ICA exterior windows and doors regeneration and cleaning kit

Regeneration and cleansing set from ICA contains two products, one to clean dirt that has accumulated over time and another to refresh the finish by applying a thin coat of varnish. These operations are very useful to make the winter pass without problems for windows, but also shutters or wooden doors.

Why it is good to apply such treatment exterior doors and windows on the brink of winter

Winter is perhaps the most demanding season for outdoor wood. Snow that can linger for a long period at the base of branches, blizzards that throw snow, periods of very low temperatures, repeated freeze-thaw cycles - these are all stresses that the lake and the wood underneath it feel. Tensions and movements occur in the solid wood due to the drop in air humidity, and the moisture remains for a longer period on the lakes protecting the window.

If there are cracks or small scratches in the varnish film, all these shocks will cause the defect to advance. In spring we may find that water has gotten under the varnish film or other scratches have appeared. To avoid all this, it is a good idea to apply a coat of maintenance varnish to exterior varnished surfaces before winter. This will repair any small defects and create a surface from which the winter can "bite" without any effect on the wood and the window as a whole.

How to use

Window frames have certainly accumulated dirt throughout the year. And this is not always very easy to clean as it is a combination of dust and environmental toxins. The result is a viscous material with very good adhesion to surfaces. To get the best results, we thought it would be a good idea to have an effective cleaning product to go with the varnish.

Fast Cleaner is a neutral cleaner that will not attack the finish in any way. It is applied to the surface of the branches, left to work for a while and then removed with a sponge. To make sure you have removed all traces, wipe with a damp cotton cloth.

After cleaning, spray the entire wooden surface with water-based varnish Easycoat. If varnish gets on the window glass, wipe with a dry cloth. After application, spread the varnish with the cloth to reach even the most hidden places. Do not over-apply. When it is well spread all over the surface, let it dry and that's all. You will once again have windows with a fresh, yet hard-wearing finish, totally ready for the cold season. Easycoat is transparent and can be applied to windows finished with varnish, lacquer or paint.

Attention: The product is ineffective if the varnish on the wooden window joinery is peeling and flaking and the water has already reached the wood. In this case, the existing varnish must be removed, the wood sanded and the finish refinished.

As they are water-based products there is a risk of freezing. So store them in rooms above 5ºC and do not work with them when the temperature is below 10ºC.

Here is the link to the shop: ICA regeneration and cleaning set