Clean the inner face of guillotine glass from inside by lowering the panels; for the outer face, lower the panels step by step and clean each one in turn. On high floors, choose a wipe-from-inside guillotine model instead of leaning out.
In short
Because guillotine glass panels move up and down, you can bring each pane to a comfortable height for cleaning. The inner faces are always easy to wipe from inside; for the outer faces the panels are lowered one by one. On high floors we recommend the wipe-from-inside guillotine model so nobody has to lean out. As an authorised Albert Genau manufacturing dealer, SkyArt Group makes and installs these systems to measure in Istanbul.
Step by step
- Stop the movement: set the panels where you want them and put the remote away so it is not pressed by accident.
- Inner faces: lower the panels fully; the inside of the glass is easy to wipe from indoors.
- Outer faces: lower the panels step by step so each outer face becomes reachable in turn. Do not lean out for parts you cannot reach.
- Rails and brush seals: remove dust and leaf debris from the side channels with a dry brush or vacuum nozzle; dusty seals insulate less well.
- Final check: run the panels fully open and closed once to make sure nothing is left in the rails.
What to use and what to avoid
| Surface | Use | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Glass | Glass cleaner, soft or microfibre cloth, squeegee | Abrasive powder, wire or hard sponges |
| Aluminium profile | Damp cloth, mild soapy water | Solvents and abrasives |
| Rails and channels | Dry brush, vacuum nozzle | Flooding the channel, spraying lubricant at random |
| Brush seals | Dust off with a dry brush | Pulling the seal out |
Wipe-from-inside model for high floors
On ground floors and garden levels the outer faces can also be reached from outside. In apartments, especially on high floors, leaning out to clean is dangerous. In that case ask for the wipe-from-inside guillotine model during the survey so the outer faces can also be cleaned from indoors. It is much easier to state your cleaning needs at the start than to change the system later.
Take care while cleaning
- Do not leave cloths, buckets or chairs in the path of moving glass; on chain-driven systems this can make the chain jump.
- Do not open covers or dismantle the system; user intervention voids the warranty. Call service if you notice a problem.
- If something is stuck in a rail, stop the movement and remove it first.
For insulation and safety see does guillotine glass let the cold in and motor care and faults. Guillotine glass is also used on conservatory side walls (conservatory). To see the right model on site, book a free survey.
