5 Spring Cleaning Tips for Painted Steel Garage Doors

Posted Monday, April 24th, 2017

Northwest Door Therma Classic Carriage House Steel Garage Doors

Factory-applied finishes on steel garage doors are baked-on. This special coating is designed to make your doors maintenance free for years to come. However, a good annual cleaning can restore their appearance and give your home a fresh new look.

This spring, if you want to spruce up the appearance of your garage doors, here are 5 simple tips to assist you.

Best Practices for Cleaning Painted Steel Garage Doors

Tip #1

Choose a simple cleaning solution without scouring powders or industrial solvents.

Option A

One-cup Simple Green
Two gallons warm water

Option B

One-cup household ammonia
Five gallons warm water

Note: Never mix bleach with cleansers or detergents.

Tip #2

Use the right tool. Choose one:

Well-soaked cloth
Sponge
Very soft bristled brush
Low-pressure spray washer

Tip #3

Work from the bottom to the top washing the entire door with either solution.

Tip #4

If your door still has mildew, try a new solution.

Option C

One-cup household bleach
One-cup mild dish soap (Ivory/Dawn)
Give gallons warm water

Tip #5

Once the door is washed, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Note: Failure to remove all residue from cleaning solutions can damage the garage door surface.