No matter how good an item is, if it is never cared for, of course it will be damaged quickly too. Although the materials used are of the highest quality, they still require maintenance, so that the results remain prime and durable. Likewise with the door, so that the door remains durable, you can do some tips on caring for wooden house doors.
To keep the door shiny, use a special polish and cleaning liquid for furniture made of wood. The polish can be found in many building materials stores. The polish that usually used is pledge, because apart from being easy to apply, the price is very affordable. The polish with this brand also has a very distinctive fragrance like the oranges smell which is very fresh and does not make the nose runny like most other polishes.
However, if it is difficult to find the brand, it can be circumvented using a polish that usually used for motor body polish, such as Kit (brand) and others. But before rubbing it all over the wooden door, it’s better to try a little on the inside of the door, because not all wood colors match with this Kit. If the color actually fades or even peels off, it is better to replace it with kind of polish that specifically for polishing wood furniture.
Do not clean the door too often using water, because the color on the door will fade faster and look dull. In addition, if the use of water not properly, and the door is often damp, it will actually cause mold and unpleasant odor on the door of the house.
Check the door hinges. When the door hinges feel tight or in a bad condition, it can be overcome by applying oil or Vaseline to the hinges, so that the hinges can run smoothly again. If it is damaged, replace it immediately, so that the door can be used smoothly again and does not interfere the activities.
Use stainless steel door handles and locks that are anti-rust, so as not to cause rust marks on the sides of the door handles and locks. The rust marks on the door are certainly very disturbing, especially the door with white paint. Surely the rust color will be very clearly visible.
Give a little distance between the wood and the floor or the door with the door frame, to provide space when the door expands and when it expands the door will not drag.
Door maintenance is something that must be done, and to keep the door durable, users also need to noticed, do not slam the door when closing the door.
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