We've all had them - that one door that inexplicably begins squealing at us every time we open or close it. Especially endearing when the wind catches them just right in the middle of the night aren't they?
Many folks have used oil lubricants - and they'll work for awhile, but they can collect more dust than your electronics!
Silicone based sprays work also - for awhile anyway.
Another option however is graphite, its easy, inexpensive, longer lasting and requires not dusting. Easily found in any hardware store - the same stuff they sell for sticky door locks work great for hinges as well. You can get it in a dry powder or a liquid form, both are available in a squeeze tube which make the application easy.
Just tap up the hinge pin with a flat headed screwdriver or a small hammer - no need to take it all the way out. Then pour the graphite around the pin and re-seat the pin in the hinge. If you use the liquid you might want to put a paper towel under the pin so it doesn't drip or run down the door. Once you have the pin back in place you are all set.
That's it!
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