After cleaning a wood door may also require repainting or staining.
Garage door chain cleaner.
Don t use a pressure washer.
Specifically it s called blaster garage door spray lubricant its for rollers and springs on a garage door says it s premium long lasting silicone based.
The chains on your garage door opener are lubricated from the factory and that should last the life of the motor.
Remember that can of the original wd 40 that i told you to put down earlier.
Patch any small holes with wood filler lightly sand and then paint or stain as required.
Using a clean bucket mix a small amount of dish soap or car wash soap preferred with water.
Here s where you can use it.
Wooden garage doors should be wiped down with a clean dry cloth.
Inspect the surface of the door to see if it needs repainting or staining or shows any signs of insect damage.
The regular wd 40 with the red cap is an amazing cleaner and degreaser.
Use light penetrating oil instead of grease to keep from collecting dirt and grit.
During this time you should apply a little bit of wd 40 or other machine oil to the chain drive.
A squeaky garage door is a hassle and over the years things will just get worse.
Periodic maintenance of a liftmaster chain driven garage door opener includes lubricating the chain and greasing the chain rail.
How should you clean your garage door.
With a soft sponge or cloth apply the soap to the door in a circular motion.
It gets constant use and that wears down the gears chain and integrity of the door.
For wood doors clean the outside of the door by wiping it with a dry soft cloth.
Never lubricate the chain.
Maintenance of your chain drive garage door opener should be done on at least a bi annual basis.
Clean and lubricate the drive chain clean and lubricate the drive chain and track of the automatic door opener once or twice a year.
Press all purpose grease into the recesses of the garage door opener s chain using the clean rag to force the grease into the chain s links.
Wash the door with a soft sponge or cloth and a cleaner appropriate for the surface then thoroughly rinse the door with a hose.
Rinse off with garden hose.
Keep the garage door clean and in good repair.
Use a regular garden hose to wash off any loose dirt or dust.
Work from the top of the garage door toward the opener s motor.
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