Clean Your Window Screens
Keep the coughing to a minimum and June bugs at bay by cleaning your screens once a year. Dirty screens are a two-fold problem: they mess with air quality and are easily damaged. Learn our methods here: http://bit.ly/NeglectedWindowScreens
HOW TO:
1.) Remove your screens.
For best screen-cleaning results, remove your screens from the window before getting started. If you're just trying to clean your screens quickly, and they aren't too bad (think 1-2 on the dirt scale), it's okay to leave them in the window. You won't get every nook and cranny clean, but it's better than doing nothing. If your screens are any dirtier than that, we definitely recommend removing them from the window. Otherwise, you won't be able to remove the large chunks of dirt (plus it will make a big mess).
2.) If your screens are only a little dirty (and most of the dirt is loose) a lint brush is your new best friend! Roll over each screen on both sides two or three times to remove the loose dust. If this doesn't do the trick, it's time to take it to the next level.
3.) If your screens are covered in dust and loose dirt, a vacuum cleaner is the way to go. Only use your vacuum cleaner if it has a soft brush attachment. Otherwise, you could risk damaging your screens. Place the soft brush attachment on the vacuum's hose and run it lightly against each screen. Don't push too hard or you could tear the screen! Vacuum both sides of the screen until the dust and grime are gone.
See the remaining tips for heavy-duty dirt, plus tips for insects that sneak in through your screens by visiting: http://bit.ly/NeglectedWindowScreens
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