Have you ever stopped to look at your garage doors? Although most people don't think twice about how they appear, the fact of the matter is that garage doors can take up quite a decent amount of outdoors space, making your home look terrible. I took a good, hard look at my garage doors a few weeks back, and then I started making some changes that helped them to look better alongside the rest of my home. Read this blog to understand how to use your garage doors to improve the outer appearance of your home. After all, every detail counts.
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Once you get your new garage door installed, you want to do all that you can to keep it looking as good as it did the day it was hung. If you are looking for how to keep your garage door looking new, keep on reading. Here, you'll find a few tips that will help you do just that.
Clear Away Vegetation
There should be no vegetation anywhere around your garage door. If you have a hanging arbor over the garage door opening and have vines hanging from it, make sure that the branches and vines are trimmed often enough to keep them from rubbing up against the garage door when it's windy.
Remove Bird Nests
If you have bird nests in the eaves of your garage, you need to relocate them. It can be sad moving a feathered family's home, but they are going to make a big mess of your garage door if you don't evict them. The acids in bird feces will cause the finish of the garage door to become discolored if you don't tend to it quickly. Removing the birds is the most effective way to protect the garage door.
Clean the Door Often
How often you have to clean your garage door will be determined by the area in which you live. If you live along a busy road, you're going to get more dirt and dust kicked up and blown towards the garage door. If you live in a moist climate, you'll have more algae and moss growth to deal with.
When cleaning the garage door, you'll start by using your garden hose to spray it from top to bottom. As you spray, pay close attention to how the water is flowing off the door. You'll be able to see any damage to the door as the water flows – this is because the water will get caught on the damaged area and change the direction of flow.
If you're keeping up with the cleaning, you won't need anything more than a gentle cleaning product – even dish soap and hot water will do well. If you're letting the garage door get pretty dirty before you clean it, you'll need something a little stronger – mineral spirits or bleach and water.
It will be years before you even need to consider replacing the garage door if you keep up with the cleaning and maintenance routine. Stay dedicated and reach out for help from your local garage door professional for help if you need it.
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