FROVIN Vinduer & Døre

Quick Facts

Brand at a Glance

Product Range

Why This System

Step 1 of 2: Manufacturer Recommendations

Official Care Guidance

Glass

• ✓Clean with lukewarm water mixed with a mild detergent and a cloth, brush, or squeegee.
• ✓Wipe edges and bottom surfaces with a dry cloth after cleaning to prevent water pooling.
• ✓Window stickers and adhesive labels on new glass dissolve easily in water. Use white spirit or ceramic cleaner for any remaining adhesive residue.
• ✓Initial cleaning after construction or renovation should always use abundant water to flush dust and debris.

Wood Frames

• ✓All surfaces must be dry and free from dirt and dust before any surface treatment begins.
• ✓Maintain painted wood surfaces with alkyd or acrylic-based products from recognised manufacturers.
• ✓Hardwood thresholds and sills must be maintained with hardwood oil containing fungicide, designed for external use.
• ✕South- and west-facing frames deteriorate faster - inspect and treat these first when signs of surface wear appear.
• ✕Do not paint over the weatherstripping or moving hinge and latch components.
• ✕Do not paint over the warranty label.
• ✕Do not close operable frames until surface treatment has fully dried.

Wood/Aluminium Frames

• ✓Clean aluminium exterior surfaces with a soft cloth and mild soapy water.
• ✓The aluminium exterior does not require repainting, unlike the timber interior.
• ✕Do not use solvents or abrasive products on the aluminium surface.
• ✓The timber interior surface follows the same care rules as pure timber frames.

Hardware

• ✓Oil and adjust hinges and locking points according to FROVIN's instructional guidance.
• ✓Video guides for lubrication and adjustment of coupled windows are available on the FROVIN maintenance page.
• ✓Contact FROVIN directly or your installer for hardware replacement and specialist adjustment.

Putty Joints (Coupled Windows)

• ✓Putty on the outer frame of coupled windows is durable and typically only requires attention 7-10 years after installation.
• ✕Do not use abrasive tools or solvents on putty joints.
• ✓Damaged putty should be assessed by your installer or a qualified glazier.

Step 2 of 2: The Orloffs Protocol

The Orloffs Protocol

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 FROVIN Vinduer & Døre installation.

1. 1

   Detail the frame first

   Before touching the glass, wipe down the frame edges with a damp microfibre cloth and mild soapy water. On coupled windows, wipe both the inner and outer frame edges where they will contact the squeegee.

   This is not optional. Any dirt sitting on the frame edge will be picked up by the squeegee rubber and dragged across the clean glass as a streak. Clean frame first, every time.

   For FROVIN timber frames, use a damp cloth - not a soaking wet one. You do not want to saturate the wood surface, especially around putty joints.

2. 2

   Agitate the glass

   Dip the T-bar applicator fully into the soapy water on both sides. Apply the solution across the entire glass surface in overlapping strokes. On a coupled window, agitate both the outer single pane and the inner low-energy unit if both are accessible.

   The goal is to dissolve and release the dirt before the squeegee arrives. If the dirt is still bonded to the glass when the squeegee comes across, it will smear rather than lift. Give the solution 20-30 seconds to work on heavier soiling.

   Do not clean in direct sunlight. The soap solution dries on the glass before you can squeegee it off, baking a residue onto the surface.

3. 3

   Detail the frame again before squeegeeing

   Once the glass is agitated, run a dry corner of your cotton rag along the top edge and both side edges of the frame. This removes pooled soap water from the frame surface before the squeegee reaches it.

   This step takes ten seconds and prevents the majority of streaks on edge runs. Do not skip it.

4. 4

   The three squeegee turns

   Side to side: start at the top edge with a dry rubber. Work across the glass in straight horizontal passes, tilting the squeegee so soap water spills to one side of the channel. Wipe the rubber dry after each line. Overlap into the next line down. Best for small coupled window panes.

   Top to bottom: the same principle in the vertical direction. Start top-corner, tilt to direct water downward, wipe the rubber dry after each line, overlap across. Reliable on taller thermal window units.

   The J tune: a continuous single motion from top to bottom, rotating the squeegee at the end of each horizontal pass to continue without lifting the rubber from the glass. The fastest consistent turn for any window size. On larger FROVIN thermo units this turn saves significant time.

5. 5

   Final edge detailing

   After squeegeeing, detail the bottom edge and both side edges with a dry cotton rag folded to a clean corner. Work your finger into the junction where the glass meets the frame seal to remove any pooled water.

   Water pooled at the glass-to-putty junction on coupled windows is the most important edge to clear. If it dries there repeatedly, it leaves mineral residue that hardens against the putty surface.

   Rotate the rag to a clean section after each window. Replace it with a fresh one when it is damp throughout.

Pro Tips

• ★ Know your FROVIN product before you start - coupled or thermo, timber or wood/aluminium. The frame care differs.
• ★ Never saturate timber frames. A damp cloth, not a wet one, is the rule on all FROVIN wood surfaces.
• ★ Putty joints on coupled windows must not be scraped or abraded - standard squeegee technique with gentle pressure is safe.
• ★ South- and west-facing FROVIN frames deteriorate fastest. Inspect the paint finish there every spring.
• ★ The outer pane of a coupled window is only half of what needs cleaning. Open the frames and clean both surfaces.

What NOT To Do

Bundle Kits and Tool Recommendations

Cleaning Frequency

Glass and frames: 2x per year minimum (Inside and out. Coastal and urban environments with salt air, traffic pollution, or industrial dust: quarterly.). South- and west-facing frames: Inspect every spring (These faces deteriorate fastest - treat before wood is exposed to weather.). Timber frame surface treatment: Every 7-10 years typically (Repaint when wear is visible on lower parts of exposed faces. For most locations this applies to FROVIN putty-glazed coupled windows.). Hardwood thresholds and sills: 1x per year (Treat with hardwood oil with fungicide.). Hardware lubrication and adjustment: 1x per year (FROVIN video guides available at frovin.dk/teknisk-info/vedligeholdelse/.). Gasket and seal inspection: 1x per year (Or after a severe winter season.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Field Notes

“Glass and frames: minimum twice per year inside and out. Coastal and urban environments: quarterly cleaning recommended. South- and west-facing timber faces: inspect every spring - treat before cracks reach the wood. Putty-glazed coupled window outer frames: surface treatment typically only needs attention 7-10 years after installation. Hardware: oil and adjust once per year via FROVIN video guides.”

Justin Orloff