How to Clean Sliding Glass Door Tracks

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Open the door and vacuum the tracks.. Mix 1 cup (240 ml) of water with a drop of nonabrasive cleaner.. Scrub the tracks with a wire brush and cleaning solution.

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1

Open the door and vacuum the tracks.

Step 1

Open the door and vacuum the tracks.

2

Mix 1 cup (240 ml) of water with a drop of nonabrasive cleaner.

Step 2

Mix 1 cup (240 ml) of water with a drop of nonabrasive cleaner.

3

Scrub the tracks with a wire brush and cleaning solution.

Step 3

Scrub the tracks with a wire brush and cleaning solution.

4

Wipe down the tracks with a rag or paper towels.

Step 4

Wipe down the tracks with a rag or paper towels.

5

Close the door and vacuum and scrub the other door's tracks.

Step 5

Close the door and vacuum and scrub the other door's tracks.

6

Clean your tracks once a week to keep your doors running smoothly.

Step 6

Clean your tracks once a week to keep your doors running smoothly.

7

Mix equal parts of cold water and white vinegar in a spray bottle.

Step 7

Mix equal parts of cold water and white vinegar in a spray bottle.

8

Open your door and sprinkle baking soda onto the tracks.

Step 8

Open your door and sprinkle baking soda onto the tracks.

9

Spray the tracks with the vinegar solution and let it fizz.

Step 9

Spray the tracks with the vinegar solution and let it fizz.

10

Scrub the area down with a toothbrush or wire brush.

Step 10

Scrub the area down with a toothbrush or wire brush.

11

Wipe down the area with paper towels or a rag.

Step 11

Wipe down the area with paper towels or a rag.

12

Open the door and repeat the process on the other side.

Step 12

Open the door and repeat the process on the other side.

13

Spray a silicone lubricant onto the tracks.

Step 13

Spray a silicone lubricant onto the tracks.

14

Wipe down the tracks with a dry rag.

Step 14

Wipe down the tracks with a dry rag.

15

Spray lubricant into the hole on the edge of the door.

Step 15

Spray lubricant into the hole on the edge of the door.

16

Open and close the door several times to break it in.

Step 16

Open and close the door several times to break it in.

17

Lubricate your tracks once every 2 months to keep it working smoothly.

Step 17

Lubricate your tracks once every 2 months to keep it working smoothly.

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