How to Clean Venting Velux Skylights

Every house has windows, but the truly special ones also feature skylights -- a beautiful way to provide natural lighting, and from an unexpected vantage point. Velux makes some of the best skylights in the industry, including a line of venting skylights that are particularly well-suited to rooms that need natural ventilation, such as bathrooms and kitchens. Learn how to clean your skylights to ensure that your view of the outside world remains as clear as it can be.

Things You'll Need

• Sponges
• Buckets
• Squeegee
• Glass cleaner
• Soft brush
• Utility knife (optional)

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Start work at the highest row and work down if you have multiple rows of skylights.

   • 2

     Soak a sponge with soapy water and wash the skylight to loosen dirt and debris.

   • 3

     Rinse the skylight glass with warm water.

   • 4

     Dry the glass with a squeegee.

   • 5

     Spray the glass with a mild glass cleaner and clean the glass with a soft brush.

   • 6

     Dry the glass with the squeegee.

   • 7

     Remove tree sap, paint or other sticky objects from the glass with a utility knife. Work on small spots only, and scrape in only one direction to prevent from damaging the glass.