Cleaning Outdoor Window Screens

I didn t use any fancy tools or cleaner.

Cleaning outdoor window screens.

Knowing how to properly clean your window screens can help keep them looking great and lasting longer. Wait for the window to dry. Scrub your exterior windows with the mop. This year i tried something new when i cleaned my screens and it made all the difference in how quickly my screens got clean.

Place a large bath towel beneath the window to catch any spills. How to clean window screens. Weather is rough on outdoor metal screens but there is a cleaning solution. I used a product i already owned.

Cleaning the inside of windows. Spray a streak free window cleaner onto the glass or on a clean microfiber cloth and wipe. Window screens are exposed to wind water rain dust dirt bugs and many other elements that can quickly turn a clean screen into a dirty one. Clean exterior windows make your house look nicer and improve visibility from within so it is recommended that you clean the inside and outside of your windows at least once a month.

Dip a clean microfiber cloth or mop head into the solution and attach to the mop handle. This is more easily done if you can detach the screen but if you can t periodically rub vinegar over the area with a cloth over a couple hours. Window screens really take a beating. Step 1 pour a couple of capfuls of liquid dishwashing soap into your spray bottle then fill the rest of the bottle with water from the tap.

Rinse them thoroughly with a garden hose on low pressure to clean off dust and dirt. It made cleaning them so much quicker and easier. Try my pre cleaning trick. Maintain the screens regularly between soapy cleanings by using an extendable vacuum to remove dust and pollen.

Fill a bucket or large pot with clean cool water and add a few drops of liquid dish soap. Pour household vinegar over the rusted areas and allow to sit for a couple hours. They re constantly exposed to the sun wind rain and snow and pollen and insects not to mention all the dust that comes at them from inside the house. Once dry reinstall the screens and enjoy their clean nearly transparent state.

Once most of the crud is gone move on to the next step. Use a dry towel to absorb excess water on the screen and allow the screens to air dry. Then poke your finger into a dry spot on a separate lint free rag and run it around the perimeter of the window to remove any remaining suds.