This is a pesky problem usually seen on and around the most frequently used and heaviest doors in the house.
Interior door hinges black dust.
Some folks swear by it as a lubricant for those hinges but we don t like it because of the end result.
Radius door hinge matte black.
That black sooty stuff that seems to come out of the door hinges is graphite.
Last year i removed all the doors cleaned the pins and hinges and everything was ok for a few months but it started again.
Dust caused by hinges is common with residential duty hinges and is caused by the pieces of metal rubbing against each other.
Hager 4 in mortise door hinge.
Do you have a solution for that black residue around door hinges.
For pricing and availability.
Gatehouse 2 1 2 in zinc mortise door hinge 2 pack item 308971.
Here s a question from our 4 27 2019 today s homeowner radio show.
From what i hear a little lubrication with lithium grease can help though i don t think it will eliminate the problem.
It stains the woodwork and doors.
Wd40 doesn t really work either though it will help the door open smoothly.