Maintenance of glass railings recommended by experts in Singapore

The rainy climate, water spots, dust streaks and messy contribution from the neighborhood birds spoils the clear glass effect. Cleaning these railings depends on what type of contaminant you are cleaning. For cleaning the dust and dirt, simply take a soft cloth and wipe it across the glass. If there is still bit of dirt, then a piece of crumpled newspaper can remove loose bits of dust. In general, it takes less than a minute to clean the dust and dirt.

If the glass has grime and liquid stains, then ammonia based glass cleaner or apple cider vinegar will work to eliminate any grime. For cleaning the water spots on the glass railings, use a squeegee to remove any leftover water on a glass pane. The animal and bird droppings on the railings are cleaned by disposable cloth with 3 to 4 squirts of liquid dish soap or apple cider vinegar. White vinegar is used for centuries to clean the glass. Use it undiluted for dust and dirt that are sitting for some time. For exterior glass railings, dilute 3 to 4 squirts of liquid dish soap in 1 quart of warm water and sponge it on grease, bird droppings and other debris. Coating your exterior glass with a thin layer of pure lemon helps water spots from forming.

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Glass is resistant and long-lasting as it doesn’t rot like wood and corrode like metal. When the glass railings are attached to the wooden deck or surface, they mostly have brackets that are susceptible to corrode. Every month, you should examine your brackets and supports to protect the sane from damage. Inspect for loose brackets and supports to ensure the surfaces are not rotten or being eaten by the termites.

Even though glass railings are likely to be safe, the brackets attached to them become damaged. The brackets made of aluminum are acceptable to rust and loosen over time. Exterior glass railings made of wood requires checking the footings and make sure the wood isn’t rotting. These railings often have problems with the panels wiggling which needs to be repaired by the professionals. The glass blocks are held together with mortar for checking the crumble and corrode. The crack, chip or break on these railings in a high balcony are restored by professionals.