There are a few sounds in the house that can be very disturbing and even annoying. One of them is the creaking of the door. It is also difficult to use such a door when someone is resting in the house. But the problem can be solved, and with the help of improvised means.

Edition Sante Plus tells how to make the door does not squeak. And what to do when you urgently need to open a squeaky door when someone is sleeping nearby

What causes squeaking

Door hinges are the source of the unpleasant sound. The metal surfaces of the hinge and axle rub against each other during operation, which causes the noise. This can be caused by a lack of lubrication in the hinge or accumulation of dirt and dust in the hinge.

There are other causes as well, including a bent hinge, a loose screw, or poor door-to-frame fit. If the sound occurs every time you open the door, it could also be due to uneven distribution of the door's weight affecting the hinges. The load on them falls unevenly and one starts to squeak.

How to fix the problem

Of course, check the hinges for dirt and clean them if necessary. Also be sure to lubricate the mechanism - hardware stores have a lot of lubricants for such purposes. But sometimes you need to remove the squeak quickly, then the means you have at home will help.

Shaving foam

Apply a small amount of cosmetic product to the hinges and rub it into all crevices. Make sure the product is evenly distributed inside the hinge. Repeat the procedure if necessary and then remove excess foam with a tissue or paper towel. Check to see if the foam has worked by opening and closing the door several times. In time, it should start to run quietly.

Vegetable oil

Sunflower or olive oil can be found in any kitchen. Before oiling the hinge, place a paper towel under the hinge to avoid staining the doors. Put a few drops into the mechanism and move the doors back and forth so that the oil is evenly distributed.

Candle

The hinges can be wiped with heated candle wax, but to do this you will have to remove the pin between the flat hinge plates. To do this by hand, you must arm yourself with long pliers. Grip the desired part of the hinge with them and turn it counterclockwise. Once removed, lubricate with melted candle wax and reinsert securely into the hinge.

Vaseline

Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to the outside of the hinge and wait for it to dissolve into the components. If you want to do the job even neater, remove the pin and lubricate it with petroleum jelly before inserting it back into the hinge. After this, the door should not squeak for a very long time.

How to open a squeaky door quietly?

Sometimes there is an urgent need to open a squeaky door when someone is resting at home. For example, this can happen at night when everyone is asleep. In such a case, open the door quickly. As a rule, in this case, the sound is quieter. There are two reasons for this. First, when the door moves quickly, more force is transmitted to the hinges, which creates less noise because they do not rub against "squeaky" parts. Secondly, if you act quickly, the door will open in a fraction of a second rather than a second or two. This way, the noise will be less annoying to those who live with you. But try not to hit the door against the wall during this maneuver. This will nullify the whole effort.

Try also to lift the door by the handle. Most squeaks occur because parts of the hinges are not properly installed. This causes them to become unbalanced over time and begin to squeak. Lifting the door slightly will change the position of the hinge and this can remove the sound.

Earlier OBOZREVATEL told how to clean wooden furniture and doors from stains and dirt.

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