Household lubricants (general purpose) differences

[92saturnsl2]

The door on my side-load washing machine is in need of a good oiling. I went to the garage to grab something, and I realize I have about half dozen different types of lubricants, and not really sure the advantages / disadvantages of each, or what applications they're good for.

Silicone Lubricant spray (shows hinges on the can, general purpose type stuff so far as I can tell)
WD-40 / PB Blaster (the go-to for just about everything but not sure I want solvents in my washer)
White Lithium grease spray (I've used this for many things, and know that it leaves a hard film)
3-in-1 oil (use this anywhere I just need a drop or two)
and a plastic bottle of "lubricant / corrosion inhibiter" (i think it's just Wd-40 type stuff in a bottle)
oh and some old "Kroil" in an old-school orange can


What would you use for a washing machine hinge specifically? The hinge folds to the inside of the door, so I don't think it's exposed to the clothes.

Non-specifically, what are all these greases best attributes, and am I missing some good lubricant that I should have that isn't listed?

 

[MParr]

I would use silicone

 

[maxdustington]

The lithium will stick and you can wipe it off, the penetrating oil will creep into places you might not want it to go. I would use the 3-in-1 as you can apply it drop by drop, that's why I like Tri-Flow as the bottle makes it super easy and clean to apply. This is pretty much what 3-in-1 is for, general household tasks.
I have Tri-Flow from my cycling days and it works pretty good as a general purpose lube that will soak but not creep.

 

[eljefino]

Could you pop the pins out of the hinge? They could be corroded. Some sandpaper would smooth them back down and not require lube at all!

 

[Warstud]

3 in 1 oil

 

[SnowDrifter]

Dielectric grease

I use that stuff like franks red hot

 

[Silk]

KY Jelly.

 

[ediamiam]

Originally Posted by Silk
KY Jelly.

How's that stuff taste?

 

[Silk]

better than Vaseline.