How to silence squeaky door hinges
SQUEAKY doors can be a nightmare to deal with, but how can you silence them?
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Squeaky doors can drive someone mad. The noise is caused by wood rubbing against wood. The solution is often a simple home remedy and a bit of tender love and care. Express.co.uk has compiled a guide of six easy ways you can fix squeaky doors.
How to silence squeaky door hinges
Oil
The best way to fix a squeaky door is to lubricate it effectively.
You should try to use olive oil to lubricate the hinge pin without removing it.
It is best to use a pipette or oil can to make the process easier.
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A bar of soap
Soap contains fats and oils which means it can be an effective lubricant for your squeaky door hinges.
Rub a bar of soap along the hinges until they are well-lubricated.
Open and close your door a few times to work the soap into the hinges and the squeaking sound should stop.
WD-40
wD-40 is a great lubricant for squeaky doors.
The product can last a long time on the hinges before they dry out.
To use this method, simply spray some onto your door hinges and then remove any excess.
Leaving excess on your door can lead to staining so make sure to be thorough when wiping away the excess.
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Petroleum jelly
Petroleum jelly has many uses including reducing moisture loss in your hair and reducing the appearance of scars.
You can also use common petroleum jelly to protect lips against the cold weather.
As petroleum jelly is very oily, it makes a great lubricant for your squeaky door hinges.
Add a small amount of petroleum jelly to your hinge and open and close the door to work it into the joint.
For a more thorough job, remove the door hinge pin and then coat the hinge in petroleum jelly before replacing it where it belongs.
Butter
Butter can be used in a similar fashion to a bar of soap.
Simply rub a dab of butter on the door’s hinge, lubricating the metal and it will not make any noise.
Paraffin candle
Paraffin candles can be a good lubricant for squeaky doors.
You should light the candle to soften the wax and then remove the hinge pin from the doorframe.
Grease the hinge pin with melted wax and safely put the pin back in the hinge.