Black Soot From Door Hinges

The result is the black dust.

Black soot from door hinges.

Remove pin from door hinge then roll and rub the pin on wax ring to coat it with wax. This is a pesky problem usually seen on and around the most frequently used and heaviest doors in the house. Matte black square corner smooth action hinge 3 pack model 20756 11 38 package. We built our house almost 5 years ago and in that time a film of black powder has built up on the door wall and baseboards around all the door hinges in the house.

If this is done each year prevents any shaving or filing of metal leaving dust on hinges or door frame. That black sooty stuff that seems to come out of the door hinges is graphite. Wipe away any wax excess from pin. This causes wear to all the metal parts that are in contact with one another.

Do you have a solution for that black residue around door hinges. Radius matte black door hinge value pack 24 pack model 16510 32 98 32 98. Posted by ddh staff on 3 5 2010 to tips dust caused by hinges is common with residential duty hinges and is caused by the pieces of metal rubbing against each other. Replace pin in hinge.

After a little researching i believe this powder is a graphite powder lubricant to help the hinges operate smoothly. Some folks swear by it as a lubricant for those hinges but we don t like it because of the end result. Much less chance soiling or staining carpet. New everbilt 3 1 2 in.

If you really want to clean. After your hinge pins are cleaned use oil or melted wax to evenly cover the hinge pins. An aromatic candle in a jar is the only candle in this northern virginia home. Air passes underneath the closed door causing the carpet to act as a filter for particles.

Over a period of time the carpeting will pick up enough airborne particles to cause the discoloration. From what i hear a little lubrication with lithium grease can help though i don t think it will eliminate the problem. Black dust from your hinges. Free delivery with 45 order.

In a pinch grease or dish soap can also work. Then place the pins back into the hinge then open the door a few times to test their sound. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Coat the hinge pins with a lubricant.