Black Dust Behind Door Hinges

Joe s simple solution will allow your outdoor furniture to last a lot longer.

Black dust behind door hinges.

Just about everyone has seen black dust around door hinges. Remove pin from door hinge then roll and rub the pin on wax ring to coat it with wax. From what i hear a little lubrication with lithium grease can help though i don t think it will eliminate the problem. Wipe away any wax excess from pin.

Dust caused by hinges is common with residential duty hinges and is caused by the pieces of metal rubbing against each other. Wd40 doesn t really work either though it will help the door open smoothly. This is a pesky problem usually seen on and around the most frequently used and heaviest doors in the house. Do you have a solution for that black residue around door hinges.

If this is done each year prevents any shaving or filing of metal leaving dust on hinges or door frame. After a little researching i believe this powder is a graphite powder lubricant to help the hinges operate smoothly. Kim from missouri asks we put up new hinges and over a period of time there is this black dust like stuff on the doors where the hinges are. Some folks swear by it as a lubricant for those hinges but we don t like it because of the end result.

Much less chance soiling or staining carpet. Find door hinges at lowe s today. Ball bearing door hingesare by far the smoothest and quietest option for hanging your door because of the lubricated bearings these hinges are much more durable and long lasting than other types of hinges. The best way to eliminate it from your home.

I ve tried cleaning it with magic erasers multi purpose. I have white doors throughout my home and it has worked. That black sooty stuff that seems to come out of the door hinges is graphite. Replace pin in hinge.