How To Remove Black Residue From Door Hinges

Removing old varnish and stain can give wood a fresh start.

How to remove black residue from door hinges.

This is a pesky problem usually seen on and around the most frequently used and heaviest doors in the house. Brass brings a warm burnished glow to household items everything from switch plates and door knockers to bathroom fixtures furniture and even kitchen utensils. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any remaining material. Then wash them in the tsp to remove graphite residue.

Do you have a solution for that black residue around door hinges. Replace pin in hinge. After a little researching i believe this powder is a graphite powder lubricant to help the hinges operate smoothly. If this is done each year prevents any shaving or filing of metal leaving dust on hinges or door frame.

Kim from missouri asks we put up new hinges and over a period of time there is this black dust like stuff on the doors where the hinges are. Sanding is one of the most common methods as it cuts through varnish and. Then lightly wipe down and rinse any spots on walls or doors with clean damp cloths to make sure. Much less chance soiling or staining carpet.

From what i hear a little lubrication with lithium grease can help though i don t think it will eliminate the problem. Remove pin from door hinge then roll and rub the pin on wax ring to coat it with wax. Remove additional residue especially from difficult areas with a steel wool pad by scrubbing in the direction of the grain. Wd40 doesn t really work either though it will help the door open smoothly.

Wipe away any wax excess from pin. The above steps may be sufficient to remove stain from wood without sanding especially if you want to avoid sanding down a layer of furniture. Here s a question from our 4 27 2019 today s homeowner radio show. The quickest way to remove varnish stain without sanding.

First remove the hinges one at a time.