{"id":942,"date":"2020-03-25T15:17:03","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T15:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/?p=942"},"modified":"2022-03-07T15:43:25","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T15:43:25","slug":"how-to-fix-a-sticky-lock-on-your-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-fix-a-sticky-lock-on-your-door\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix a Sticky Lock on Your Door"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on March 7th, 2022 at 03:43 pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Locks are essential to our homes for security and making you feel safe. Locks are one of those things that you take for granted and don\u2019t think too much about the maintenance of. As soon as they stop working as they should you can start to panic and you do realise how important door locks are to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the commonest lock problems is a sticky lock. Luckily, with most sticky door lock problems can be fixed relatively quickly by using a variety of methods. There are also things you can do to prevent lock problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block-icon-label--use-flex-basis stk-block stk-a4f5190\" data-block-id=\"a4f5190\"><style>.stk-a4f5190{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-a4f5190 .stk-block-icon{flex-basis:40px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-26aab2c\" data-block-id=\"26aab2c\"><style>.stk-26aab2c{padding-top:20px !important}.stk-26aab2c .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:26px !important;width:26px !important}.stk-26aab2c .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-26aab2c .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#ff004e !important}.stk-26aab2c .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg{border-radius:0% !important;padding:0px !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-26aab2c\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-26-aab-2-c-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-26-aab-2-c-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"key\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-key fa-w-16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M512 176.001C512 273.203 433.202 352 336 352c-11.22 0-22.19-1.062-32.827-3.069l-24.012 27.014A23.999 23.999 0 0 1 261.223 384H224v40c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24h-40v40c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24H24c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24v-78.059c0-6.365 2.529-12.47 7.029-16.971l161.802-161.802C163.108 213.814 160 195.271 160 176 160 78.798 238.797.001 335.999 0 433.488-.001 512 78.511 512 176.001zM336 128c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48s48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48-48 21.49-48 48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-f5a6182\" data-block-id=\"f5a6182\"><style>.stk-f5a6182 .stk-block-heading__text{margin:0 !important;line-height:26px !important}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Why Is My Key Sticking in the Lock?<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">When a key gets stuck in a lock it is usually because the lock needs to be lubricated. The lock pins can get covered in dirt that has gradually got inside the lock, usually by the key. Just think of where your key might have been &#8211; kitchens, pockets, gym bags &#8211; all of these places can result in dust and dirt on your key that then gets transferred inside the lock, causing you a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:1.5em\">Take Early Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider is-style-bar stk-block-divider has-text-align-left stk-block stk-415440e\" data-block-id=\"415440e\"><style>.stk-415440e{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-415440e{top:0px !important}.stk-415440e hr.stk-block-divider__hr{background:#abb8c3 !important;border-radius:calc(2px \/ 2) !important;height:2px !important;width:10% !important}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your key starts to stick in the key barrel this is the time to take notice. Having a key that occasionally sticks in a lock is an inconvenience, having a key that snaps off in lock after getting permanently stuck in a lock is an entirely different matter and may require a locksmith!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:1.5em\">Check the Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider is-style-bar stk-block-divider has-text-align-left stk-block stk-3ffcde2\" data-block-id=\"3ffcde2\"><style>.stk-3ffcde2{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-3ffcde2{top:0px !important}.stk-3ffcde2 hr.stk-block-divider__hr{background:#abb8c3 !important;border-radius:calc(2px \/ 2) !important;height:2px !important;width:10% !important}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your key begins to stick when you are opening or closing a lock the first thing you should do is check if the key is bent. Just a slight bend in a key can affect a key\u2019s ability to function correctly. You can straighten a bent key using pliers or a vice, but we\u2019d recommend erring on the side of caution and having a new key cut from a spare at a locksmiths.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/house-key.jpg\" alt=\"House key\" class=\"wp-image-1524\" width=\"98\" height=\"182\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:1.5em\">Check the Key Barrel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider is-style-bar stk-block-divider has-text-align-left stk-block stk-f87df16\" data-block-id=\"f87df16\"><style>.stk-f87df16{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-f87df16{top:0px !important}.stk-f87df16 hr.stk-block-divider__hr{background:#abb8c3 !important;border-radius:calc(2px \/ 2) !important;height:2px !important;width:10% !important}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is the key barrel sat firmly in the door? If the barrel is loose or poorly fitted, this could be affecting your ability to unlock your door without any problems. It will be worth checking any screws that help keep the lock or door handle in place are tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block-icon-label--use-flex-basis stk-block stk-1846dea\" data-block-id=\"1846dea\"><style>.stk-1846dea{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-1846dea .stk-block-icon{flex-basis:40px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-e0b796a\" data-block-id=\"e0b796a\"><style>.stk-e0b796a{padding-top:20px !important}.stk-e0b796a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:26px !important;width:26px !important}.stk-e0b796a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-e0b796a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#ff004e !important}.stk-e0b796a .