Black Dust From Door Hinges

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.

Black dust from door hinges.

Wd40 doesn t really work either though it will help the door open smoothly. The best way to eliminate it from your home. Just about everyone has seen black dust around door hinges. If this is done each year prevents any shaving or filing of metal leaving dust on hinges or door frame.

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. Here s a question from our 4 27 2019 today s homeowner radio show. 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.

Replace pin in hinge. I have white doors throughout my home and it has worked. From what i hear a little lubrication with lithium grease can help though i don t think it will eliminate the problem. Joe s simple solution will allow your outdoor furniture to last a lot longer.

Remove pin from door hinge then roll and rub the pin on wax ring to coat it with wax. After a little researching i believe this powder is a graphite powder lubricant to help the hinges operate smoothly. Do you have a solution for that black residue around door hinges. It s also great for remove dried latex paint off of trimwork.

Wipe away any wax excess from pin. This is a pesky problem usually seen on and around the most frequently used and heaviest doors in the house. That black sooty stuff that seems to come out of the door hinges is graphite.