The Importance of Proper Door Knob and Handle Maintenance

It is essential to have a good storage idea for everything that you own. Like your clothes should be in the almirah, the towels should be on the towel rack; the kitchen utensils should be in kitchen cabinets, and likewise. You need to guide the interior decorator or architect of the house about your storage requirements and specifications. An exemplary storage allocation ensures that everything displayed and hidden is done on purpose. The cabinets, wardrobes, almirahs, vanity or other storage units in a home should be such that when you decide to de-clutter your home, you need not spend another second on the thought of where to put your stuff.

The storage accessory is another essential element that comes with the storage box. Every storage unit requires a knob or a handle to ensure the convenience of opening and closing the box. A knob or a handle gives a firm grip on the hand and makes the accessibility of storage units easier. Talking about knobs or handles on a door, will you manage to open or close a door without a handle?

Installing a knob and handles is easy, but what is easily obliterated is their maintenance. To keep your door knobs and handles as good as new, you must clean them properly with a dry cloth to dust off any unwanted substance from above them, like dirt. Even so, it should be in your habit to frequently clean the knobs and handles to ensure hygiene, as many people have access to knobs and handles, and it is one of the ways to spread diseases and infections. So wipe the bacteria and germs off your knobs with a duster.

As time passes, you might observe that your handles, locks, and knobs gather rust or tarnish, meaning they start turning black or brown. Proper cleaning and maintenance of the accessories are highly important to avoid this situation. Different materials require different kinds of maintaining and cleaning products according to suitability. For instance, if you have a wooden knob or handle, you cannot clean it with a wet cloth or soap water because, in the long term, it will start deteriorating, and the accessory’s quality will decline. However, a ceramic knob can be wiped off with a wet cloth or cleaned with the help of a non-abrasive cleaner. Note that the fabric you use to clean the accessories should be cotton or microfiber. Do not scrub it with a harsh cloth or cleaning device. It can lead to huge scratches that will dampen the look of your accessories.

Maintenance Of Glass- You can clean Glass knobs and handles using two parts of water and 1 part of white vinegar. You can spray the solution on the knob or handle and use an old toothbrush whose bristles have worn out to scrub away the dirt. Then wipe it with a damp cloth and buff it with a dry microfiber cloth.

Maintenance Of Brass- Brass doorknobs are easy to clean too. All you need is some warm water, dish soap, a few drops of lemon and some baking soda, approx one teaspoon, to create a paste. Apply this paste using a cloth on the knob or handle and wipe it off till all the dirt is removed and the tarnish is gone. Then buff it with a dry cloth until it’s shiny again.

Maintenance Of Aluminium- Aluminium knobs and handles can be wiped off regularly with clean water. You can use a cleaning fluid but a mild one that is too applied on the fabric and then wiped off the knob or handle. After cleaning, make sure to wipe it off with clean water and pat it dry with a dry cloth.

Maintenance Of Wooden- Wooden or cane knobs and handles are one of the most trending interior and exterior accessories especially complementing the bohemian theme and style of interiors. It is crucial to clean them from time to time. To maintain these knobs and handles and ensure they retain their natural self, clean them with warm water or mild detergent using a soft cloth. Do not use harsh sponges or products on the wooden accessories. Do not forget to wipe it off with a dry cloth to avoid the spots and stains from water.

Every once in 2 weeks, remember to clean the minor accessories of your interiors, like knobs, handles, hooks, hangers, light switches, and more. Proper maintenance of these will give your house a neat and clean look. When you enter your home after a long day, your house will uplift your mood for the evening, transfer your weariness and drowsiness into positive ones, and feel as fresh as a daisy under the open sky.