How to prevent fogging of plastic windows. How to process plastic windows from fogging

Since the appearance of plastic windows in the Russian market, everyone is striving to replace them with old wooden frames in apartments. During the construction of new houses, another type of profile for glazing is practically not considered. They are energy -efficient, perfectly retain heat and suppress noise from the street. But with the onset of cold seasons, they often begin to fog, especially in the kitchen. In the article we will figure out the reasons why plastic windows are fogging, and we will consider the main methods of how to avoid this.

Content:

1. The reasons for fogging the windows
2. How to prevent fogging of plastic windows
3. Folk remedies when fogging windows
4. The correct washing of the windows
5. Chemical compositions to prevent winding windows
6. Ventilation of window structures

The reasons for fogging the windows

• High humidity in the room. This is the most common cause of condensation on plastic windows. Its cause is poor air circulation, for example, due to faulty ventilation or hoods. Frequent and prolonged cooking or hanging outdated linen aggravates the situation.

• Poor heat circulation from radiators or other heating sources. This can be due to the lack of necessary heating, when the room is too cool, and the weather is wet on the street. Or because of a too wide window sill, warm air from the battery does not penetrate to the window itself, and in its lower part there is a non-heated cold zone covered with condensate. Especially often this can be observed in early autumn, when the batteries are not yet turned on, and the window is cool and wet weather.
• The window is so much installed. The price of plastic windows is quite high. And if they don’t save on double -glazed windows, then many try to allocate the least amount for installation. Good installers of PVC structures value their time and work, so ordering a cheap installation you need to be prepared, that the work will not be completed according to the standards. In this case, after a few weeks or days, the first signs of poor installation will be discovered, including fogging of the glasses. For example, with impaired sealing, cold air from the street will pass into the room and moisture appears on a horse. Either the window is not exhibited by level, and the subsequent bias will affect the density of fitting the window sash with the beginning of the blowing.
• Poor -quality double -glazed window. First of all, it is poor accessories, which does not provide dense fit and necessary insulation.
• Two -chamber double -glazed window. This modification is suitable only for glazing non -residential cold rooms, since it does not have sufficient thermal insulation. The installation of these most inexpensive models in the apartment or in the house often leads to fogging windows.
• Poorly adjusted transmets.During installation, special attention should be paid to adjusting the window sash. With seasonal temperature changes, the profile expands and narrows, which is unlikely to affect sealing.
• Bad rubber seal.Its presence is provided in all models, it is located around the perimeter of the opening wings. In more economical models, he quickly wears out and hardens, thereby becoming unusable.

• The drainage holes clogged.They are located in the lower part of the profile under a rotary-oatmeal sash. They are small holes designed to drain water from the outside during ventilation. If they have clogged, then excess moisture will go inside on the windowsill.

How to prevent fogging of plastic windows

There are a lot of reasons leading to fogging the windows from the inside, but there are always simple ways how to cope with this problem. And this does not always require large material costs, most methods are based on simple actions that are easy to perform independently:

• remove indoor plants from the room (or only from the window);
• an increase in the number of radiator sections or heating temperature (in the presence of a private boiler room);
• decrease in the width of the window sill;
• installation of a ventilation through valve under the windowsill;

• insulation of the walls of the house outside;
• frequent ventilation or constant micro -spacing mode (with high humidity in the room).

Tip: in most cases when plastic windows fog out from the inside of the room, it is enough to organize constant ventilation throughout the year. This contributes to a good microclimate, and the formation of condensate will become impossible. Even at negative temperatures, the micro -illumination mode will not bring discomfort.

It is worth saying that the external fogging of the windows is almost impossible, since this requires the creation of conditions that are very difficult to create. It means that in the living room it should be colder than on the street and at the same time high humidity.

Folk remedies when fogging windows

• The most popular way to cope with fogging windows is a simple wax candle. Our ancestors resorted to this method for a long period. But this is more concerned with old wooden windows, on which hoarfish forms in frosts. But even today, on inexpensive two -chamber plastic windows there is a similar problem.
• The meaning of the method is that several candles are set closer to the frozen window, where they burn during the day and thereby warming the glass. Thanks to the convection of air masses obtained from a burning candle, condensation does not accumulate on the glass. In addition, during combustion, carbon dioxide is released, which plants are especially loved. Therefore, they will not have to be removed.

• The above method is not only the easiest, but also the most affordable for all citizens. Wax candles are sold in any store, and their cost is very low. In addition, you do not have to carry out complex construction work. It is important not to forget about safety precautions and there should not be curtains or other items near the flame, which can be ignited from heating.

Tip: It is better to use thick candles that burn more slowly. If desired, they can have a fragrance that will bring a pleasant note of comfort to the room, especially when it comes to the kitchen and I want to muffle the smells of the suitable food.

