HouseholdTried-and-true tip
Make a sticking drawer run smoothly with soap on the runners
Make a sticking drawer run smoothly by rubbing the runners with soap.
- Time
- ⏱ 10 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Bar of soap (avoid castile-style soap that may contain sand)
- Cloth
How to do it
- Take the drawer out or open it fully and clean the runners.
- Rub the runners with a bar of soap.
- Slide the drawer in and out several times, then check for sticking spots.
Variations
- Wax instead of soap is an alternative, for example on wooden drawers.
Sources
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- woodworker.de (opens in a new tab)
Ein alter Schmiertrick für hakelige Schubladen: Mit einem Stück Seife die Leisten abreiben.“; „Kernseife enthaelt eventuell Sand als Scheuermittel.
