Unfortunately, bedroom lockouts happen all the time—for a variety of reasons. Maybe you have kids who are locking their bedroom doors from the inside and you can’t seem to catch them in the act, or maybe your child is having a sleepover and accidentally locks himself/herself in his/her room. This article will explore all possible methods for unlocking a bedroom door.
How to unlock a bedroom door?
First, let’s consider possible causes of a bedroom lock-out. The first reason is that the person who locked themselves out simply doesn’t have access to the key. The most common reason for this is that they’re playing hide-and-seek, then they accidentally leave their keys in the room while hiding. This presents a problem because most people don’t carry duplicate keys with them. Read more: 3 PLUMBING ISSUES TO ALWAYS BE MINDFUL OF
Another reason might be that the person locked their door without having access to the key. The two most likely causes for this are forgetfulness and mischief-making. It’s possible they may have had their own set of keys, but these were lost or misplaced. If they don’t have any other keys, the only possible solution would be to pick the lock.
Finally, they might have locked themselves out by accident, for example if they were playing with the lock or trying to keep siblings out of their room. The easiest thing to do in this situation probably would be just to wait it out—they’re either going to let themselves in, or someone will come and let them out.
What tools we might need to unlock a bedroom door?
If the person locked their keys inside the room, it’s possible that all you’ll need is some paperclips. It can be incredibly difficult to remove a key from most locks with just your fingers, but if they’re small enough, you can use a paperclip as a makeshift key.
If the person locked themselves in on purpose and doesn’t have an extra set of keys, you might be able to pick the lock with a tool or item from around your house. A straightened out wire hanger could do the trick, although it’s possible it might damage the lock in the process. If you have a bobby pin handy, this also could be used to pick the lock. People usually think of picking locks as an extremely difficult task––if they can do it at all––but with enough practice, even children can learn how to do this.
If you’re dealing with a youthful lock-out, you may be able to trick them into letting you in. If they don’t have access to many tools and the door doesn’t have a keyhole on their side, you can always knock and ask nicely for them to let you in if they’re done playing hide-and-seek.
Now that we’ve covered why someone might be locked out of their room and the tools they need to let themselves in, let’s look at strategies for actually doing so.
If you have spare keys, this is probably the most straightforward method—just unlock the door and walk away. Although this may seem like an easy solution, it can lead to future issues if your child begins locking their bedroom door in the future.
If you don’t have extra keys, but you can access the room without needing your key to get back out, there are a couple of options. For example, if an adult is stuck inside and can climb out through a window, they could open the door from the outside by reaching in through it or unscrewing the lock. If a child is locked in their room, they could ask a sibling to bring them a spare key or let you inside. If all else fails, try using tools from around your house—as long as you don’t damage the door in any way, it should be fine.
It’s also possible that you may need to use a tool you don’t have on hand. In this situation, you should try to open the bedroom window as wide as possible and shout for help from there. The person locking themselves in won’t be able to hear or see you from inside their room, but your neighbors might be able to. If you can make a loud enough noise, it’s possible that someone will come and let you inside.
Although this task may seem challenging at first, with the right tools and enough patience, all homeowners should be able to open their bedroom door without too much trouble.
If you woke up one morning to find yourself locked out of your bedroom door, hopefully this article has given you a few ideas of how to open it again.
If you found yourself locked inside, hopefully it was a fun experience and not too stressful. If this situation ever happens again, try to be patient—you’ll get back into your room soon!
If you have any questions or concerns about opening a bedroom door with or without the help of an adult, you should consult an expert for their opinion.
