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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
LITTLE EFFORT – LOTS OF ENJOYMENT

The frames on your PVC windows are durable, capable of braving the elements, resistant to weathering, and easy to clean.
If you follow a few simple steps when cleaning and caring for your windows, you will enjoy them for a very long time. The
tips apply to both white and coloured frames.

REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FILM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and to prevent discolouration – using a few drops of washing-
The protective film prevents your windows from being damaged up liquid in lukewarm water and a soft cloth. Rinse the window
in transit and during installation. It is best to remove it as soon as frames and the seals with clean water so as to prevent a mix-
they have been fitted because the longer the profiles are exposed ture of dirt, detergent and water from remaining on the frame
to the sun, the harder it will be to remove the protective film. and becoming baked on the surface.
FIRST INSTALLATION THEN CLEANING FINDING THE RIGHT CLEANING AGENT
Removing cement spills, tile adhesive, mineral plaster and exte- Suitable cleaning agents: Washing-up liquid, mild PH-neutral
rior paint (from white and coloured windows): general-purpose cleaner, special-purpose professional clean-
• Wash the surfaces down with hot water and clean ing products, alcohol-free glass cleaner and naturally clear
with pH-adjusted soap. water.
• Soak the spillage for about five minutes and keep
spraying with hot water. Not suitable for use: Scouring agents or chemicals (nitrocellu-
• Then take a soft brush and remove the spillage and lose thinner, benzine, acetic acid, nail varnish remover, alcohol,
rinse down several times with hot water. etc.), cleaners with orange/lemon aroma, cleaners containing
ammonia and sulphur (tile cleaner), gritty and abrasive clean-
Removing polyurethane foam, sealants and synthetic resin ers and aids like steel wool pads or scouring pads
plaster (especially from uncoated white windows):
• Carefully push the spillage to the side with a semi- CHECKING SEALS AND FITTINGS
rigid scraper. If a seal has come out of its groove, you can press it back in with
• Wipe down with a damp cloth. your thumb, starting at the part which is still fitted in place.
Avoid the use of sharp or pointed objects to do this. It is advis-
REGULAR WINDOW CLEANING able to lubricate all the moving parts of the window fittings
Clean your windows regularly, wiping down the frame and with a resin-free and acid-free oil or grease once or twice a year
glass in order to remove dust, water stains and other deposits or when the windows are difficult to open or close.

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