Windows

Windows Tasks

• Clean window screens

  Each spring, pop out screens, scrub with soapy water and a soft brush, rinse with a hose, and reinstall dry.

  Once a year, in spring
• Clean window tracks and weep holes

  Each spring, vacuum window tracks, wipe them clean, and clear weep holes at the outside bottom of the sill with a toothpick or wire.

  Once a year, in spring
• Clean windows inside and out

  Each spring, wash windows inside and out on a cool, overcast day using glass cleaner or a vinegar-water mix with a microfiber cloth or squeegee.

  Once a year, in spring
• Re-caulk exterior window frames

  Each fall, scrape out cracked caulk, clean the joint, and apply fresh exterior-grade silicone or polyurethane caulk around window frames.

  Once a year, in fall
• Replace window weatherstripping

  Each fall, peel off old weatherstripping, clean the channel, and press self-adhesive foam or rubber strip into place.

  Once a year, in fall