Eliminate the anxiety of opening and closing a squeaky door with our easy how-to guide.
Plus, household items may work in a pinch.
Thankfully, fixing a squeaky door is relatively easy.
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It’s also quick and affordable, so you don’t have to worry about buying expensivetools or supplies.
Hinge or Structural Issue?
Check the door frame to ensure it is square and secure.
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But it can grow to be a nuisance.
You’ll need to fix or replace the frame to solve the issue permanently.
A final option to inspect is the door itself.
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A swollen wood door can cause squeaking when the wood rubs against the wood doorframe.
Heres a step-by-step on how to fix a squeaky door and restore the quiet.
Grab a hammer and a small finish nail.
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Use a dilutedhousehold cleanerto help remove tough dirt or rust spots.
White lithium grease helps lubricate the pin while preventing rust from forming on the metal.
Don’t forget to reinstall any bottom caps that you removed from the hinges.
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Clean the work area, put away your tools and supplies, thenwash your handsto remove oil or grease.
Hairspray
Hairspray is an alternative to a spray lubricant that can be applied by spraying the hinges.
Remove the hinge pins and apply mayonnaise or cooking oil to the pin.
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Reinstall the hinge pins and wipe away oily excess with a damp cloth.
Candle Wax
Similarly, you could use petroleum-based wax in non-scented paraffin candles.
Light the candle to melt the wax, then carefully cover the hinge pins in liquid wax.
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Reinstall the hinge pins once the wax has cooled, and test the door for a squeak.
Remember that using a lubricating spray or white lithium grease is always better for fixing a squeaky door.
Like hairspray, deodorant can be used in a pinch to quiet squeaky doors.
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But don’t use a roll-on or stickonly a spray deodorant will work.
