CARE & MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Regime

Vantage products meet all statutory warranty requirements and are fully tested to ensure compliance with the New Zealand Building Code. Nevertheless, some simple steps are aid in retaining their appeal for many years to come.

After house construction is completed it is important that any builder’s debris or dust is  leaned from the inside of the sills to ensure the drainage holes are not blocked. This is especially applicable to doorways that may have been in regular use during construction.
Cleaning once every three months is recommended for window and doors. In coastal or industrial environments more frequent washing will be required.

We recommend cleaning with a soft brush with warm water and some mild household detergent before rinsing with fresh water.

Do not use abrasive steel wool, scrapers, scouring liquids, aggressive solvents or thinners as these are likely to damage the surface finish. The cleaning cycle should include the removal of build-up in door tracks to ensure the maintenance of drainage paths, and continued smooth operation of rollers.

Include Hardware

Regular maintenance of hardware is recommended.
Powder coated hardware should be cleaned regularly with a wet sponge or soft brush, warm water and a mild detergent then rinsed with fresh water. Plated product should be cleaned with a wet sponge without the use of detergent, as the latter can damage plating.

Stainless steel hardware needs to be cleaned regularly and care needs to be taken when rust spots occur. Even the highest grades of stainless steel can develop rust spots and these can be removed with a mildly abrasive cleaner and rinsed with fresh water. In cases of heavy corrosion Scotch-Brite™ hand pad can be used. Specialised 3M® Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish is also available as an alternative cleaning compound.

Take Care with Glass

Glass is a very delicate product that can be easily damaged. Care is needed to ensure that scratching does not occur.
Only detergents and cleaning solutions which are recommended for glass should be used. Commence cleaning by soaking the glass to loosen direct. Using a mild, non-abrasive solution, uniformly apply to the glass surfaces. Ensure that the solution is removed by rinsing with
water as cleaning residue can permanently mark glass.