Cleaning Stained Wood Doors

Also be sure to clean the top of the door frame.

Cleaning stained wood doors.

1prepare the surface and the work space. In a spray bottle place equal quantities of water and vinegar for a homemade cleanser. Sometimes a good cleaning is all it takes to bring it back to life says wood finisher john thomas. For the best exterior wood door maintenance clean it once a week and for metal and fiberglass doors clean at least once monthly.

Here s our recommended method for cleaning stained wood doors. Clean the surface free of dirt with soapy water and dry with a cloth or paper towels. Choose the best oil for wood doors. If there are sticky or other harder to remove spots wipe the spot away with a moist cloth then immediately follow with a dry cloth.

If working outdoors avoid strong winds or direct sunlight. Scrub with soap and warm water. When cleaning your wood doors with water or other liquid cleaners make sure you let the wood dry thoroughly. If the wood isn t sealed properly the moisture could cause the wood to warp or stain over time.

Use only a small amount of the solution. Don t assume that tired woodwork has to be stripped and refinished. The first thing you ll need to do is remove the door from its hinges. Wipe any excess moisture off with a clean towel.

Wipe the stained wood area to be cleaned with a dry clean cloth to ensure the surface is free of dust and loose dirt. Solid wood doors are extremely heavy so you ll need some help for this step. You can also point a box fan at the wood door to help it dry more quickly. For general maintenance wipe varnished wood with a soft dry cloth to remove dust.

Do not allow extended contact with wet cloths. Steps to clean the wood. Step 3 apply the oil soap solution to the stained wood surface with a clean sponge. Spray the mixture on the door frame.

Remove the hinges by taping the pins upwards with the help of a flat head screwdriver. Wood stain remover can have strong fumes so work in a well ventilated area or outdoors if possible. Here are his recommendations for cleaning woodwork properly. On this weekend workbench segment blake sloane of the rebuilding exchange helps ryan restore a sad old door without sanding stripping or any hard chemical.