Window Maintenance

It is important to put your windows on your yearly house maintenance schedule. This will ensure the windows last for years in perfect working order.

Firstly, vacuum out all the debris form the windowsill and suing a wet paper towel, wipe down the sill to remove any residual dirt and grime.
Look for any damaged or missing hardware. Re-nail or tighten loose guides. Tighten the screws on any window locks. Next, lubricate the locks with a shot of spray lubricant.
Remove any paint that has accumulated on the locks by removing the locks and soaking them in any paint remover. Clean, polish, lubricate and replace the hardware. Wipe away any excess lubricant.

If you have modern, double hung windows, press against the metal channel on both sides of the frame and if one side yields to pressure, the window sash can be taken out of the frame. Using graphite or any other dry lubricants, grease the metal window channels in double hung windows.

A crack or lever is how a casement or awning window operates. By opening the windows fully, you can disengage the arm from the track that permits you to lubricate the arm and track or to free the window sash for easier washing.

Rate This Article From 1 (Lowest) to 5 (Highest)

Average

Related Articles

Preparing Wood for Painting

Your Room and Balance

Repairing Sub Flooring

11 Cheap (and Easy) Holiday Decorating Ideas for Your Home

Stem Leak Repairs

1 Week Before Your Move

Apartment Decorating Tips: Cheap Ways to Spruce Up Your Pad

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Cleaning Service

Auto Insurance: What You Need to Know

After the Offer: What You Should Ask Yourself

Relocation.com
In the Press

A Moving Company's Moving Story
June, 2012

Relocation.com's survey was recently featured on the front page of USA Today. The headline entitled "Moving in Hard Times" highlighted our results that moving and relocating behaviors were only moderately influenced by the economy.

Our lifestyle survey found that Americans are seeking smaller homes and a suburban lifestyle. These riveting results were recently featured on USAToday.com in an article entitled "American dream shrinks as smaller homes gain favor."

"This user-friendly site includes a blog and a subscription-only newsletter, too"

"Relocation.com provides you with all the tools you need to get quotes quickly from movers in your area."

Window Maintenance

Relocation.comIn the Press

Relocation.com Resources

Relocation.com
In the Press