How To Clean Interior Door Hinges

All you need is a few supplies.

How to clean interior door hinges.

Considerations before cleaning brass copper door knobs and hardware. Brass and copper are two traditional door handle and hinge materials that are seeing a resurgence in popularity in modern homes. The moisture mixes with oxygen and forms rust. Rinse and dry the hinges with a clean cloth.

You might need a friend to hold your door in place while you focus on the screws. Lubricant used on door hinges should be capable of penetrating the grime and coating the interior of the hinge to keep it working effectively. You can actually strip paint off door hinges without removing the door. Rust accumulates on door hinges when moisture is allowed to build up on the surface of the metal.

In addition to its unsightly appearance rust can corrode and weaken the structure of metal causing holes to appear and increasing the possibility of the hinge breaking or snapping when the door opens. You can bring your door hinges cabinet hinges and other hinges back to life by cleaning them. After the soak scrub the hardware with a toothbrush to remove any lingering build up. Ask your local hardware dealer for a good and affordable spray lubricant.

It s important to get a can or container that has a thin nozzle to access the hinge area. Brass hinges become tarnished over the years almost taking on a greenish tint or sometimes appearing black. While they are susceptible to tarnishing they can easily be cleaned with a few household products and a bit of elbow grease. Let the hardware soak for 10 minutes.

Silver hinges too can loose their brightness and shine over time as can other metals.