Hello friends. So today we will be discussing how to maintain your window seal strips to last long. Window seal strips are extremely important since they hold the warmth of your home during winter and the coolness of your home very essential in summer when it’s hot outside. They also block dust, bugs and outside noise. Your window seal strips won't work as well as they should if you don't take good care of them — and they get damaged over time. But don’t worry. Whether you're in the office or at home, we'd love to share some simple and helpful tips for keeping your window seal strips in great shape. 

How to Clean the Seal Strips on Your Windows

Cleaning them is the first step to caring for your window seal strips. Dirt, dust and other stuff can accumulate on the window sealing strip and stop them from working properly. Here’s how to give them a gentle clean to keep them working effectively:

For starters, clear away loose dirt and dust. A soft brush or a vacuum cleaner can do the trick. Doing so will remove the larger chunks of grime before you get more in-depth with cleaning.

Then, combine warm water with a little bit of mild soap or detergent. 

Use a soap not too strong because we want to be gentle with window seal strips.

Thereafter, take a soft cloth/sponge and use to clean the seal strips with care. Be sure to get into all the little creases and nooks and crannies where dirt could be hiding.

After washing them, rinse the strips with clean water to rinse off any soap. After that, use a towel to dry them. In addition, this prevents water from remaining on the door window sealing strip, which can cause damage.

And finally, do not use any harsh chemicals and rough cleaners. 

These can damage the seal strips and reduce their effectiveness.

You know that your window seal strips, the rubber strips that hold your windows in place, are important.

Now that you’ve learned how to clean your window seal strips, let’s discuss how to prevent them from fading and deteriorating. The material of seal strips are susceptible to sunlight and extreme temperature changes that can cause them to break down and not function properly. To help avoid that happening here are some useful tips:

Then, use curtains or blinds in your home to help block direct sunlight. It keeps seal strips protected from the sun’s rays, which can cause fading and degradation over time.

Maintain an even temperature inside your house. Avoid extreme temperature gradients, such as hot to cold environments, which may stress the seal strips.

If you are cleaning then do not use hard chemicals or strong cleaning products for cleaning windows. Use only gentle cleaning solutions to protect your seal strips.

Do not use sharp objects or knives to remove dirt or debris from your seal strips. A sharp object will cut them easily.