How to lubricate sliding drawer tracks

How to lubricate sliding drawer tracks

Things you will need:

  • Dry Cloth
  • Screwdriver
  • WD-40 Multi Use Product

Have you ever been in a situation when you walked to the kitchen late at night and as you open a drawer, a loud squeaky noise greeted you? Yes, all of us see such situations every day that do nothing but draw embarrassment of having disturbed the entire house. This squeaking occurs because of poorly lubricated door sliders. Follow this simple step by step guide in order to lubricate sliding drawer tracks so this never happens again.

 

Step 1

Firstly, you will need to remove the kitchen drawer entirely to be able to completely lubricate the full track. You may need a screwdriver to be able to remove the drawer from the track.

Step 2

You will need to grab a dry, clean cloth for this next step. Take the dry, clean cloth and wipe the drawer sliding tracks clean. This will remove any excess dirt or grime that may have been attracted over time and use.

Step 3

For this next step, you will need to grab your can of WD-40 Multi Use Product! This may be technically a water displacer, it can certainly help to lubricate and protect your sliding drawer tracks. Take your can of WD-40 and spray along the drawer track, this will clean away the excess dirt and grease, as well as lubricating and protecting the track.

Step 4

Take your cloth and wipe away any excess WD-40 that has been left behind. Give the drawers a quick clean to make sure they are back in perfect condition.

Step 5

Once you have completed the following steps, simply put the drawer back into position. This should now be ready for those midnight snacks!

 

By following this step by step guide, you have now lubricated and protected your kitchen drawer sliding tracks. No more annoying squeaks or stiff drawers!

 

How to lubricate sliding drawer tracks