To properly maintain your front door this winter season, here’s what you’re going to want to do.
Any home needs to have a well-maintained front door. It contributes to the look of your house, while also serving as the first point in your home that people will pass through before entering inside. To properly maintain your front door this winter season, here’s what you’re going to want to do.
Keep Your Front Door Clean
Regular cleaning is needed to keep your door in pristine condition all winter long. To clean your door, take a dry cloth and use it to get rid of dirt and debris that’s accumulated on the surface of the door. If you need to perform a deeper cleaning for your door, you should add a mild mixture of soap and water to your cloth before wiping down the door’s surface. Your door will also need to be dried immediately afterwards to prevent moisture damage.
Inspect Your Door’s Weatherstripping
It gets very cold in the wintertime, and you won’t want that winter cold to get into your home. That’s why you should inspect the weatherstripping around your front door. If you feel a draft around your front door, or you notice moisture near the door frame, you’ll likely need to get the weatherstripping replaced. This is a good financial investment because you can reduce how much energy is required to heat your home when your door has proper insulation.
Add a Coat of Protectant to Your Front Door
It’s important to maintain your front door’s finish, especially during the winter season. Not only does a good finish improve your door’s look, but it also serves as a barrier that protects your door against the elements. Not only that, but your door will also have added protection against the ultraviolet rays of the sun. This defends your front door against fading that could cause your door to lose color.
Lubricate the Moving Parts of Your Door
The winter cold can cause your door’s locks and hinges to stiffen up. To keep your door operating smoothly throughout the season, you should keep its moving parts properly lubricated. This keeps your door from creaking, and your door will have no issues opening and closing.
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