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Your key gets stuck in the lock. You apply a little pressure, twist the key back and forth a bit, it breaks and you’re left with half a key in your hand and half a key in the lock. What should you do next? You could call a locksmith, but these are often quite expensive and not always necessary. With a few helpful tips you can get the broken key out of the lock yourself! How to Clean Rust on Keys

If a piece of the broken key sticks out of the lock, use a little oil or WD-40 to lubricate the lock. WD-40 is the best choice because you can use the long, thin nozzle to spray as close to the wrench as possible. Carefully spray the oil inside the lock, between the key and the cylinder. Don’t be afraid to be generous with the oil. Then use a pair of pliers to pull out the broken key.

Is the key broken in the lock and you can’t reach it? Don’t despair, because you can still fix it easily with a few tools. For example, you could use a strong magnet to pull the rest of the key. Of course, not everyone has a strong magnet and the key may be too stuck for this trick to work. You can also use tweezers or a straightened paper clip. If all that doesn’t work, you might consider putting some glue on the other half of the key and then pushing it back into the lock, directly onto the glued piece of key. Once the glue dries, you can pull the whole key off.

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Saw blade

This method is sure to work. You will need a small saw blade, like the one in the picture below. Use a pair of pliers to cut the saw blade so that the edge also has teeth and is not smooth. Make sure there is a large tooth on the edge of the blade.

How does it work

Push its blade into the lock with the teeth facing you. That way, you have something of a little bar to lift the key. Move the blade up and down to try to get the key out. It may take you a few tries, but the broken key will come right out of the lock.