for uPVC and purchase house builder's preferred products.
However, Our fortunne team recently recommended a low-cost environmentally sound way to clean dirty uPVC by a friend and it has pretty well on my front door and windows frames. Follow the steps, First, simply mix 1 part vinegar to 4 parts normal temperature hot water, pour the mixture into a sprayer and spray it on the uPVC. Let the mixture sit for 10 - 15 minutes and then wipe with a clean and smooth cotton cloth.
If your uPVC windows and doors have lost some of their front surface glossy sheens, there are also some great products that can be applied to bring it back. Some people used to clean with baby wipes or their powder laundry detergent to clean their uPVC without any problems. To be honest, you can clean most things with baby wipes, our children are no longer babies, but we still buy them are great for any delicate cleaning jobs!
This is a great video from Fortunne Window Designs that show you how to install and how to maintain your uPVC windows and doors:
People are prone to making some mistakes when cleaning their uPVC windows and doors and these small mistakes can be costly. Some of the more common mistakes are as follows:
Using the wrong cleaning agents on your uPVC doors and windows can cause serious damage, so only use products designed for the job in your hand.
Attempting to paint uPVC doors and windows is not need.
Scratching uPVC door and window frames is a disaster as unlike timber, they can't be filled and re-painted.
Not carrying out regular maintenance on the moving parts of the windows frames with regular checks and clean with lubrication.
So just keep watching on them and when it comes to cleaning uPVC windows and doors, Make sure you avoid harsh cleaning products and never paint the uPVC material.
Use uPVC manufacturing preferred cleaning solution. Their uPVC cleaner is great for removing ingrained dirt without scratching!
Take this advice on board and We guarantee your clean uPVC windows and doors will reward you by being pretty much trouble-free for the time duration that you have them in your residence.
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