Best Way to Wash a Window Screen
It is amazing how much dirt and dust blow around in the air outside. Combine that with pollutants, pollen, leaves and other debris and your window screens get dirty fast. Everyone likes to look out their windows without first noticing how dirty their window screens are. You don’t need to buy a fancy product to clean them. You just need to plan ahead and you can clean all your window screens in a matter of hours.
There are a lot of products out there that claim to make washing window screens easy. You can learn how to power wash or a steam clean your windows with special equipment. Be aware that you might damage your screens so read all the instructions before you start. You can also choose to clean your window screens with some household products.You will need is a bucket, a hose, ammonia and a relatively soft scrub brush. This technique is easier to do outside if you have a house but can be accomplished in a bathtub if you live in an apartment or condo with no outside space.
- Remove the screens from the windows. Label the screens with masking tape so you remember what screen belongs to what window.
- Mix three parts water to one part ammonia in a bucket. Dip the brush in the solution and gently brush the solution on the screen. Wet the screen completely before you begin to lightly scrub the screen to remove debris and dirt. Once you are satisfied with your work, rinse the screen thoroughly with a hose or another bucket of water.
- Tap the screens gently to remove most of the water and let them dry by leaning them against a wall. They will not take long to air dry but you can use a cloth to gently wipe them dry if you are impatient.
- Replace the screen in the right window and you are done. Now you can look out your window with satisfaction knowing you have clean window screens!