After long-term use and exposure to the external environment, aluminum doors and windows will inevitably accumulate dust, stains, and even oxidation spots. How to effectively clean aluminum alloy doors and windows to maintain the original luster and beauty, has become a concern for many families. Today, let us discuss some tips for cleaning aluminum doors and windows.

1. Understand the material characteristics of aluminum alloy doors and windows

Aluminum doors and windows are mainly composed of aluminum profiles and glass. They have the advantages of light weight, high strength, corrosion resistance, and easy processing. The surface of aluminum alloy profiles is usually treated with anodizing, electrophoretic painting, powder spraying and other processes to improve its weather resistance and decorative properties. Therefore, when cleaning aluminum alloy doors and windows, we need to choose appropriate cleaning methods and tools based on these characteristics.

2. Daily cleaning and maintenance

1. Wipe with dry cloth: Daily cleaning of aluminum doors and windows is very simple, just wipe the surface gently with a clean dry cloth. A dry cloth can remove floating dust and light stains on the surface to keep doors and windows tidy.

2. Avoid using hard objects to scratch: During the cleaning process, avoid using hard objects such as blades and iron wire balls to scratch the surface of doors and windows to avoid scratching the coating and affecting the appearance.

3.Regular dust removal: Since aluminum doors and windows are easy to accumulate dust, it is recommended to perform dust removal and cleaning once a week. You can use a vacuum cleaner or soft-bristled brush to remove dust from the gaps and corners of doors and windows.

3. Deep cleaning and care

1. Cleaner selection: For stubborn stains and oxidation spots on the surface of aluminum doors and windows, you can use professional aluminum alloy cleaners to clean them. These cleaners usually contain mild acidic and alkaline ingredients that can effectively remove stains and oxidation spots without damaging the aluminum alloy surface coating. When choosing a detergent, pay attention to choosing a product with a good brand reputation and guaranteed quality.

2. Cleaning steps:First wet the surface of doors and windows with clean water to soften stains and oxidation spots. Spray the cleaner on a damp cloth and wipe the door and window surfaces evenly. Be careful to wipe along the direction of the aluminum alloy texture to avoid damaging the coating due to lateral wiping. After wiping is completed, rinse away the detergent residue with clean water and dry the door and window surfaces with a dry cloth. For stubborn stains in the gaps and corners of doors and windows, you can use a soft-bristled brush or cotton swab dipped in detergent to clean.

3. Nursing measures:After cleaning, you can apply engine oil or wax oil to the aluminum doors and windows to add a protective film. This protective film can enhance the weather resistance and stain resistance of doors and windows, extending their service life. Regularly check whether door and window hardware accessories such as handles and locks are loose or damaged, and repair or replace them in time

4. Precautions

1. Avoid using strong acid and alkali cleaners: Strong acid and alkali cleaners will damage the surface coating of aluminum alloy, causing discoloration, oxidation and even corrosion of doors and windows. Therefore, avoid using such cleaners when cleaning aluminum doors and windows.

2. Do not spray cleaner directly on doors and windows: Spraying cleaner directly on doors and windows may cause the cleaner to flow into the gaps and internal structures of the doors and windows, causing damage. Therefore, the cleaner should be sprayed on a damp cloth before wiping.

3. Regular inspection and maintenance: In addition to cleaning, aluminum alloy doors and windows should also be inspected and maintained regularly. Check the sealing of doors and windows, the integrity of hardware accessories, etc., find problems in time and deal with them.

Through the above introduction, we have learned about the material characteristics and cleaning and maintenance methods of aluminum alloy doors and windows. I hope these tips can help you easily solve the problem of cleaning aluminum doors and windows!