How to Clean your Window & Door Frames

Aluminium requires minimal maintenance but, like your motor vehicle, its finish may

deteriorate if foreign materials collect and are allowed to remain on the surface for

a period of time. This is because such foreign material absorbs atmospheric

moisture and reacts overtime with the contacted surface.

The frequency at which external window and door frames require cleaning is

dependent on their exposure to salt air and industrial contaminants.

You can use the below as a guide:

Environment	Cleaning Frequency	Notes
Rural/Suburban Environments	Recommended cleaning every 3 months. Maximum period between cleaning is 6 months	Over time, dirt and various materials will come into contact with your frames. Maintenance will help to prevent gradual deterioration and corrosion.
Coastal/River/Pool/Industrial Environments	Monthly cleaning is advisable. Maximum period between cleaning is 3 months, 1 month for hardware	Windows & doors within 8km of the coastline, rivers or within close proximity to swimming pools or industrial environments have a higher risk of corrosion.
Extreme Conditions - heavy industry, quarries etc	Maximum period between cleaning is monthly	Exposure to heavy grime deposit and atmospheric pollution, e.g. sulphur compounds or salts, will quickly corrode your frames and cause visible deterioration if maintenance isn't carried out regularly.

1) All cleaning should be conducted wearing gloves. Remove any items of

jewellery such as rings and watches.

2) Use a non-abrasive sponge or cloth to wash the aluminium frame and to dry,

preferably use a chamois or a soft cloth. The use of abrasive cream cleaners

or cleaning material will damage the painted surface of the frame.

3) All tracks and sills must be cleared of any sand, dirt, grit and even pet hair,

these can cause damage and restrict the proper function of rollers, guides and

drop bolts.

4) Weep holes must be kept clear to enable maximum drainage.

To properly clean window tracks, first spray your tracks with warm soapy water,

wiping the tracks down with a soft cloth. Use a screwdriver on the cloth to reach

the bottom of the track. Spray a touch of silicone spray to finish off.

Jason Windows recommend clean, warm soapy water, or car wash for powder

coat finishes. Harsher solutions can damage the finish and will void your warranty.

Never use Solvent based cleaners. Alcohol or citrus cleaner solvent based

cleaners should only be used in isolation to remove stubborn marks such as

tape residue, and always followed by rinsing.

TIP Take advantage of the washing process to inspect the seals,

drainage weep holes and the frame.

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