Wooden curtain rings stick on wooden rail - what can I do?

[Paul Pollock]

Hello there,

I have a lovely set of curtains and a wooden rail which came with wooden rings. They stick constantly when I try to open them, is there anything I can about that?

The only thing I can think of is perhaps rubbing it with some almond oil or something, but I don't know if that's a good idea.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Paul.

[reg]

wd40

[Rob graham]

A squirt of furniture polish.

Rob Graham

[Codswallop]

Either rub the rails with a candle or apply silicone furniture polish.

[EricP]

Rub a candle along the top of the track.

[~Brian~]

Furniture polish! clean the pole and rings first and then give them a good polish - works for us.

[Jim S]

Yep even spray-on Pledge or similar (sprayed on a cloth NOT the wall!! ) then rubbed on the rod worked and saved me taking the whole thing to bits.

[John]

Seems to me there are two thoughts on this problem, ther is the school that says oil everything, it sometimes is best, but for dry wood talcum powder is a good lubricant, and it doesnt get sticky or make the wood swell (which is why you shouldnt oil drawers!)

John

[Paul Pollock]

Excellent suggestions. Thanks :)