If you don’t remember the last time you’ve done some maintenance on your door locks, then it’s probably been too long. Don’t worry – Ultion’s coming to your rescue again. This blog post will guide you through an affordable (and super easy!) way of keeping your door locks in tip-top condition.
How To Properly Maintain Your Door Locks And Make Them Last
Regular maintenance is crucial to keep your door locks in pristine condition. However, homeowners often forget to take care of their locks while doing general home maintenance or use products that do more harm than good.
Door locks accumulate dirt and debris from your keys and the environment. Over time, each key twist jams even more buildup into the cylinder. That can damage your lock, resulting in a key that won’t turn or reducing the lifespan of your door lock altogether.
At Ultion, we’ve made maintaining your door locks incredibly quick and easy, but before we show you what to do, we must tell you what not to do.
It’s common knowledge that you need to lubricate your door locks now and then, and one of the most commonly used products is WD-40. It’s an excellent lubricant for various uses, but please do not use WD-40 to lubricate your door locks.
Because WD-40 is an oil-based lubricant, it sticks to the dirt inside your lock cylinder, damaging it even more. Your lock will deteriorate faster than it should.
If you want your door locks to last, you need to perform a simple maintenance routine twice a year. Apply Ultion Lock Lubricant to the keyway and twist your lock a few times to distribute it evenly. It takes less than a minute! Ultion Lock Lubricant is a graphite-based lock lubricant with a mess-free applicator. The formula lets all debris out of your lock whilst lubricating your lock cylinder.
One More Thing To Remember When Maintaining Your Door Locks
Regularly cleaning and lubricating the lock mechanism can prevent grit accumulation, which can compromise your lock. Additionally, inspecting the strike plate, key, and lock mechanism for any signs of wear or damage can help you identify and address potential issues before they become bigger problems.
If you lubricate your Ultion door lock and it still won’t work, contact us. We’ll help you find the nearest Ultion-certified locksmith to fix your lock cylinder.
Now that you know how easy it is to maintain your door locks with Ultion Lock Lubricant, there’s no excuse not to keep your locks in excellent working order! Get your Ultion Lock Lubricant here.
