How to Lubricate Sliding Door Tracks
If you've got a squeaky sliding glass door that gets stuck on its track, don't assume it's broken. It probably just needs a little lubrication! Before it drives you nuts, check out Eric Stromer's trade secret for silencing a squeaky slider and keeping it on track every time you open it.
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Step 1: Get on Track
If you've got a squeaky sliding glass door that gets stuck on its track, don't jump to replace the entire piece. Learn how to fix the problem. First, check if anything is impeding the way of the door in the track.
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Step 2: Clean Up
Spray lubricant along the track, let it soak in, then remove all the debris with a rag, and the door will slide like it’s brand new.
Step 1: Get on Track
If you've got a squeaky sliding glass door that gets stuck on its track, don't jump to replace the entire piece. Learn how to fix the problem. First, check if anything is impeding the way of the door in the track.
Step 2: Clean Up
Spray lubricant along the track, let it soak in, then remove all the debris with a rag, and the door will slide like it’s brand new.
Items You'll Need
- spray lubricant
- rag
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This was a great video, thanks for posting it. It's really helpful to see someone actually demonstrate how to do it, much better than just reading about it. I just used this info and cleaned my sliding glass door tracks - it worked great!
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This was a great video, thanks for posting it. It's really helpful to see someone actually demonstrate how to do it, much better than just reading about it. I just used this info and cleaned my sliding glass door tracks - it worked great!
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