Cleaning the garage door: what to use and when to do it

Often our customers ask us for information to understand how to proceed with the correct cleaning of the garage door . In this article you will find all the information on the products to use, how often to clean and a small tutorial guide to clean the garage door with the best possible result.

To begin with, it is important to know that sectional and overhead doors are mainly made with insulated panels in painted steel .

Cleaning sectional and overhead doors: how often should it be done?

The cleaning of the sectional and overhead doors surfaces of the garage is a task that you should perform a regular basis , without ever neglecting the status of the door because the accumulation of dust, residual dirt and debris in the long run could affect the functioning mechanic of the automated opening .

In fact, let's not forget that the garage and the garage are environments in which a greater amount of dust can circulate than the house, especially if you are doing bricolage or do-it-yourself work, and that the outside of the door is exposed to the weather and to atmospheric agents 24 hours a day.

The ideal frequency with which to clean the garage door is, therefore, on average twice a year, better in the periods preceding the coldest months (with the advent of snow and ice) and the hottest months. If carried out regularly, these routine maintenance of the garage door guarantee the maintenance of the product in an optimal and functioning state.

What products and tools do you need to clean a sectional door?

For a correct cleaning of the door it is important to have the correct tools. Much obviously depends on the material of the garage door : in the case of steel sectional doors it can be cleaned with water and neutral soap, while for cleaning wooden doors it is advisable to use a water-based wood restorer. Finally, where there are wood-effect surfaces on the doors , the best tool to clean the film and keep its brilliance unaltered is simple warm water.

In all cases, together with the door cleaner, clean, soft cloths must be used that do not risk damaging, scratching or scratching the surface of the garage door. On the other hand, never pour alcohol on sectional doors .

Any glazed sections of the sectional door must also be passed with care: a combination of water and neutral detergent can be used to clean windows and garage doors , always paying attention to avoid abrasive sponges or cloths.

How to properly clean the sectional door professionally: 5 steps + 1 advice

1. If an automated garage door is present , the power supply must be momentarily removed to avoid any type of accident.

2. Before the actual door washing phase , it is necessary to remove any accumulations of dust deposited over time. The ideal tool for this is a compressed air cleaner .

This operation is even more important if the sectional door is equipped with transparent elements in polycarbonate or glass , since the dust grains could irreparably scratch the surface.

For more information on the periodic maintenance of garage doors, we recommend that you read the dedicated in-depth article, also on our blog: click here .

 

3. Once the dust has been removed from the door, the surface can be washed with neutral soap and a soft sponge. Choose carefully the sponge for cleaning the door : you can safely use the sponges for cleaning cars available on the market.

 

4. After soaping the garage door, it is necessary to wash the surface immediately with water and immediately proceed to dry all surfaces with a cloth .

 

5. At this point it is possible to restore power to the automated door . At the end of the door washing, it is always advisable to carry out a function test.

 

+ 1. The advice: in the part of the door inside the garage, remove the dust from the sliding guides and on the internal covering with a brush or compressed air. This procedure will also allow the sliding wheels not to become encrusted in the presence of grease and dust on the guides.

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