How to Fix a Sticky Key

Posted under Cleaning Tips, Tips by Shue

Use a standard lead pencil and run it over the grooves in the key and slowly inside the key hole too. Do this carefully or else the pencil tip might break. The pencil actually contains graphite that is helpful for lubricating the brass or iron without the risk of corroding it.

After the key is done, put the key inside and out of the lock for a few times, and nimbly try to work upon the lock and key together. After a while, the key will smoothly operate in the lock and you can use it again.

Good idea, isn’t it?