Use and Care Manual

CLEANING YOUR SKYLIGHT
Follow these steps to get your skylight clean!
• We recommend not cleaning your skylight
during the hottest part of the day as the
glass will dry too quickly causing streaks.
• Before you get started, make sure your
venting skylight is completely closed.
If applicable, remember to turn o any
automated settings in VELUX ACTIVE with
NETATMO to ensure your skylight doesn’t
open while you’re cleaning it.
• Up on the roof, begin by soaking the glass
with a water and soap solution to loosen
dirt and debris.
• Next, use a mild, non-abrasive glass
cleaner along with a soft brush or other
non-abrasive applicator to clean the glass,
top to bottom.
• Any remaining cleaning solution should be
removed with a squeegee or lint-free cloth.
• Be gentle. Remember to use care not to
scrape the glass with any potential metal
parts of cleaning equipment or drag
abrasive materials across the glass surface.
• Do not use metal scrapers, blades, or
knives for cleaning large areas of glass as
these tools can easily scratch and cause
permanent damage to the skylight glass and
are not covered under VELUX warranty.
• For hard to remove spots (like tree sap, label
adhesive, paint or other construction
material) a new 1” razor blade may need to
be used for small spots only.
Pro Tip: If a razor blade needs to be used, scrape only
in one direction, as back and forth scraping motions
can cause scratches and may damage the glass.
Interior Care
and Cleaning
Most VELUX skylights have a white, pre-painted wood
frame or use maintenance-free, PVC plastic for the
frame and sash. These surfaces are easy to clean with
just a damp cloth. If you experience tougher dirt, however,
VELUX recommends using a mild, soapy water solution.
CLEANING YOUR SKYLIGHT
If you need to clean the interior glass of the skylight, opt
for a mild, non-abrasive glass cleaner and dry with a lint
free cloth. Remember, cleaning your skylight is best done
during a cooler part of the day to ensure glass cleaner
solution will not dry too quickly and cause streaking.
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