Things You'll Need:
- Work gloves
- Utility knife
- Putty knife
- Mineral spirits
- Sponge
- Wire brush
- Towel
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Step 1
Put on protective work gloves and use the utility knife to cut in between the caulk and the frame to get the caulk away from the frame. Take this process very slowly, as you do not want to damage the glass in the frame or the window frame itself. Go a few inches at a time while cutting, and make several passes with the utility knife in problem areas.
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Step 2
Use the putty knife to start carefully separating the silicone caulk from the window and the frame. Use subtle rocking motions in between the caulk and the frame. Do not scrape across the frame, as you will damage the glass.
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Step 3
Go back over the area with the putty knife to remove any excess pieces of caulk.
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Step 4
Clean the areas where there was caulk with mineral spirits and a sponge to remove the film left by the silicone caulk. Mineral spirits can damage certain kinds of paint, so be very precise about where you use the mineral spirits and how much you use. Use as little mineral spirits as possible to get the job done.
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Step 5
Use a wire brush to gently wipe away any remnants of caulk and the film left behind by the caulk as well. Towel-dry the wood and glass when done.
