HOW TO CLEAN DOORKNOBS & HANDLES THOROUGHLY SO THAT GERMS & BACTERIA STAY OUT?
Are you on a cleaning mission since guests are coming over or because of the spike in Corona cases?
Whatever is the reason behind your diligence to clean every nook & cranny of your home, we want to help you clean doorknobs & handles thoroughly.
You may be wondering, why?
Although, we know that doorknobs accumulate germs & bacteria, and whenever anybody touches them, they end up taking the bacteria for a ride. Cleaning doorknobs is mostly the last task on the to-do list & often gets neglected. Therefore, today we teach you how to clean doorknobs & handles. Cleaning not only helps to keep germs away; but also extends the life of door hardware.
There are many different kinds of doorknobs & handles; therefore, the technique to clean them may vary slightly. We will try to cover as many methods as possible to empower you.
Things you will need
Water
Dish Soap
Clean Cloth
Screwdriver
WD-40® Multi-Use Product
Step 1
Dust the knobs, handles & levers
First & foremost, remove loose dust & dirt from door handles. Use a soft and clean cloth to dust off doorknobs, handles, & levers. You can even make this step a part of your daily dusting routine. It will ensure that dirt & gunk do not accumulate on door hardware.
Step 2
Clean with warm, soapy water
For this step, mix a bowl of warm water and some liquid soap. Take a clean cloth soaked in the mixture and use this to clean the doorknobs and handles. Whether your door hardware is stainless steel, brass, or copper, warm soapy water will help remove gunk & dirt deposits thoroughly. You do not need any special cleaners as they might damage the coating of your door hardware.
Step 3
Rinse the door hardware
Once you have scrubbed the doorknob and removed the dirt and grime from the surface, rinse the doorknobs and handles with some clean water to remove all remaining dirt and excess mixture used. You can use a damp cloth to wipe down and clean the surfaces.
Step 4
Use WD-40 Multi-use Product for lubrication & protection!
Use your WD-40 Multi-Use Product to lubricate and protect the door hardware. Grab your can of WD-40 spray the inner mechanism to lubricate the doorknob. Also, spray the doorknob itself to protect it from corrosion and rust. WD-40 Multi-use Product also helps restore the shine & luster of brass and stainless-steel door hardware, an added plus.
Conclusion
Our actionable four-step guide will help you get clean doorknobs & handles that function smoothly. WD-40 Multi-use Product helps you with the preventive maintenance of these door hardware. Therefore, do not forget to include it in this cleaning routine. WD-40 also comes in handy with fixing squeaking door hinges, an annoying problem that we often face at homes & in offices.
Disclaimer
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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