How to clean aluminum window frames

Having clean windows with the beautiful sun shining through will brighten up your day. But then you notice the aluminum frames and see just how gray and weathered they have become. It can make the sunshine turn a little gray.

Step 1; Start off by cleaning down the aluminum window frames by washing them with a mild detergent and water. A mixture of ½ a cup of sudsy ammonia to 1 litre of water. This works very well.

You can use already mixed solvent cleaners also. Never use abrasives as they can scratch the aluminum surface.

Step 2; Rinse off the solution thoroughly. Remove all traces of cleaner by rinsing the frames well with water.

Step 3; Dry the aluminum window frames thoroughly by using soft cloths or rags. Rub gently, but firmly in circular motions to remove any remaining dust as well as any soap residue.

Step 4; Paint the window frames if you wish to do so. Badly weathered frames that are beyond hope of cleaning can be brought back to life by cleaning with soap and water. After drying they can be painted with exterior metal paint in the color of your choice. You will have a totally new look with the paint.

Dave’s Tip: You can put a coat of lacquer on aluminum window frames to protect them from weathering.

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How to clean old brick walls

Though they add character to any home, brick walls become dusty and dirty over time. Clean your brick walls regularly to maintain their appearance whether you have old brick walls are inside or outside of your home.

Step1; To start dust off the brick using a soft brush or vacuum cleaner hose attachment this will remove loose dust and dirt from the brick walls on the inside of your home. For exterior brick walls rinse off with plain water from the garden hose.

Step 2; Fill up a bucket with 3 litre of warm water; add ½ a cup of clear dish washing liquid and ½ a cup of table salt to the water. Mix up the ingredients by stirring. Fill a separate bucket up with 3 litre of plain warm water (cold water from hose if you are cleaning exterior brick).

Step 3; Dip an old rag in the bucket of soapy water then ring out the rag well. Scrub the bricks with the rag. Rinse rag often while cleaning. Using an old brush, dip into the bucket of soapy water to clean the mortar between the bricks. Start cleaning at the top working your way down to the bottom.

Step 4; Dip the rag into the bucket of plain water to rinse brick walls. Rinse and wring out the rag often to avoid reapplying dirt and soap to the walls. Rinse exterior brick walls with water from the garden house, rinse starting from the top working your way to the bottom. Doing this on a regular basis will preserve the beauty of the brick.

Dave’s Tip: Don’t clean walls in direct sunlight if possible as any residue dries very quickly. 

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