How to clean door hinges?

Cleaning door hinges is an important step to maintain home cleanliness and extend the service life of hinges. Here are some effective ways to clean door hinges:

Routine cleaning procedure

Prepare your tools: a dry soft cloth, a detail brush (such as a toothbrush), and any cleaning agent you may need (such as self-cleaning, neutral detergent, or kerosene).

Preliminary wipe: Gently wipe the hinge surface with a dry soft cloth to remove dust and dirt. Avoid using chemical cleaners or acidic liquids to avoid damaging the plating coating or surface treatment of the hinges.

Treatment of stubborn stains: If the hinge surface has black spots or stains that are difficult to remove, you can try to wipe with a little kerosene or neutral detergent. Using a detail brush can help to deeply clean the gaps and hard-to-reach corners of the hinge.

Rinse and dry: If detergent is used, rinse the residue with clean water and wipe the hinge surface with a dry cloth to ensure complete drying. Avoid using steel balls or hard brushes to avoid scratching the hinge surface.

Derusting treatment

Slight rust: If there is slight rust on the hinge surface, you can use a soft cloth dipped in a little oil or anti-rust oil to wipe. This not only removes rust, but also provides a protective layer for the hinge to prevent further rust.

Serious rust: For more serious rust, you can use sandpaper to gently sand the hinge surface to remove rust. Then apply a natural cleaner such as toothpaste, white vinegar, lemon juice or baking soda, leave for a while, rinse off and dry. If the rust is very severe, a new hinge may need to be considered.

Care and maintenance

Regular cleaning: It is recommended to clean and maintain the hinges every 2-3 months to ensure that no dirt accumulates on the surface and that they are kept dry.

Lubrication maintenance: After cleaning, you can add a little lubricating oil (such as sewing machine oil, oil or special hinge lubricating oil) to the active part of the hinge to keep it running smoothly and reduce noise.

Avoid corrosion: Prevent the hinge from coming into contact with salt, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and other condiments. If it comes into contact, wipe it off immediately with a dry cloth. At the same time, try to keep the environment where the hinge is located dry to avoid rust caused by damp air.

Matters needing attention

In the process of cleaning and maintenance, it is necessary to operate gently to avoid the use of excessive force or hard tools to damage the hinge.

If you are not sure how to clean or maintain the hinges, it is best to refer to the product manual or consult a professional.

Through the above steps, you can effectively clean the door hinge and keep it in good working condition.