Pulling the trigger on purchasing window film for your New York City property can be really exciting! With all the different benefits that window film has to offer, many homeowners and business owners are thrilled to experience a more functional space. When it comes to ensuring optimal product life and lasting benefits, it is important to learn about the right care and maintenance for window film. Follow these following tips to keep your window film in the best condition possible:
Tips on Window Film Care and Maintenance for New York City Properties
- Following window film installation, try to avoid touching your windows for about a month. This time period allows your window film to properly cure and adhere to the glass without disturbance. Avoid cleaning or touching your window film for this duration.
- If you notice a slightly foggy appearance after installation, don’t worry! This is rare but completely normal. Sometimes moisture can become trapped in between the window film and glass. This will dissipate on its own within a few days.
- Window film is significantly less porous than glass, requiring fewer cleanings. We recommend using a mild solution of dish detergent mixed with water for a cleaning solution. Commercial glass cleaners can also be used. Please be mindful and use non-abrasive, soft cloths for cleaning in order to avoid scratching or damaging your film.
- For those that really want to make their windows shine, a silicone polish can be applied directly on your window film as well.
Work with New York City’s Trusted Window Film Contractor
New York Commercial Window Film is honored to be the trusted window film contractor in the New York City area. We’re here to provide you with all the maintenance advise help you need.
For more information regarding window film care, please contact us!
About The Author: Angus Faith
Angus Faith is a window film installer with a professional background in institutional and commercial building construction and sustainable building design. After leaving his hometown in Scotland, Angus relocated to New York with his wife and family. He has been installing window film for commercial buildings in New York for over ten years and has overseen numerous projects for schools, retail buildings, office buildings, and hotels. Over the years, his training and research has allowed him to become a product expert, and gain an in-depth understanding of products from top brands like 3M, LLumar, Vista, and more. When he's not consulting on commercial window film projects, Angus enjoys spending his time visiting New York's many parks and museums and traveling abroad whenever he gets the chance.
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