Screen Magic cleaning guide
How to Clean Window Screens Without Removing Them
What is the easiest way to clean window screens without removing them?
Use Screen Magic with a microfiber towel to clean accessible window screens while they stay installed. Apply Screen Magic to the towel, wipe it evenly across the dry screen and let the screen dry naturally. No hose, rinsing or scrubbing is required.
This method is useful when a screen is fixed, difficult to remove, or simply one you prefer to leave in place. It also avoids the work of carrying screens outside and reinstalling them afterward.
See how to apply Screen Magic
Instructional illustrations. Follow the product label and the detailed steps below.
How to use Screen Magic for this job
Reach the screen and start dry
Open the window if needed so you can reach the mesh directly. Start with a dry screen. If heavy loose debris has collected around the edges, remove that first with a dry brush or towel.
Apply Screen Magic to the towel
Thoroughly wet a clean microfiber towel with Screen Magic. Apply the product to the towel so you can control where it goes around the window and sill.
Wipe the mesh evenly
Wipe the towel across the accessible screen in straight, even strokes. Spread the product across the mesh without pressing hard against it. You do not need repeated back-and-forth scrubbing.
Let the screen dry
Leave the screen in place and allow it to dry naturally. Do not rinse it with water.
Cleaning screens from inside the house
The important part is direct access to the mesh. If opening the window lets you reach the screen, you can use the wipe-on method from inside. This is a guide to cleaning the screen itself; glass behind an inaccessible screen is a separate cleaning job. Do not lean out of an upper-floor window to reach the outside surface.
Questions about this cleaning job
Can I clean a screen that will not come out?
Yes, if you can reach the mesh directly. Apply Screen Magic with a microfiber towel while the screen remains installed. You do not have to force a fixed frame out of the window.
Do I need to wet the screen with water first?
No. Start with a dry screen and apply Screen Magic directly or with a towel. Water on the screen dilutes the product.
Is wiping required for every Screen Magic application?
No. Wiping is an application option for installed screens and other situations where you want more control. For the spray-on method, spray a dry screen evenly and let it dry.
Choose your Screen Magic bottle size
Choose a ready-to-use trigger bottle or a refill for your sprayer.
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