It gets constant use and that wears down the gears chain and integrity of the door.
Garage door chain cleaner.
With a soft sponge or cloth apply the soap to the door in a circular motion.
This will serve two distinct purposes.
Never lubricate the chain.
Keep the garage door clean and in good repair.
Patch any small holes with wood filler lightly sand and then paint or stain as required.
Maintenance of your chain drive garage door opener should be done on at least a bi annual basis.
Wooden garage doors should be wiped down with a clean dry cloth.
Rinse off with garden hose.
Don t use a pressure washer.
The residual grease between the chain s links lubricates the door opener s chain gear as the gear lifts the garage door.
Work from the top of the garage door toward the opener s motor.
Here s where you can use it.
Using a clean bucket mix a small amount of dish soap or car wash soap preferred with water.
Wash the door with a soft sponge or cloth and a cleaner appropriate for the surface then thoroughly rinse the door with a hose.
Use light penetrating oil instead of grease to keep from collecting dirt and grit.
Periodic maintenance of a liftmaster chain driven garage door opener includes lubricating the chain and greasing the chain rail.
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.
How should you clean your garage door.
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.
On the back says it can also.
A squeaky garage door is a hassle and over the years things will just get worse.
Inspect the surface of the door to see if it needs repainting or staining or shows any signs of insect damage.
For wood doors clean the outside of the door by wiping it with a dry soft cloth.
After cleaning a wood door may also require repainting or staining.
Use a regular garden hose to wash off any loose dirt or dust.
As a homeowner knowing the correct type of lubricant for the chain.
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.