Do this on a hot sunny day.
How do you clean an awning window.
Ask for help in moving the ladder and lifting your cleaning solution to minimize your risk of a fall.
Follow the steps below during your spring and fall cleaning and you ll have sparkling immaculate awning windows all year long.
This video will show you how to operate an awning and how to clean it from inside the house.
Remove and clean the screen.
Cleaning an awning window may seem like a challenge but it s actually quite a simple process.
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Lift upward to separate the plastic shoe from the bracket.
Awning windows are not quite as easy to clean as casement or double hung windows but fortunately most modern awning windows do have functional components that enable them to be cleaned from inside your home which means you won t have to get up on a ladder to complete the job.
Cleaning the screen glass frame.
First separate the rod from the sash by opening the sash about six inches and grasping the rod where it attaches to the sash.
To get the rod and shoes out of the way as you clean crank the operator arm to the closed.
The first step in cleaning an awning is to use a broom to sweep away any loose leaves dirt cobwebs or other debris.
Once you ve removed as much debris as you can spray your awnings with plain water.
Rinse your awnings with clean water every month or so when they are in use.
This video will show you how to operate an awning and how to clean it from inside the house.
Awnings will however begin to break down if you don t clean them properly.
Typically you will just need a cleaning solution brush water and a ladder to complete the cleaning.
Here we feature an on the job video of awning cleaning.
Don t forget to sweep out the underside as well.
If you need to use a ladder to reach the top be sure to exercise caution.
Whether you have a canvas vinyl or aluminum awning doing a regular cleaning will keep it in a good condition for protection from sunny days to come.
Video was provided by james at j j window cleaning services in fresno ca.