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How do I make metal shower curtain hooks slide better on a metal rod?

I have both the shower hooks and the rod in a satin nickel finish and the hooks don't slide smoothly on the rod. Is there something I can put on the rod to help?

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1. wd 40 on a rag
2. I got these shower hooks from Bed Bath and Beyond (I believe they come in brushed nickel...is that the same as satin nickel? Anyways I am sure you could find the match somewhere) that have little roller balls on the top that help the rings/curtain glide very smoothly. Previously I had used regular hooks and they were ALWAYS getting caught and falling off. It was such a pain that when I found these I was thrilled. Look in the shower curtain aisle of any home store, most places have them now. If you already have these and are experiencing these problems, sorry, I am working on the assumption you have regular hooks. Good luck.
3. You could try teflon or silicone spray. Spray it on a rag and wipe the rod with the rag to prevent overspray and drips. You would probably have to apply it pretty often but it's worth a try.
4. Spray polish works - not sure where you come from but here in the UK we have pledge and other brands which would work a treat. I feel WD40 would after a while cause a gunk on the rod - thus making it even worse. Try my idea first - we use pledge on our curtain rails and they glide like ... well something which glides err well. Sorry that was hard to put my point over.
5. get some durex play lube and rub it on!!!!! its water based so will easily wash off if you want it too, also you can use it for other thigs too!!!!!
6. The problem is that the satin finish is abrasive. The best cure in this case is to either replace the rings, or take them down and polish the inside surface of the ring where it slides over the metal rod with a high speed drill and wire brush attachment. Lubes will attract dust and quickly become unsightly, also requiring constant re-application because of the steamy environment, so that's not a route I'd recommend.
7. wd40 my dear watson just spray with wd40
8. the easiest, cheapest and longest lasting remedy? Go to home improvement store and buy some steel wool. There are several grades available but you want #0000 or #000. The first I use for finishing glass and chrome. It won't scratch anything and cleans everything perfectly smooth. Get some for $1.50 and rub the rod down. Slick without greasy residue, replacing anything or wasting much time