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Self Cleaning Windows
If you are tired of the tedious and exhausting
job of cleaning windows, perhaps it is time
to consider a new type of window that cleans
itself. They can save you a lot of effort,
especially in a house with a lot of windows,
and keep your windows sparkling.
Self cleaning windows are made by applying
a titanium-dioxide coating to the hot glass
during the manufacturing process. This coating
forms a strong, long lasting bond with the
surface of the glass. When the window is
exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet light, the
photo catalytic property of the coating slowly
breaks down and loosens organic dirt. The
coating also breaks down water beads so that
they sheet over rather than cling to the
glass. This causes rain to wash away the
dirt on the exterior of the window without
any scrubbing. In areas of the country where
it rains infrequently, windows can be periodically
rinsed off with a hose.
Once these windows have been
installed, the
titanium-dioxide will take a
few days to
start the process, but once it
has been established,
it will continue to work even
on overcast
days. Self cleaning windows can
be used for
all windows of the house, but
they are most
useful for hard to reach places
so that you
can avoid unsafe trips up a ladder
to clean
second story and attic windows.
The interior
of these windows is cleaned like
any other
window glass.
Self cleaning windows look like
regular clear
glass windows. They are a little
more expensive
than standard windows. They are
not usually
available at home improvement
centers but
need to be ordered from specialty
manufacturers. |
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