by InspiredWritingResearch

Created on: December 11, 2010   Last Updated: December 15, 2010

In considering how to clean window screens that are due for a wash, or even whether you can get away with putting off this unpleasant task for yet another month, it is worth researching the new window screen cleaning products that are on the market. For example, there are now products on the market which can potentially help you to clean your window screens in situ. It all depends on how much effort you want to put in, and the desired quality of the end result. After all, one of the most off-putting sights in the world is the view of a congealed mess of greasy dead bugs, dust, leaves and general dirt- especially near the shiny gleaming window glass you’ve just cleaned.

The first window screen cleaning option seems to be the easiest and involves a relatively new product which can help to clean window screens quicker as you don’t have to remove them from the window. Neither do you have get out the garden hose to wash them down, so avoiding all the water, mud and bug mess which that sometimes leaves on the patio or lawn. Commonly available instant window screen cleaners fit onto  standard acme thread extension poles and have handles with comfort grip. The kits usually include some additional rollers, a frame and a tool for squeezing waste water before rolling the screen.  These window cleaning tools have special micro-dart fibres which  push the dirty dust out of the screen. Learning how to use the window screen cleaner is easy. Simply fit a fresh roller cover over the roller each time, and roll the cover over your dirty screen. If you have many window screens to clean, the kits usually contain one or more replacement covers.

If you are a traditionalist when it comes to cleaning and feel more comfortable with a project that involves a bit more elbow grease, then the tried and tested garden hose method is for you. Learning how to clean window screens with the wash down method is easy too. Just remove the window screens one at a time (to avoid time-wasting confusion upon replacing variously sized screens) and brush down gently with a soft bristle brush. To handle window screens safely, lay them down on a solid smooth surface, perhaps one which has been covered with a spare piece of old carpet or soft fabric.


Both ammonia and ordinary detergent can be used for cleaning your window screens. Just use a soft scrubbing brush, making sure the surface is evenly covered with the liquid. It is wise to choose a nice warm day with some sunshine, as rinsing the window screens usually involves hosing them down with plenty of fresh water. The screens can be gently tapped on the ground or shaken a little to drain off the excess water. To finish off, simply leave to dry in the sun, and then fit to your shiny, freshly-cleaned windows!

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