Noisy kitchen cabinets are an annoyance, but there are easy fixes for squeaky doors that can make life a little quieter – and midnight snacks more feasible in the middle of the night! Here are a few top tips to fix noises without having to spend lots of time or money.

Remove rust

Remove any visible rust from hinges, as this can be a major cause of noisy doors. This may especially be a problem with kitchen cabinets that are positioned close to sinks as moisture is one of the major causes of rust. Special rust removing products are available to help with the job.

Add lubricant

Whether you have older cabinets or new replacement kitchen doors from companies such as //www.happy-doors.co.uk, taking care of hinges is always a good move. Adding a little lubricant can work wonders for reducing squeaking and noise. Use a specialist product, or even petroleum jelly or olive oil, and make sure to fill in dents and scratches.

Bumper pads

Replacing bumper pads can instantly fix noisy cabinet doors, and you only need a pad on each of the outer corners.

Cabinet dampers

Soft-close dampers on doors is a next-level option for noise reduction. These catch doors before they hit the frame, slowly closing them softly and quietly. Most dampers will simply attach to existing hinges, although some go on the cabinet frame.

Soft-close hinges

Soft-close hinges are another option and these might be a great choice when choosing replacement cabinet doors.