01Tap pin out, clean, lubricate
Paper towel under hinge. Nail against pin bottom, tap up with hammer. Pin out — wipe black grime.
Rub bar soap or petroleum jelly on pin and inside hinge knuckles.
Home & DIY
Fix a Squeaky Door in 5 Minutes
Soap, wax, or oil on hinges — and when the hinge pin needs lifting
15 min3 photographed stepsBeginner
Home life hack: identify hinge vs floor squeak, lift hinge pin with nail and hammer tap, clean pin with rag, bar soap or petroleum jelly on pin and knuckles, reinsert, open-close 10 times. Avoid WD-40 on indoor hinges long-term — attracts dust. Adjust strike plate if door rubs.
What you'll learn
- Pin removal: tap up from bottom with nail set
- Lubricate pin and hinge barrel — not just surface
- Soap works — old hotel trick
- Rubs on frame = hinge alignment issue
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02Reinsert and work it
Tap pin down. Open-close 10 times distribute lube. Wipe excess — drips on carpet bad.
Repeat middle hinge if needed. Tighten loose screws on plate.
Pro tip. Candle wax rub on pin — dry lube, no drip.
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