The dual pane windows fog up and dirty in the middle of the crystals. This is a big problem for many people because it is almost impossible to clean between the panes. In fact, if you call a professional installer windows probably will tell you that you need new windows. But this is not the case. Although process is a lot more complicated than you expected, there is a way to defog double pane windows and clean effectively.
You will need
- A drill with a 1/8 inch to drill glass
- A small plastic tube or hose
- Waterproof Putty
- A bucket or coffee can
- Alcohol cleaning or polishing solution for glass
- A propeller dental water (optional)
- Clear packing tape
- A sharp needle
Instructions
- Punch a hole 1/8 inches at the top corner of the window. Do it carefully, and cools the drill bit with water while you’re drilling. You should also do the inside of the window.
- Make another hole of the same size and with the same method, in the opposite bottom corner of the window. The idea is to allow fog or condensation is between glass panels can escape. Let the window and stay for a day or two, or until the fog is gone. If this was your only problem, you can skip to step 6.
- Take a section of plastic tubing and insert it into the bottom hole of the window. Make sure there is enough tube inside the window to drain the liquid out of it, and surround it with putty into the hole in the window. Also placed a coffee can or bucket at the other end of the hose to catch the liquid.
- Use dental water propeller or a funnel and more plastic pipe to spray the inside of the glass through the upper hole, either alcohol or with solution polisher for glass. The latter is much more strong and clean stains better than water alcohol, but this is more cheaper and more user friendly.
- Let the lower hose to drain the liquid from the window while you are cleaning. If this fails, you can try connecting the tube to a small wet / dry. After you’re done, let it dry the window for a couple of days.
- Cut a piece circle of clear packing tape, 1/4 inch in diameter to cover each hole. Then small holes to let him tape the needle. This will allow air and moisture to escape from inside the glass and at the same time, keep out insects.
Tips and Warnings
- Do not try this method if you have tempered glass or if you are not sure. Drill tempered glass will shatter the window.