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40 Uses for Vaseline You Never Knew Before

Banish All the Squeaky Hinges

It’s not unusual for one or more of the doors in your home to get squeaky hinges – especially if they’re fairly old. While it’s not a huge problem in relative terms, it can get extremely annoying to hear the high pitched sound whenever someone opens or closes a door. Most people would think of oiling the hinges, but not everyone has oil lying around – plus, it can stain.

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You’ll be pleased to know, therefore, that there’s a much simpler solution – Vaseline. And even better, it’s something that a lot of people will already have in their cupboard. Just rub the jelly onto the hinges, and it should have an immediate effect. Open and close the door a few times so that the Vaseline can get right into the nooks and crannies.