Gotta hand it to you, candle wax is a pretty clever hack. I've been flipping houses for years, and you'd be amazed how many squeaky doors and hinges I've silenced with random stuff lying around—soap bars, chapstick, even cooking spray in a pinch. Candle wax is definitely underrated, especially since it doesn't attract dust or grime like some oils do. Might not win any authenticity awards, but hey, if it keeps the neighbors from glaring every time you open the garage, it's a win in my book.
Candle wax is a solid choice, especially since it doesn't gum things up. I've used soap bars before too, but one time I tried cooking spray on a squeaky hinge and ended up with ants everywhere—lesson learned, lol. These days, I stick to wax or graphite powder. Not exactly high-tech, but hey, whatever keeps the peace with the neighbors...
Wax definitely works well, and graphite powder is great too—especially since it doesn't attract dirt. Just a heads-up though, graphite can get messy on lighter surfaces. Silicone spray is another solid option if you're looking for something clean and effective without attracting bugs... learned that one the hard way myself.
I've had pretty good luck with silicone spray myself, but one thing to keep in mind—if you're spraying near painted surfaces, be careful. A couple years back, I got a little too enthusiastic with the silicone spray on my garage track and ended up with overspray on the wall. Didn't notice at first, but after a while, it left these weird shiny patches that were a pain to paint over later.
Graphite powder is great, but yeah, definitely messy if you're not careful. I tried it once on my white garage door hinges, and let's just say it looked like a crime scene investigation afterward. Wax has been my go-to lately—quiet, clean, and doesn't drip or run. Plus, it's satisfying to apply for some reason... maybe that's just me though.
Haha, silicone overspray is sneaky stuff. I once sprayed some on my sliding patio door track and didn't realize it drifted onto the tile floor nearby. Next day, I stepped out barefoot and nearly did the splits—felt like I'd stepped onto an ice rink. Lesson learned: always put down a towel or something first.
Wax sounds interesting though, never thought of using it on garage hinges. I've been sticking to lithium grease lately. Works well enough, but it's not exactly mess-free either... leaves those lovely white smudges everywhere if you're not careful. Maybe I'll give wax a shot next time—anything that doesn't leave my garage looking like a crime scene or skating rink is worth trying at least once.
