Cleaning and Maintenance of Your Garage Door
When it comes to giving your home a bit of a spruce up, lots of property owners tend to forget about the importance of cleaning the exterior of the homes and focus much more on the interior of it. This is all well and good but have you given any thought to your garage recently?
Regular cleaning of your garage door will not just improve the overall appearance of your property, it will also give you the opportunity to inspect the garage doors, and make sure everything is working as it should be.
Taking this into consideration, we have collated a few handy tips in which we look at basic maintenance and cleanliness tips for wooden and metal garage doors. By taking on board a few of these simple steps, you can increase the longevity of your garage door and increase your kerb appeal.
Before cleaning:
Preparation is essential before carrying out any cleaning, with this in mind, it's crucial that you make sure you have all the necessary utensils before you begin cleaning the garage door. You will have to use:
● a bucket
● a hose
● mild soap or detergent
● a cloth
Cleaning the exterior surface of the garage door
The following tips will help you in prolonging your garage door’s usability, improve its appearance and prevent the development of corrosion on the surface:
Start by spraying the garage door with your hosepipe, after this, clean the surface of the door with a cloth which has been soaked in warm soapy water. Lightly spray the door to remove any leftover soapy water.
After the surface of the is totally dried, put on a coat of paint if necessary, this is only called for if the general wear-and-tear has caused your door to become weather-beaten.
If you see that your garage door has a few stubborn marks, commonly grease or oil stains, try using diluted bleach as an alternative to soap when wiping the door.
Metal Garage Doors
Once you’ve finished the cleaning, we recommend that you apply a thin layer of specialist wax keeping the door in top condition.
Painted garage doors
It’s crucial that you pay close attention to your painted garage door during the cleaning process, keep a look-out for any paint flaking or warping on the surface, also this allows you to notice any signs that the metal underneath the paint is showing. That way, you can realise any indication of rust which will mean your door needs repainting in order to prevent corrosion.
A garage is much more than a place to store your car. From valuable tools to sports equipment and food storage, you want your garage to be secure from intruders. We supply and install garage doors in the Royston and Mildenhall areas which come with the best in modern locking technology to give you peace of mind. Our UK trained technicians will discuss all your requirements and advise you on the different levels of security available with our doors. For a free, no-obligation quote, get in touch with us.
