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For the oiling of hinges use a furniture aerosol wax spray containing silicone. Avoid using oil. Do this once a year to keep your windows hinges and door locks in tip-top condition.

One common mistake when cleaning windows is to use general washing up liquid. This can break the seals down over time.

Don’t use abrasives to clean your windows no matter how long you’ve left them. For white PVC-U use a cream window cleanser. If you live in the Midlands, Windows Buckinghamshire, Nottingham or Milton Keynes, our designers can help with maintenance advice.

For Patio Doors give the track a brush through on a regular basis. Avoid using lubricants on the runners.

Whilst you shouldn’t keep your Window lock keys in full view on every window sill, we do recommend that you keep each window key within the room itself in case of an emergency situation.