Exterior Wood Door Care Guide

Exterior wood doors take on sun, moisture, temperature swings, and daily handling. This care guide covers the simple steps that help your finish last longer—plus what to watch for so you can refresh the coating before bare wood shows.

Quick highlights:

• First 30 days: gentle handling while the finish hardens

• Routine cleaning: microfiber + mild soap + dry immediately

• Avoid: ammonia/glass cleaner, abrasives, magic erasers, wax/silicone sprays

• Maintenance timing: covered entries typically last longer than full exposure

• Refresh before failure: light scuff-sand + 1–2 thin coats exterior spar urethane