Best way to unstick a frozen mop bucket wheel?

Question

Wheel is similar to a skateboard wheel -- the ones from the 70s. The hard concrete-looking type. It has frozen and will not roll. It makes it a nightmare to push the mop bucket around at work.

What's the best way to unstick this wheel? It has a cylinder through the middle of the wheel with what looks like some kind of permanent nut thing (not one I can remove and put back).

Answer 1

maybe it is time for a new bucket  

Answer 2

got any wd-40? or since your at work got any metal cleaner? thats what I use, works just as good at wd-40  

Answer 3

spray it with wd 40 or pb blaster and don't be shy with it

Answer 4

The best thing to do is to replace the wheels or the bucket if lubricating them does't work.

Answer 5

My first attempt would be to try hitting it sideways, tapping with a hammer.  That might suddenly release it.

Or, if it has slowly become stuck, it may just need lubrication and getting "worked" some.  WD-40 might work, but Liquid Wrench is probably more fitting.  Squirt, wait a minute, and then, with vise-grips, try to get it turning.  Once you can move it some, go for the WD-40, and continue the process.