Modern interior doors come in a variety of styles, materials, and colors. This makes it easy to add a unique character to each home you renovate. One difference between interior and exterior doors is that interior doors are easier to clean, mainly due to the fact that they don’t face the harsh weather conditions exterior doors do.
Steps for Cleaning Interior Doors
Here are steps to follow that will make cleaning doors super easy:
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Assemble Your Cleaning Supplies
To start the process of cleaning interior doors, you’ll need a few supplies. These include:
- Microfiber cloth
- Water
- Mild dish soap
- Old toothbrush
- Empty spray bottle
- Clean paintbrush
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Dust Your Door
The first step to cleaning interior doors is dusting. If you skip this step, the water will smear dust all over your door, making it look worse than before. The best way to dust a door is with a clean paint brush–it will get into the grooves that a cloth may miss.
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Do a Deep Clean
To create a door-cleaning solution, mix one cup of water with two tablespoons of mild dish soap in a spray bottle. This will ensure that while dirt and grime come off your door, the paint will stay put.
Shake your bottle before using the solution. Test a small patch by spraying an inconspicuous part of your door. If your door can handle it, you can then spray the entire door and wipe the solution with your microfiber cloth. Use a toothbrush to scrub the trim, as well as any other crevices the cloth may miss.
If the soap solution isn’t strong enough to clean your door, you can also try a one-to-one ratio of water and white vinegar, being sure to test a small area on your door to make sure it won’t damage it.
If your door is white and both the soap and vinegar solutions won’t fix yellowing spots, it’s time to try something even stronger. Mix one-half cup of baking soda, two drops of dish soap, and one-quarter cup of water in a bowl. This will form a paste that you can spread over the yellow stains. Then, scrub the door with an old toothbrush and let the paste sit there for five to ten minutes. Next, wipe the paste off with a damp microfiber cloth.
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Dry the Doors
Leaving water on a door can leave marks. For that reason, you want to dry each door you clean with a clean, dry towel.
Where Can I Find Interior Doors?
As you can see, cleaning interior doors is easy and relatively quick. It shouldn’t cause any damage if done right, and the results are beautiful.
If your interior doors are beyond cleaning and need to be replaced, check out the selection at 27EStore. We have a wide variety of high-quality doors to choose from, as well as other home improvement supplies. Browse our selection today!
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