How to Take Care of Your Garage Doors
When it comes to the time when many of us decide to give our homes a bit of a tidy up, lots of homeowners overlook the importance of cleaning the exterior of their homes and focus much more on the inside instead.
Often, cleaning and maintenance of your garage door will not only improve the appearance of your property, but it will also give you the opportunity to check out your garage door, seeing all the parts are in correct working order.
With this in mind, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide in which we address a few simple maintenance and cleanliness tips for wooden and metal garage doors. By following these simple steps, you can increase the longevity of your garage door, for years to come.
Before cleaning
Ensure you have all the necessary utensils before you begin cleaning the garage door. You will require:
● A bucket
● A hose
● Mild soap or detergent
● A cloth
Cleaning the outside surface of the garage door
The following steps will help you in prolonging your garage door’s usability, improving its appearance and prevent the development of corrosion on the surface:
Start by spraying the exterior of the garage door with a hose, after this, clean the surface of the door with a damp cloth which has been soaked in warm soapy water. Lightly spray the door to remove any excess water.
Once the door has dried, put 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 and the paint has chipped.
If you see that your garage door has a few stubborn marks, commonly grease or oil stains, try applying diluted bleach as an alternative to soap when wiping the door down, ensure you use gloves for this.
Metal garage doors
Once you’ve done all the cleaning, we recommend that you apply a thin layer of specialist wax keeping the door in good shape.
Painted garage doors
It’s crucial to pay attention to your painted garage door during the cleaning, keeping an eye out for any paint flaking or warping on the surface, and also keep an eye out for any signs that the metal underneath the paint is visible. This will ensure that you can detect any indication of rust which will mean your door needs repainting in order to prevent corrosion.
If your garage door is beyond repair or needs to be replaced in Royston or Mildenhall? Maybe you simply want to refurbish your property? Here at Thoroughbred Industrial Doors, we can provide you with all of the services and products you need. We can supply a number of products, from electric to roller garage doors. Our team of professionals have over five decades of experience between them and will be able to arrive at your property, discuss your needs, provide you with a quote and then build a bespoke door for you. To find out more, get in touch.
