Cleaning Window Screens

Window screens seem to be a magnet for dust, dirt and cobwebs, but because they are also somewhat fragile, cleaning them can be a pain. The best way to do the job is to submerge them in soapy water. But how? Well, a child’s pool will work for smaller screens but for larger ones you can build your own pool. Nail four 2x4s together, each about 6 feet long, on a flat, level surface to create a square. Over the square you’ll drape a piece of plastic that overlaps each edge by about a foot.  Add some water and detergent and you have a window screen bathtub. Let the screens soak for a while before you scrub them with a soft bristled brush or a broom. Follow that with a good rinse and your screens are ready to go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.