Window screens can get really dirty, and if you don't maintain them, they can rust and tear. You should clean your window screens twice a year to keep this from happening. I'm going to show you how to clean window screens easily with a couple of household items.
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![How To Clean Window Screens Easily](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/e069891e-68d5-4911-a1ee-7b3c94d6161c.jpg)
Things You'll Need
A water hose or bucket of cold water
1 teaspoon dishewashing liquid
Large bowl or bucket
Dish scrub brush
Clean cloth
![Window Screen Cleaning Ingredients](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/950cbf41-9e36-45ff-b189-25ae2e2b7718.jpg)
Step 1
Mix the dish soap with the bowl or bucket of water.
Step 2
Use the water hose to wet the window screen well.
![Use water hose to wet window screen well](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/b3d72169-3f74-4628-bcee-faab198f0f1f.jpg)
Warning
Do not use high pressure when wetting your window screens. High pressure can tear your screens.
Step 3
Use a soft scrub brush to lightly scrub away dirt and debris with the soapy water.
![Use a soft scrub brush to lightly scrub away dirt and debris](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/9abf4a3c-c891-474a-99d9-71e1c7aac860.jpg)
Warning
Do not scrub the screens hard. Use a very soft brush and gently massage the screen to clean. Excessive scrubbing will tear the screens.
Step 4
Use a clean cloth to wipe the screen frame.
![Use a clean cloth to wipe the screen frame](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/7290b96e-da28-4c5c-8bc7-6d8aada10487.jpg)
Tip
For really tough stains on your screen frame, use a Magic Eraser sponge to clean.
Step 5
Rinse screens with water and let dry.
![Rinse screens with water and let dry](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/af1cec32-4daf-4f85-bcc8-0806d7ac5f5c.jpg)
Step 6
After drying, place the screens back on your windows.
![After drying, place screens back on your windows](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/c63e5e11-0c5f-416e-9c5e-eff3e42f8186.jpg)
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