Glaslide® Care and Maintenance

Simple maintenance of your Glaslide® system will ensure you enjoy many years of use.

MAINTENANCE:

In general anodised/powder coated aluminium should be cleaned every three months in urban areas and every six months in rural areas. In industrial and marine environments (within 1km of the sea), monthly cold water washing cleaning, as well as six monthly warm water detergent washes are recommended.

Regular cleaning also gives you a chance to inspect the windows for any problems that need fixing. 

NOTE: It is universally recognised some sunscreens adversely affect powder-coated finishes and this should be avoided near the product in question.

CLEANING:
1 - Carefully remove any loose deposits with warm water and a mild soap detergent. Start cleaning from the top of the building, cleaning downwards.
2 - Rinse with clean water and dry the glass with a clean and grit-free cloth or paper towel, remembering that ‘Wet glass is dirty glass’. 
3 - Ensure that all water and cleaning solution residue is dried from window sealants, gaskets and frames to avoid water spots.

DO check frame drainage to ensure no water is trapped in the window rebate.
DO NOT let any solvents come in contact with edge laminate interlayer or unit sealant on IGU (double-glazed) units.

Washing Special glass; Metro Glasstech. http://www.metroglasstech.co.nz/products/glass-care.aspx

POWDER COATED / ANODISED ALUMINIUM - CARE & MAINTENANCE

To comply with warranty requirements and to extend the effective life of anodised/powder-coated finishes, very simple maintenance and regular visual inspections should be scheduled and undertaken.

MAINTENANCE:
In general, anodised or powder-coated aluminium in urban areas should be cleaned every three months and every six months in rural areas. In industrial and marine environments (within 1km of the sea), monthly cold water washing as well as six monthly washes, with warm water & detergent, is necessary.

CLEANING:
1 - Carefully remove any loose surface deposits with a wet sponge by gently rubbing.
2 - Clean by gently rubbing the surface with a soft brush (non-abrasive) and a dilute solution of a mild detergent, e.g., pH-neutral liquid hand or dishwashing detergent in warm water to remove dust, salt, and other deposits. For stubborn stains use only recommended solvents on the affected area, e.g., Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or methylated spirits and rinse off with clean water. Do not use other aggressive solvents.
3 - Anodised finishes with greasy deposits or hard to remove grime, should be cleaned with a soft cloth dipped in white spirit, turpentine or kerosene then wiped with a dry rag.
4 - Rinse the surfaces with clean fresh water after cleaning to remove all residues. A quick wipe-over with an absorbent cloth or chamois will prevent water marks from forming

DO remove obvious deposits as they occur.

DO NOT 

- Use abrasive steel wool, scrapers, scouring liquids or powders to remove paint splashes - these will damage your anodised/powder coating.
- Use aggressive solvents, thinners, petrol etc... on powder coating as these solvents will attack gloss levels and reduce its life expectancy.
- Let any solvents used on anodised finishes come in contact with any rubber components as they can degrade them

- Expose your anodised/powder coatings to excessive heat, heaters or hot air guns - these may damage the coating.

- Allow sunscreens to come into contact with powder coated services

GLASS  - CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Architectural glass products must be properly cleaned during the construction period so visual and aesthetic clarity are maintained. Because glass can be permanently damaged if improperly cleaned, glass producers and fabricators recommend strict compliance with the following procedures.
1 - Determine whether the glass is clear, tinted or reflective. Surface damage is more noticeable on reflective glass compared with the other glass products. If the reflective coated surface is exposed, either on the exterior or interior, special care must be taken when cleaning, as scratches can result in coating removal and a visible change in light transmittance. Cleaning tinted and reflective glass in direct sunlight should be avoided. Cleaning should begin at the top of the building and continue to the lower levels.
2 - Commence cleaning by soaking the glass surfaces with clean water and a soap solution to loosen dirt or debris. Then, using a mild, non-abrasive commercial window washing solution, uniformly apply the solution to the glass surfaces with a non-abrasive applicator and follow with a squeegee to remove all of the cleaning solution from the glass surface.
3 - Ensure that no metal parts of the cleaning equipment touch the glass surface and that no abrasive particles are trapped between the glass and the cleaning materials. All water and cleaning solution residue should be dried from the window gaskets, sealants and frames

DO 

- Clean glass promptly when dirt or building residues appear.
- Determine glass surface type.
- Exercise special care when cleaning coated surfaces.
- Avoid cleaning glass surfaces in direct sunlight.
- Start cleaning at the top of a building, then continue to lower levels.
- Soak the glass surface in a clean soapy solution before cleaning.
- Use a mild non-abrasive commercial cleaner.
- Use a squeegee to remove all cleaning solutions.
- Try your procedures on a small window and check.
- Caution other trades regarding the care and protection of the glass surfaces.

DO NOT 

-  Use Scrapers of any type or size on a Glass surface
- Leave building dirt or residues to remain on Glass for some time.
- Begin cleaning glass until you have identified the surface type.
- Clean Glass surfaces in direct sunlight.
- Allow dirty water or cleaning residues to remain on the Glass.
- Begin cleaning before rinsing off loose residues.
- Use abrasive cleaning solutions, materials or solvents.
- Allow metal parts of the cleaning equipment to come in contact with the Glass.
- Trap abrasive particles between the cleaning material and the Glass.