Dirty window screens, how do you remove them?

Jim-Nicki14590

Member

• Apr 14, 2010

• #1

Hello!
Our window screens need cleaning and the only possible way to do it is to remove the screens.
What is the magic trick to get them out. I just don't want to tug too hard and tweek the frame.

Does anyone have a "special" way of popping the screens out for cleaning?

Thanks in advance.

Nicki
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rick_debbie_gallant

Well-known member

• Apr 14, 2010

• #2

I am not sure but I think they are spring loaded at the top. simply push them up and pull the bottom out.

 

RoadJunkie

Well-known member

• Apr 14, 2010

• #3

I find it more difficult than described. They are spring loaded, but the corners give me the most problem.

 

Jim-Nicki14590

Member

• Apr 14, 2010

• #4

Ok, I did see they had some movement. BUT just didn't want to pull too hard and have to replace them. I will give it another look and another try.
Thanks!

 

rick_debbie_gallant

Well-known member

• Apr 14, 2010

• #5

You have probably already tried to slide the screen open a little to be able to lift it up.

 

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Bobby A

Well-known member

• Apr 14, 2010

• #6

If the screens arn't to bad, in the past I have used a vacuum with a brush attachment, that works pretty good, I have also just used a good scrub brush and then the vacuum. You might try it and save yourself some time and grief getting the screens out. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

SueJean

Active Member

• Apr 14, 2010

• #7

I like to use a large paintbrush with the softened ends to loosen the dust/dirt and then vacuum it away. It helps me to avoid breaking stuff.

Well.............................I guess I should say it reduces the number of things that get broken.

Anyway, I find that Dollar Tree paintbrushes are an invaluable part of my housecleaning kit. Perfect for cleaning lots of things that like to collect dust such as the fancy wood trim/molding, corners, hard to reach areas at the back of drawers/cabinets and even window screens.

 

Jim-Nicki14590

Member

• Apr 17, 2010

• #8

thank you SueJean, I think this is the best idea yet.

 

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Wharton

Well-known member

• Apr 18, 2010

• #9

We have a 2011 BH 3670 and the screens have a pull tab on them to get them out.

 

sgtbigb

Well-known member

• Apr 19, 2010

• #10

Pull Tabs ? Where are they located!

 

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Wharton

Well-known member

• Apr 19, 2010

• #11

OK. I just took a quick look. The screen by the table has a white pull tab on the lower right, this one was demoed(sp?) to us. I looked around the rest of the room and that is the only one with a pull tab. I then went to the one by the sofa and was able to remove the screen easily by lifting it from the bottom. I would guess all of them would work this way. If you get them out I would see about screwing on some nylon strapping to create your own pull tab.