Screen Magic cleaning guide

How to Clean Retractable Screens Without Removing Them

Clean your screens without scrubbing

Clean large retractable screens in manageable sections while they stay installed. No rinsing. No scrubbing.

What you need

Screen Magic and clean microfiber towels. For larger screens, keep a one-gallon refill handy to refill your spray bottle.

Follow the product label and the screen manufacturer’s care instructions.

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See how to apply Screen Magic

Man holding Screen Magic and a green microfiber towel beside a retractable screen.
Spray Screen Magic onto a microfiber towel.
Man wiping the upper section of the lowered retractable screen.
Wipe back and forth in overlapping sections.
Man wiping the black retractable-screen frame with a green microfiber towel.
Wipe the frame with Screen Magic.

Instructional illustrations. Follow the product label and the detailed steps below.

How to use Screen Magic

  1. Spray the microfiber towel

    Spray Screen Magic evenly onto a folded microfiber towel until damp. Hold the bottle about six inches away to help keep overspray off the floor.

  2. Wipe in overlapping sections

    Start at the top and wipe back and forth, working downward in sections about four feet wide. Use light pressure. Switch to a fresh towel when yours gets dirty.

  3. Touch up and wipe the frame

    Check for missed spots and touch them up. Screen Magic looks the same wet as it does dry. Then use the towel to wipe the frame.

  4. Repeat on the other side and let dry

    Repeat the process on the other side. Allow about twenty to thirty minutes to dry before retracting the screen. No rinsing or scrubbing.

Questions about this cleaning job

Do I need to take down my retractable screen?

No. This demonstration cleans the screen while it remains installed and fully lowered.

How wide should each cleaning section be?

Work in sections about four feet wide, adjusting the width to your comfortable reach. Overlap each pass so you do not leave untreated strips.

When can I retract the screen?

Allow the screen to dry first—about twenty to thirty minutes. Follow the screen manufacturer’s operating and care instructions.

Choose your Screen Magic bottle size

Choose your size, then select a retailer below to order.

Screen Magic 32 oz Trigger Spray

32 oz Trigger Spray

Ready to use. A convenient spray bottle for cleaning screens around your home.

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Screen Magic 1 Gallon Refill

1 Gallon Refill

Keep your spray bottle filled for large screens and bigger cleaning jobs.

Prices and availability are shown by each retailer. Lowe’s gallon option includes a 32 oz spray bottle. See all retailers.

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