What can I use to lubricate squeaky hinges with? Most things I have used cost quit a bit. I want something other than oil, thicker and longer lasting.
I use a little squirt of cooking spray. Works great and is cheap.
Have you tried WD-40? I would think that should work.
In the "old days" they would rub the hinges with a bar of soap. It works, and depending on your soap, it smells good.
In case you haven't figured it out in the 2 years since your question, WD-40 is a cleaner, not a lubricant. You'll be applying WD-40 every few weeks if you only use it. The best thing I've found is take the hinge pins out (1 at a time), clean them with WD-40, scrub them with extra fine steel wool, and dip them in Motorcycle Chain Lubricant (1 bottle costs a few dollars, but will last a long time for hinges).
I have always heard Vaseline works well
WD-40 not only frees the hinge but repels/removes moisture, omitting further sticking problems as it dissappates the moisture that causes the problem to begin with.....other household lubricants and oils may work but also can cause problems when they break down
Try hair spray. It works on squeaky hinges, drawers and my office chair.
the hair spray works very well but u might have to repeat in the future
I've used Pam/other cooking spray - and it works well. Be careful when spraying though, as too much will drip out of the hinge for a while.
