2007-08-29 21:35:58 · 7 answers · asked by Patricia B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Graphite would be my suggestion out of the two.
Graphite is a dry lubricant - so it will not attract and retain dust that drifts into the mechanism.
Simply rubbing a pencil over a key and waggling it in the lock can add a little graphite to the mechanism. Just obviously clean key afterwards....... :)
Dishsoap sounds like a grim option to me - It may help in the short term - but you will end up with a gungy mess - that will bond to any dust that enters the lock - either just flaoting on the air or carried in on the key. Definately not my preferred option here.
Mark
2007-08-29 22:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mark T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graphite is a better solution. Dishsoap doesn't last.
2007-08-30 08:14:50 · answer #2 · answered by T L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray on de-greaser works a treat. My front door lock was sticking really bad and now its fine. You can use any thing that will act as a lubricant.....
2007-08-30 04:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A light oil sounds better to me!
2007-08-30 04:38:23 · answer #4 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try furniture polish.It works on lots of things.
2007-08-30 04:44:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest WD40 penetrating oil.
2007-08-30 04:42:05 · answer #6 · answered by benz300coupe 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yep, WD 40 !!
2007-08-30 05:29:56 · answer #7 · answered by Daydreamer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