Power Washing Garage Door

Pressure washers use 80 less water than a garden hose.

Power washing garage door.

Use a pressure washer. Working from the bottom panel up wash the steel garage door with a cloth or sponge soaked in the cleaning solution. If the door is very dirty or mildew stained you can also use a very soft bristled brush. Wash the door surfaces and windows of your garage with a mild liquid soap such as a car washing soap or dish washing soap and water.

Just like when you wash your car by hand be sure to use a brand new sponge or a soft microfiber or chamois cloth so that no grit will scratch the finish on your garage door. Electric power washers are safer than gas for use in enclosed spaces like in a garage start with a thorough sweeping to remove loose debris begin using your power washer at the back of your garage closest to the house and move forward toward the door. The high pressure will force the majority of the water outside. Don t use a pressure washer.

Using a clean bucket mix a small amount of dish soap or car wash soap preferred with water. Switch to high pressure and start spraying. This can damage the painted surface of the door or the seals. Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.

All you have to do is dissolve about a cup of low phosphate detergent into 5 gallons of water and then wash your door. With a soft sponge or cloth apply the soap to the door in a circular motion. You may also choose to use a pressure washer at a very low pressure setting. Start from the back of the garage and gradually push the dirty water outside.

Rinse thoroughly with a hose but do not use a pressure washer. Rinse off with garden hose. For steel or fiberglass doors apply a light coat of spray car wax.