Contents
- Introduction
- Types of interior doors, tools, and supplies for cleaning them
- A step-by-step guide to cleaning interior doors
- Cleaning tips for wood interior door
- Cleaning tips for white interior door
- Cleaning tips for glass and acrylic interior door
- Cleaning tips for interior doors with a mirror
- Cleaning tips for metal interior door
- Conclusion
Introduction
Interior doors also require maintenance like any furniture, accessory, or appliance. As homeowners try to maintain order and comfort in their living spaces and want each item to last longer, it is necessary to know the nuances. We'll discuss them in this article.
Types of interior doors, tools, and supplies for cleaning them
Tools and supplies for cleaning interior doors are the same in many cases but depend on several factors:
- Door material: wood or MDF panels.
- Type of coating: enamel, polypropylene, veneer, eco-veneer, primer, etc.
- Opening system: swing or sliding door.
- Door leaf color: some shades are easily get dirty and therefore require more frequent maintenance.
- The presence of a mirror or glass.
- Decorative elements, like recesses (milled ornaments) or voluminous baguette panels, can accumulate dust
- Material of the door hardware.
- Etc
To properly and safely clean a door surface, you only need a few tools: a damp cloth or wipe, universal cleaners, a bucket of water and gloves.
A step-by-step guide to cleaning interior doors
Tips for wood interior door
- Use a dampened soft cloth to dust the top edge of a door frame. This is better than a feather duster.
- Remove all the smudges and fingerprints around the door frame using a spray cleaner. This is called spot-cleaning. You can also use soap and a bucket of warm water to clean the doors but endeavor to clean up with a dry cloth afterward. Clean the door grooves using a spray cleaner or warm soapy water.
- Focus on the inner parts of the doors that the eyes cannot see when the door is closed, especially the features at the hand level.
- Always clean your painted doors using warm water and soap or an all-purpose spray cleaner. Wipe the doors from top to bottom, ensuring that all the oil on the door is wiped off. Afterward, clean with a soft dry cloth to dry all the wetness.
- Clean the door handle and any other hardware on the door using a special cleaner. For brass doors, use a brass cleaner. You can get one from any home product store around your neighborhood.
- Remember to sanitize the door handle with an excellent antibacterial sanitizer. Also, oil the hinges of the doors using grease or a good lubricant that will keep them swinging without the creaking sound of rust or friction.
Remember, when we take care of our doors, it appeals to our guests; hence doors should be attended to with care and attention.
Tips for white interior door
White doors may be attractive but are prone to dirt and other stains. Even if well maintained, white doors change to creamy or yellow colors over time due to aging. It is therefore advised to try and restore the white color of your slabs before deciding to spend an enormous sum in replacing them entirely.
Here are a few steps you need to know when trying to restore your white-colored doors to their beauty.
- Make a cleaner agent: You need a vinegar solution and other traditional white cleaning agents to make the best cleaning agent.
- Test your cleaner by applying it on a small area of the white door and wait a few minutes to see the reaction.
- Wear protective covers over your hair, face, and hands. White bleaching agents can be potent acidic agents and might cause damage to your skin when exposed.
- Ensure you have a bucket of water to wash your hands periodically during cleaning.
- Clean the door thoroughly; unlike other colored doors, where you probably need to wipe them, white doors must be deeply drenched in the cleaning agent for the procedure to be effective. Wash from top to bottom; this will prevent any streaks of dirt from getting into any area you have already cleaned.
- Rinse the door; after cleaning the door, you might need to repeat the process for an efficient wash, but use only clean and warm water this time.
- Dry the door; ensure it is well-dried before you allow it to be regularly used. After the drying process, use a clean damp cloth to dust it.
Make sure you test your cleaning solution first. Some surfaces do not tolerate vinegar. It is best to use a particular cleaning product. Ask for advice in local home product stores.
Tips for glass and acrylic interior door
Dust the surface with a clean damp cloth and wipe gently not to damage the glass. Wet clothes make sure friction and the static electricity are reduced. Wash with mild detergent and water solution. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Homemade glass cleaner:
- One teaspoon of liquid detergent.
- 6 Tablespoons of plain white vinegar.
When mixed, these items make a great home cleaner; pour the mixture into a spray bottle.
Belldinni Inc doesn't manufacture acrylic and glass doors.
Tips for interior doors with a mirror
Ammonia is the best product and solution for cleaning your mirror sliding doors, bringing out the reflectivity.
Tips for metal interior door
Never clean your metal doors with a hard sponge. Use oil film to clean the surfaces and oil the door hinges to prevent rust and damage.
Conclusion
Wooden doors are the most accessible type of doors to clean. It would help if you had a moist or damp cloth to wipe the door's surface, removing settling dust. Also, check for termite activity on doors by spraying your doors regularly with chemical solutions. This does not only clean your wooden doors but protects them too.
The above cleaning tips will make your door glitter and provide excellent results.