Wash the door with a soft sponge or cloth and a cleaner appropriate for the surface then thoroughly rinse the door with a hose.
Garage door chain cleaner.
It gets constant use and that wears down the gears chain and integrity of the door.
Periodic maintenance of a liftmaster chain driven garage door opener includes lubricating the chain and greasing the chain rail.
Here s where you can use it.
Specifically it s called blaster garage door spray lubricant its for rollers and springs on a garage door says it s premium long lasting silicone based.
Rinse off with garden hose.
Don t use a pressure washer.
The chains on your garage door opener are lubricated from the factory and that should last the life of the motor.
Press all purpose grease into the recesses of the garage door opener s chain using the clean rag to force the grease into the chain s links.
This will serve two distinct purposes.
Work from the top of the garage door toward the opener s motor.
Patch any small holes with wood filler lightly sand and then paint or stain as required.
Keep the garage door clean and in good repair.
After cleaning a wood door may also require repainting or staining.
Wooden garage doors should be wiped down with a clean dry cloth.
How should you clean your garage door.
During this time you should apply a little bit of wd 40 or other machine oil to the chain drive.
The regular wd 40 with the red cap is an amazing cleaner and degreaser.
Use light penetrating oil instead of grease to keep from collecting dirt and grit.
Maintenance of your chain drive garage door opener should be done on at least a bi annual basis.
Inspect the surface of the door to see if it needs repainting or staining or shows any signs of insect damage.
Remember that can of the original wd 40 that i told you to put down earlier.
Clean and lubricate the drive chain clean and lubricate the drive chain and track of the automatic door opener once or twice a year.
Use a regular garden hose to wash off any loose dirt or dust.
Never lubricate the chain.
With a soft sponge or cloth apply the soap to the door in a circular motion.
On the back says it can also.
As a homeowner knowing the correct type of lubricant for the chain.
The residual grease between the chain s links lubricates the door opener s chain gear as the gear lifts the garage door.