The correct washing of the windows

Depending on what is used when washing the window, it is possible to protect it from the formation of condensate with one degree or another. It is most convenient to use for washing:

• soft rag without pile;
• microfiber fabric;
• newspapers for wiping;
• soap solution;
• glycerol;
• alcohol or vodka;
• ordinary shaving foam;
• special automobile anti -receptionists (spray);
• rubber scraper for washing windows.

The most susceptible to maintain moisture with a fat layer. Therefore, one of the ways to combat windows is their right washing with alcohol degreasing.The stages of work will be as follows:

• initially, the window is as usual with water with soap or dishwasher;
• wiped with a dry berack cloth;
• the remaining wet stains are removed using a rubber scrap;
• alcohol is poured on the sponge and the entire surface of the glass is wiped and left to dry.

The result is a low -fat surface on which condensate will not linger for a long time.

Protect against fogging will help salted solution:

• it is applied evenly on a pre -washed glass. For its preparation, 1 tablespoon without a slide of salt in 4 liters of water is dissolved;

• if white divorces appeared after drying, then there was too much salt concentration, you will have to repeat the procedure, wash off all the stains and apply a weaker composition on top;
• salt will effectively protect the plastic window from the formation of hoarfrost when freezing.

No less effect for the prevention of fogging a plastic window glycerol solution with alcohol:

• mix 10 parts of alcohol with 1 part of glycerol;
• it is applied to clean glass and left. Alcohol will disappear quite quickly, and glycerin will remain on the glass in the form of a protective film that prevents moisture.

Another folk way of protecting the window with wiping a solution of potassium oil with glycerin and turpentine:

• it turns out a satisfied thick solution when mixing 40 g of potassium oil with 20 g of glycerin and 4 g of pine turpentine;
• it is applied to wet and clean glass and evenly distributed with a sponge. After that, the glass is polished with natural wool to shine.

Not the first ten -year -old windows are wiped crumpled newspapers. With them, it is possible to completely remove soap stains and give the windows perfect cleanliness. But few people know that thanks to the composition of typographic paint, a water -repellent effect is obtained:

• the windows are washed with soap water and immediately wiped with newspapers to the desired result.

Chalk It is also an assistant manner in the processing of windows. Its (or tooth powder of white) is diluted with water and wiped problem areas. After that, washed with water so that there are no divorces.

Chemical compositions to prevent winding windows

If folk remedies do not help, then modern chemical compounds come to the revenue aimed to help in the fight against fogging of plastic windows. They are produced in the form of napkins, aerosols or liquids.

Regardless of the form of release, their principle of action combines a combination of surfactants with weak acids. After applying such a tool to the glass, a thin but strong water -repellent film that protects glass from dirt and moisture is formed on it. When using them, they are applied to the cleaned glass and left for exposure to the time indicated by the manufacturer in the instructions. Then they just wipe it dry.

• Freezing and fogging Lee. This inexpensive composition can be bought in almost any household store. Initially, it is sold in a concentrated form, and it is the concentrate that is first applied with a thin layer on the glass with a sponge. Work on gloves. Then, the solution is prepared by mixing 1 part of the product and 10 parts of water. It is applied on top and left without washing off.

• Another chemical composition that successfully copes with the formation of condensate on plastic windows Second. It is sold in the form of aerosol, so applying it to the glass is very convenient. Spraying several times, the solution is distributed over the glass and wiped dry newspapers dry.

Ventilation of window structures

But, perhaps, the most effective way and for all solve the problem of fogging plastic windows to equip them with ventilation. It can be a window, micro -spacing, a comb or a ventilation valve.

• Plastic window with a window. In modern plastic models, the windows are extremely rare, only by individual order. With their help, you can control the influx of fresh air from the street, which enters the upper part of the room and connects to the warm indoor air. A healthy microclimate is formed, humidity decreases and condensate disappears on the glass.
• Microfrelation. Almost all modern windows are equipped with them, as they perform the function of the window, but they go cheaper in cost. This is a window opening mode in which a very small gap remains. Thanks to this, fresh air gradually enters the room, without delivering discomfort to people located indoors even in the cold season.
• Self -evidence. It is initially provided in the design of the window profile. It is a large number of micro -fame in the lower and upper part of the frame. The air through the lower holes enters the house, mixed with warm air and extends out through the upper holes. Thus, constant circulation of air masses is formed, which completely eliminates fogging.
• Rowmen on the windows. This is an inexpensive and simple, but very effective device. The comb allows you to independently regulate the intensity of ventilation, choosing the optimal mode for a particular case.

• Ventilation valve. Often it is not put immediately, but already some time after the operation of the window and faced with the problem of fogging it. Mount it either on the window itself, or in the wall under the windowsill. In appearance and principle of work, they are quite diverse. The cost of the valve is low, but only professionals can carry out work on its installation. Such valves provide continuous air flow from the street, which has a beneficial effect not only on the problem with condensate on the glass, but also on the general microclimate in the room. In some cases, they can act as the main ventilation in the room.