How do I get grit out of door lock

How can I get grit out that's stuck in my door lock? We've been doing some exterior work and grit seems to have got into the mechanism.

Asked by Cheryl on 15th Jun 2023
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"Try absolutely soaking it in WD40, if possible take the lock out of the door hold it upside down while squirting WD40 into it so it runs downwards on the side which faced the road."
Answered on 19th Jun 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"take it off and clean and oil it is it a upvc door or a mortice lock"
Answered on 15th Jun 2023 - Member since Aug 2019 - report
"It really needs stripping down and cleaning where abouts are you"
Answered on 15th Jun 2023 - Member since Jun 2023 - report
"Spray some oil first in cylinder. Leave it around 10 mins. Place key in and keep tuning. Repeat process again."
Answered on 15th Jun 2023 - Member since May 2023 - report
"Hello! You won't succeed, you need to change the lock"
Answered on 15th Jun 2023 - Member since May 2023 - report
"Change the cylinder is probably the best option if not oil and put key in and out"
Answered on 1st Jul 2023 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"Graphite spray cleans and lubricates barrel leaves bit of coating"
Answered on 27th Sep 2023 - Member since Sep 2023 - report
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