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   | Care & Maintenance The natural beauty and lustre of Anodising has been proven to stand the test of time. With proper maintenance your project will look at good as the day you installed it for many years. Deterioration of the Anodised coating can occur, mainly as a result of grime build up which retains contaminated moisture permitting attack of the surface thereby damaging the finish
The cleaning procedure adopted will depend on the current condition of the surface and the time lapsed since last attended. If the surface has been regularly maintained, washing down anodised aluminium with warm water containing a small quantity of a suitable wetting agent such as a mild pH neutral hand dishwashing liquid will be sufficient to maintain it. Hand rubbing is often used for small work. For large projects fibre brushes may be more practical. Stubborn grime deposits may require the careful use of a mild abrasive such as a fine grade of pumice powder and water. Greasy deposits may require a soft cloth dipped in a minimal amount of white spirits. Keep all solvent chemicals well away from other parts of the windows to avoid possible chemical attack which may not become obvious for months or years. Complete the cleaning process by thoroughly rinsing the entire area with copious quantities of clean water paying particular attention to flushing debris and residues from crevices, joints and drain holes
Do not remove grime by the use of emery paper, sand paper, steel wool or other highly abrasive materials. Acid or alkaline cleaners are NOT recommended as they can damage the anodised coating. Emulsion cleaners, proprietary chemical agents and solvents may also attack the anodised coating or surrounding window componentry and therefore they should never be used except in consultation with companies specialising in the cleaning of anodised aluminium. |
