The tracks of a sliding glass door are typically made out of aluminum or other weak metal.
How to clean sliding glass door rollers.
Wipe down the entire frame with a damp cloth.
To clean sliding glass door tracks try using a vacuum and some soapy water.
Wipe the frame around the glass and edges of the sliding door using a damp cloth.
Always remember that there are actually four areas in total to keep clean.
Step 3 remove rust.
Use a miniature vacuum to remove any of these loose materials.
First vacuum the tracks to get rid of any dust and debris.
Use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust at the top of the frame.
Vacuum both the top and bottom of the sliding glass door as well as the tracks.
To quickly clean and lubricate a sliding glass door start by vacuuming 1 side of track while the door is still closed.
Then scrub them with a wire brush and warm soapy water.
Then slide the door all the way open vacuum the other side and scrape out the dirt and debris inside the track using a flat blade screwdriver.