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• Method 1 of 3: Lubricate with oil
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The sound of a squeaky door is annoying enough to drive you crazy. The problem is often caused by wood rubbing against other wood. Often times you can easily fix the problem by removing the hinges from the door and lubricating them with a lubricant. If the hinge pins are covered with rust, you can also scrub them with steel wool. Use caution when removing and reinserting the hinge pins to avoid damaging the door or injuring yourself.

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Method 1 of 3: Lubricate with oil

1. Try to lubricate the hinge pin without removing it. Try to lubricate the hinge pin before removing it from the door. You may be able to spray enough oil on the hinge pin without removing the door from the hinges. Before trying any other methods, use a silicone-based spray to cover the hinge pin as best you can and see if this resolves the squeaking noise.
2. Buy paraffin wax. Many candles are made from paraffin wax, but you can also buy loose paraffin from many craft stores. Raw wax is white, odorless and usually sold in small blocks or larger slices. If you are buying paraffin wax candles, read the packaging to make sure they are paraffin wax.
   • You can also use beeswax instead of paraffin wax, but this product is sold in fewer places.
   • You can use old paraffin wax candles to lubricate hinge pins. It doesn't matter whether you use scented candles or colored candles.
3. Use steel wool if the hinge pins are dirty. If lubricating with grease or paraffin wax does not stop the door from squeaking, the hinges may be too dirty to function properly. Lubricants do not remove dirt, rust and grease. Examine the hinges carefully. If they are discolored or covered with dirt, try using steel wool first.
4. Cover the hinge pins with lubricant. After you've cleaned the hinge pins, use grease or melted paraffin wax to lubricate the pins. Cover the hinge pins evenly with it. If you don't have anything else at home, you can also use grease or detergent. Then put the pins back into the hinges and open and close the door a few times to see if you hear a squeaking sound.
   • Wipe off any excess grease, dish soap, or grease if you used this as a lubricant.

Tips

• Some people claim that you can use mayonnaise or salad oil instead of motor oil, but these are not intended for lubricating hinges. Do not cover the hinge pins with it.
• Move the door back and forth to make sure that the lubricant gets into the cracks in the hinge that are difficult to reach.

Necessities

• Engine oil (or WD-40)
• Paraffin wax
• Steel wool
• Hammer
• Float
• Cloths