SPRING CLEANING FOR YOUR ELOYD® DOOR SYSTEM

For homes with Eloyd® doors, spring is open season. And with regular cleaning and maintenance, your Eloyd door system can fold, slide, or swing open beautifully this year and for many springs (and summers and falls) to come. 

Here are the cleaning and maintenance steps we recommend for keeping your Eloyd doors looking great and working in optimal condition.

Clean and lubricate tracks and bearings

Remove surface contaminants by wiping visible track surfaces with a damp soft cloth and a mild detergent, then wiping dry with a clean cloth. Using a suitable applicator, spread a small amount of clear petroleum jelly or similar lubricant. Ensure that the carrier wheels pass through the lubricant so that it's distributed evenly along the track. Place additional lubricant around the bearings. In severe environments, apply a thin film of WD-40®. Always keep the bottom guide channel free from debris. 

Take Care of Hangers, Pivots, Brackets, Handle Back Plates, and Hinges

Exposed surfaces should be wiped down with warm soapy water and a soft rag, and then rinsed clean before applying new surface protectants. A light spray application of WD-40® followed by a light wipe with a dry cloth to remove excess is recommended for all hangers, pivots, brackets, and hinges. 

Be careful not to expose wood items to these compounds as they may cause staining. For an oil-rubbed bronze finish, care should be taken when cleaning or reapplying surface protectants.

What to do with Surface-Mounted Locking Mechanisms

Spray WD-40® to the sliding pin inside the drop bolt and to the lock cylinder (if applicable). There are access holes or slots on all drop bolts so that this can be completed without removing the locks from the doors. 

Aluminum Coatings: Easy Cleaning and Regular Inspection

For systems with aluminum coatings, exposed surfaces should be cleaned with mild detergent soap and water. Any chips or scratches must be repaired immediately, and not left exposed to the elements.

Wood Components: Check for Exposure

All wood component parts and finishes must be inspected annually for damage resulting from exposure to the elements and repaired immediately if any issues are found. 

Vinyl Surfaces — The Definition of Low Maintenance

Clean exposed surfaces with mild detergent soap and water — never harsh chemicals or acids.

Inspect and Clean Screens

Dust and debris can collect in the guide channels over time. Removal of this buildup is easy — and important to the screen’s smooth movement. While the screen is retracted, remove any debris with a soft cloth or a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush nozzle. 

Dusty or coastal environments will require more regular cleaning. The screen mesh should be lightly dusted to maintain an unobstructed view and air flow. While the screen is extended, remove any build up with a vacuum cleaner that has a soft brush nozzle. Care should be taken not to tear or rip the mesh. 

How often should you perform maintenance on your door system?

These procedures need to be carried out as often as necessary to prevent deterioration and to detect and address any issues in their earliest stages. At a minimum, however, we recommend that Eloyd door systems in general environments receive maintenance every six (6) months. If your door system is