How to Maintain Your Fire Doors

It’s a no-brainer to keep your doors clean when it’s looking worse for wear… and it is pretty easy to do so. Just wipe it down with non-abrasive cleaners, stuff like that— and you’re done! Most of the time, doors just need minimal upkeep. However, we’d imagine you’re not quite sure if you can do the same to residential fire doors.

Given that they’ve got special coatings and properties and all that— we’re not sure if the same thing that works with normal doors will work with fire doors as well, right? Or, worse, if they’ll somehow remove all the fireproofing ability.

Well, Atlas Door Repair is here to set things straight for our dear readers, once and for all…

Since residential fire doors contain the fire within a room and play a big role in keeping the spread under control, it’s important to maximize usage by maintaining effectiveness.

We’ll show you how to take care of your residential fire doors— the right way!

If your first thought is that you can maintain fire doors the same way as normal doors, then you’re not that far off! They’re generally the same procedure of using mild cleaners that can be easily found at your home.

But first, be sure to check on your hardware.

They’re the most susceptible to corrosion. If you see rusting, warping, or cracking in places where they shouldn’t be— call the professionals at Atlas Door Repair for replacement as soon as you can.

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In steel fire doors,

You can just gently wipe down your exterior with soap and water, using a soft cloth or sponge, and simply rinse. Dry thoroughly.

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Check the operational function of your fire-rated door.

To make sure that there’s no damage— try opening and closing it a few times. Atlas Door Repair can also perform a more comprehensive drop test on your residential fire door. Call (800) 359-3449 for your yearly fire door maintenance today!