The center hole is above either a push release lever or a screw release lever.
Unlock push and twist door lock witbout hole.
If you are locked out of a bathroom in your home a butter knife is an easy tool to use to help you unlock the door.
Push it straight through as far as you can and turn or twist it until it catches a groove and the lock clicks open.
Push button locks generally present on the outside of the door as a small round hole centered in the middle of the knob.
If it is a screw release you will need a flathead screw type object to slip into the slot and then twist it counter clockwise to disengage the lock.
To pick this kind of lock select a bobby pin or straightened paper clip.
There is a small button inside the knob that serves as the locking mechanism.
Insert the paper clip into the hole.
If you push in far enough the button will depress and the lock will disengage.
Place the butter knife into the keyhole in the same way that you would use a key.
Move the paper clip around until it catches something or a click is heard.
These items generally have the right shape and size to maneuver inside the confines of the lock without damaging the mechanism.
Without too much time or effort the paper clip should contact the button and release the lock.
To take care of a lockout which involves a push hole lock you ll need a simple tool which is a typical paperclip.
If you re locked on the other side look for a tiny hole on the doorknob.
Insert your rake above it and start scraping it across the pins pulling it towards you.
Push an eyeglasses screwdriver a paper clip hammered flat or a very small butter knife into this hole.
Unlocking bathroom lock with a paperclip.