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Your front door opens 200 times a day. Customers rush in, staff props it open, and then it slams shut. Clearly, your commercial door lock works harder in one week than a home lock does in a month. Ever had a key stick right before your lunch rush in Ballston? Or a latch that won’t catch while a line forms outside? That stress adds up fast. Therefore, a little care now prevents a costly lockout later. And if you missed it, last week’s post on Top Signs Your Home Locks Are Failing in the DMV explains how wear shows up at home, which helps you spot it at work too. Let’s keep your business secure and smooth all summer. At a Glance: How Commercial Locks Stay Strong Year-Round Every commercial door lock endures heavy traffic, dust, and DMV humidity, so they need regular cleaning and alignment. First, wipe cylinders and plates, then use graphite or silicone, not WD-40. Next, tighten screws and check latch-to-strike fit. This simple routine extends hardware life and avoids mid-day failures. Commercial Door Locks Take More Abuse Than You Think A home deadbolt might turn 10 times a day. A cafe door in Georgetown or a shop in Clarendon can turn 200 to 300 times. Because of this, commercial hardware is built heavier. However, heavy use still wears springs, spindles, and pins. In addition, staff often use keys as tools, or they push panic bars too hard. Think about your office locks and entry doors. They […] read more