Cleaning roof windows requires an effective yet straightforward process to ensure they remain pristine and functional. Here is a step-by-step guide that can help us clean these types of windows based on available information.
Prepare Your Cleaning Area: Before commencing, ensure all necessary tools are at hand for effective cleaning, including two buckets of water, a squeegee or window vac, and a soft cloth or sponge for easy access to both the interior and exterior of roof windows. By fully opening the roof window you will gain full access to both interior and exterior areas easily.
Cleaning the Exterior Pane: Begin by cleaning the exterior pane. Secure any windows using barrel bolts if possible for safety, then fill one of your buckets with clean water and use one of your soft cloths to wipe down its surface, wiping away any dirt or residue from it. For optimal results use non-abrasive glass cleaner.
Wiping and Drying: Once finished washing with water and glass cleaner, use a squeegee or window vac to quickly and efficiently extract excess moisture from the surface, leaving your window streak-free with no watermarks left to form on its surface.
Cleaning the Interior Pane: To access the inside pane, rotate or spin your window around and firmly set it back in place for safety. Like when washing an exterior window, wash its interior side using clean water with soft, lint-free cloths, chamois leather pads or non-abrasive sponges – water alone should work just fine; but for an enhanced shine add non-abrasive glass cleaner sprays as well.
Final Steps and Closure: Once both sides of the window have been thoroughly cleaned and dried, perform one last inspection to make sure there are no streaks or residues remaining. Carefully close and secure it back down.
This approach helps maintain clarity and extends the lifespan of roof windows by preventing buildups which could corrode or fog their glass over time.
