How to Clean an Aluminum Window

Aluminum windows are strong, durable and they will provide you with great soundproofing.  They are also very easy to take care of.   All it takes is some common household materials and a littlee elbow grease to remove any dirt or stains.  

Things That You Will Need 

• Detergent


• Aluminum cleaner


• Lemon juice


• Baking soda


• Vinegar


• SOS pads


• WD-40


• Steel wool


• Paint thinner

• Wash the window frames with warm soapy water then rinse it off and use a soft cloth to dry it.


• Use a cleaner that has solvent in it in order to remove any grease spots.  Make sure to test the cleaner on a hidden spot first in order to make sure that it won't damage or discolor the aluminum.


• Mix together ½ cup of lemon juice and ¼ cup of baking soda to make a paste that you can rub onto the aluminum.  Let it sit there for a minute before using a damp sponge to remove it.  Dry it off with a soft cloth.


• Clean the tracks on your aluminum window by spraying on a solution of ½ cup of baking soda, ½ cup of vinegar and 2 cups of water.  Rinse it off before drying the frame.


• Dampen an SOS pad.  Gently rub it over the aluminum window frame.  Rinse it off and then dry your frame.


• Spray some WD-40 onto any spots that are hard to clean.  Wipe the window frame off with a soft cloth.