At home I have casement windows that have long rectangular screens (I would say 18’’ x 4’) These screens have gotten pretty dirty since they are developing the land across from me into a subdivision (I’ll be pitting the subject of urban development versus farming in a bit). what I’m wondering is what is the most effecient way to clean these screens. I thought that just taking them out and hosing them would be sufficient, but I don’t know if I want to waste all that water (or perhaps shoot a hole in the screen). Is there any other way to clean them effectively without wasting water or using harsh chemicals that won’t hurt the environment?
Thanks.
I don’t think this should have went in GQ , but if it should have then I’m sorry.
i wondered the same thing last summer. Mine were dirty from about 12 years of living there. So i took them out, put the water hose to them and it cleaned them like a charm. Took about 30 seconds on each one. Try it. Just make sure you use the water from the right direction. The difference was mind-boggling.
Vacuum them. Works for me.
We lay ours on the ground and go over them with a hand-held scrub brush, then hose them off. A dilute solution of liquid dish detergent in warm water should clean them very well. I’ll be cleaning mine in a few weeks - can’t wait…
With a big electric fan inside, pointed out, sweep the screen inside and out with a broom or brush. Gently. You could spray with a hose from outside, but you’d get dirty windows.