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How to Wash Aluminum Windows

Windows made with aluminum are strong and durable windows. They also supply extra sound proofing than other types of windows. The frames that are painted can be easily maintained while the unpainted frame scratch easily. Sometimes a cloudy patina can form on them, which makes the hard to clean and maintain.

How to Wash Aluminum Windows


Materials Needed



  • Liquid dish detergent

  • Water

  • Large bucket

  • Sponge

  • Distilled white vinegar

  • Newspaper


1. Combine two squirts of liquid dish detergent and 1 gallon of water in a large bucket.


2. Dip sponge into the detergent and water solution. Wash the entire window. Dip sponge into the bucket as many times as needed.


3. Make sure you get in the tracks and the side of the window as you clean.


4. Pour out the dirty water. Refill the bucket with clean water. Make sure you rinse the sponge well.


5. Dip the sponge into the clear water. Rinse the aluminum window well. The tracks and the side must also be rinsed to remove all traces of soap.


6. Pour the water out of the bucket and rinse the bucket well.


7. Combine ½ cup distilled white vinegar and 1 gallon hot water in a bucket. Mix the solution well.


8. Dip newspaper into the solution and quickly go over the windows. Pour the vinegar and water solution out and rinse the bucket.


9. Fill the bucket with water and use newspaper to go over the window. Dry the window with dry newspaper.