UPVC windows with all its features and plus points also endorses the fact that they are require hardly any maintenance over the years. Given that they last 10 to 30 years, there are few things that keep this windows as good as new. You don’t have to get your gloves on with a hundred other cleaners to keep these functioning well.
For the option of glass used for your UPVC windows, you don’t really need to use any normal glass but reduce your work by using a self cleaning glass like Saint Gobain’s Bio Clean. No longer would it be a chore of wiping clean your glasses.
At the most a proper cleaning process should be done twice over a year to keep your UPVC windows in tip top condition. Cleaning windows does not require you to use a special cleaner but you can use warm water with a mild detergent to remove any dust, grit and dead insects from the surface. Use a soft material and dampen it and clean.
To avoid rusty condition of your windows, keep your latches, locks and any other hinges or knobs well oiled. If you have children paying around the house you don’t want them exposed to rusty doors and windows. Hence use a good lubricant for the purpose. Do not use a thick lubricant or it will leave a layer over the pane. You can easily settle for a homemade cleaning solution rather than buying one.
Avoid use of any metal against the window panes or frames. Remove any stickers or stickiness by use a damp cloth. Both grit settled over time as well as metal can put scratches on your windows. Also, condensation will clog the drainage holes which can also be removed easily.