Door, like any furniture object, requires proper care. Specifically, the door must be cleaned of dust and other impurities to maintain its condition and appearance. Here are some tips on this:
Here are the steps you should follow when you clean your door and some cleaning tips depending on your door material:
– clean the door completely of dust, using a clean cloth. If the door has ditches and bumps, you can use a soft brush;
– wash the door, from bottom to top;
– rinse the door, from top to bottom;
– remove residual water with a synthetic leather cloth;
Wooden door – Use water and ammonia (2 tablespoons of ammonia per liter of water). For a glossy appearance, use a little furniture spray or parquet wax. Apply on a dry cloth and lightly rub the door;
Old wooden door – Clean with a sponge soaked in distilled water in which you have previously dissolved 3-4 sliced of delicate soap. In order not to stain the door, immediately swab the door surface with a dry cloth.
Metal door – Use a mixture of baking soda, water and a few drops of dishwashing detergent to remove grease easily;
White door – To avoid darkening the color, wash the door, at least 1 time per month, with water and baking soda;
Plastic door – These doors can scratch easily, so wash them gently with neutral soap and water, then wipe them with window detergent. Thus, they will become shiny;
It’s very important to clean the door at least 1 time per month. You and all your family members are touching the door several times per day and there are a lot of bacteria and dirt that should constantly be removed.
