Remove Sliding Glass Door To Clean Track

Remove the sliding screen door by tilting the top toward you then lifting it up out of the bottom track.

Remove sliding glass door to clean track.

Insert the screwdriver at the bottom to lift the rollers from the track. Remove the screws that hold the fixed door in place in the sliding door tracks. To remove the screen door use a flathead screwdriver. You can clean your tracks with basic kitchen cleaners or you can use a vinegar and baking soda mixture to pick up stubborn dirt.

Open the door and ask your helper to slightly lift the screen door. Cleaning them once a week can help reduce the amount of built up dirt and grime and will make the door easier to maintain. Once you ve removed the door use a vacuum to clean the inside of the track and the bottom of your door. Clear about 10 feet of space around the door remove any furniture or objects and ensure you have plenty of room to maneuver the doors.

Vacuum both the top and bottom of the sliding glass door as well as the tracks. Bits of leaves bark gravel and sand are just some of the things that can get into your door s track and prevent it from gracefully sliding. Using a homemade solution of half vinegar and half water or a premade cleaning solution wipe down both the track and bottom of the door with a soft cloth to remove any buildup or grime. Use a miniature vacuum to remove any of these loose materials.