Signs of condensation vary case by case, please reach out to a professional to look over any windows that may appear to be failing or leaking. We’re here to help.

The presence of condensation on the interior surface of your windows is not an indication that your windows have failed or that you have bad windows. In fact, the presence of condensation could be a sign that your home is built air tight.

Below is a quick checklist of things you can do to reduce the likelihood of condensation on your windows:

1. Know and understand the sources of humidity in your home

2. Open your blinds or/and drapes to allow air to circulate around your windows

3. Always run exhaust fans when showering or cooking

4. Adjust the relative humidity levels in your home

Tips and tricks

1.Keep the humidity levels below 40% under normal conditions

2. During cold weather, drop the humidity to 20% or lower depending on how cold it gets

Vacuum dirt and debris from sill and track areas before washing

Clean glass and window or door frame with a mixture of mild dish soap and water. Rinse completely with clean water and wipe dry with a soft cloth to avoid water spots.

Avoid power washing and washing glass in direct sunlight.

You can clean your windows with an ammonia-free glass cleaner, like a premixed vinegar-based cleaning solution, or you could make your own. Never use abrasive or caustic cleaners. They can cause permanent damage to the frame finish or the glass. AVOID getting any cleaning solutions on window frames, this may cause discoloration.

Mild, nonabrasive soaps are usually the safest for most dirt and stain removal, but any cleaner you use should be tested in an inconspicuous area first.

Always rinse completely with clear water and wipe dry if possible.

Check to make sure drainage or “weep” holes are always clear of dirt and obstructions – both inside and outside the window or door in the bottom of the frame. Composite windows do not have weep holes. Note: If the window is “stacked,” there may be weep holes between units.

Clean screens by removing them, vacuuming with an upholstery brush attachment, washing them on a flat, clean surface with mild soap and water and a soft brush. Then rinse, wipe dry and reinstall.

Windows and doors with moving parts include hardware components that should be lubricated periodically. In salt-air environments, these components require monthly lubrication.

After wiping clean, use a silicone spray with a non-petroleum-based propellant on door or sliding window tracks, rollers and locking hardware

Bubble Gum Fantastik®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Solution of vinegar (30%) and water (70%), Windex®

Crayon Lestoil®

DAP (Oil-Based Caulk) Fantastik®

Felt Tip Pen Fantastik®, water-based cleaners

Grass Fantastik®, Lysol®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex®

Lipstick Fantastik®, Murphy Oil Soap®

Lithium Grease Fantastik®, Lestoil®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex®

Mold and Mildew Fantastik®, Solution of vinegar (30%) and water (70%), Windex®

Motor Oil Fantastik®, Lysol®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex®

Oil Soft Scrub®

Paint Brillo® Pad, Soft Scrub®

Pencil Soft Scrub®

Rust Fantastik®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex®

Tar Soft Scrub®

Top Soil Fantastik®, Lestoil®, Murphy Oil Soap®

-Amsco Windows