It’s that time of year again when you start thinking about spring cleaning. You’ll clean almost every aspect of their home from sweeping under furniture to getting dust off ceiling fans. You’ll even clean the windows and get them sparkling so the spring and summer sun can enter, but few will remember the window tracks. Is it important to clean the window track? Yes, it is.
Clogging Up a Window Track
Odds are the window tracks have never been cleaned in the years you have lived in the home. It’s just not something people think about. In this day and age of high efficiency heating and cooling, windows aren’t open as much as they used to be. Over time, the tracks can get stuffed with everything from dirt and mold to insects and spider webs. You may notice the window getting more difficult to open and close as all that contamination gums up the works for your window. Dirt plus moisture equals mud, so humid days could spell disaster for your window.
Fresh Air Made Dirty
One of the main reasons to open windows is to let in fresh air and make the house a little less stuffy. How many people have sat in front of an open window and just enjoyed the fresh spring wind air as it mingled with fresh cut grass and spring’s natural scents to create a smell straight from heaven. When years of dirt, mold and desiccated insect husks build up, you might notice the spring air doesn’t smell so fresh. In fact, all that contamination can lead to allergies and congestion.
How to Clean Your Window Track
The first step is to put a clean towel on the floor in front of the window. You don’t want anything in there falling onto your floor. Take out the screens and use a vacuum to collect any loose dirt and insect bodies. If it’s been a while, then it could look like an insect graveyard, so be prepared. Dip a sponge in warm soapy water and clean the tracks thoroughly. Use a scrub brush to get any stubborn dirt and repeat with the sponge until clean. Once everything is done, take a clean towel and dry everything. You spent all that time cleaning, and don’t want mold to grow because you forgot to dry.
Windows can be a pain to clean, but it’s necessary. If you’re not in the mood for cleaning or don’t have the time, then call Illinois Valley Clean Team or get a free quote.
