Frosted window film is a marvellous addition to any home, whether you’re located in New Zealand or beyond. This is because it is visually attractive and effective at allowing natural light into your property, without compromising on your much-needed privacy or security! However, there is a minor drawback to frosted window film – that is, not many homeowners know how to properly clean their frosted windows, and so the film deteriorates in look and quality over time.
At Decal Team, our professionals have installed thousands of frosted window films. Trust in our experience, and learn how to clean your frosted windows in this blog post.
1. Avoid harsh chemicals at all costs
First things first, you should always avoid harsh chemicals when purchasing products to clean your frosted windows. Chemicals can strip away the frosted finish, which may waste your investment. Instead, purchase some mild dish soap and mix it together with warm water – not boiling, but warm! Then, using a microfibre cloth, wipe down your frosted windows with this mixture.
2. When cleaning, use circular motions to avoid streaking
A big mistake that many homeowners make when starting to clean their frosted window film is wiping in an up-and-down motion. This causes unsightly streaks that dry in an unappealing and awkward fashion! Instead, use gentle circular motions with a microfibre cloth and your cleaning solution. This ensures absolutely no streaking, allowing the beauty of your frosted windows to shine through.
3. The cloth you use really does matter
In the tips above, we’ve constantly mentioned the use of a microfibre cloth for one reason; they’re proven to be gentle and non-abrasive! You don’t want to scratch or scrape your frosted windows in attempting to keep them clean. Microfibre cloths don’t leave lint, streaks or scratches. They feel soft, and are nice to use too. If you don’t have a microfibre cloth to hand, you can always opt for a non-scratch sponge – but, it mustn’t be a Brillo pad, or anything with a metallic texture.
4. Dry thoroughly
To finish your frosted window cleaning process, always dry thoroughly with a dry microfibre cloth or Squeegee. This ensures a streak-free finish, and prevents moisture from building up around your beautiful windows.
Now that you know how to take care of frosted window film, why not make your purchase from Decal Team? From our location in Auckland, we can provide and install the highest quality frosted window films on the market. Contact us for more information about our services, and don’t wait any longer to enhance your home.
