Use the blade of an old screwdriver to pry stubborn dirt loose.
Sliding door track falling.
A sliding glass door glides back and forth along a track.
Built up dirt or loose debris can cause a door to stop sliding and ride off the track.
If you see an uneven gap it will require you to raise or lower one of the sides.
There should be an even and uniform separation all the way along the top and bottom.
Stand back five feet or so and examine the gaps on the top and bottom.
In addition to cleaning and lubricating sliding door tracks you want to lubricate the door lock.
If a malfunctioning sliding door is a chronic problem see if the track is dirty.
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Be sure the runners are on the ridge or the door will fall out again.
Replace the door by hooking the upper runner to the track lifting the bottom of the door over the lower track and setting it down so that the ridge on the lower rack fits inside the grooves in the runners.
Sliding closet doors fall off tracks.
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Sometimes patio doors become hard to open even when the track is clean.
First check the alignment of your closet doors.
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Use a wire brush to clean off the dirt or debris.