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Chances are you regularly clean your gutters and sweep your front porch. But when was the last time you cleaned the mesh or behind your steel or Crimsafe security door?

Keeping security doors clean and stain-free helps them stay in top condition and performing as intended for as long as possible.

Here are some of the benefits, and simple suggestions for how to go about it.

Why cleaning is important?

Reduces corrosion risk

Quality doors from a reputable brand are made of tough stuff and are highly corrosion-resistant. Crimsafe screens for example are made from 304-grade stainless steel.

However, even the toughest metals can eventually rust, given enough time combined with neglect and repeated attacks from the elements.

As such, it’s important to keep screens clean and free of trapped dirt, salt, moisture and acidity to reduce the risk of corrosion. On properties close to the coast or where there is a salt or chlorinated pool, cleaning may be required more often.

It keeps them looking good

A clean screen door not only looks nicer – it also gives out the message that your property is loved and cared for.

This is an important message for would-be burglars who often seek out homes that look neglected!

Improves energy efficiency and ventilation

Security screens such as Crimsafe facilitate airflow and help shade your home by reducing solar heat entry.

So, keeping your screens free of dirt helps maximise ventilation and energy efficiency.

Tips for cleaning your doors

How to clean behind a Crimsafe door
There are a number of products you can use for cleaning your door.

Crimsafe cleaning products are designed specifically for the brand’s security screens. They include stain remover, wash and wax, and microfibre cleaning gloves.

However, if you don’t have of these products to hand, you could always clean your door with use warm soapy water and a brush or cloth. Any small scratches can usually be polished out with regular car polish.

Some do’s and don’ts

• Always carefully follow the instructions on any products you use.
• After a screen door has been cleaned and dried, a microfibre cloth can be useful for giving it a final polish.
• Avoid acidic solutions or harsh chemicals as they could make the door materials more vulnerable to corrosion.
• Create a schedule for cleaning your door. If you live close to salt water or in a high dust area, this might need to be every week or fortnight. Otherwise, once a month might be all you need. Just keep an eye on your door to monitor how it is looking and whether it needs a going over.

Keeping your security door clean can help it last longer. If you have any questions on this, or on home security solutions, please get in touch!