{"id":640,"date":"2022-10-13T12:00:18","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T17:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dwwindows.com\/windows-blog\/?p=640"},"modified":"2022-10-11T14:12:56","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T19:12:56","slug":"holiday-window-decals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dwwindows.com\/windows-blog\/holiday-window-decals\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Holiday Window Decals Good For Your Windows?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s the holidays already! Whether you\u2019re hanging up spooky Halloween window decals, fall leaves, or getting a head start on the holiday season, windows are often a popular place to hang holiday decorations. But could your holiday decals be ruining your windows<\/a>? Here\u2019s what to look out for. Plus, we walk you through what to do if d\u00e9cor from holidays past have left you in a sticky situation.<\/p>\n

The dos and don\u2019ts of window decals<\/h4>\n

Put the scotch tape down! Window decals should stick to your windows without needing adhesives. Vinyl decals or window clings that are \u201cpeel on\u201d are best if you want to stick something to your windows. Beware though: Some window decorations may need to be scraped off after you\u2019re done. With those, you may need a heat gun and\/or a scraper in order to get them off. The latter could scratch your windows, making bigger damage more possible over time.<\/p>\n

Back to tape: scotch tape, masking tape, and duct tape are criminally used right on windows. If you\u2019ve been a homeowner for a while, you know not to put tape on the windows \u2013 at least not for prolonged periods of time. Clear scotch tape can get left behind, and masking, painter\u2019s and duct tape (we can\u2019t believe we have to include duct tape) leave residue that can be hard to remove.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s residue from holiday past! What do I do now?<\/h4>\n

If you have little pieces of scotch tape that were left behind from last year, or stubborn sticky residue, there are tons of options. wikiHow<\/a> rightly reminds readers that your kitchen is a treasure trove of DIY cleaning products \u2013 looking at you, olive oil and white vinegar. The former needs to be cleaned off, but de-grimes your windows. The latter works well on scotch tape that\u2019s been on your windows for a long, long time.<\/p>\n

EHow<\/a> points to glass cleaner and a sponge, and cautions you to use an old credit card or expired ID to remove the tape rather than a metal scraper. The plastic will go easier on your glass windows and won\u2019t leave scratches.<\/p>\n

There are also special glass-cleaning solutions you can purchase like this Max Strip Tape, Glue & Adhesive Remover<\/a>. However, DIY solutions could save you a few bucks and do the job just as well.<\/p>\n

While you\u2019re cleaning, if you notice worse damage than stuck glue or small scratches like worn weather stripping or severe cracks, give us a call<\/a>! We\u2019ll take a look and let you know what you can do. Receive a free estimate before you call here<\/a>! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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