How Much Sleep Are You Actually Losing Because of a Squeaky Door at Night?

Just one nightly squeak from your bedroom door hinge could quietly steal days of rest—let’s do the math.

⏳ Just How Much Sleep Is Lost—Really?

When your partner comes in late, or gets up to use the bathroom late at night, that squeaky door hinge can wake you. Falling back asleep might not be instant—expert sources suggest it often takes 10 to 20 minutes for a typical adult to drift back to sleep under normal conditions. And for adults over 60, that time can rise to 30 minutes or more!

📝 Let’s Do the Yearly Math

Here’s a realistic scenario based on the following assumptions:

• Nightly awakening due to a squeaky hinge: 1 time
• Time to fall back asleep: 15 minutes (midpoint of 10–20 min range)

Total nightly sleep loss: ~15 minutes 

Annual sleep lost: 15 min × 365 days ≈ 91 hours per year —that’s nearly 4 full days of sleep lost to one noisy hinge a night! And over a week for folks over 60!

😴 Why This Matters for Sleep Quality

Those minutes add up—not just in hours lost, but in fragmented sleep that chips away at REM and deep sleep cycles. Once deep sleep is interrupted, it’s harder to recover it the rest of the night.

🧲 Hinge Husher Is Your Silent Solution

Imagine reclaiming ALL of those days of lost sleep. Our Hinge Husher™ lubricant cartridge stops the squeak before it steals another minute:

• All-in-one simple solution—easy to use
• Magnetically mounts—no tools required
• Delivers continuous lubrication—fewer to no repeat applications needed
• Aerosol- and odor-free—ideal for serene bedrooms

With one simple install, you preserve deep sleep, reduce grogginess, and finally let your nights stay restorative.

🏁 Final Thoughts

It's time to stop the bedtime disturbance that can quietly steal days of sleep each year! Tame that squeak with the Hinge Husher™ lubricant cartridge and keep your nights—and your energy—intact.