Next Time You've Got A Squeaky Door, Reach For A Bottle Of Mayonnaise

The market for home repairs has soared past $300 billion, according to the Joint Center Of Housing Studies of Harvard University. One common home repair for many is squeaky doors. While you may associate squeaking with old doors, it can still affect new doors, too. Either way, it's something that most homeowners, including yourself, likely don't want to deal with at all. If you cannot fix your squeaky door immediately, then there could be a pretty simple and easy way to solve the problem. The answer? Mayonnaise. This classic condiment can do an incredibly good job at temporarily fixing your squeaky door, and you may already even have a bottle of it buried away in the depths of your refrigerator. To abolish the issue, all you need to do is apply some to the correct area of your squeaky door. Job complete. 

However, if you've never tried this trick before, then you're likely asking yourself where exactly to apply the mayonnaise. Don't worry — you should be able to master this in no time. Now, all you need to do is grab a bottle of mayonnaise and head over to the guilty door in question. 

While it may seem a bit tricky, using mayonnaise to fix a squeaky door is relatively straightforward. Speaking to Ideal Home, joinery expert Jonathan Hey tells the publication: "In most cases, a squeaky door is due to a lack of lubrication in the hinges, or a build-up of dirt and dust which can cause the metal surfaces to rub together. It's this friction that creates a squeaky sound." Therefore, combatting this is key. Doing so should help to rectify any issues that you're having. Thankfully, using mayo does just the trick. While it seems bizarre, it can actually make a significant difference. 

All you need to do is remove your hinge pins, slather on a coat of mayo, and wiggle them back in place. However, you don't want your hinge pins dripping in mayonnaise, so lightly wipe away any small globs with a wet rag. Hopefully, the mayo should help to rectify the problem until you can pinpoint a long-term solution. Now, you should no longer have to deal with any unnecessary noise or have to prudently edge open the door while trying to be quiet. Who knew mayo could be so useful? However, what makes mayo such a useful candidate when it comes to fixing squeaks inside your home? Surprisingly, there's a very simple answer.

Of course, mayo seems like quite a strange thing to apply to your squeaky door. However, there is one main reason why it works so well. It all comes down to the ingredients inside the product. So, what's the secret ingredient? As it turns out, mayo contains a large portion of oil, which is a natural lubricant. This helps to prevent the squeaking on your door by letting the surfaces glide against each other more easily, thus reducing any irritating noise. However, it shouldn't be used in place of professional solutions, which are designed specifically for the problem itself. While you're using this trick, always look for a permanent solution or find a professional to replace your door.

However, mayonnaise is a great and easy fix you have right at home, unlike other substances, like WD-40, which you should never use to fix a squeaky door. While it may be tempting, there are plenty of more appropriate solutions that you can take.