How to Clean Your Eze-Breeze Products
At Southern Comfort Exteriors, we use the Eze-Breeze brand of vinyl windows to install your three-season room in the Upstate. They are great for enjoying your backyard without the bothersome bugs or sudden downpours. But, like most things, regular maintenance is essential.
Vinyl is a strong, resilient material specifically formulated to resist deterioration from UV rays, ensuring that your Eze-Breeze sliding panels provide years of trouble-free enjoyment. Proper care and maintenance prevent the vinyl from drying out or becoming brittle. To keep your panels in excellent condition, it’s recommended that you clean them at least twice a year. Follow our guided cleaning process for a maintenance routine that will ensure your Eze-Breeze enclosure lasts.
Before you begin cleaning the windows, you’ll want to remove any dust, dirt, or debris from the frames. Start by vacuuming the entire frame with a soft brush attachment. You can also wipe the main frame tracks and other metal parts with a soft cloth and clean water. With a hose, remove any dirt from the exterior of your panels.
Below, you’ll find our comprehensive instructions on how to clean and maintain your Eze-Breeze vinyl panels.
Prepare Your Eze-Breeze Room for Cleaning
First Steps:
Initial Preparation:
- Allow all panels to cool completely before washing.
- Remove any rings, bracelets, watches, or other jewelry that might puncture the vinyl.
Vacuum and Rinse:
- Vacuum all areas of the panel frame using a soft brush attachment.
- Hose off the exterior of the panels to remove loose dirt, dust, or other debris.
Clean the Frame:
- If necessary, wipe the main frame tracks and other metal parts with a soft cloth and clean water.
Remove the Panels
How to Remove Your Vinyl Panels:
Bottom Panel:
- Ensure the bottom panel is in the closed position.
- Raise the panel approximately 1 inch.
- Release the thumb latches and tilt the panel inward.
- Lift one side of the panel to disengage the pin from the track.
- Carefully remove the panel, mark it with its position number, and set it aside.
- Continue this process for each subsequent panel, always marking them to ensure correct reinstallation.
Clean the Screens
It is also recommended to remove and clean the screens to minimize dirt accumulation and maintain clarity.
How to Remove Your Vinyl Panels:
- With the vents in the closed position, raise the bottom panel approximately 1 inch.
- Release the thumb latches and tilt the panel inward, resting it on a stable surface like a chair.
- Lower the remaining panels, raise the next panel approximately 1 inch, and tilt it inward.
- Repeat this process until all panels are tilted inward.
- Using a soft, lint-free cloth, rinse the top panel facing up with clean water.
- Apply a cleaning solution made of one capful of Woolite or Murphy Oil Soap to one gallon of warm water.
- Ensure the panel is dry and spot-free before tilting it back into position.
- Repeat this cleaning method on the opposite side of the panel.
- For best results, use a moderate amount of PGT Vinyl Cleaner available from your PGT distributor. This will prolong the life of your panels and reduce static charges that attract dust.
Tilting the Panels Back into Position
Reposition Each Panel:
- After cleaning each panel, carefully tilt it back into its normal position.
- Ensure each panel is securely latched before moving on to the next.
Complete the Process:
- Repeat the cleaning and repositioning process for all panels, ensuring they are all returned to their proper positions.
Common Questions & Best Practices
How Often Should I Clean My Eze-Breeze Windows?
Unless environmental factors require more frequent cleanings, we recommend cleaning your Eze-Breeze vinyl windows at least twice a year.
Are There Any Precautions I Should Take?
Always remove jewelry before cleaning.
Rings, bracelets, watches, or any other jewelry that might puncture the vinyl should be removed.
Some products should never be used:
Do not use alcohol- or ammonia-based products, dishwashing detergents, soaps with abrasives, or any harsh chemicals.
Do not lubricate
the main frame tracks or other components, as this can damage the vinyl and void the warranty.
Cooling Best Practices
Always allow panels to cool before washing to avoid damage.
Glass Best Practices
Do not lean on the panels or screens, as they are not designed to support weight.
Panel Best Practices
Mark each panel when removing it to ensure proper reinstallation.