Proper Procedure Of Cleaning The Glass Behind Screen Door
Behind a screen door, a dusty window is not a pleasant sight. In some homes, this door is also the first thing visitors see as they approach the property. How can I clean the glass behind the screen door, you ask now? Be aware that separate cleaning agents are typically used for keeping the screen door and the glass. In order to undertake a thorough cleaning job, it is a good idea to disassemble the screen door and remove the glass attached to it. In this manner, you may thoroughly clean the glass without harming the screen door. The processes to removing the screen door's glass and cleaning it are as follows: You must have the right equipment if you want to keep the glass behind your screen door immaculate. To complete this task successfully, the fragile material must be handled with care.
Tools You May Need
- A Set Of Clean Cloth Or Rags
- Power Towels
- Microfiber Cloth
- Mild Glass Cleaning Solution
- Squeegee
- Bucket Of Water
Removing The Glass From The Screen Door
Cleaning the clear material should come after removing the glass from the screen door. It can cause problems to clean the screen door and the adjacent glass at the same time and with the same cleaning agents. For instance, cleaning the mesh on screen doors may require a pressure washer. The screen door's glass may break or crack if that tool is used on glass. Fortunately, most glass fittings attached to screen doors can be removed without the use of any special tools. You can then go ahead and do the following:
- Look for the finger pulls or indentations, which are typically towards the glass's base.
- Start removing the glass from the frame by squeezing the indents with two fingers. Be aware that the frames of some screen door models may include a notch. In such case, lift the glass up first before removing your fingers from the pulls.
- The top of the frame should be where the glass begins to emerge. Pull or tug the glass upward once it is tilted upward at a 45-degree angle to remove the bottom portion from the frame. To get the glass out of the frame, you might need to give it a little shake.
Cleaning The Glass
After removing the glass from the frame, place it aside in a space that is quite open. Make sure you're in a place like your garden or garage where you don't want other things to get wet. Use the cleaning supplies you prepared before at this step:
- In a pail of mildly soapy water, dip a clean towel or rag. Use the towel or rag to wipe the glass surface to help remove dust, dirt, and other impurities.
- Allow the soapy mixture to settle for a while. After that, wipe it off with a fresh cloth or some paper towels. To avoid leaving a soapy residue, be sure to clean the glass from top to bottom.
- Use a microfiber cloth or other non-abrasive material to apply the mild window cleaning solution and wipe the glass surface.
- Immediately wipe the glass after applying the window cleaning solution to it. Long-term sitting of the combination can result in streaks or blotches. For this step, utilize a squeegee or similar clean cloth.
- On the opposite side of the glass, repeat the procedure.
Reinstall the glass to the frame with the screen door after cleaning it on both sides. For reassembly, you only need to reverse the steps used to remove the glass from the screen door and its frame.