4 Tips to Properly Maintain Your Security Doors

The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that burglaries across Australia decreased to a nine-year low, as of 2018. Whilst this is indeed an excellent statistic to have achieved (and it’s only getting better), it’s providers no reason at all for homeowners to start slacking off when it comes to their home security needs. That’s why investing in quality products that promise long lasting strength and durability are absolutely essential when it comes to maintaining your property’s defence levels. And when you’re wanting to fortify the physical barriers surrounding your home in particular, choosing to invest in quality security doors in Perth is a great way for you to get yourself started.

What makes security doors so great, you ask? Well, apart from the fact that they’re strong and sturdy yet simple and cost-effective, they’re also incredibly easy to maintain. Although little upkeep is required, residents should still work to keep their security doors in good shape, so that they prolong its condition and ensure it lasts on their property for an extended period of time. With that said, here are quick tips for you to follow when wanting to maintain your security doors in the correct manner:

Clean Your Door Accordingly

Do you live in a highly corrosive environment, such as somewhere along the coast? If that’s the case, then you’d probably want to be cleaning your security door a little more regularly than usually. Salt that builds up quickly on your door can damage its appearance, which is why it’s important for you to have it removed on a more frequent basis. Failing to clean your door could also contribute towards the formation of rust, which would inevitably hurt the functionality of your security door.

Use Water and Mild Detergent

Now we’ve come to the actual process of cleaning your security door, which is incredibly quick and simple for you to do.

1. Firstly, use a wet brush with soft bristles to remove any loose, large debris from your door. These will fall easily from your door, so you won’t have to perform any rigorous scrubbing.

2. For the remaining dirt and grime, combine water with a mild detergent and use the soft- bristled brush to clean the rest of the door. Remember that using a hard-bristled brush or rough sponge could potentially scratch and damage your door’s surface, which is why it’s better to use a softer instrument.

3. Finally, give your door a rinse with water to remove all the remaining detergent.

Lubricate Your Locks

Lubricating your locks post-clean will not only help to expand their lifetime, but can also fix any ‘sticky lock’ issues you may be experiencing. Simply spray a lubricant of your choice into the keyhole (graphite powder is a popular choice), then onto your key before sliding the key inside and out of the lock. This will be sure to spread the lubricant around adequately.

Inspect Your Door Regularly

We go about a number of activities throughout our day. Whether we’re at work, out and about or fast asleep at home, we may be unaware of certain occurrences that take place when we’re not around to notice them. Inspecting your door regularly will allow you to identify any signs of forced entry that would consequently weaken your door’s effectiveness. You wouldn’t want a dedicated thief to return later on the finish a job they started earlier on. Needless to say, it’s important to pay attention to the most vulnerable entry points of your home, and ensure to have your door repaired or replaced if you happen to find any unusual signs of tampering.

Cristina Payton is a writer and content manager of Aus-Secure. She is also a contributor to home security and improvement blogs, promoting safety, practical & wise home improvements, and strongly believes that style and function can work together.