How to Lubricate a Lock
Blow dust out of the keyhole., Spray the lock cylinder and opening., Lube the lock with a dry lubricant., Use WD-40 as a short term solution.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Blow dust out of the keyhole.
Use a can of pressurized air or an air compressor to blow the dust out of the lock.
Point the spray nozzle close to the keyhole and press down on the pressure button to blow air through the locking mechanism. -
Step 2: Spray the lock cylinder and opening.
Use a spray cleaner, such as WD-40, to clean the lock cylinder and opening.
Spray the cleaner into the keyhole. , In order to avoid the accumulation of dust inside the lock, you want to use a dry lubricant.
Spray a dry lock lubricant, such as 3-in-one lock dry lube, into the keyhole.
Insert your key and move it around to spread the lube into the lock. , If you are in a pinch and just need to get your lock moving quickly, you could try WD-40.
Spray WD-40 into the keyhole.
Insert your key into the keyhole and open and close the lock in order to work the WD-40 into the deadbolt.
Keep in mind that WD-40 will attract dust particles and eventually gum up your lock.
It should only be used as a short-term solution. -
Step 3: Lube the lock with a dry lubricant.
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Step 4: Use WD-40 as a short term solution.
Detailed Guide
Use a can of pressurized air or an air compressor to blow the dust out of the lock.
Point the spray nozzle close to the keyhole and press down on the pressure button to blow air through the locking mechanism.
Use a spray cleaner, such as WD-40, to clean the lock cylinder and opening.
Spray the cleaner into the keyhole. , In order to avoid the accumulation of dust inside the lock, you want to use a dry lubricant.
Spray a dry lock lubricant, such as 3-in-one lock dry lube, into the keyhole.
Insert your key and move it around to spread the lube into the lock. , If you are in a pinch and just need to get your lock moving quickly, you could try WD-40.
Spray WD-40 into the keyhole.
Insert your key into the keyhole and open and close the lock in order to work the WD-40 into the deadbolt.
Keep in mind that WD-40 will attract dust particles and eventually gum up your lock.
It should only be used as a short-term solution.
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