How to fix a squeaky door
The piercing sound of squeaky door hinges, creaking, every time somebody walks in and out of a room is infuriating. There are many reasons why you could have a squeaky door hinge. Friction in the hinge can be caused by a build-up of rust, dust, and debris, as well as a lack of lubrication. But don’t worry, WD-40 is here to help you. With this handy step-by-step guide on how to fix a squeaky door.
Things you will need
WD-40® Multi Use Product Smart Straw
Paper towels
Clean cloths
Step 1
Give the door a clean
Firstly, it’s important to make sure no dust and muck have built up on your door hinges. Take a clean cloth and give the hinges a wipe-down to ensure they’re dirt-free when it comes to applying the product. You may want to wet your cloth when wiping down the hinges, it’s entirely up to you. However, make sure to dry the hinge afterward with a kitchen towel.
Step 2
Apply WD-40 Multi Use Product
Next, take a paper towel and fold it in half. Place this underneath the hinge and hold it there. This will save any mess by catching any excess WD-40 product that may trickle down the door. Then, take your trusty can of WD-40 Multi Use Product Smart Straw and spray directly on the hinge. Once you have done this, wipe the hinge down with another paper towel.
Step 3
Open and close the door
Now, to help the WD-40 product work it’s way into the hinge, open and close the door a few times. This will help the formula to reach into all the tiny areas of the hinge that you may have missed.
Repeat this process on all the hinges as many times as necessary until the door is squeak free.
Good as new
Finally! That painful screeching sound from your door is a thing of the past. Now you know how simple it is to fix a squeaky door, you won't have to worry about this the next time another door squeaks. If you found this guide useful, check out our other blogs for more ways that WD-40 can help you.
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