How To Clean Glass Sliding Doors

Your sliding glass will probably have a hole on the side.

How to clean glass sliding doors.

Wipe the frame around the glass and edges of the sliding door using a damp cloth. The brush will loosen stubborn dirt deposits which you can then vacuum. Once open sand the sides best you can for easy opening. Spray the door and leave wait three minutes.

Attach a dental waterpik to a container of glass cleaning alcohol. Vacuum both the top and bottom of the sliding glass door as well as the tracks. Wipe clean with a microfiber cloth and buff any streaks with a clean dry cloth. I ve used this many times and it works greats.

Look for the hole in the door over the tracks or on the inside of the door. It also helps to lubricate the tracks to your sliding doors every few months. Bits of leaves bark gravel and sand are just some of the things that can get into your door s track and prevent it from gracefully sliding. Dry thoroughly and apply a thin layer of lubricant oil or spray lubricant to the track.

If they are aluminum spray the sides liberally with l c wax aluminum lubricant for windows sliding doors and awnings. Spray lubricant into the hole on the edge of the door. Ammonia can help make a streak free finish for glass after the shower doors are clean. If they are painted shut you can score them with a utility knife and then attempt to open them.

For routine cleaning use a broom to sweep the area around the exterior of your door. Clean the track to your sliding door every few months with a wire brush. Place the straw attached to the lubricant into the hole and press the trigger. Keeping the outside area around your sliding glass door clean and tidy will help prevent dirt and debris from entering the track.

Use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust at the top of the frame. Use a miniature vacuum to remove any of these loose materials. Use a rough damp cloth or scouring pad to clean the door frame bottom and threshold which are likely to be ingrained with dirt due to frequent traffic. Combine 2 tablespoons ammonia with 2 quarts of warm distilled water in a large spray bottle.

Wipe down the entire frame with a damp cloth. Squirt the alcohol through the upper tube to fill the glass void. Wet the entire surface using a clean rag saturated with water and soap.