How To Clean Lantern Glass

Natural light has become a sought-after commodity to homeowners throughout Hampshire, West Sussex, and beyond, and our roof lanterns provide the perfect way to immerse living spaces in glorious amounts of light. However, these stunning focal points can only perform at their optimal level if they're kept clean and free from dirt build-up that prevents the stream of natural light.

With the hotter weather starting to make an appearance and lockdown measures easing, we know a lot of our customers have started wondering how best to clean their roof lanterns. So, let us share with you our top tips on how to clean your roof lantern.

Black aluminium roof lantern

Cleaning the exterior of your lantern roof

Cleaning the exterior of your roof lantern can tricky. We suggest using a sturdy ladder and to make sure that someone is standing at the bottom for extra security. When on the ladder, and near the roof lantern, it's important that you watch your footing and never stand on or lean on the lantern. Take extra care and precaution and never attempt to clean your roof lantern if you feel hesitant about your safety. If you are worried about cleaning the exterior of your roof lantern, you could look into using a professional cleaning service.

The exterior frame

Clean the exterior frame with a non-abrasive sponge, glass cleaning products, and warm soapy water. Make sure that you never use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners and try not to apply too much soap as this may spill onto the glass and tamper with the self-cleaning properties of the glass. Where possible, dry the roof lantern with a soft micro-fibre cloth for a clear, streak-free finish.

We recommend cleaning your roof lantern on an overcast, dull day, as generally speaking cleaning the glass on a warm sunny day will encourage the windows to dry more quickly and might cause unnecessary streaks.

To clean the interior of your roof lantern:

As with cleaning the exterior, we strongly advise you don't attempt to clean the interior of your roof lantern alone. To reach the roof lantern you'll need to use a sturdy step ladder, so always have someone standing at the bottom of the ladder for safety.

Move any furniture that sits under the lantern, place a sheet of old material over the floor to avoid any potential mess, and use a duster to reach into the corners to dust away any cobwebs.

Gently clean the interior glass with a non-abrasive sponge, a reputable glass cleaning product, and warm soapy water. Where possible, dry the roof lantern with a soft micro-fibre cloth for a clear, streak-free finish.

We recommend repeating this process and cleaning the interior of your roof lantern every two to three months to ensure it remains as good as new.

Modern white lantern roof interior view

Conservatory roof options in West Sussex and beyond

If your existing polycarbonate or glass roof has become tired and inefficient, it may be possible to replace it with a new energy-efficient glass roof or tiled warm roof onto the existing structure. Providing the best of both worlds, this method is particularly popular with homeowners who want to improve their home's appearance and thermal efficiency without having to spend too much.

To learn more about the different options contact us today via our website or give us a call on 0800 7318761.