Patio doors are stylish, elegant, and very visually appealing. These doors provide a great way for air ventilation and let your home welcome a lot of natural light throughout the year. A fabulously designed patio door attracts the visitors’ eye and provides a great view of the outside surroundings.

However, since the patio doors consist mostly of glass, they tend to collect dust and debris in their tracks, leaving it an eye-sore for you and your guests. So, it would help to eliminate those smudges and stains to have sparkling clean doors.

Here are some amazing tips to help you clean your glass patio doors properly –

Prep up the area.

The first step to start with your cleaning process is to remove all the loose dirt and dust built on the glass. You can use a soft dusting microfiber cloth to wipe the glass surface.

Dust off the frame, hinges, doorknobs, and handles. Use old paint or toothbrushes to clear any build-up in the corners or edges.

Cover the sill

Protecting the sill and edges before cleaning the glass surface with any liquid solution is important. The reason to do this is that while cleaning, the liquid solution drips inside the frame and the sill and can cause a lot of damage to your door.

Hence, place some old rags or newspaper on the sill so it remains dry throughout your cleaning process.

Use the right kind of cleaning solution.

The type of cleaning solution decides the condition of your glass in the long run. Using cleaners that are ammonia or alcohol-based is not recommended. Instead, use a non-abrasive and mild cleaning solution to eliminate the stubborn stains on the glass that don’t leave behind any scratches.

You can also make a homemade cleaning solution with equal amounts of vinegar and water and store it in a spray bottle. This solution will be as effective as any other over-the-counter product available and has the added advantage of being eco-friendly.

Clean the door frame and handle

The door handle and frame are the hardware that everyone touches and easily picks up dirt and stains. When observed, you will also see a lot of dust accumulated on the top and bottom of the door frame, which should be wiped off regularly with a dust cloth from having a stronger build-up. You can use warm and soapy water and a clean microfiber cloth for stubborn marks.

Please give a little attention to the edges of the door. They tend to get dirty while grabbing or pushing.

Attain smooth door sliding.

While engrossed in the door cleaning process, one forgets that patio doors need a smooth sliding to serve their desired functionality. That demands extra care and attention towards occasionally cleaning and lubricating the rollers to avoid friction between the panels.

You can use a Teflon-based product on the track and any light machine oil (like sew-machine oil) for the rollers.

Cleaning the patio doors every few weeks is important to keep them looking at their best for years.