The Solidor care cycle
Learn how to care for your door with step-by-step guidance and expert tips for door maintenance when it matters most
Whether it's in the first six weeks, monthly or annually, the right care at the right time is the best way to ensure you get the most from your Solidor for years to come
Every Month
Cleaning your Solidor regularly is the easiest way to increase its lifespan
Cleaning the glass regularly will keep it gleaming and perfectly transparent
Cleaning traditional door hardware protects against build-ups of dust and grit
Italia handles should be carefully cleaned to maintain their beautiful finish
Every Six Weeks
Allow your Solidor to
acclimatise in your home by keeping the temperature low
Ensure the locks are fully engaged when closing your
new door
Every Six Months
Lock cylinders require a bit of TLC twice a year to keep them operating smoothly
Lubricating the locks, hinges and door hardware annually has a big impact
Simple steps to prolong the life of your Solidor
Composite door maintenance is minimal in comparison to traditional wooden doors but there are a few simple ways of keeping the appearance and functionality of your Solidor in pristine condition
Solidor Door Care
Step-by step monthly tasks
Put a recurring monthly date in your diary reminding you to clean your Solidor, something that should only take a few minutes and is extremely easy to do. Those living in a coastal area or close to a busy major road may need to clean their door more frequently
Cleaning your Solidor
The door frame and door panelling can be cleaned using a soft sponge and warm soapy water, natural soap or Car Shampoo has been shown to work well.
• Dry the surface with a soft lint free cloth.
• The external glass can be cleaned with a traditional glass cleaner.
• Avoid using harsh chemicals or solvents. Some of these products have the potential to damage the ABS door skins
Polishing the door hardware 6 Monthly
• For Non Stainless Steel Hardware like handles,
letterplates, knockers, hinges, and any other door hardware should be thoroughly cleaned with a soft cloth and warm soapy water, natural soap or Car Shampoo has been shown to work well.
• Never be tempted to use a strong cleaning agent as it may damage the finish of the hardware
Polishing / Cleaning Stainless Steel hardware 1 Monthly
• Stainless Steel Hardware must be cleaned every month using a general household stainless steel cleaning product, for any hard to remove residue on any stainless steel hardware please use a wadding cloth first than followed by a general household stainless steel cleaning product
Please follow these simple steps to help ensure that your Solidor® will look great for a long, long time
Step-by-step yearly tasks
Certain components of a Solidor (lock, handle, hinges etc.) only require your attention once every 12 months to keep the door working as smoothly as when you originally bought it. Your yearly Solidor to-do list should consist of the following
Lubricating your Solidor
• Begin by opening the door and placing a dust sheet underneath the door, before lubricating any moving parts.
• For lock mechanisms, Handles, Knockers, letterplates and Hinges please follow the instructions below and repeat every 12 months.
• Apply 3 in 1 oil or silicon spray to the lever handle where the handle meets the backplate, the multipoint locking mechanism will need lubricating by opening the door and spraying a small amount of lubricant through the hook and latch gaps, Hinges will also need lubricating by applying a small amount of lubricant. You can also add a small amount of grease to the hooks, latch and deadbolt faces to increase the smoothness of the operation.
• Lift the handle up and down 6 times to ensure that the lubricant works its way through all parts of the mechanism. Alternatively, wind the key several times if you do not have a door with lever handles.
• Those who are extra attentive may want to do this twice a year
Cylinders
• For Cylinders please follow the instructions below and repeat every 6 months
• To maintain the smooth operation of your Ultion Cylinder please lubricate it every 6 months using Graphite powder, please do not use any oils or WD40 on the cylinder as this will invalidate your guarantee and potentially could seize your cylinder
Care and Maintenance Guide kindly reproduced from Solidor consumer literature, for use with their products