How do I clean window tracks?

Lco31755083
by Lco31755083
  9 answers
  • Hi, Lco31755083!

    Window tracks get dirty pretty quickly don't they? I would use soapy water to sort of flush them out (there should be weep holes on the outside) and remove the water with a wet/dry vac. Once everything is flushed out, they can be wiped out with an old sponge or paper towels. I hope this helps!

  • Deb K Deb K on Jan 04, 2020

    Hello, I usually just use a ton of Qtips and mild soapy water to lean them, or you can use a dull table knife with a microfiber clothe in mild soapy water to clean in the tracks, but this may help you as well


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUewndl7nqk

  • Here are some tricks for you!


    https://www.angieslist.com/articles/window-maintenance-tips-clean-your-window-tracks.htm


    https://youtu.be/aG8tYBtElF0


    https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-window-tracks/


    I vacuum mine out periodically then spray with rubbing alcohol and use an old toothbrush and q tips to get out any remaining dust and dirt.

  • Pat Pat on Jan 04, 2020



    Tooth brush, kitchen brush, lots of cloths or a sponge and soap and water. Then dry it with a soft cloth.

  • Dee Dee on Jan 04, 2020

    Supplies are white vinegar, baking soda, paper towel, rag or cloth old toothbrush and a butter knife


    Sprinkle a little baking soda wherever the dirtiest places are, most likely in the corners.

    Pour a little of the white vinegar over the baking soda. It doesn’t take much. It will start to fizz, Leave it for a while about 15 minutes, just do not let it dry on the window sills.

    Use an old toothbrush or I have a small OXY brush with a tip that works well to clean the tracks starting at the corners. Move it towards the middle and you can use a paper towel to get most of it off. I then pour water over the tracks if it is a nice day outside to rinse the remaining dirt. If there is still some in the tracks, use a butter knife or Qtips to clean the corner.


  • Tim Tim on Jan 04, 2020

    Use a screwdriver with a wet rag wrapped around the end. Start at one end of track and slide to the other end. You may have to do it a few times and use a little elbow grease to get all the dirt out.

  • Fiddledd224 Fiddledd224 on Jan 05, 2020

    I spray them with windex and run my fingers along the tracks while wearing old socks on my hands.

  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on Jan 06, 2020

    1. Step 1: Sprinkle baking soda over dirty window tracks. Take your spoon and cover the entire window track with baking soda. ...
    2. Step 2: Mix together water, dish soap and vinegar in the spray bottle. ...
    3. Step 3: Scrub the window tracks with the toothbrush. ...
    4. Step 4: Use the toothpick to remove stubborn gunk.


  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Dec 05, 2021

    Toothbrush and a Vac.