How To Clean Rusty Door Hinges Without Removing Them

Rust accumulates on door hinges when moisture is allowed to build up on the surface of the metal.

How to clean rusty door hinges without removing them.

The amount of time it takes to get your brass hinges clean by simmering them in milk depends on the extent of grime and tarnish the hinges have acquired. Use tongs to pull the hinges out every 10 minutes and examine them. Scrub the hinges and the hinge pins vigorously with a scrub sponge or coarse steel wool. 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.

Use wd40 if the hinges are squeaky paint can sometimes be chipped off if you use a chizzle or small dry wall knife depends how many coats ans how thick the paint is. Try dabbing a paper towel of a microfibre cloth in clr and rub the areas that are visible to you and ugly to look at. Try to remove all dirt debris and any rust that may be present. Wet lubricants collect dust and gum up over time.

If they re clean turn the stovetop off and rinse your hinges in water. Rust converter spray paint. Be sure to mask of the places you don t want it. Wd40 is one of my favorite products and a staple in my workshop but i always use dry graphite or spray silicone lubricant on hinges.

Goes on clear and turns black. Dry the hinge pins thoroughly with a towel.