How to Clean Your Sliding Doors

Here at Panoramic, we sell a wide range of sliding doors for your consideration. They offer many different benefits, including letting in natural light, keeping your house warmer, and giving it added security. However, there are times when it will get dirty, for instance, in toughened weather conditions. You want to keep the door as clean as possible to experience a durable and long lasting door, so we have many options to keep the door shiny.

If your door is prone to dust, one of the first things you need to do is to dust it down. You can use a feather duster to clean the window panes. This will make your life easier when cleaning the windows because you don’t have to worry about cleaning the panes. Dust from the top down to the bottom, which will make it easier to clean up the mess.

It is easier to clean the sliding doors on a cloudy day because if it is sunny, the doors will dry faster than you can clean them. This causes the doors to streak, allowing dirt marks to stay on easier. By cleaning the door on a cloudy day, it will save you plenty of time so you can enjoy it for much longer.

It is also imperative that you clean the glass because this results in stunning panoramic views. There are many ways you can do this, for example, using a cleaning product or even distilled vinegar and water. Cleaning the door is easy because all you have to do is wipe it down with a damp cloth and the cleaning product of your choice, and then it will look as good as new.

However, another method that you can use to clean the panes is a squeegee. This is ideal because it is easy to rinse the cleaning solution away. That way, the window will be cleaner for a long time.

The interior bifold door is very easy to clean as well. Another solution you can use is water and vinegar, with scrunched up newspapers leaving a smooth finish.

When cleaning your bifold door, it is also useful to scrub the frames as well because they get dirty in tough conditions. It is important to clean the frames regularly, so wipe them down with a damp cloth and soapy water once a week to keep the door looking as good as new. If there are strains that won’t get cleaned easily, then you can use ink rubber to lift the mark. This way, even the hardest stains can be removed easily. Microfibre cloths are also ideal because they help create a streak free look, leaving your panes in superb condition.

The stains will be much easier to clean, and you should notice a difference straight away. If, however, you have a condensation problem such as mould or damp spots, then mould remover will help with this solution. It is essential that you perform a spot test beforehand to ensure that the spray is safe to use.

You should also be aware of how to clean the tracks as well because debris and even pet hairs can build up. However, cleaning the track is not as hard as you might think. Run a vacuum cleaner nozzle along the track to collect the dust and lubricate it with a silicon spray. If you use the wrong type of spray, it could do further damage in the long run.

Cleaning the sliding door will also depend on taking care of your locks as well because adding lubricating oil will make your doors operate much smoother. This is very easy because all you need to do is spray the lubricating oil on the lock and key and then insert the key a few times.

This will make sure that the lock operates well in the long run. Sliding doors don’t need to be looked after very often, so they will last for many years to come. Lubricating oil is the ideal cleaning method for the frames.

We hope that you found this article helpful when it comes to cleaning your sliding doors. Cleaning the door will help it last for longer and create a beautiful visual appeal for your home. If you want more information on how to clean your door, then get in contact with us on 01179 560 449. Our friendly team will be able to help you.

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