Plastic window film offers a number of advantages to homeowners who seek privacy within their homes during the day, heat retention during the winter, and heat rejection during the summer. Some plastic film is also used for decorative purposes. Regardless of why you use it, in order to get the most out of your plastic window film, you need to keep it clean. Although there are a number of ways to do this, this article will highlight one simple method by which you can keep your plastic window film clean, and make it last longer than it otherwise would.
If you recently installed your stained glass window film, and you want to keep it looking nice, the first thing that you need to do is to find out from your manufacturer about how soon you can clean the film after you have installed it. Some films require up to 30 days after installation before they can be cleaned, so that they will have enough time to bond with the windows.
Use a light soap and water mixture, or a non-abrasive and ammonia-free glass cleaner that comes in a spray bottle. Spray the cleaning solution onto the film surface, and using a soft cloth, wipe away any dirt, grease, dust, and oil smudges that your children have left behind after looking out through the window. It is extremely important that you use a very soft cloth while doing this so that you don’t scratch the film. Collapsible plastic storage boxes can be cleaned in pretty much the same fashion.
Once you have done this, you can dry the film with a soft and dry cloth. Do not use newspapers or paper towels to dry the windows for the same reason that you wouldn’t use them with which to wash the window. You don’t want to scratch the film, as it may lead to an unsightly appearance. And, whatever you do, do not use the same towel that you previously used to clean off a windowsill, as this will just make the film dirty again and defeat the purpose of this whole exercise.
If you follow the simple procedure outlined above, you can rest assured in knowing that you will get a lot of life out of your plastic window film, as it both insulates and decorates your home.