Maintaining and Caring for Your Hurricane Impact Windows

Hurricane impact windows provide an unparalleled level of safety, security, and comfort, both during a hurricane and every day for your Palm Beach County home. Once you’ve installed them, annual cleaning and maintenance will help keep them in tiptop condition for years to come.

The best time for cleaning your windows is on an overcast day; cleaning during a sunny South Florida day can lead to water streaks on the windows. The materials you need are:

• Microfiber rags (avoid using paper towels or anything that could scratch the glass)
• Bucket with warm water and a mild hurricane impact window-safe detergent
• Hose
• Squeegee

If your windows have screens, remove them and set them aside. Clean those with a soft brush, soap and water and let dry while you work on the windows.  Hose down the windows to loosen the dirt and debris.  Then, with your microfiber rag dipped in the water and detergent mixture, wipe down the glass, frame and weather stripping. You may need to use multiple rags and refresh the water and detergent mixture as they get dirty to avoid smearing the dirt and salt on the window. Once the windows are clean, rinse them again with the hose to remove any soapy residue and squeegee the glass dry. Use a fresh, dry, soft cloth to dry the frame and weatherstripping.

Once the windows are clean and dry, inspect the glass, weatherstripping, and the frame for any damage that could compromise their effectiveness. If you find any scratches in the window film, corrosion, dents, or anything else that you are concerned about, contact CitiQuiet Windows and Doors to request a professional inspection.

Before you finish, make sure to lubricate the window hinges with mineral oil to protect them and keep them functioning well. Then, apply a thin coating of car wax to your frames if they are made from aluminum. This will help protect them from salt corrosion.

An even easier option to ensure your windows are properly cleaned and maintained is to call CitiQuiet Windows and Doors, based in Boca Raton and serving all of South Florida. One of our experienced technicians will come to your home and clean and maintain your windows for you.

With regularly scheduled care and cleanings, your hurricane impact windows will retain their beauty and protect your home and family for years into the future. CitiQuiet Windows and Doors is one of South Florida’s leading providers of hurricane impact windows. Contact us at our Boca Raton showroom for any questions about installing or maintaining hurricane impact windows for your home.

Since 2012, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors has been engineering and installing high-quality impact windows, doors, and shutters for residential and commercial buildings throughout Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. 

Based in Boca Raton, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors offers a turnkey service to clients including initial design, engineering, permitting, installation and finish work.  From elegant French doors to hurricane impact-resistant windows and sliding glass doors, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors has your solution. 

At CitiQuiet Windows and Doors, we carry only the highest-quality products from the nation’s top manufacturers – and we stand behind everything we sell.  For a free estimate, contact CitiQuiet Windows and Doors at 561-241-9463, visit us at citiquiethurricanewindows.com,  or stop by the showroom today at 6530 West Rogers Circle, Suite 29, Boca Raton, FL 33487.

With an A+ rating from Better Business Bureau (BBB), CitiQuiet Windows and Doors consistently strives to exceed customer expectations.