How do I keep my security and insect screens clean?

October 16, 2025

When your security screens, and insect screens are first installed, they look great. They are clean and sparkly, look great on your house. New security screens can really modernise the look of your home, as well as provide that deep sense of safety that happens when you know your home is secure.

 

How then, do you keep them looking clean and sparkly? Of course they can trap dust. This may be a little, or depending on your location, it may be a lot....

 

Your screens will benefit from being wiped down frequently with a damp microfibre cloth. It's that easy. But if you feel that more dust has accumulated than can be easily removed with a cloth, you may choose to wash them with warm soapy water. Fly screens can usually be removed easily, hosed down, washed with warm soapy water, and then hosed off again. At Screen Factory, we recommend using a liquid soap such as dish washing liquid, or car washing liquid, things that you might already have in stock at home. Your doors, not being removable, can be hosed if you open the door wide (90 degrees angle to the house) and hold it open with your door closer at the top. Then you are able to carefully hose the door, without any water splashing into your home. Wash with warm water and bubbles, and then carefully hose off again, to ensure complete removal of all soap.

 

Simple Maintenence like this, as often as required, is as simple as it gets to keep your security and insect screens looking great, well into the future...

Will a security door fit my house?

October 16, 2025
What do I need to know about a security door fitting my house? Great question. When getting a new Security Door, how do I know that it's going to fit? At Screen Factory, we measure each security door and window screen perfectly, to the millimetre. So it's perfectly custom made just for you, and your home. We make sure that each and every door is going to fit....you may be surprised to know, that most houses and doorways are not exactly square, even new homes, and this is why you can't just go and buy one off the shelf at that place where you get your sausage sizzle... We don't plan to be called back to jobs that don't fit properly. That's not part of our business model. So we make sure the first time around, that your door is going to close cleanly and sweetly. That's what you get when you use our expertise and experience. A perfectly fitting door, custom made for you, including a door closer at the top, and a locking mechanism with two keys. You just choose the colour, and if you would prefer a single lock, or a triple lock....and leave the rest to us.

Single Locks are great, but triple locks are better....

October 16, 2025
What is a triple-lock, and Why would I need one on my new Security Door? Single lock security doors are standard issue, and they're great. The sense of security and peace of mind that comes from having a locked security door, is the very thing that makes them worthwhile. A single lock door has one locking mechanism, in the centre where the handle is. If an invader was seriously attempting to get through your door, single locks can potentially allow for a crowbar or other implement to prise the door from the frame at either the bottom or the top of the door. No one wants Triple locks doors however, are next level when it comes to securing your home. Triple lock doors have three locking points, in the centre, then another above the handle, and another below the handle. The three locking points operate seamlessly from one key lock, and absolutely provide superior security for your home and family. You can sleep well when you have a triple-lock security door securing your home.