Best removal method for squeak.

[shortylickens]

Got a hand towel holder thats squeaking when it moves. Both parts are cheap pressed aluminum. Whats the best way to make it quiet and keep in mind I dont want any oil or anything icky dripping on the floor.

WD-40?
General purpose grease?
Graphite?
Take it apart and polish the edges?

 

[corwin]

Petroleum jelly

 

[Zeze]

Rub candle wax > WD40.

1. Buy a cheap candle
2. Literally rub the candle onto the desired surface
3. Win forever, no drip.

 

[shortylickens]

I have a cube of beeswax around somewhere, that sounds good.

 

[highland145]

I have a cube of beeswax around somewhere, that sounds good.

crayon.

 

[lokiju]

I have the same issue with my hand towel holder. I'll try the wax suggestion also.

 

[Wyndru]

Rub candle wax > WD40.

1. Buy a cheap candle
2. Literally rub the candle onto the desired surface
3. Win forever, no drip.

Reminds me of my skateboarding days waxing ledges.

 

[Drako]

White lithium grease.

 

[Perknose]

I have a cube of beeswax around somewhere, that sounds good.

It's yours? Good! I hope you're minding it!

 

[Gothgar]

It's yours? Good! I hope you're minding it!

ha haaa

/elbow nudge

 

[iRONic]

Bar soap. Really.

 

[Murloc]

it squeaks only when you use it right?
so why is it a problem?

 

[hanoverphist]

soap works well, but disappears when you clean the fixture. wax lasts longer.

 

[highland145]

soap works well, but disappears when you clean the fixture. wax lasts longer.

What is this "clean" you speak of?

 

[Oyeve]

it squeaks only when you use it right?
so why is it a problem?

This was my first thought. How many freaking times are you using it? Too many if it bugs you.

 

[iRONic]

soap works well, but disappears when you clean the fixture. wax lasts longer.

I'm assuming the squeak is coming from two parts rubbing. Just force the soap in there and wipe up the adjoining surfaces. Quiet and clean.