Would you be embarrassed if a guest in your house opened a window and saw what was hiding in your window tracks?
If you’ve ever opened your windows, chances are you have seen one of the dirtiest places in your house, the window tracks. I have found moss, algae, dirt, pollen, cheerios, bugs and more hanging out in the window tracks, they can get just plain disgusting. With a little time and the right approach though they can be cleaned right up.
Before and After
Steps to clean window tracks:
- Open Window
- Remove Screen
- Remove all loose debris and particulate with a brush (not abrasive) and/or vacuum.
- Spray tracks with a general all-purpose cleaner, the foaming bubbles works great. Avoid causing damage! Remember stronger is not better, read the labels and make sure the cleaner is okay for the surface (i.e. vinyl, aluminum, glass, wood, etc.).
- Let the cleaner dwell for awhile, if they are really dirty you’ll need to wait a few minutes.
- Wipe away all the gunk with a cleaning cloth. Might need to repeat steps 4 – 5 for stubborn areas.
This process will produce clean window tracks. Some other useful tools that will help in tight grooves or in the corners would be Q-Tips, toothbrushes and toothpicks. The process does take a little bit of time, do not try to rush it by using more aggressive tools and chemicals because the result might be costly.
If you have dirty window tracks and you don’t want to take the time to clean them remember that most professional window cleaners will clean tracks for a small charge per track. Generally the dirtier they are the more time it takes, so get them cleaned and have them cleaned often!
Contact me if you have any questions or would like a free estimate.
