The question is how to lubricate the doors so that they do not creak, one is asked one day. Most often in the course are improvised tools that are applied directly to the surface of creaking places and quickly give the desired effect. After that, the problem is safely forgotten for some time. In fact, the creaking door, or rather, its loops, should be given increased attention, otherwise they will begin to remind themselves of themselves more often.
Ideally, it is recommended to use profile products, but in extreme cases, the areas can be lubricated and what most people are always at hand.
Recommendations for the lubrication of doors in the apartment
First of all, you need to determine the quality of grease for the hinges. At home, these can be the following products:
- Engine oil. The product should be liquid, free from any signs of seals, mold and rancid smell.
- Lithol or Solidolide. Pretty thick products that are applied with fingers or a cotton swab.
- Graphite from a simple( necessarily soft) pencil. In this case, to grind the door, it is necessary to fill in the loops with ground graphite. The resulting grease perfectly fights the effects of friction and gives the desired lasting effect.
Advice: It is strictly recommended not to lubricate creaking loops with fats of vegetable or animal origin( butter and vegetable oil), petroleum jelly. These funds do give an immediate effect, but it does not last long, causing a gradual destruction of the metal.
It is not enough to choose the right tool to lubricate the door hinges. You need to perform the following manipulations:
- The door is opened, if the space below it allows, we support it from below with a wedge( at least with a hatchet).
- In the formed slots between the door hinges, drip the oil from the lubricator, fill the graphite or apply Solidolol. When working with liquid substances, you can use a regular syringe.
- After a couple of minutes, remove the canvas from the wedge, move the cloth several times to distribute the grease inside the hinges.
- The surplus product is carefully cleaned with a soft cloth.
The best result is the use of special graphite grease. It can also be used for preventive purposes during cosmetic repairs, then such a problem as a creaky door will never arise.
What should I do if the car doors fasten?
Ideally, vehicle owners should not urgently decide how to lubricate car doors that are annoying with their creaking. It is necessary to understand that weather conditions and active operation have the most negative effect on the state of the fastening systems.
If several years ago this problem was tried to solve with kerosene, vinegar and even iodine, today you can choose a suitable product from a whole range of profile preparations. And they need to be used not only when a problem arises, but as a regular prevention of its development.
Choosing the right composition, we pay attention to the convenience of its application( necessarily the presence of a thin spout), the ability to form a protective film, anti-corrosion properties, resistance to moisture and low temperatures. Particularly today silicone greases are in demand, with the help of which not only fastenings, but also locks are processed in the car.
The procedure itself is very simple - the problem area is cleaned of dirt, degreased by gasoline, after which the selected product is applied to it. Manipulation is recommended to be carried out at the end of spring and early autumn so that the effect persists for the most problematic months.