Screen Maintenance

Here are a few guidelines to help you keep your screens in good working order. 

Mesh

Your mesh may collect dust or dirt over time. This can be brushed off with a soft dustpan brush or a paint brush. The mesh can also be cleaned using a mild soap and water mix. 

See below for additional guidance on roller screen mesh.  

Aluminum profiles

All profiles used in our systems (frames, cassettes, guides and channels) can be cleaned using a mild washing up liquid/water mix and a soft cloth. For more stubborn dirt use a cream cleaner (e.g. Cif) with a dab of water. When dry, wipe off any residue with a soft dry cloth.

System specific cleaning and maintenance

Roller Window Screens

The best way to clean the mesh is to pull the screen down to its closed position, hold it down using the handles and brush lightly from top to bottom. The mesh is strong enough to withstand the brushing action, but if you push too hard, you may dislodge the mesh from the side channels. This can be corrected by releasing the screen and using a finger to guide the mesh back into the channel as it retracts.

Other checks:

• Check the guides to make sure there is no debris to impede the handlebar as it moves down the channels. Run a finger between the fluffy pile, from top to bottom, to dislodge any dust. Use a vacuum cleaner with a nozzle attachment to remove any debris from inside the bottom of each channel.  
• If your screen has a magnetic channel, clean any debris and clean both faces of the magnetic strip with a spirit cleaner. As a final check, ensure there is no grit on either of the the connecting surfaces.

Roller Door Screens

The best way to clean the mesh is to pull the screen across to its closed position, hold it closed using the handle and brush lightly from top to bottom. The mesh is strong enough to withstand the brushing action, but if you push too hard, you may dislodge the mesh from the top and bottom channels. This can be corrected by releasing the screen and using a finger to guide the mesh back into the channel as it retracts.

Other checks:

• Check the bottom channel to make sure there is no debris to impede the handlebar as it moves across the channel. Run a finger between the fluffy pile, from side to side, to dislodge any dust. Use a vacuum cleaner with a nozzle attachment to remove any debris from inside the channel.
• Magnetic channel: clean any debris and clean both faces of the magnetic strip with a spirit cleaner. As a final check, ensure there is no grit on either of the the connecting surfaces.
• Check the top and bottom guide wheels are moving freely.

Framed Screens

• If more thorough cleaning is required, for example when the screens are used in kitchens where grease may accumulate, remove the screens and lay on an outside surface such as a driveway and lightly spray the mesh and frame with a household grease remover. Hose off with water, shake the excess water off and let the fly screens air dry.
• Take care not to get cleaning chemicals on to any adhesive fixings, however water will dry off.
• Lubricants should not be used on plastic components such as hinges.

Commercial Sliding Screens

• The lower tracks used for sliding windows should be vacuumed occasionally to keep them free of debris.
• Furniture polish (or other silicon lubricant) can be sprayed occasionally on to the lower tracks to assist the screen gliding

Residential Sliding Screens

• The lower tracks used for sliding windows and doors should be vacuumed occasionally to keep them free of debris.