Brilio.net - Squeaky doors are one of the common problems that often disturb comfort at home or in the office. Squeaking sounds usually occur when the door hinges are not properly lubricated or have wear and tear. Dry, rusty hinges then cause excessive friction when the door is opened or closed, resulting in an unpleasant squeaking sound.
Basically, dust and dirt that accumulates around the hinges is the main cause of this problem. Dust that is allowed to accumulate will stick to the hinges, which can turn into rust. If not treated immediately, this squeaking sound can get worse and disturb the peace of the surrounding environment.
The impact of a squeaky door is more than just an annoyance. Constant squeaking noises can cause stress and discomfort, especially if the door is used frequently. In the workplace, this can reduce productivity and concentration.
On the other hand, poorly maintained hinges can shorten the life of the door. This of course causes more serious damage, requiring greater repair costs in the future. What is clear, damaged hinges can also make the door difficult to open or close, adding to user frustration and discomfort.
It does require regular maintenance to prevent the door from squeaking. This includes regular lubrication of the hinges to reduce friction and prevent squeaking. Cleaning dust and dirt from the hinges is also important to maintain the smooth functioning of the door.
However, if the door to the house is already squeaking and making noise, there is a trick you can do. This trick was shared by a YouTube user @Gianola Vlog. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he did not use special lubricant to deal with the squeak at the door.
photo: YouTube/@Gianola Vlog
After investigating, YouTube user @Gianola Vlog actually relies on one kitchen ingredient. Reported by BrilioFood on Thursday (27/6), the kitchen ingredient in question is cooking oil. Yup! Cooking oil can basically reduce friction in the hinge and reduce the resulting squeaking sound.
How to use it is quite easy. First of all, pour a little cooking oil in a container. Make sure the cooking oil is clean so that there are no stains or dirt that sticks and has the potential to become crusty on the door hinges.
photo: YouTube/@Gianola Vlog
Next, take a piece of tissue and dip it in the cooking oil. If so, apply the tissue to the squeaking hinge. Do this process until the hinge is evenly coated with oil. After that, let it sit until it dries.
Well, the door hinges that have been lubricated with oil will no longer jam and squeak. For maximum results, do this process regularly so that the hinges are not easily damaged. With proper maintenance, squeaky doors can be avoided, creating a more comfortable and calming environment.
photo: YouTube/@Gianola Vlog
This video about tricks for dealing with squeaky doors immediately attracted a lot of attention from netizens. Since it was uploaded on May 7, the video has been viewed more than 8,000 times on YouTube. Apart from being practical, this trick is also very effective.