Screen Magic cleaning guide
How to Clean a Security Screen Door Without Removing It
What is the easiest way to clean a security screen door?
Use Screen Magic on a microfiber towel to clean accessible security-door screen mesh while the door stays installed. Wipe the product evenly onto the dry screen and allow it to dry naturally. No scrubbing or rinsing is required for the Screen Magic method.
A security screen door often has mesh set behind a protective grille or decorative bars. Applying with a towel lets you place the product on the screening you can reach without removing the door.
See how to apply Screen Magic
Instructional illustrations. Follow the product label and the detailed steps below.
How to use Screen Magic for this job
Check the door and reach the mesh
Follow the door maker's care instructions for the material and finish. Open the door as needed to reach the screening directly from the accessible side. Start with a dry screen.
Remove heavy loose debris if present
Brush heavy loose dirt from accessible mesh and edges with a dry towel or soft brush. Do not force the mesh away from a grille or remove security hardware to reach it.
Apply Screen Magic with a towel
Thoroughly wet the microfiber towel with Screen Magic and wipe the accessible mesh in even strokes. Keep application on the screen and avoid spraying surrounding painted surfaces.
Allow the screen to dry
Leave the door installed and let the screening dry naturally. No water rinse is required.
Screen mesh, decorative grilles and door finishes
This guide covers the screening in the door. The frame, locks, handles and protective grille may have separate maintenance requirements. Work from the side that gives direct access to the mesh; do not try to clean an inaccessible surface through a solid barrier.
Questions about this cleaning job
Do I have to remove my security screen door to clean it?
No, if you can reach the mesh directly while the door is installed. Use Screen Magic with a microfiber towel and let the screen dry in place.
How do I clean mesh behind security bars?
Open the door and work from the accessible side of the mesh. Apply Screen Magic with a towel where you can reach it directly. Do not dismantle security hardware just to gain access.
Are all security-door coatings cared for the same way?
No. Follow the door manufacturer's instructions for its particular mesh and finishes. These Screen Magic steps describe application to compatible screening; they do not replace the door maker's maintenance instructions.
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