Beware of Garage Door Breakdowns
Your garage door is the biggest entryway into your home. But it gets neglected when it's time to clean and maintain it, until something goes wrong.
Next time you clean out the garage, take a few extra minutes to inspect your garage door, ensuring it's in good condition. Keeping your door clean and in decent repair doesn't just make it look better; it also makes it run longer and perform more efficiently.
Start with an initial cleaning
Close the garage door and begin by cleaning loose material, such as cobwebs, soil, mold, and bird droppings. Use the stiff brush on areas with hard patches, but be gentle when using it on painted or laminated surfaces to avoid scratching them. After loosening the loose material, use a soft-bristled brush or cloth to clean the entire surface.
Then, blend a solution consisting of warm water and one cup of mild detergent, which will make five gallons. By using a soft cloth or sponge, wash the door in sections. Wash roughly one-third of the door at a time, rinsing each section with clean water before moving on. After cleaning the entire door, allow it to dry completely before opening it.
Pre-painted steel garage doors can be protected with a coat of car wax for added weather resistance. Never use abrasive cleaners or full-strength bleach, especially on vinyl, laminated, or aluminum finishes, as they can cause permanent damage.
Don't forget about the weather stripping
Your garage door's vinyl or rubber seals keep pests, dirt, and water where they should be: Outdoors. Clean off these strips with a mild all-purpose cleaner and treat them with a silicone lubricant to keep them soft and operating smoothly. If you notice any breaking or decay, you may want to consider replacing the weather stripping to maintain a seal.
Finish with preventative maintenance
Now that your garage door is dry and clean, take a moment to inspect and lubricate the moving parts. Spray garage-door-safe lubricating oil on the hinges, rollers, and tracks. Spray oil onto a clean cloth and gently wipe the springs down. This reduces noise and friction, allowing your garage door to operate smoothly and safely.
While you may be able to handle cleaning and maintaining your garage door, the same might not be true of other tasks, such as deep cleaning of carpet, furniture, hard floors, and more. Contact your favorite cleaning company today. After all, it pays to call a pro!
Your garage door is the biggest entryway into your home. But it gets neglected when it's time to clean and maintain it, until something goes wrong.
Next time you clean out the garage, take a few extra minutes to inspect your garage door, ensuring it's in good condition. Keeping your door clean and in decent repair doesn't just make it look better; it also makes it run longer and perform more efficiently.
Start with an initial cleaning
Close the garage door and begin by cleaning loose material, such as cobwebs, soil, mold, and bird droppings. Use the stiff brush on areas with hard patches, but be gentle when using it on painted or laminated surfaces to avoid scratching them. After loosening the loose material, use a soft-bristled brush or cloth to clean the entire surface.
Then, blend a solution consisting of warm water and one cup of mild detergent, which will make five gallons. By using a soft cloth or sponge, wash the door in sections. Wash roughly one-third of the door at a time, rinsing each section with clean water before moving on. After cleaning the entire door, allow it to dry completely before opening it.
Pre-painted steel garage doors can be protected with a coat of car wax for added weather resistance. Never use abrasive cleaners or full-strength bleach, especially on vinyl, laminated, or aluminum finishes, as they can cause permanent damage.
Don't forget about the weather stripping
Your garage door's vinyl or rubber seals keep pests, dirt, and water where they should be: Outdoors. Clean off these strips with a mild all-purpose cleaner and treat them with a silicone lubricant to keep them soft and operating smoothly. If you notice any breaking or decay, you may want to consider replacing the weather stripping to maintain a seal.
Finish with preventative maintenance
Now that your garage door is dry and clean, take a moment to inspect and lubricate the moving parts. Spray garage-door-safe lubricating oil on the hinges, rollers, and tracks. Spray oil onto a clean cloth and gently wipe the springs down. This reduces noise and friction, allowing your garage door to operate smoothly and safely.
While you may be able to handle cleaning and maintaining your garage door, the same might not be true of other tasks, such as deep cleaning of carpet, furniture, hard floors, and more. Contact your favorite cleaning company today. After all, it pays to call a pro!
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