Wet a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and thoroughly clean the inner mechanism of the door lock. Use as many cotton swabs and as much alcohol as necessary to scrub the lock's interior. The alcohol will not cause rust and dissipates as it dries.
How do I clean a door key?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQYSFemqUbI
How are keyways machined?
A notch called a keyway is cut on the inside of the gear along with another notch cut, longways, into the shaft. Then and a piece, usually metal, called a key is inserted into the shaft keyway. The gear can then be fitted onto the shaft and the keyway on the gear will fit over the key, inserted in the shaft.
How do you clean a dirty keyhole?
Clean the lock, use pressurized air to blow all dust out of the keyway and shackle openings. Work the lubricant in by sliding the key in and out, open and close the lock multiple times to distribute the lubricant. Wipe excess lubricant off the lock, shackle and key. Let the lock air dry.
Can you spray WD-40 in keyhole?
First, clean the keyhole with a penetrating lubricant like WD-40. (Don't apply household oil to the key or cylinder because it attracts dirt and eventually would gum up the lock.) Spray the lubricant into the keyhole itself and then spray it on the key.
How do you fix a sticky keyhole?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp9QSVclsME
How do you get gunk out of a lock?
Another way to clean out the lock is to rub a lead pencil over the edges of your key, then insert the key and wiggle it around. A thin wire can also be inserted into the lock to knock out any debris that may have gathered inside of it. A can of compressed air may also be helpful for dislodging debris in the lock.
Can you use WD-40 on a deadbolt?
Do not use WD-40, WD-40 is a solvent, not a lubricant and will, in fact, remove any type of lubricant that is in the cylinder. Use a lubricant that has a silicone, graphite or Teflon base only. Make sure the lock cylinder is facing up and spray or pour the lubricant into the cylinder.
Why is my deadbolt sticking?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwQPXjxfBb4
How do you lubricate a deadbolt?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPISUQMCuz0
What is the best thing to clean metal door handles?
Take a bowl and measure in one tablespoon of flour, one of salt, and one of vinegar. Mix it thoroughly until it turns to a paste, and then rub it on to the surface of the brass or copper. We now sell the microfibre cloths which you use. Leave it for a couple of minutes, and then wash it off with hot soapy water.
How do you clean a rubbed bronze door handle?
To clean the hardware, use a mild liquid soap (for example, Dawn original blue dishwashing soap) in warm water. With a soft cloth wipe the surfaces gently. Then use fresh water to rinse the hardware, and a clean dry soft cloth to blot it dry. This will remove most surface impurities like salt or dirt.