Stop locks freezing with some WD-40
To begin with tilt your padlock where you have clear view of the lock mechanism, comfortably grip your WD-40 Multi-Use and Spray a small amount. This will coat the metal components to deter moisture from gathering or pooling, allow a few seconds for the solution to set in.
Hold the key by the end and light the key with a lighter or a match to heat it. Move the flame back and forth to heat as much of the key as possible. Direct the flame towards the keyhole to melt the ice in the opening for a few seconds. Insert the heated key into the padlock and try to open it without forcing it.
Will Hand Sanitizer Freeze? The main ingredient inside hand sanitizer is generally ethyl alcohol. In order for this element (which is a main part of hand sanitizer) to completely freeze, the temperature must be below -174 degrees F.
A silicon spray can be applied to outdoor locks about once per month. The silicon creates a protective seal that prevents iron in the lock from coming into contact with the air. After spraying the silicone, lock and unlock the padlock several times.
Glycerin and Vaseline work well because of their antifreeze properties. Apply some to your key then insert it into the lock a few times. Do this regularly in winter. The best thing is to regularly use a lubricant spray designed for car door locks.
3M Silicone Lubricant eliminates rubber squeaks, prevents sticking and seals out moisture. This lubricant contains no petroleum oils to stain fabrics. Formulated for extreme conditions, it will not freeze at -28°F nor degrade at 350°F.
Spray WD-40 in padlocks and on exposed hinges to protect them from rust, corrosion and help lubricate them through the cold weather. That way you won't have any seized locks and hinges come the spring thaw. Whatever the weather, don't resign your WD-40 to the garage or shed this winter.
Hand sanitizer
The secret ingredient is the rubbing alcohol which lowers the freezing point of water and melts the ice inside the lock almost instantly. Apply a couple of drops of the hand sanitizer on your key and gently push the key into the lock.
Believe it or not, a small bottle of alcohol-based hand sanitizer is all you need to open a frozen lock. Hand sanitizers work because the alcohol in them melts the ice that has made the lock seize up. Simply pour it on the key and wiggle the key in and out of the lock for a moment to loosen it up.
Using WD-40 is one of the cheapest and fastest alternatives to opening a rusted lock. The product helps you save time, money, and effort in getting rid of the rust formed within your locks and opening them within a few minutes.
Fill a spray bottle with two parts rubbing alcohol to one part of water. Add ½ teaspoon of liquid dish detergent for every 2 cups. Shake well. Label it as de-icer spray with your marker.
WD-40 helps you remove mold, rust, and rancid odors from your refrigerator.
What is considered cold? Most base oils and greases are able to withstand moderate temperature dips to 0 degrees C and many to minus 10 degrees C without much decrease in performance. However, at minus 20 degrees C and beyond, some lubricants become unsuitable and begin to reach their pour point.
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials. Do not store above 120°F or in direct sunlight.
Petroleum jelly doesn't freeze.
Silicone will keep ice from bonding the rubber to the metal doors. That'll make doors open smoother and may even prevent tears in the weather stripping. Coat all the weather stripping with dry Teflon spray.
Phillips 66® Moly Low Temp is a multipurpose, extreme pressure (EP), aluminum complex grease developed for use in automotive and industrial equipment operating at low ambient temperatures down to -30°F. It has good mobility at low temperatures plus a high dropping point for year-round use in arctic climates.