How To Clean Painted Wood Doors And Trim
Dip a nonabrasive sponge into the water and scrub the surface of your wood door.
How to clean painted wood doors and trim. If painted your wood trim requires mild soap and water. Take the damp cloth and rub it along the painted wood working to reach the edges and corners as well. The cleaner you use on your wood trim will depend on the finish. Use a mild dish soap.
Be sure to rinse off the solution then dry thoroughly. Try working from left to right to ensure that you clean off the entire painted surface. If the wood has excessive buildup add paint thinner to your solution to help according to this old house magazine. Painted doors and trim can show dirt and grime very quickly but it s just as quick to clean the spots.
Wipe down the wood in smooth circular motions. This will allow you to remove layers. Cleaning grimy painted doors and trim. Most of the dirt showing on painted trim is of the.
Use a mild natural wood cleaner on clear coated or stained wood trim. You may have a metal or fiberglass front door with a permanent finish but even so it s best to clean it with the same gentle cleaning solution you would used on a painted or varnished wood door. Move the rag in small circular motions as you remove any obvious dust from the surface. An annual clean with water and a mild liquid detergent is good enough for most doors including those wood doors that have been stained or painted.