I heard that some oils can be harmful to locks.
2006-08-08 07:56:14 · 10 answers · asked by Momasita 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
buy yourself a good silicone lubricating solution picked up at almost any hardware store. spray in locks about once per year.
2006-08-08 08:02:23 · answer #1 · answered by BIG DADDY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What your getting into the lock is sweat and dirt from your fingers over the years, plus, some pollution, (yea, it gets in the little holes :), and that is what is mucking up ths system.
So, what I would do first, is hit it with either WD-40, or, as I like to use PB Blaster. (Either one smells to high heaven, and takes awhile to dissipate, so, just bear with it, and wipe up the door knob with a rag, so that you dont get it on you after awhile).
Then, if you want to put some graphite in the lock, I would wait a few months for the oils to evaporate, then put it on the key, and shove it into the lock.
(Lockssmiths use both at different times, depending on situations)...
I wish you well..
Jesse
2006-08-08 08:04:44 · answer #2 · answered by x 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First try other keys on the lock to make sure yours isn't damaged or worn down.
Go to your local hardware store and have a new key cut or extra one made if you don't have a spare. While the woman is cutting your key ask where to find a good graphite lubricant to put in the lock to solve your problem.
2006-08-08 08:21:19 · answer #3 · answered by Kamikazeâ?ºKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A better lubricant for locks :- scrape the lead from a pencil and put it on the key then feed it into the lock being graphite it will not attract dust it will lubricate the pins of the lock which could be holding the key
2016-03-27 04:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graphite is best, they make small spray can of that you can use. Next choice is good old WD 40.
2006-08-08 09:41:28 · answer #5 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
W-D 40
2006-08-08 08:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WD-40
2006-08-08 07:59:19 · answer #7 · answered by hyperhealer3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WD-40 may work...my dad uses that on everything! I have the same situation as you do too...maybe I need to try my own advice! LOL!
2006-08-08 08:02:24 · answer #8 · answered by §uper ®ose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you just need a new key, it could have been damaged over time and not fit properly any more.
2006-08-08 08:06:58 · answer #9 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use graphite, its a powder that will lubricate the lock.
2006-08-08 07:59:11 · answer #10 · answered by digital genius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