I have a hard time putting my key through the key hole of my door. It has happened several times this year.?

Question

I am thinking maybe there is residue from putting the key in and out all those times. Maybe a simple air can will suffice. Or maybe there is something I could spray my keys so that it will fit in the key hole properly. I don't know.

Answer 1

My friend often has this problem when he comes home from the pub late at night. lol :-)

Answer 2

The powdered material is called graphite. It's available in a small cylindrical package, usually squeezable, with a small tip that will allow you to insert it into the keyhole to minimize spillage. However, if you put too much of the material into the lock, some of it may come out on the key when you remove it and deposit itself on the lining of your pockets or purse. I've found, as apparently have several of the previous answerers, that WD40, or any good quality penetrating, lubricating spray will make everything work just fine for many years to come.

Answer 3

Spray a little WD40 in the keyhole or on the key. This works like a charm on difficult locks & lasts for some time.

Answer 4

Flush that lock out with WD 40. It will clean out the gunk in there, and get the pins moving. Don't worry about gumming up a residential lock with WD 40- the tolerances are too sloppy for it to be a problem.

Don't use graphite. It's obsolete, dirty and cakes up on damp days. Locksmiths debate about what is the best solvent/lubricant for a lock, but we all agree that graphite ain't the answer.

Answer 5

their is special powder they make for key locks it works great wd-40 works good for short tern it eventialy wrecks your lock because dust sticks to it and yoiur lock gets all gummed up you can buy this powder from a locksmith or a hardware store

Answer 6

wd-40 is good but if that does not help use something a little thicker like 3n1 oil. i have used carburetor cleaner to free up crusty deadbolts.