Things You'll Need:
- Penetrating Oil
- Penetrating Oil
- Rags
- Rags
- Wide Flat-head Screwdrivers
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Step 1
Buy some penetrating oil. It will come in either a small can with a thin spout or in a spray can with a thin plastic tube that attaches to the nozzle for very accurate spraying.
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Step 2
Have a rag or paper towel handy to wipe off excess oil.
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Step 3
Apply oil to the round pin located between the flat plates of a hinge. (When the door is open, the pin is halfway between the door itself and the jamb. The pin holds the plates together.) It's best to open the door and pull the pin halfway out of the hinge. Apply the oil into the exposed hole and onto the pin itself.
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Step 4
Open and close the door until the hinge stops squeaking. Apply small amounts of oil at first, increasing the amount if squeaking persists.
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Step 5
Push the hinge pin back into its original position.
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Step 6
Wipe away any excess or dripped oil with your rag or paper towel.
Comments
ezhangdoor said
on 6/11/2009 The oil in the small can works is better than spray. When you spray you can't help getting it all over the door and trim. See more tips at www.ezhangdoor.com
dolph said
on 2/21/2008 Can all types of oil be used, including car oil?
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 First, remove the top hinge only, place hinge onto a hard surface (eg:cement floor), using a hammer, tap the hinge in the center to create a slight bend in the hinge (not too much, just a little). Replace the hinge and if the door still refuses to stay open, repeat the first step until you have it working right. You can do this with all 2 or 3 hinges on a door, and it's a perfect solution for those that refuse to stay opened.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 My sister 's car had had a squeaky hatchback for years, and neither her or her husband any idea what to do about it.
So, whilst on a camping trip with them, I asked for the washing up liquid bottle, applied a few drops and silenced both the car and my sister!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Vegetable oil works just as well!