If you haven't cleaned your window tracks in a while, you may notice a lot of dirt.Basic cleaning supplies can be used to clean your tracks.Depending on how dirty your tracks are, you may have to use different methods.It's important to get into all the corners and hard to reach areas for an efficient clean.
Step 1: You should grab your cleaning supplies.
If you haven't cleaned your window tracks in a while you may need a variety of supplies.You will need a good vacuum with a hose attachment.A brush head can help break up caked dirt.A toothbrush or cleaning brush.You can buy window track cleaning brushes.A special brush head is used to get the hard to reach corners in the window track.A bucket of water.When you see foamy bubbles, add a few drops of dish soap or Dawn Soap.One towel to dip into the water and the other to dry out.Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide can be used to break down tough dirt or mold.You need q-tips to loosen the dirt.
Step 2: There are pieces of debris and dirt that need to be vacuumed up.
Take your vacuum cleaner and suck out the debris from the window track.The vacuum will suck up dirt and dead insects.If you have a brush attachment, use it after you've vacuumed up as much debris as you can.You can break up more debris by scrubbing the tracks with your brush.
Step 3: The corners and tough spots need to be cleaned.
Get rid of the muck with baking soda.Work your way into the center by hitting the corners first.The screen may need to be removed for separate cleaning.Baking soda can be put on your tracks.You only need a small amount.Put a small amount of vinegar in the tracks.Again, you don't need a lot.Baking soda won't work if there's just enough vinegar.The baking soda and vinegar will help break up the dirt on your vacuum.
Step 4: Put paper towels on the tracks and scrub them with a toothbrush.
Go over the dirt with your toothbrush, pull it to the center of the window, and let the baking soda and vinegar soak in for a few minutes.Use a butter knife to clean the track.The rule of thumb is to wait until the baking soda stops making noise.The muck should be swept toward the center from the corners.Most of the muck should be removed with the toothbrush.Cotton swabs can be used to clean out tight areas.Put some paper towels in the sink and soak it up.
Step 5: Add soap to the bucket.
Some windows may be able to be cleaned with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar.It is time to wash and wipe the tracks if your windows need some work.Dawn works very well.You can use a natural, organic cleaning product if that's what you need.It is possible to clean your tracks with natural cleaners.Castille soap can be used for an organic approach.
Step 6: Put the scrubbing brush in the soapy water and scrub the tracks.
Use the brush to clean the inside of the window tracks.You can use any type of brush from a window track bush to a toothbrush.All dirt should be loosened by the soapy brush on the corners.
Step 7: Take one of your towels and wipe the tracks.
The excess water should be squeezed out so that it doesn't pool in your tracks.Your towel needs to be damp to absorb dirt.
Step 8: wipe down the tracks
There shouldn't be much dirt left after you have cleaned your window tracks.The main part of the track needs to be wiped down.Pay attention to the grooves.If you haven't already, it's a good idea to wipe down the vertical tracks.The frame which touches the tracks, as well as any parts of the actual window that you can reach, should be wiped.
Step 9: To finish, use a dry towel.
There are water drips and wet spots in the window track.Take your dry rag and give the tracks a good wipe after you have got your tracks looking pristine.The dry rag will prevent streak marks.Leaving your windows open will let the air dry.
Step 10: It's a good idea to clean your window tracks at least once a year.
It's a good idea to clean your tracks a few times a year.The less work you have to do each time you clean, the better.You can get the tracks nice and clean without going through all the steps.If you want to get your tracks clean, you can either apply baking soda and vinegar or wipe them down with soapy water.
Step 11: The bottom and vertical tracks need to be cleaned.
Don't ignore the tracks.The areas are prime for dirt build up.To get into the harder to reach places, use your brush and q-tips.The dirt that falls down on your tracks creates more build up on the bottom tracks.
Step 12: To get hard to reach corners, use a brush and q-tips.
Sometimes you don't need to use a brush or q-tips.A brush or q-tip will be able to get in and scrub the areas effectively when trying to clean out every part of the track.An old toothbrush or small paintbrush can be used to reach smaller areas and still get an effective scrubbing.Use a butter knife and chopsticks to pick out the window tracks.
Step 13: When cleaning that room, give your tracks a quick wipe down.
You can maintain cleaner tracks by wiping the tracks down whenever you clean that room if you do a deep clean a couple times a year.If you clean frequently, you won't need to use soap or brushes.Disinfectant wipes, paper towels, and cleaning spray can be used.Clean the tracks quickly to keep them free of dirt.