How can I make my luggage wheels smoother?

Rinse well and allow the wheel to air dry. Next, you should lubricate the wheel to ensure it runs smoothly and squeak free. Grab a bottle of WD-40® Multi-Use Flexible Straw and spray it liberally onto your suitcase wheels. Use the flexible bendable straw feature to reach inside of the wheels for maximum lubrication.



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Using warm soapy water and a sponge or microfibre cloth, clean your wheels, ensuring there are no stones, dirt or grit left. Rinse well and allow the wheel to air dry. Next, you should lubricate the wheel to ensure it runs smoothly and squeak free.

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Scuffs and spills happen. Clean your bag's exterior shell and interior nylon lining using a soft, damp cloth, warm water, and mild soap. It'll scrub right up. If the shell of your suitcase picks up a mark that soap and water can't handle, try using a magic eraser to buff it away.

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Of course you can — but whether it's a good idea or not is another question. You'd probably need to replace all four wheels — and whether you can purchase suitable ones is questionable.

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Rolling reduces friction. It is always easier to roll than to slide a body over another. That is the reason it is convenient to pull the luggages fitted with rollers.

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In a two-wheel design, the wheels tend to be larger than the wheels on 4-wheel models, so they roll forward in a straight line better than 4-wheeled bags, thanks to the sheer physics of their size. If speed is your highest priority, choose a 2-wheeled bag.

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Our top picks:
  • Best Overall Luggage: Samsonite.
  • Best Value Luggage: American Tourister.
  • Best Carry-On Luggage: Away.
  • Best Luggage for Frequent Flyers: Hartmann.
  • Best Fashion Luggage: Calpak.
  • Best Under-$100 Luggage: Amazon Basics.
  • Best Luggage for Long Trips: L.L.Bean.
  • Best Luggage for International Travel: Briggs & Riley.


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Vinegar falls under the Transportation Security Administration's “3-1-1 liquids rule”, which requires that all liquids and gels in your carry-on luggage be stored in 3.4-ounce (100 ml) or smaller containers — all of which must fit into one quart-sized plastic bag.

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Carry it – wipes are not liquids, so load up on what you need. Carry it – Mascara is small enough to fit easily in your quart-sized bag.

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Most suitcases these days have a zipper in the lining, sometimes hidden by having the pull to the inside. This isn't just an incredibly obvious place to hide your valuables; it allows luggage repair people to get at the luggage frame without ripping up the lining.

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