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Aneeta Window Systems
🇦🇺 Australia · Last reviewed by Justin Orloff
Quick Facts
founded
1994
hq
Melbourne, VIC
primaryMaterials
Glass panels with minimal aluminium outer frame - no internal sash frame
glazingPartner
In-house - Aneeta manufactures and glazes sashless systems
marketTier
Mid-Range to Premium - modern residential and apartment
Brand at a Glance
- Country: Australia
- Founded: 1994
- HQ: Melbourne, VIC
- Parent group: Ventora Group (formerly JELD-WEN Australasia)
- Product type: Frameless sashless window systems
- Market: Apartments, modern residential, architect-designed builds
- Climate context: Victoria - hot dry summers, UV index 12+ in January, coastal exposure in Melbourne bay area
Product Range
- Sashless double-hung windows
- Sashless sliding windows
- Single-pane sashless fixed windows
Why This System
The absence of an internal sash frame means the glass panel runs almost to the outer frame edges. Squeegee work starts closer to the frame edge than on conventional windows - the rubber must track accurately to avoid missing glass and leaving water trails on the minimal frame. On sashless double-hung windows, the glass panels overlap in the middle. The overlap zone accumulates grime on the faces that are touching - these cannot be cleaned without separating the panels. Sliding the panels past each other during cleaning gives access to the overlap zone. Melbourne's combination of hot dry summers and coastal bay exposure means Aneeta windows near Port Phillip Bay accumulate salt film faster than their inland equivalents.
Step 1 of 2: Manufacturer Recommendations
Official Care Guidance
Source: ORLOFFS PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE - BASED ON 25 YEARS FIELD EXPERIENCE ON AUSTRALIAN SASHLESS AND FRAMELESS WINDOW SYSTEMS
Glass Panels
- Pre-rinse glass with clean water before applying cleaning solution - coastal Melbourne properties carry salt film.
- Apply pH-neutral cleaning solution. Use a window washer sized to cover the full glass area in as few passes as possible.
- Squeegee from top to bottom. Start the rubber flush against the outer frame. Complete each pull fully to the opposite frame edge. Overlap each stroke by 2cm. Wipe rubber after each pull.
- On double-hung sashless windows: clean the outer faces first, then slide panels apart to access and clean the overlap zone glass faces.
- Detail all frame-to-glass junctions with a clean dry cloth after squeegeeing.
Outer Frame
- Wipe the minimal outer aluminium frame with pH-neutral dampened soft cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
- Do not use abrasive pads on the outer frame.
- On dark or black outer frames, detail with a dry microfibre buff after wiping - residue is visible on dark minimal frames.
Seals and Hardware
- Inspect outer frame glazing seals at every service. Aneeta sashless seals are under greater stress than conventional window seals - the glass panel weight is carried by the seal and the frame channel.
- Check panel slide operation after cleaning. If panels feel stiff, apply a small amount of silicone lubricant to the outer frame channel. Do not force stiff panels.
Step 2 of 2: The Orloffs Protocol
The Orloffs Protocol
This is how I clean Aneeta Window Systems windows. The tools and technique below come from 25 years of daily professional work on the glass. Every step has been tested on real installations and adapted specifically for Aneeta Window Systems systems.
Pro Tools
My daily tool list. This is what I carry to every job.
Follow these steps in order. Each one builds on the last. This is the same sequence I use on every Aneeta Window Systems installation.
- 1
Panel separation and overlap zone access
On double-hung sashless windows, slide panels apart to expose the overlap zone glass faces before cleaning outer faces.
- 2
Pre-rinse
Rinse all glass with clean water.
- 3
Glass cleaning
pH-neutral solution, squeegee from frame edge to frame edge, detail junctions with dry cloth.
- 4
Outer frame wipe
pH-neutral dampened cloth, rinse, dry buff on dark frames.
- 5
Seal and hardware inspection
Check seals and panel slide operation. Apply silicone to channel if needed.
Pro Tips
- On Aneeta windows with dark outer frames, the first squeegee pull sets the standard - if there is any residue on the rubber from a previous window, it will leave a visible line on the dark minimal frame. Start each window with a freshly wiped rubber
What NOT To Do
- Do not leave incomplete squeegee pulls on Aneeta glass - the minimal frame leaves no margin to hide water trails
- Do not skip the overlap zone clean on double-hung sashless windows - it is invisible when panels are in position but visibly dirty when panels are separated
- Do not use abrasive pads on glass or outer frame
- Do not force stiff sliding panels - note the issue and advise the property manager
Bundle Kits and Tool Recommendations
Bundle Kit
Tool Recommendations
Ettore squeegee 14 or 18 inch - sized to the glass panel width
View on Amazon [coming soon]Moerman Liquidator 2.0 - precise edge starts and finishes on minimal frames
View on Amazon [coming soon]pH-neutral glass cleaning concentrate
View on Amazon [coming soon]Cleaning Frequency
Melbourne bayside apartments: Every 4 to 6 weeks (Salt air from Port Phillip Bay). Melbourne urban residential: Every 8 to 10 weeks (Standard Melbourne interval)
Frequently Asked Questions
Field Notes
“Aneeta sashless windows in apartment buildings are often on balconies where the outer frame is exposed to coastal salt. The glass panel area-to-frame ratio is high - salt film on the glass is more visually prominent than on a conventionally framed window. First visits to Aneeta windows that have not been cleaned recently often reveal significant organic film in the overlap zone of double-hung panels - this zone is never cleaned by residents and the film can be significant.”
Justin Orloff
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