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Clean the Track
Sliding door tracks are magnets for dirt, dust, pet hair, bugs, grass, food crumbs, you name it. The tracks are notoriously difficult to clean so you’ll have to pull out all the stops. First vacuum loose debris so you can see what you’re working with. Next take a dry, stiff scrub brush and work through, corner to corner. An old toothbrush will work wonders, or invest in a grout brush that is narrow enough to fit in the track. Vacuum again and wipe clean with a damp sponge or cleaning eraser. Be sure to open and close the door a few times between steps to loosen up dirt caught in the hard to reach rollers. While you’re at it, try these 13 quick cleaning tips.
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Lubricate
Once the patio door track is nice and clean, lubricate the track with a silicone-based lubricant, spraying and rolling the door back and forth to work in the lubricant. A silicone-based product will help the door glide without attracting dirt and grime like standard oil lubricants will. If you’re looking for an alternative, more natural lubricant, try rubbing clear paraffin wax along the track instead. Use paste wax to lubricate your tablesaw, too.
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