Updated: December 21, 2023
Posted: October 30, 2023
How To Clean A Garage Door
When carrying out spring cleaning tasks, it can be easy to overlook your garage. Now’s the time to make the most of the sunshine by embarking on a new project and giving your garage door a thorough clean. Not only will this improve the appearance of your home, it will also give you the opportunity to inspect your garage door, making sure all mechanisms are intact and working properly.
Dedicating the time to wash the dirt off your garage door and clean out the tracks contributes towards prolonging the life of the door. Our experts at JB Doors have compiled a list of top tips to help you give your garage door a thorough spring clean for impressive results.
Cleaning a garage door: Preparation
Before undertaking the task of cleaning your garage door, it’s important to be fully equipped with the necessary tools:
- bucket
- hose
- old cloth or brush
- soap or gentle detergent
How to clean the outside of a garage door?
1. Firstly, use your hose to spray the garage door and gently wipe the surface using an old cloth or brush soaked in warm soapy water.
2. Then, rinse off the door with a light spray from the hose and allow to dry.
3. Once dry, apply a coat of paint to your garage door if needed (further details of which can be found in last month’s article).
4. Top tip for metal garage doors: a layer of wax can be applied after cleaning to restore the condition and effect of the metal.
5. Top tip for painted garage doors: check for any flaking or warping paint, or areas of the door where the metal underneath might be filtering through. It’s important to carry out such inspections as these areas may be prone to rust, so you will need to repaint to prevent the door from corroding.
6. If your garage door is suffering from marks more stubborn than dirt, such as oil stains, you can use diluted bleach instead of soap when scrubbing the surface of the door.
How to clean the inside of a garage door?
Repeat the above cleaning process for the inside of your garage door as, even though it is not visible from the exterior of your property, keeping it clean can significantly improve its longevity. Not only that, the dirt and grime that accumulates on the interior of the door can create a great deal of mess to the surrounding area and, in some cases, can even damage the door’s mechanisms through lack of maintenance.
Next up: Cleaning the garage floor
Ready to carry on with the cleaning? Read our guide on how to effectively clean a garage floor, including how to remove tough oil stains.
We hope you have found these top tips helpful. If you notice any damage when inspecting your garage door which needs repairing, our specialist team here at JB Doors carry out comprehensive spares, repairs and servicing to ensure your garage door remains in top working order. If you discover that your door needs to be completely replaced, we also offer an extensive range of garage doors to suit your individual requirements and budget, including:
To learn more about how you can benefit from our services, simply get in touch with our friendly team today for further information.
