Black Soot From Door Hinges

Posted by ddh staff on 3 5 2010 to tips dust caused by hinges is common with residential duty hinges and is caused by the pieces of metal rubbing against each other.

Black soot from door hinges.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Radius matte black door hinge value pack 24 pack model 16510 32 98 32 98. In a pinch grease or dish soap can also work. Remove pin from door hinge then roll and rub the pin on wax ring to coat it with wax.

Replace pin in hinge. From what i hear a little lubrication with lithium grease can help though i don t think it will eliminate the problem. After a little researching i believe this powder is a graphite powder lubricant to help the hinges operate smoothly. Black dust from your hinges.

Over a period of time the carpeting will pick up enough airborne particles to cause the discoloration. As the hinge moves there is a certain amount of friction. If you really want to clean. Free delivery with 45 order.

If this is done each year prevents any shaving or filing of metal leaving dust on hinges or door frame. We built our house almost 5 years ago and in that time a film of black powder has built up on the door wall and baseboards around all the door hinges in the house. The result is the black dust. Some folks swear by it as a lubricant for those hinges but we don t like it because of the end result.

Wipe away any wax excess from pin. An aromatic candle in a jar is the only candle in this northern virginia home. This causes wear to all the metal parts that are in contact with one another. Do you have a solution for that black residue around door hinges.

This is a pesky problem usually seen on and around the most frequently used and heaviest doors in the house. That black sooty stuff that seems to come out of the door hinges is graphite. Then place the pins back into the hinge then open the door a few times to test their sound. New everbilt 3 1 2 in.

After your hinge pins are cleaned use oil or melted wax to evenly cover the hinge pins. Note the black soot coating the top half of the jar. Much less chance soiling or staining carpet. Coat the hinge pins with a lubricant.