How to Clean a Patio Screen Door
You don’t need to be handy to clean your patio screen door. Cleaning can be done quickly and easily in a few simple steps.
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You Will Need
- A screwdriver
- A utility brush
- A small vacuum cleaner
- A spray lubricant
- A steel wool pad
- Grease-cutting detergent
- Silicone lubricant
- A small brush, toothpick, or compressed air (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Remove screen door
Use a screwdriver to carefully remove the screen door from its tracks. Lay it flat.
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Step 2
Loosen the dirt
Loosen the dirt in the tracks with a utility brush, brushing along the length of the track.
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Step 3
Vacuum excess dirt
Remove the excess dirt with a vacuum.
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Dirt and grit on door tracks interferes with opening and closing, and can cause wear and tear on the rollers.
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Step 4
Apply lubricant
Apply a lubricant to the tracks and rub them with steel wool.
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Step 5
Remove roller
Gently remove the roller for cleaning.
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If you can’t remove the roller, clean it using a small brush, toothpick, or with compressed air while holding it in place.
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Step 6
Clean the roller and tension spring
Clean the roller and tension spring by soaking them in grease-cutting detergent mixed with water. After drying, spray with silicone lubricant.
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Patio doors gained popularity in the U.S. after the post-World War II housing boom.
