How to Clean Window Tracks – Step by Step with Photos

04.16.2015 by Stacey Werner

This how to post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MiFabuloso #CollectiveBias

One thing I love about warmer weather is finally being able to open the windows and enjoy the fresh air. Recently we started opening up our windows and I noticed something that I hate… gunk. You know what I mean: the built-up dirt and dead bugs that accumulate in the window and sliding glass door tracks. Disgusting! With the gunk in mind and Fabuloso^® multi-purpose cleaner in hand, I am adding this cleaning project to our list of things to do to ready our home for summer. With Fabuloso^®, we will be able to do all of our cleaning projects and enjoy the lavender scent with the fresh summer breeze.

How to clean window tracks like a pro

No need to hire a professional cleaner, this cleaning job isn’t as tough as it looks. Here are the steps for cleaning your window or sliding glass door tracks.

Gather supplies

You will need the following cleaning tools to get started:

An old toothbrush
An old towel or paper towels
A good multi-purpose cleaner like Fabuloso^®
A vacuum cleaner with a thin cleaning attachment (Buy one like mine on Amazon or Walmart)
A bucket or small container (this bucket with a pour spout will work well)
(optional) spray bottle
(optional) cotton swabs

Step 1: Vacuum

Vacuum up any loose dirt and bugs using the thin vacuum cleaner attachment. You may also use a hand-held vacuum.

Step 2: Loosen dirt

Use an old toothbrush to loosen more dirt. You can use cotton swabs to get in places that the toothbrush won’t reach.

Step 3: Vacuum

Vacuum up dirt that was loosened by the toothbrush.

Step 4: Pour in Fabuloso^®

Depending on how stuck on the remaining dirt seems to be, you can either pour a small amount of Fabuloso^® straight out of the bottle or mix with some warm water first. I prefer to just pour it in the tracks, but you could also add it to a spray bottle and spray it in the tracks.

Step 5: Remove dirt

Use the toothbrush to remove remaining dirt.

Step 6: Rinse

Rinse away the dirt by pouring warm water over the tracks.

Step 7: Dry

Use an old towel or paper towels to dry the tracks and remove any gunk stragglers. You are done!

The whole cleaning process took me about 5 minutes. It took me longer to get out the supplies! My kitchen smells of lavender every time the breeze comes in the window.

Are your window or sliding glass door tracks as dirty as mine? Have any cleaning tips to add?

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About Stacey Werner

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Comments

Jessica says
04.16.2015 at 4:14 pm

It is that time of year where we need to do spring cleaning, I will try out your tips to clean my window tracks.
Harriet says
04.17.2015 at 2:51 pm

I have to do that. My tracks get filled with dog fur all the time.
Anne says
04.18.2015 at 4:45 pm

I really need to do our window tracks. It's embarrassing how dirty they are.
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
04.18.2015 at 9:28 pm

This is something I really need to do. Not fun, but much needed.
Victoria says
04.18.2015 at 9:31 pm

It can be hard cleaning window tracks. Thanks for the tips.
Catherine S says
04.18.2015 at 11:11 pm

These are really great tips. I am sure my window tracks could use a good cleaning.
Robin {Masshole Mommy} says
04.19.2015 at 1:06 am

These can be such a pain to clean. Thanks for the tips. I will definitely use them next time.
Ora Lee Gurr says
04.19.2015 at 11:55 am

I've added Fabuloso to the shopping list. The wind is pretty wicked year-round in our area and cleaning window tracks is a more often than I'd like job. Using a fragrant cleaner is a great idea! Thanks for including it in your excellent how-to.
becka says
04.19.2015 at 2:39 pm

Oh wow that is an amazing job. I have used Fabuloso before and I like the product. I need to do this to our sliding door. Thanks for the tips!
Pam says
04.19.2015 at 7:21 pm

We used to have sliding doors and the tracks were always gross! They were so hard to clean too.
Jeanine says
04.19.2015 at 8:58 pm

This is really great to know I have quite a few windows that I need go do this with! This will be helpful!
Beth@KCMompreneurs says
04.19.2015 at 11:29 pm

I don't even want to look at my windows. I think they need to be replaced.
Rosey says
04.20.2015 at 5:25 pm

You inspired me to clean our tracks. All I can say is 'thank goodness for screen,' oy! What a mess after a long hard winter.
Alesha @ Full Time Mama says
04.21.2015 at 12:16 am

I never clean the window tracks and they need it, badly. I'll have to pick up some Fabuloso and try your method!
Dawn says
04.25.2015 at 11:49 am

I'm so glad you showed how to do this! Our's are so dirty!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
04.25.2015 at 11:50 am

This is so so helpful! I don't have any sliding glass doors, but my friend does!
Jenny Temcio says
04.25.2015 at 11:50 am

You make it look so easy! I will most certainly have to try this out!
Cory Waltmathe says
05.05.2015 at 10:13 am

Thank you for the tips and advices, its really helpful. Now I know how to clean my window tracks so easy and simple.
Adelina Priddis says
05.23.2016 at 10:09 am

I've seen someone use a steam cleaner, and wow! It totally cleaned them, and we just had to wipe off the dirt after. This is a great way too
- Stacey Werner says
  05.23.2016 at 6:15 pm
  
  That is a great idea, Adelina! Steam cleaners come in handy; I need to get one.

How to Clean Window Tracks – Step by Step with Photos