Entries by Barkha P

Grille Cleaning Tips

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Like Windows, Grilles are also directly subjected to the elements – light, water, dust, moisture and so on.  And if fixed on the outside of the windows then they are constantly exposed to the vagaries of climate.  So, maintenance and upkeep of grilles is required once in a while just like any other item of your home decor

Keeping your window grilles clean and free from dust may seem like a daunting task, but when done correctly it can be quite easy a task. For lattice design, white powder Read more [...]

Window Cleaning Tips

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Glass windows look best when they are cleaned on a regular basis. Using old newspapers, simple water-vinegar solution and some elbow action is generally a quick and green way of cleaning windows.  However, to make your windows really sparkle, employing the right tools and techniques would really help

To get started, you may want to invest in -

-          A bucket

-          A good quality squeegee

-          A scrubber or sponge

-          Dishwashing Read more [...]

Window Safety Days

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In order to raise awareness on Window Safety, the BCA has launched a bi-annual Window Safety Campaign to remind home owners to check and maintain their windows.  6th June (06/06) and 12th December (12/12) have been designated as Window Safety Days.

In the past, BCA has organized exhibitions so as to enable the public to learn some simple maintenance steps through demos and window mock-ups.  Window safety checks are made easier too with a DIY inspection kit that includes an instructional manual, Read more [...]

Falling Maids

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As with any other home décor fixture, windows, grilles and doors need cleaning and upkeep.  Windows especially need regular cleaning to allow natural light and keep the outside view clear and unobstructed.  However, window cleaning comes with an inherent risk for the person cleaning them.  There’s an obvious risk of falling off from the windows when one tries to clean them from outside.  And a fall from a height is likely to be fatal.

In Singapore, where house maids are commonly tasked Read more [...]

Preventive Measures

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It is resident’s responsibility to keep their Windows properly fastened and do preventive maintenance especially if the Windows are old.  BCA/HDB have published many guidelines in this directions which residents must follow such as

For Casement Windows -

Replace Aluminium rivets to stainless steel ones.
Check for Window screws that are loose or rusty
Clean the rivets and lubricate them so as to keep movement of joints easy

For Sliding Windows –

Clean bottom & top tracks Read more [...]

Falling Windows

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Falling Windows are a serious threat to public safety.  Windows falling off from their rivets or frames on account of poor maintenance would be one dreaded category of killer litter.  A metal framed glass window weighing few tens of kilos would undoubtedly result in grievous injuries or even be fatal if it were to descend on anyone by any chance.

The bad news is that the number of such cases in Singapore has been rising over the past few years.  For year 2012 alone the percentage of cases in Read more [...]