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Got a squeaky door? Two common household items can relieve you of the annoyance. For a temporary squeaky clean solution, directly rub a bit of soap on the hinges for some instant noise relief. But better yet, lubricate the metal hinges with some paraffin candle wax (it's recommended you disassemble the hinges and apply the wax directly onto the pins to limit excess residue); unlike the soap solution, oil or even lubricant, the paraffin leaves little dust-accumulating residue. A smooth move indeed.