With glass interior doors currently trending, many folks find themselves wondering how to clean glass doors to keep them looking their best. Glass doors are easily the focal point of any room. It’s important not to let grime distract from their inherent beauty!
We will teach you our tried and true method on how to clean glass doors using products you likely already have at home.
How to Deep Clean the Glass
Cleaning your window is a quick and satisfying way to maintain your door. There are also products you can buy to specifically clean your windows, but they are often made with ingredients you may not want to keep near pets or young children.
Plus, you may already have these DIY solutions around your home. Less task specific products means less clutter around your home. Here are two DIY window cleaning solutions with products you probably already have!
Soap Cleaner
Mix 1 teaspoon mild liquid soap with 1 gallon of water.
Vinegar Cleaner
Mix equal parts distilled white vinegar with water.
In addition to your cleaning solution ingredients, you will need to gather the following supplies:
- A lint free cloth
- Old newspaper
- Foam sponge and bucket
- Spray bottle filled with solution of your choice
- Squeegee
Instructions
- Use clean water to rinse the glass surface from top to bottom. It’s important to start from the top so you can handle any drips as you move down the door.
- Dip a sponge in the soapy solution to fully saturate. Wipe the glass door window both horizontally and vertically for complete coverage. Don’t forget to clean BOTH sides of the glass door!
- Rinse the glass with a clean cloth or sponge and use a squeegee to remove excess water.
- Spray the vinegar cleaning solution onto the glass.
- Squeegee the solution off, wipe dry with a lint-free cloth and finish with crumpled newspaper for a streak free finish.
- Repeat as needed until the window is free of smudges!
- Make sure you dry the wood door afterwards.
- Deep clean your glass at least twice a year for best results.
Regular Maintenance
You don’t have to deep clean as often if you are able to keep up a simple maintenance routine. Mix equal parts distilled white vinegar with water in a spray bottle.
Evenly spray your wooden door’s window and immediately wipe it down with a lint-free cloth to prevent any drip marks. Use a crumpled newspaper to absorb any leftover moisture for a streak-free shine.
How to Clean Wood Door Surfaces
You may be tempted to break out the same spray you use on your counter tops, but these solvents can be damaging to the finish, paint or even the wood itself.
Most of the grime that shows up on painted doors is caused by oily fingerprints gripping onto dirt, which is why cleaning with only water is ineffective. A diluted solution of mild dish soap and water is tough enough to get the job done, but will be gentle on your door.
Make sure you test your cleaning solution on a part of the door that is not clearly visible, just in case it does not react well with your paint or finish.
Once your solution has proven to be safe to use, you can use a cloth or clean sponge dipped in your solution to wipe the door down.
First, wring out the cloth or sponge and methodically wipe down the surface of the door. Excess water can leave marks on painted surfaces, so do what you can to avoid letting the solution drip down the door.
Follow up by rinsing the surface with a damp, soap free cloth. Wipe the door with a clean, dry towel to prevent any drip marks. Don’t forget to wash the frame as well!
Always wipe down boot marks and stains with soapy water as soon as you can to prevent them from setting. This will keep the need to deep clean down to just twice a year!
If your wood door has stubborn stains or mildew, you could consider lightly sanding and refinishing it. You have a couple of options for refinishing a door to maintain its original beauty. Check out our blog one how to refinish a door!
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