There’s no better feeling than being able to slide open a sliding door using your pinky finger because it’s operating so darn smoothly.
Well, there’s winning $150mil in the lottery like that guy from Adelaide in April this year. But realistically, we’ll settle for a nicely-sliding glass door.
But to keep those good vibes coming, we need to properly maintain our glass sliding door tracks. Thankfully, this is easy and doesn’t require much effort!
Here, We Fix Sliding Doors outlines a few key maintenance tips for glass sliding door tracks:
Vacuum tracks frequently
One of the biggest killers of smooth sliding door function is dirt and debris which tends to make its way into your sliding door tracks. Getting jammed up in the rollers, debris can quickly ruin a perfectly good sliding door.
Whip out the vacuum and the nozzle that’s perfect for getting into nooks and crannies and give your sliding door tracks a once-over. Vacuum the tracks once every couple of weeks for good measure.
Clean with soap and water occasionally
Cleaning the tracks is also important for effortless sliding door operation. To do this, apply a little bit of soap and water after having vacuumed the tracks. Scrub the tracks with a brush to remove any sticky debris, and dry immediately afterwards with a towel. Never use lubricant or degreaser on your tracks – this leaves a residue which will eventually dry up and hinder you sliding door function.
Clean your tracks once every couple of months, using a small amount of dishwashing detergent or soap.
Apply lubricant to wheel bearings
Lubricant belongs on the wheel bearings – not the tracks – of your sliding door. This helps your wheels roll seamlessly from side to side and prevents one of your rollers from jamming up. Avoid using solvents like WD-40. These are effective for quick and temporary loosening of objects, but they’re not suitable for wheel bearings. Instead, choose a good quality bearing grease.
Get your annual sliding door service
And lastly, get your sliding door checked out by a professional once a year. We Fix Sliding Doors are experts at sliding door track maintenance, helping you prevent costly problems by carrying out simple, effective care. We specialise in:
- Track cleaning
- Roller replacement
- Door alignment
- Wheel bearing lubrication
- Miracle Track Covers, which simply go over the top of your existing track when it has become worn-out and ineffective
To get your sliding door track back in action, We Fix Sliding Doors are the team to call. We service Melbourne, Sydney and Bendigo, and are famous for our 5-star workmanship and customer service. From realigning doors to conducting full-scale track replacements, there’s nothing we can’t fix when it comes to sliding doors. Get in touch with our team for an inspection and quote today, and say hello to a better sliding door.
