Step-by-step guide on how to clean sliding windows on a balcony inside and out

Sliding windows on the balcony are very easy to use and cheaper than opening structures. However, caring for it is more laborious.

Many people realize this only at the moment when it is time to cleanse them. The fact is that dirt accumulates not only on the glasses, but also clogs into the grooves of the guides.

Read about how to clean sliding windows on a balcony in the article.

What do you need?

To clean the windows without removing them from the guides, you need to take care of special tools. With their help, the cleaning process will be easier and safer:

1. Long Handle Mop... It is good if it is telescopic, that is, retractable. Such wipers have two nozzles - one in the form of a soft roller, and the second in the form of a rubber plate to drive out water.
2. Scraper cleaner... It can also be used to clean sliding windows. The main disadvantage of such a tool is the short handle.
3. Glass Washer Robot... This is a technological device that is attached to the surface using vacuum suction cups or using magnets. It is very convenient to use, but has a significant drawback in the form of a high cost, which starts from 16,000 rubles.

Sliding windows cannot be cleaned with newspapers or ordinary rags, since reaching the top is very problematic. In addition, it is life-threatening, especially when a person lives in a multi-storey building.

In addition to the listed tools, cleaning windows will require cleaning fluid, water, heavy paper or cloth napkins.

What are the best tools to use?

Recommendations for choosing a detergent:

• a large amount of alcohol should not be present in the liquid - if there is too much, then stains will remain on the glass, which will be difficult to remove;
• the formula should not include caustic substances, for example, acetone, gasoline or other solvents - getting on the rubber seals of plastic windows, they will damage them;
• no abrasive particles are used to care for glass - they leave behind microscopic scratches into which dirt will clog;
• to care for the frames, you should not use products that are activated only in hot water - they adversely affect the condition of the plastic, which can deform and turn yellow;
• do not clean the frames with soda - it can only be used to care for aluminum structures, soda damages plastic.

How to wash frames and glass without removing?

To clean the sliding windows on the balcony properly, it is not enough just to remove the dirt from the glass. It is necessary to clean their attachment points and guides.

The procedure is as follows:

1. First you need to wash the plastic frames. Dust and dirt are swept away from them, treated with soapy water, and then with plain water.
2. You need to start washing the glasses from the outside. The detergent is applied to a napkin or sponge roller and passed over the glass.

   Stubborn dirt, such as bird excrement, is rubbed especially carefully. Sometimes they need to be given time to soak.

3. The sponge is thoroughly rinsed in water and again passed over the glass.
4. The final stage is the removal of water with a special rubber squeegee.
5. From the inside, windows are washed according to the same principle as outside.

When cleaning is complete, a dry microfiber cloth is passed over all accessible surfaces.

How to remove the structure?

It will be possible to clean the windows without using additional devices if they are removed. However, not all structures can be dismantled on their own.

The situation is simpler with windows that move only in parallel, like doors in wardrobes.

When dismantling the frame yourself, you need to take into account its weight. Alone, you can not hold the structure, so it is better to start work together.

Procedure:

• grab the frame flap with your hands on both sides and lift it up;
• when the lower edge comes out of the grooves, it should be pushed towards itself and lowered - if there is no damage on the frame, it will easily come out of the guides;
• if the frame does not rise up so much that it can be removed, you need to carefully inspect the structure as a whole;
• there should be special notches on the guides - by bringing the edge of the frame to them, it will be possible to remove it;
• sometimes the notches are replaced by grooves, after aligning them, you can remove the frame from the guides;
• another option is to remove the plugs that can be installed at the ends of the window frames, they can be easily removed with a screwdriver, after which the window can be removed.

How much do professionals cost?

If there is no desire or opportunity to independently wash windows, then you should contact the cleaning service. You can find contacts through advertisements on the Internet or in the newspaper.

Washers go home... They have all the necessary equipment for cleaning sliding structures.

If the frame needs to be removed, this must be reported in advance. The cost of the service is calculated on an individual basis and depends on the amount of work.

The price must be negotiated immediately, and not upon the fact of the work providedso that the named cost does not come as a surprise. The minimum rate starts from 350 rubles for a standard double-leaf window.

You need to choose those masters whose work there is positive feedback. It is better to contact large companies rather than private washers. In this case, the risk of meeting scammers is minimal. Washers should never be left alone in the house or in the room.

Helpful information

Washing Tips sliding windows on balconies:

1. If the window was dismantled for washing, then before reinstalling it, you need to remove dirt from the guides, as well as from the wheels themselves.
2. It is better to start washing windows in dry, calm and cloudy weather.
3. After washing the windows, the rubber seals must be treated with a special gel or petroleum jelly.This will maintain their elasticity and extend their service life.
4. The grooves located in the bottom of the frame and responsible for the outflow of water should be regularly cleaned to avoid clogging.

You will find a lot of important and useful information about fast and effective window cleaning in this section.

Conclusion

It is as difficult to clean the sliding windows on the balcony as it might seem at first glance. To facilitate the work, you need to choose the right tools and quality detergents.

If this is not possible, then the frames must be removed. In order to save time and effort, you can contact a cleaning company.