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg{border-radius:0% !important;padding:0px !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-e0b796a\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-e-0-b-796-a-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-e-0-b-796-a-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"unlock-alt\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-unlock-alt fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M400 256H152V152.9c0-39.6 31.7-72.5 71.3-72.9 40-.4 72.7 32.1 72.7 72v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h32c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24v-16C376 68 307.5-.3 223.5 0 139.5.3 72 69.5 72 153.5V256H48c-26.5 0-48 21.5-48 48v160c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h352c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zM264 408c0 22.1-17.9 40-40 40s-40-17.9-40-40v-48c0-22.1 17.9-40 40-40s40 17.9 40 40v48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-62387d0\" data-block-id=\"62387d0\"><style>.stk-62387d0 .stk-block-heading__text{margin:0 !important;line-height:26px !important}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How Do I Lubricate a Door Lock?<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to choose the right way of lubricating door lock. You do not want to make the situation worse. Our number one method and the choice of locksmiths is graphite powder. But there are other lubricants you can safely use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lubricant.jpg\" alt=\"Using a lubricating spray on a door\" class=\"wp-image-1509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lubricant.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/lubricant-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:1.5em\">Use Graphite Powder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider is-style-bar stk-block-divider has-text-align-left stk-block stk-a884d5e\" data-block-id=\"a884d5e\"><style>.stk-a884d5e{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-a884d5e{top:0px !important}.stk-a884d5e hr.stk-block-divider__hr{background:#abb8c3 !important;border-radius:calc(2px \/ 2) !important;height:2px !important;width:10% !important}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graphite powder is an excellent lubricant and a great way to fix a lock that is becoming difficult to unlock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powdered graphite lubricant can be bought in small bottles made of soft plastic with a nozzle, meaning it is easy to squirt a small amount of lubricant into the lock. If you choose this method you can also squirt a little powder onto the key as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few tips for using powdered graphite for lubricating a lock:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-93132e7\" data-block-id=\"93132e7\"><style>.stk-93132e7{padding-top:0px !important;margin-top:-10px !important;display:flex !important}.stk-93132e7{align-items:flex-start !important}.stk-93132e7{top:0px !important}.stk-93132e7 ol{list-style-type:decimal !important}.stk-93132e7{column-gap:0px !important}.stk-93132e7 ul li{list-style-image:url('data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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') !important}.stk-93132e7 li::marker{color:#0693e3 !important;font-size:2em !important}<\/style><ul><li>Less is more &#8211; use it sparingly as the powder is very fine and goes everywhere.<\/li><li>Wear disposable gloves<\/li><li>At first try squirting graphite powder on the key itself.<\/li><li>If you are using it outside try to do it on a calm day.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:1.5em\">Use a Pencil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider is-style-bar stk-block-divider has-text-align-left stk-block stk-9270021\" data-block-id=\"9270021\"><style>.stk-9270021{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-9270021{top:0px !important}.stk-9270021 hr.stk-block-divider__hr{background:#abb8c3 !important;border-radius:calc(2px \/ 2) !important;height:2px !important;width:10% !important}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t have access to graphite powder, this might be the right time to have a pencil handy! You can fix a key that sticks in a door lock by rubbing the surface of the key with the pencil lead. This is because the lead in pencils is of course not lead but graphite, and the graphite should act as a lubricant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:1.5em\">Use GT85 Lubricating Spray<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider is-style-bar stk-block-divider has-text-align-left stk-block stk-9097a22\" data-block-id=\"9097a22\"><style>.stk-9097a22{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-9097a22{top:0px !important}.stk-9097a22 hr.stk-block-divider__hr{background:#abb8c3 !important;border-radius:calc(2px \/ 2) !important;height:2px !important;width:10% !important}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GT85 Cleaner is perfect for cleaning and lubricating door locks and is widely available in supermarkets, hardware stores and online. The lubricant in GT85 is PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), a silicone element that will also repel water. GT85 is sold with a small plastic tube which will allow you to easily direct the spray into your lock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/gt85.jpg\" alt=\"GT85 Lubricating Spray\" class=\"wp-image-1508\" width=\"82\" height=\"250\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-199fd9b\" data-block-id=\"199fd9b\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-199fd9b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bff9f81\" data-block-id=\"bff9f81\"><style>.stk-bff9f81-container{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important}.stk-bff9f81-container:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important}.stk-bff9f81-container{border-radius:7px !important;overflow:hidden !important}.stk-bff9f81-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bff9f81-container\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our handy tips to easily lubricate a sticky lock with GT85:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-f09c5ee\" data-block-id=\"f09c5ee\"><style>.stk-f09c5ee{padding-top:15px !important;padding-right:15px !important;padding-bottom:15px !important;padding-left:15px !important;margin-top:-10px !important;display:flex !important}.stk-f09c5ee{align-items:flex-start !important}.stk-f09c5ee{top:0px !important}.stk-f09c5ee ol{list-style-type:decimal !important}.stk-f09c5ee{column-gap:0px !important}.stk-f09c5ee ul li{list-style-image:url('data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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') !important}.stk-f09c5ee li::marker{color:#0693e3 !important;font-size:2em !important}<\/style><ul><li>Put the little plastic straw in the cans nozzle and squirt the GT85 straight in the lock.<\/li><li>Wear gloves as there will be excess liquid that can dribble out of the lock<\/li><li>Have an old rag handy to prevent any excess liquid dripping on surfaces you may want to protect.<\/li><li>If your lock is really sticky you may need multiple applications of GT85 to successfully lubricate it.<\/li><li>Taking the lock out of the door might be necessary to apply the GT85 and turn the lock upside down to&nbsp; let excess liquid and dirt drip out.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:1.5em\">Use a Locksmith<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider is-style-bar stk-block-divider has-text-align-left stk-block stk-70a2c67\" data-block-id=\"70a2c67\"><style>.stk-70a2c67{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-70a2c67{top:0px !important}.stk-70a2c67 hr.stk-block-divider__hr{background:#abb8c3 !important;border-radius:calc(2px \/ 2) !important;height:2px !important;width:10% !important}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the day, if a key is firmly stuck in a lock and a lubricant won\u2019t help shift it, it could be the time to call in a locksmith. Any attempt to use too much force to remove the key could result in it snapping &#8211; and take it from our experience, that is an inconvenient and expensive thing to happen and one to avoid!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/locksmith.jpg\" alt=\"A locksmith working on a sticky lock on a door \" class=\"wp-image-1512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/locksmith.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/locksmith-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block-icon-label--use-flex-basis stk-block stk-8dbe0ef\" data-block-id=\"8dbe0ef\"><style>.stk-8dbe0ef{margin-bottom:0px !important}.stk-8dbe0ef .stk-block-icon{flex-basis:40px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon has-text-align-left stk-block stk-e63226b\" data-block-id=\"e63226b\"><style>.stk-e63226b{padding-top:20px !important}.stk-e63226b .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:26px !important;width:26px !important}.stk-e63226b .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-e63226b .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:#ff004e !important}.stk-e63226b .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg{border-radius:0% !important;padding:0px !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-e63226b\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-e-63226-b-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-e-63226-b-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"spray-can\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-spray-can fa-w-16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224 32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-64c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v96h128V32zm256 96c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32s14.33 32 32 32 32-14.33 32-32-14.33-32-32-32zm-256 32H96c-53.02 0-96 42.98-96 96v224c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h256c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V256c0-53.02-42.98-96-96-96zm-64 256c-44.18 0-80-35.82-80-80s35.82-80 80-80 80 35.82 80 80-35.82 80-80 80zM480 96c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32s-14.33-32-32-32-32 14.33-32 32 14.33 32 32 32zm-96 32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32s14.33 32 32 32 32-14.33 32-32-14.33-32-32-32zm-96-96c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32s14.33 32 32 32 32-14.33 32-32-14.33-32-32-32zm96 0c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32s14.33 32 32 32 32-14.33 32-32-14.33-32-32-32zm96 192c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32s14.33 32 32 32 32-14.33 32-32-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-1fb472e\" data-block-id=\"1fb472e\"><style>.stk-1fb472e .stk-block-heading__text{margin:0 !important;line-height:26px !important}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Should I use WD40 to lubricate door locks?<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The simple answer is <strong>you should not use WD40 to lubricate locks.<\/strong> WD-40 is one of the solvent-based lubricants and does not contain any lubricant and over time can make your lock even stickier by gumming the lock up. So even though it\u2019s very tempting if you have a can of WD-40 handy (and let\u2019s face it, most of us have!) to just give your lock a quick squirt, please don\u2019t! The same applies with bicycle chains, you can clean them with GT-85, but using WD-40 will attract dirt over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hopefully, we&#8217;ve helped you to solve your problem with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/external-doors\"><span style=\"color: #3f6aa0;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">external door<\/span><\/a> lock!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated on March 7th, 2022 at 03:43 pm Locks are essential to our homes for security and making you feel safe. Locks are one of those things that you take for granted and don\u2019t think too much about the maintenance of. 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