Ultimate Guide To Repair Sticking Drawers In Dresser
In homes all across the world, metal and plastic drawers are quickly beginning to replace wooden drawers. The main cause of this is that when the humidity inside changes, wooden drawers have a terrible propensity to stick. There are a few easy fixes for this, though, and the good news is that they work for other household items as well. For example, wooden doors and windows occasionally stick, but they can be fixed in the same manner as drawers.
Step 1: Assessing The Cause
- Ensure that humidity is the cause of the drawer sticking. The situation where humidity is causing the drawer to swell and stick is the focus of this article. Obviously, if a loose screw or splinter is the cause of the sticking, this won't work, and you'll need carpentry repairs. Remove the obstacle or fix it if it turns out to be something else.
- Look for any missing or loose screws. Check the drawer for obstructions if there aren't any.
- Look for swelling (bulging) if none of the first causes of the issue appear to be the culprit. There could possibly be moisture. Also take into account the room the drawer is in's humidity levels; places close to bathrooms, showers, kitchens, etc. are likely to have higher humidity levels than other regions of the house. Or, if you live in a humid region or time of year, your entire home may be humid, which will have an impact on your furnishings.
Step 2: Soaping The Sticky Drawer
- Wash the wood. Wash the wood of the sticky drawers' sides, slides, and bottom side rails with a very simple soap (one without moisturizers or oils). Most of the time, this solution works quite well.
- The soap solution will, however, only be helpful in the kitchen and bathroom, where moisture is more frequent. For all of the house's doors and windows, this technique works well.
Step 3: Fixing Kitchen And Bathroom Drawers
Drawers in the kitchen and bathroom need a little more effort because the soap is not very effective.
- Initially, clean the drawers. Try to get rid of all the dust by wiping them down with a moist cloth. (If you've been using the soap method, then make sure to use a putty knife to remove the built-up soap).
- Spray a silicone-based lubricant within the drawers. This is also temporary, much like soap. However, the lubricant will last longer and won't accumulate as much as soap will.
- Clean up! If you use the silicone-based lubricant, this is crucial. Clean up as soon as you can if you unintentionally lubricate on anything besides the drawers! If you don't get rid of it right away, it will make the flooring extremely slick and make getting out practically impossible. (If you don't trust yourself with the spray, place newspaper down before you spray anything at all).