I have just come to know that there are some rules in frosted window film care and maintenance. Some home improvement blogs told me about this information and I was surprise that the cleaning process is not as simple as rubbing a sponge which has been dipped into soapy water to the film. No. There are a lot more to consider. Read on to know the complete story.
Static Electricity
I never thought about it before. I mean, although I had this lesson while I was in Elementary School. So, what makes the frosted window film cling to the media is that because there is electricity built between the film and the media. You must remind yourself to that day when you rubbed a ruler against your hair then saw shreds of paper standing, jumping when later you put the ruler over them. This is what is called as static electricity.
Most manufacturers state that to build a strong cling between frosted window film and the glass, you must allow them “untouched” for about 30 days. During this period, you should not wash the film or rub any cleansing liquid on it.
Dealing with Bubbles
Being a naturally frantic, I often find myself distressed on handling the bubbles that appearing underneath the frosted window film. There was a suggestion to pierce the bubbles with a knife or a needle but I had been always thought it as a crazy advice. But finally I really did it, though. The piercing marks might create a guilty feeling in you but just wait until the following morning and you will see they are no more there.
Peeled Off Edges
It seems that the corners of the film have asked for attention since the first day you affix the covering. Then, after a few weeks of usage, you will find some of those edges peel off from their place. You can simply spray water on them and fix the edge back to the place or if it did not do, you can use a hairdryer to soften the edges of frosted window film then affix them back to the glass.