Black Soot From Door Hinges

Remove pin from door hinge then roll and rub the pin on wax ring to coat it with wax.

Black soot from door hinges.

The result is the black dust. This causes wear to all the metal parts that are in contact with one another. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. This is a pesky problem usually seen on and around the most frequently used and heaviest doors in the house.

As the hinge moves there is a certain amount of friction. An aromatic candle in a jar is the only candle in this northern virginia home. Much less chance soiling or staining carpet. That black sooty stuff that seems to come out of the door hinges is graphite.

If this is done each year prevents any shaving or filing of metal leaving dust on hinges or door frame. If you really want to clean. Replace pin in hinge. Black dust from your hinges.

Coat the hinge pins with a lubricant. After a little researching i believe this powder is a graphite powder lubricant to help the hinges operate smoothly. Free delivery with 45 order. Do you have a solution for that black residue around door hinges.

Some folks swear by it as a lubricant for those hinges but we don t like it because of the end result. New everbilt 3 1 2 in. From what i hear a little lubrication with lithium grease can help though i don t think it will eliminate the problem. Then place the pins back into the hinge then open the door a few times to test their sound.

Air passes underneath the closed door causing the carpet to act as a filter for particles. In a pinch grease or dish soap can also work. After your hinge pins are cleaned use oil or melted wax to evenly cover the hinge pins. Wipe off excess grease dish soap or oil if you use any as a lubricant.

Wipe away any wax excess from pin. Over a period of time the carpeting will pick up enough airborne particles to cause the discoloration. Radius matte black door hinge value pack 24 pack model 16510 32 98 32 98. Note the black soot coating the top half of the jar.