What to Put on Sticky Vinyl Windows

Causes

• A buildup of dirt, dust or other debris makes vinyl windows stick and difficult to use. Even if you clean your home on a regular basis, debris can accumulate along the edges of the windows in spots typically not cleaned. Airborne grease from cooking can coat the edges of a kitchen's vinyl windows, making them stick.

Cleaning Method

• Most vinyl windows are simple to remove without tools. Removing one of the windows usually requires pressing sliders or buttons on each side of the window and popping out the window. Warm, soapy water on a rag or a sponge can be used to clean dust, dirt and grease from the windows. Debris often accumulates where the window panes meet the window frames. Tracks on the frame need cleaning, too.

Lubrication

• A general, household lubricant works well to remove stickiness from vinyl windows. If you recently cleaned windows but they still stick, then using a household spray lubricant can make the windows open and close with ease. The lubricant needs to reach the small gaps between the windows and frames. Opening and closing newly lubricated windows repeatedly helps to distribute the lubricant.

Silicone Lubricant Spray

• Silicone lubricant spray is a useful product to reduce the sticking problem. As with other types of lubricant, the spray needs to reach the gaps between the windows and their frames. Then moving the windows ensures the silicone lubricant fills the gaps thoroughly.