Squeaky Door? Silence it With These Easy Hacks

The ear-irritating squeak of a door is enough to drive a person to madness. The good news is, this annoying sound can be traced back to the hinges—and the fixes are often found right at home. Here they are.

Household Items Get the Job Done

Talcum powder, that stuff from the bathroom, can work wonders. Sprinkle a bit on the noisy hinge, use an old toothbrush to brush it in, and swing the door a few times. The powder does its thing, reducing friction and soaking up any moisture.

Or, try olive oil. Dab a bit on the hinge, swing the door a few times, and suddenly, there is no more scratching. It cleans the mess, oils the hinge, and keeps things moving smoothly. There’s also dish soap—the slick kind. Just slap it on the hinges, and it does two jobs. It makes things slippery for smooth movement and cleans out the dirt and old gunk, making the door shut up—good old soap.

Conditioner and Jelly

For a weird but cool solution, use a hair conditioner from your bathroom. Put it on a clean cloth and rub it on the parts where the hinge moves. It’s like a makeshift lubricant. Plus, it smells nice!

If all else fails, there’s always the petroleum jelly. Rub it on the hinge with a rag, and it will stop the squeak by giving some instant lube to the metal parts causing the noise.

Other Ideas

If the door is still throwing a tantrum after all these tricks, take the door off its frame and check for any junk or fix any alignment issues. That should finally lead to some peace and quiet. You’re welcome, by the way.