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Sliding patio doors can be difficult to clean—especially if you have little ones running around. The glass becomes covered in fingerprints, the screen itself becomes caked in dust— and soon, you realize that you cannot see out of your once beautiful sliding door. Although spraying the door with your garden hose may work temporarily, you will quickly realize that it just isn't enough. So what do you do? Remove the door and tackle cleaning it. If you don't know how, don't worry—it is easier than it sounds and you can use these seven steps to make it even easier: 1. Ensure You Have the Proper Tools Before you get all gung-ho, make sure you have the proper tools to both remove and clean your sliding door. To do it properly, you will need: • Screwdriver • Vacuum • Large tarp • Dish Detergent • Lubricant (WD-40) • Old toothbrush • …show more content…

To make things flow smoothly, place these items in your workspace—, which may be your backyard, garage, or anywhere large enough to hold the door. 2. Remove the Door Once you have everything gathered, you should remove the door. Use your screwdriver to loosen the screws that hold the door in place. Set the screws aside in a safe place. Carefully lift the door from the tracks and lay it down on the tarp. Repeat with the screen door. 3. Brush Away Debris Gently brush away any excess dirt and debris from the screen door with an old towel or toothbrush. If there is still a lot of excess dirt, use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to remove the rest. Make sure you remove any dirt and debris from the track, as well. Again, you can use an old rag, toothbrush, or a vacuum. If you have any buildup, use steel wool or an old toothbrush with soapy water to remove it. 4. Apply Water Prepare the screen door for cleaning by rinsing it with water. You can use your garden hose to do this if you have one. If not, you can use a bucket filled with water and simply pour it over the

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