How to maintain the wheels, screws, rollers and rails of your sliding door?

Have you noticed that your sliding door is stuck and you have difficulty moving?

If so, this is usually due to the accumulation of dirt, oil and other debris trapped in the door rail. This also indicates that your sliding door may need cleaning.

SLIDING DOORS NEED REGULAR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The biggest problem that makes the doors prone to getting out of the drivers is the lack of maintenance. Sliding doors, like all other parts and systems in your home, require regular cleaning and maintenance.

Most only clean the glass. Sure, this is the obvious part to get dirty, but so are the rails and wheels. So when was the last time you cleaned them?
When the wheels and rails are clean, they slide easily together.

After a while the wheels not only do not roll and do not slip, but completely stop moving. Now this is a problem!

How to clean your sliding door rails?

Whenever you clean the glass, make sure check for traces of dirt and debris. Use your vacuum cleaner to get the most out, and then use a brush, cloth, and cleaning spray to complete the cleaning.

If you see anything stuck to the guides, clean them as well do not forget the rails and wheels as well. They may have cobwebs and other debris.

Clean rails and wheels usually do not stick or open and close with difficulty! Next, be sure to lubricate them.

There is another periodic maintenance that needs to be done:

Check the height of the door - If present, you can also adjust the door height by turning the screws on the side of the door.

Check the rollers - The rollers are made of nylon and will dry and crack over time. Do not lubricate them, this will only attract dirt to both the rollers and the rails. Instead, wash them well with warm soapy water. Replace the rollers as soon as you notice problems with them - continued use of damaged rollers will cause irreparable damage to the rails.

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