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Do not use oil to lubricate squeaky hinges (or any nylon moving parts), use a furniture aerosol wax spray instead, which contains silicone. |
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Once a year clean and light oil visible moving metal parts, particularly door locks and 'friction stay' window hinges. |
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Never allow the use of washing up liquid in the water when your windows are cleaned - it attacks and degrades the seals. |
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Use a generous squirt of cream cleanser in warm water to spring clean white PVC-U, (no abrasives should be used on woodgrain). |
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Keep sliding Patio Door tracks brushed clean of mud, grit and dust. Do not lubricate the track. |
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Make sure there is a key in each room for undoing security-locking windows in the event of an emergency. |
Tip on cleaning silver aluminium: use 'Solvol Autosol' aluminium polish, from motor accessory shops.
Tip on repairing damaged white aluminium: I use 'Humbrol' white as a touch-up paint, it's just right.