Cleaning Greasy Door Hinges

[SGM2008]

I have some really good degreasers that work but only get by the gallon , if you want those names too I will post them .

Please post the product names and dilution ratios you use if you would be so kind.

 

[Old Pirate]

Don't forget Meg's Super Degreaser works also.

 

[imported_Mr. Gloss]

Please, take me seriously about the A/C coil cleaner foam.

It's cheap, safe and grease and gunk drip away.

 

[dpk204]

For door hinges and that whole area I use one of those lambskin finger mitts from Griot's and I just use some car wash. If it is stubborn, I use whatever degreaser I have around.

The finger mitt allows me to get in all the nooks and to put some pressure on the stubborn areas.

I then use one of those insecticide sprayer things that they sell at home depot to "hose" the area down. A gentle stream gets all the areas clean without getting the interior wet. I then wax the painted surfaces and spray some Trim Shine on any visible "black plastic."

The car wash guy won't do that for you.

On the subject of door hinges, I wish somebody would create a new tool that is specially designed to clean door jambs and trunk jambs. The wooley's are OK for now but I'm looking for something better.

 

[imported_JSFM35X]

A 25 degree tip is what I am currently using and I get no water on the interior and at the least a little mist on the thresholds.

You also have to be using it up close and be quick yet effective.

I have a Troy Bilt (gas unit)

Are you at all afraid you might be removing some needed lubrication? I have used a steamer to remove the surface grease that worked it's way out but never a pressure washer.

 

[imported_Mr. Gloss]

To lubricate door hinges, locks, etc., I use Sil-Glyde

 

[imported_detailchick]

Thanks Everyone. Don't have a pressure washer yet but will try the ideas here. DC...good to hear from you, hope you are splendid!

Thanks FB ! Im not really splendid but have many splendid moments , thats enouh for me Hope your doing great as well!

 

[imported_detailchick]

Please post the product names and dilution ratios you use if you would be so kind.

Sure!Sorry I didnt see this post earlier.

ALLBRITE tire and wheel cleaner strong degreaser ( the bomb on grease)1:4 or stronger as needed

MAINTEX Safe D'orange degreaser/deodorizer (general APC)also great for carpet cleaning 1:5 or stronger as needed

 

[Jgraham37128]

That sounds really good. I'm going to give it a try with my electric Karcher, but I don't know what type of tips I have.

I do the same thing. Spray it with degreaser and rinse it with a pressure washer. Place it close and do it some what quickly. It leaves very little water elsewhere.

JG