Using steel wool to remove dirt or rust 1.
How to fix a squeaky door hinge.
Remove the hinge pins.
Once the pin is loose pull it out lift up on the door handle to relieve pressure if the pin binds.
Use wool if your hinge pins are dirty.
Keep the door closed and work on only one hinge at a time.
The quick fix just lifting the hinge pin and squirting a little oil into the hinge will work for the short run but the squeaking will inevitably return.
Loosen each hinge pin by tapping an 8d nail up from underneath.
Once you ve removed them and propped your door up place your hinge pins over a sink.
Pull it all the way out.
First start with the nail or a nail set and a hammer and tap out the hinge pin.
If you ve got a door hinge that squeals every time you open the door we ve got the fix for you.
Scrub the hinge pins.
If oil or wax does not stop your door from squeaking your hinges might be too.