Quick Reference Guide to Cleaning
Architectural Glass Products

The following are things to Do:

• Do clean glass when dirt and residue appear

• Do determine if coated glass surfaces are exposed

• Do exercise special care when cleaning coated glass surfaces

• Do avoid cleaning tinted and coated glass surfaces in direct sunlight

• Do start cleaning at the top of the building and continue to lower levels

• Do soak the glass surface with a clean water and soap solution to loosen dirt and debris

• Do use a mild, non-abrasive commercial window cleaning solution

• Do use a squeegee to remove all of the cleaning solution

• Do dry all cleaning solution from window gaskets, sealants and frame

• Do clean one small window and check to see if procedures have caused any damage

• Do be aware of and follow the glass supplier’s specific cleaning recommendations

• Do caution other trades against allowing other materials to contact the glass

• Do watch for and prevent conditions that can damage the glass

The following are things to Not Do:

• Do Not use scrapers of any size or type for cleaning glass

• Do Not allow dirt and residue to remain on glass for an extended period of time

• Do Not begin cleaning glass without knowing if a coated surface is exposed

• Do Not clean tinted or coated glass in direct sunlight

• Do Not allow water or cleaning residue to remain on the glass or adjacent materials

• Do Not begin cleaning without rinsing excessive dirt and debris

• Do Not use abrasive cleaning solutions or materials

• Do Not allow metal parts of cleaning equipment to contact the glass

• Do Not trap abrasive particles between the cleaning materials and the glass surface

• Do Not allow other trades to lean tools or materials against the glass surface

• Do Not allow splashed materials to dry on the glass surface