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A Guide To Maintaining Your Glass Balustrades

24 . 11 . 2015

Whilst glass balustrades look fantastic, indoors and out, you will need to perform some regular maintenance to ensure that they remain looking as fantastic as they did when first installed. Generally, this can be achieved by giving them a regular clean, but there are also some steps that you should take to protect the balustrade against damage. Read more on maintenance below.

Cleaning

The great thing about glass is that it is fairly low maintenance compared to many other materials, but it does need to be cleaned regularly in order to remove dirt and other contaminants from the surface. You can clean the whole balustrade using a mild detergent solution and a soft cloth – just ensure that you’ve rinsed away the detergent with clean water once you’re finished.

One thing to be aware of is that you shouldn’t use strong cleaning products – don’t use abrasive cleaners or solvents and don’t use products that are alcohol based or acidic in nature, as these can cause damage.

Protection

You should also think about how your glass balustrade has been protected. This will not only defend it against the occurrence of damage, it will make cleaning easier than ever. It is possible to treat the surface with a special wax or to apply a protective coating – no matter which option you choose, you will find that the frequency of and time taken to clean will be greatly reduced.

Checks

The final component of your maintenance regime should be to give your balustrades a regular once over. This will give you an opportunity to look for any damaged areas, loose fixings, areas of loose glass, and any other issues that you may encounter. This check should only take a few minutes to complete and should be undertaken every few months for best results.

If you do notice any issues, it’s best that you give us a call and arrange for us to undertake an inspection. You should never attempt to repair damage yourself, as this could actually cause further problems and affect the appearance.

We hope that you find the above information useful in properly maintaining your glass balustrades. Whether you’ve used glass indoors or outdoors, keeping it clean is the most important step. Just ensure that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions on any products that you use. Alternatively, you can contact us for more information on how to keep your balustrade looking its best.