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(The above products are
trademarked to their respective companies below)
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*Cleaning
Materials are listed in alphabetical Order.
Window Solutions does not endorse proprietary
products or processes and makes no warranties
for the products referenced herein. References
to proprietary names is for illustrative
purposes only, and is not intended to imply that
there are not equally effective alternatives.
All cleaners used must be thoroughly rinsed off
and dried after use or discoloration of vinyl
frames could occur. |
Care and Maintenance for your new Vinyl
Windows and Doors:
It is easy to maintain your new vinyl windows and doors, most of
the dirt and grim simply wash off with a light rain. However due
to some atmospheric conditions more than simple dirt can
accumulate on your product and with little effort can be
cleaned.
The following is a list of our favorite Natural Non-Toxic
Cleaners and home recipes for cleaning tough stains - these may
differ from manufactures suggestions so please always test first
in an non-conspicuous area. These products are available at
Natural Food Stores, and Target.
| Vinyl Cleaner Recipe: |
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1/4 cup Baking Soda, 1 teaspoon
of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap, and water to make suds |
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| General & Light Cleaning: |
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Seventh Generation All Purpose
Cleaner, Dr. Bronners Magic Soap, Mrs. Meyers All
Purpose Cleaner, Method Glass Cleaner |
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| Oil Base Caulk: |
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CITRASOLV, Rubbing Alcohol |
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| Felt Tip Pen: |
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CITRASOLV, Rubbing Alcohol |
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| Grass: |
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Vinegar, Rubbing Alcohol |
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| Lipstick: |
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White Toothpaste, paste of Olive Oil
& Baking Soda |
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| Lithium Grease: |
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Dry Cornstarch, Rub with White
Bread, Dry Borax |
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| Mold & Mildew: |
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Australian Tea Tree Oil, Borax &
Water Paste,(Solution of vinegar &
water (70/30) |
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| Motor Oil: |
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Dry Cornstarch, Rub with White
Bread, Dry Borax |
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| Oil: |
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CITRASOLV, Dr. Bronner's, Rub
with White Bread |
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| Paint: |
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Baking Soda, CITRASOLV, Milk, Hot
Vinegar |
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| Pencil: |
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Baking Soda, Dr. Bronner's |
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| Rust: |
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Paste of Vinegar and Baking POWDER,
Rub with Tomatoes, CITRASOLV |
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| Tar: |
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Topsoil, CITRASOLV, Linseed Oil |
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Alternative Cleaning & Maintenance Methods:
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Below is a
chart of cleaners for specific circumstances
recommended by the Vinyl Window and Door
Institute. |
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Cleaners to
Remove Stains from Vinyl Window and Door Frames |
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| Bubble Gum |
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Fantastik®, Murphy Oil Soap®,
Solution of vinegar (30%) and water (70%),
Windex® |
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| Crayon |
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Lestoil® |
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| DAP (Oil-Based Caulk) |
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Fantastik® |
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| Felt Tip Pen |
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Fantastik®, water-based cleaners |
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| Grass |
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Fantastik®, Lysol®, Murphy Oil
Soap®, Windex® |
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| Lipstick |
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Fantastik®, Murphy Oil Soap® |
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| Lithium Grease |
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Fantastik®, Lestoil®, Murphy Oil
Soap®, Windex® |
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| Mold and Mildew |
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Fantastik®, Solution of vinegar
(30%) and water (70%), Windex® |
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| Motor Oil |
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Fantastik®, Lysol®, Murphy Oil
Soap®, Windex® |
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| Oil |
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Soft Scrub® |
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| Paint |
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Brillo® Pad, Soft Scrub® |
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| Pencil |
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Soft Scrub® |
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| Rust |
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Fantastik®, Murphy Oil Soap®,
Windex® |
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| Tar |
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Soft Scrub® |
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| Top Soil |
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Fantastik®, Lestoil®, Murphy Oil
Soap® |
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