What is a door jamb?
The door jamb is the part of the car where the door attaches to the frame of the vehicle. It acts as a seal between the interior and exterior of the car, protecting it from dirt and dust. Car companies use a layer of grease to help the mechanism work efficiently and quietly. This layer of grease can also attract dirt.
Why should I have the door jambs cleaned?
Most car owners do not think much about their doorjambs, much less about having them cleaned. It is important to keep your door jambs clean for some reasons:
1. It is a key part of the operation of your car door; keeping it clean will help to have it function properly. Also, if left dirty for a long time it can be susceptible to rust.
2. Esthetically, it is important. You may have your car vacuumed but unless you clean your door jamb, your car is not truly cleaned. An untidy door jamb takes away from your car’s appearance.
3. If you door jamb is dirty, you could also transfer that dirt to yourself, clothing or belongings.
How do I clean my car’s door jambs?
At home you can use a simple mixture of warm water with a gentle detergent to remove most contaminants and dust. wipe it clean.. use WD-40 to lube if needed! we use a foamy degreaser, brushes and tooth brush for small fine areas, then a pressure cleaner, drying cloth and WD-40 to lube the hinges.