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flightwatcher45 t1_j26zd27 wrote

It works for a short time but then gets even more squeaky as dust gets stuck in it. Use graphite.

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Crott117 t1_j26z0hw wrote

Or - crazy idea - just use actual lubricant.

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LaReinalicious t1_j26ztlt wrote

right but if you don’t have any

and you live 200 miles from the store and your vehicle is in disrepair you could use dish soap !

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popejubal t1_j27brjm wrote

You can also use dish soap in your dishwasher. You’re washing dishes, after all. Right?

Pro tip: do NOT use dish soap in your dishwasher. Also don’t use it in your vehicle or on your door hinges. It will cause more problems than it fixes.

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baldieforprez t1_j275245 wrote

So you're telling me you don't have a pencil laying around?

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LaReinalicious t1_j276b53 wrote

we only use electronics in this home ! no pencils, no pens, no paper

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baldieforprez t1_j274wi6 wrote

That is wrong on so many levels. Dish soap is not what you use to fix a squeaky door.

Use the right tool for the right job. For this, you should be using Graphite.

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[deleted] OP t1_j270d5h wrote

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risquare t1_j271llr wrote

WD40 isn't a lubricant either.

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answerguru t1_j272cin wrote

WD40 is not a lubricant.

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[deleted] OP t1_j272ngj wrote

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answerguru t1_j276a0q wrote

Only for a short while. Any regular lubricant is going to do a much better job.

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[deleted] OP t1_j276i33 wrote

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answerguru t1_j276zwe wrote

No, it’s also not a lubricant. It’s a soap aka surfactant.

How about lithium grease, machine oil, or teflon dry lubricant.

Seriously WD40 is great for getting rusty things freed up, but it’s not a good lubricant for long term work.

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PoorRij t1_j270rqo wrote

I just use olive oil or any other oil.

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BagelAngel t1_j27bo9s wrote

Please don't do this. Instead use a spray dry lube. It's sold next to wd-40 and is designed for this exact situation, unlike wd-40 and dish soap.

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