Spring Cleaning the Garage Door

There’s no getting around it: every garage door on every house will get dirty over time. Thankfully, spring cleaning the garage door is an easy chore that with the right products, takes only minutes. Tip: Wash the door when you wash your vehicle. Instantly improve your façade by cleaning the garage door this weekend. Here’s how.

Use the Right Products
Using the right products will save you time, prevent scratches to the door, and ultimately yield a much better result. We recommend using a mild car or dishwashing detergent. You’ll also need basic equipment including a bucket, a soft sponge and chamois, and a hose. Don’t forget to grab some bottled water for yourself.

Start at the Top
Begin by wetting down the surface of the garage door with clean water – especially if it hasn’t been cleaned in a while. Once it’s completely wet, wash the door from top to bottom, rinsing the sponge often. Rinse the door thoroughly using clean water and allow to dry. Repeat as necessary to ensure the door sparkles.

Don’t Forget the Inside
After you’ve given the exterior of your garage door a little TLC, consider cleaning out and organizing the interior, as well as performing some preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the door is functioning properly. If you encounter any problems, or suspect there is something amiss with the door, contact a garage door professional for repair.
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Important Tips:

• Never use a pressure washer to clean the garage door

• Don’t use a detergent containing more than 0.5% phosphate

• Make sure the sponge, cloth, and/or chamois you’re using is clean and soft

• Blow debris off your driveway using a left blower or multi-surface push broom

• Repair driveway cracks and pull weeds as needed to ensure optimal curb appeal