Have you ever accidentally locked a door that doesn’t have a keyhole from the out side?
Privacy doorknobs used for restrooms and in some cases on bedrooms too can come without a keyhole and it is not an uncommon situation for those door to get locked from the outside.
What can you do to overcome this unfortunate situation… keep on reading to find out!
This article will provide you with the information and techniques you need in order to open these doors.
The Handy Plastic Card Method
Lets start with the most common technique that you might have come across in movies which is the plastic card trick!
For this you’ll require a plastic card that you can insert into the space between the door and the door frame exactly where the door latch is located and by wiggling the card and applying pressure on the door you can maneuver the card until it reaches the point of being pushed between the strike plate and the latch. Keep moving the card back and forward to push in the latch until you succeed.
The Pinhole Bypass
Most locks that don’t have a keyhole have a hole on the outside knob. This tiny hole acts as a lubrication port but it can also come to your rescue if you find you accidentally locked the door from the outside.
All you need is a paper clip or a bobby pin. Insert either one into the pinhole then gently rotate it in both directions until the you open the door.
Dismantling The Doorknob
Another clever method to is to remove completely the doorknob from the outside. You can use a screwdriver to unscrew the doorknob from both sides and after the knob is out use the screw drive as a handle insert it right in the middle and turn it manually to open the door after you’re done retract the lock back into the door.
Professional Help
If you’ve tried all of this methods and still couldn’t manage to open the door it might be necessary to seek for professional help.
A certified locksmith has the expertise to quickly unlock your door without causing any damage.
