How To Remove Graphite From Door Hinges

Put on a pair of vinyl gloves and wet a rag with rubbing alcohol.

How to remove graphite from door hinges.

Next wipe down the hinge leaves and pin with some mineral spirits. If this is done each year prevents any shaving or filing of metal leaving dust on hinges or door frame. Then wash them in the tsp to remove graphite residue. Jul 23 2014 to remove graphite the black powder around door hinges inside the house use krud kutter.

Reinstall the door and don t lubricate it unless it squeaks. Then lightly wipe down and rinse any spots on walls or doors with clean damp cloths to make sure. First remove the hinge pins and then the door from its opening. Place a drop cloth or a newspaper below the hinges to catch any graphite dust.

I have white doors throughout my home and it has worked. Replace pin in hinge. Remove the door and clean the hinges and hinge pins with rubbing alcohol. 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.

Wipe down the hinges with the rag and remove the hinge pins using the hammer and nail set. Much less chance soiling or staining carpet. It s also great for remove dried latex paint off of trimwork. Wipe away any wax excess from pin.