Power Washing Garage Door

Working from the bottom panel up wash the steel garage door with a cloth or sponge soaked in the cleaning solution.

Power washing garage door.

Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents. Electric power washers are safer than gas for use in enclosed spaces like in a garage start with a thorough sweeping to remove loose debris begin using your power washer at the back of your garage closest to the house and move forward toward the door. Wash both the interior and exterior using a sponge cloth and or soft brush. Just like when you wash your car by hand be sure to use a brand new sponge or a soft microfiber or chamois cloth so that no grit will scratch the finish on your garage door.

Using a clean bucket mix a small amount of dish soap or car wash soap preferred with water. Switch to high pressure and start spraying. For steel or fiberglass doors apply a light coat of spray car wax. When washing the garage door use one cup of nontoxic biodegradable cleaner mixed with two gallons of warm water.

Pressure washers use 80 less water than a garden hose. Rinse off with garden hose. This can damage the painted surface of the door or the seals. You may also choose to use a pressure washer at a very low pressure setting.

With a soft sponge or cloth apply the soap to the door in a circular motion. If the door is very dirty or mildew stained you can also use a very soft bristled brush. You don t have to flood your garage to get it clean. Rinse thoroughly with a hose but do not use a pressure washer.

Don t use a pressure washer. Use a pressure washer. All you have to do is dissolve about a cup of low phosphate detergent into 5 gallons of water and then wash your door.