A thicker mixture can better help stabilize wobbly chair legs. To fix a squeaking door or chair, shower gel or skin moisturizer both work well. Will any of these work without doing harm to the wood? How can I improvise if I don't have lubricating oil or spray? Although most any oil will work, the jack oil is formulated specifically for use in the lifts. A rocking chair is the ultimate place to relax, however, a squeaky noise results in more frustration than relief. They are pretty direct and you can comfortably undertake them. If it’s a large area, use a rag, but you need to use a more generous amount of oil since the rag will absorb some of the oil. The wood is squeaking because it is dry. So let’s see the first thing you’ll need to do. Dab some olive or vegetable oil on a paper towel and touch it against the squeaky part and work it in. Clamp and allow to dry. The Murphy’s oil will soak into the wood and help restore the proper moisture to the wood so the squeaking will eventually go away. If you can remember these points I just bought a beautiful gently used wood rocker but it squeaks. Be sure to pat dry the areas you apply oil to. While rubbing will still occur, at least when it’s oiled, it will not squeak while you rock on the chair, at least until the oil dries out. YOu need to tighten it up so that the wood doesn’t rub against itself. Fixing your squeaky chair will prevent all eyes from being on you every time you sit in your chair. Tagged with: castor oil • coconut oil • inexpensive solution • mineral oil • olive oil • peanut oil • wood furniture, Filed under: To keep things simple, we will assume it is the Don’t use oil find the joint that is squeaking and reglue it even if you have to take it apart to get plenty of glue into it. Every dollar contributed enables us to keep providing high-quality how-to help to people like you. Dont use other oils because they can cause a break down in the finish and/or stain or laminate on your rocking chair. No doubt, Sunnyside is 1 oil for wood on the market. All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. How do I make this chair not squeak? By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy.