This can help make it easier to remove difficult stains.
Garage door stain cleaner.
Rinse until water sheets off of the door and no bubbles remain.
Rinse well and let dry.
I made an executive decision to use cleaning supplies that i had at home instead of driving to a store to purchase something new.
How the door looks clean and wet is how the door will look coated.
Wash vinyl or other synthetic garage doors with a soft cloth and appropriate cleaner.
Wash the door surfaces and windows of your garage with a mild liquid soap such as a car washing soap or dish washing soap and water.
Using a spray bottle saturate the stain and allow it to sit for 15 minutes.
Lots of other suggested cleaners included bleach.
Remember to clean in a uniform manner no swirls diagonal lines.
Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
Typically this is the best ratio for attacking common garage door dirt and grime.
Use a handheld triangular shaped brush with medium firm bristles.
You can refresh the color by washing the wood garage door down with wood cleaner and recoating.
1 start with a clean garage door.
Let it dry to a powder a process that can take eight hours or longer.
Some people said mild dish detergent.
Cleaning strength vinegar is slightly more acidic than the vinegar used for cooking.
Move the brush in small circles to free caked on dirt bird droppings and dust.
2 try cleaning strength vinegar.
Once the oil based stain has dried you have the option of going over it with an exterior varnish or polyurethane giving the door a glossy finish.
Once you have soap in hand grab a bucket and mix one cup of the liquid soap with two gallons of water.
Don t use a pressure washer.
White tire cleaner was suggested for cleaning the white rubber strips around the doors.
Never add bleach to your cleaning solution.
Do this on all of the vinyl wood or steel surfaces.
Clean the garage door with ez prep cleaner and water.
Before you begin thoroughly scrub your garage door with a mild detergent and warm water.
This can damage the painted surface of the door or the seals.
Make sure that the door is in a closed position.
The first step in cleaning the garage door is to brush it.
A non toxic biodegradable cleaner such as simple green will work as well.
Brush down any cobwebs on the inside of the garage doors and wipe with a soft dry cloth.
For steel or fiberglass doors apply a light coat of spray car wax.
There were lots of suggestions but no clear winner.
Remove all chalk and oxidation wiping with a rag if necessary.
Wash both the interior and exterior using a sponge cloth and or soft brush.
Thoroughly rinse the door with a hose then dry with a microfiber cloth.
Patch any small holes with wood filler lightly sand and then paint or stain as required.
Rinse off with garden hose.
Beyond the stain s perimeter.
With a soft sponge or cloth apply the soap to the door in a circular motion.
