Uses for WD40
Also cleans and lubricates curtain rails .
Protects Plastic (UVPVC) doors and Window frames from UV and fading .
Restores fading paint on older cars (Wash first, apply using paper kitchen towel) - then seal with polish .
Removes tar marks from car paintwork .
Removes dead flies from bumper and bodywork .
Apply round car door frames in winter months, prevents moisture from freezing 'door shut' .
Cleans guns quite well.
- Removes marks-a-lot ink from most items
- Removes scuff marks from ceramic tile floor
- Removes crayon from walls
- Removes crayon from wallpaper
- Removes crayon from carpet
- Removes crayon from shoes
- Removes crayon from toys
- Removes crayon from chalk boards
- Removes petroleum stains from clothing
- Cleans fiberglass bathtubs
- Cleans scuff marks from fiberglass areas on boats
- Removes tape marks from the wall where posters hung
- Removes old cellophane tape
- Removes all traces of duct tape
- Removes Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers
The favorite use in the State of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.
Also it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose.
Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
- Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and stops the itch.
Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load
of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
- Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days!
Seriously though, it removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
- Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub
nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
decals from bathtubs
- Eases removal of old ID stickers from computer cases
- Removes stickers
- Removes stickers on CD cases
- Removes water spots from mirrors
- Spray around flower beds gently to keep cats out
- Gets hair color dye stains out of towels
- Spray bottoms of chain-link fences that surround gardens to keep rabbits and rodents out
- Removes tar and grease from upholstery
- Keeps car locks from freezing during winter
- Removes copper water line stains from bathroom fixtures
- Removes scum from bottom of drinking glasses. Then wash with soap and water
- Spray lightly over stagnant water to keep mosquito eggs from hatching
- Keeps shower doors free of water spots
- Spray on bathroom mirror to keep it from fogging
- Removes gum from bottom of shoes
- Clean spots off shoes
- Removes paint from shoes
- Removes stiffness from dried out leather gloves
- Removes ink from blue jeans
- Cleans residue on luggage handles
- Polishes silver jewelry
- Shines aluminum sinks
- Lubricates kitchen drawer sliding tracks
- Keeps refrigerator door gasket from sticking
- Unclogs shower heads
- Spray in cracks between sidewalk and cinderblock wall to prevent weeds from growing in them
- Cleans remote controls
- Removes tea stains from countertops
- Shines leaves of artificial houseplants
- Dissolves grease
- Removes scuff marks from luggage
- Softens stiff leather sandals
- Cleans gummed up soap trays
- Spray on bottom of garage door to keep it from sticking to concrete during winter
- Removes bike skid marks from driveway
- Removes grass stains from softballs
- Dissolves glues
- Spray a little on the tips of "dead" ball point pens to clean them
- Lubricates boot zippers
- Softens stiff leather dog collars
- Protects silver from tarnishing
- Restores and cleans chalkboards
- Removes lipstick stains
- Loosens stubborn zippers
- Untangles jewelry chains
- Prevents mildew growth on fountain
- Removes marks from floors left by chair feet
- Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
- Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
- Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
- Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
- Stops squeaking on windshield wipers
- Unfreezes car doors
- Spray on watch band to keep it from pulling out your arm hairs
- Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers
- Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
- Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
- Cleans and protects underside of cast iron skillets
- Keeps wicker chairs from squeaking
- Keeps garden tools rust-free
- Cleans patio door glide strip
- Cleans candle soot
- Cleans ashtrays
- Cleans old muffin tins
- Cleans and protects pruning shears
- Spray around bottom of garbage cans to prevent animals from getting in
- Removes oxidation from aluminum window frames
- Polishes and protects brass candlesticks
- Cleans and protects blades of pruning shears
- Lubricates freezer doors
- Removes tree sap from tree snippers
- Lubricates runners on recliners
- Coat wire tomato plant cages to keep insects away
- Stops squeak in alternator pulley
- Frees up stuck keys on organ
- Penetrates levers on office chair for easy adjustments
- Drives out moisture from flashlights
- Removes pine tar from baseball bat
- Shines bronze sculptures
- Removes stickers from piano keys
- Lubricates handicap lift on minivan
- Removes play-dough from hair
- Protects chains from getting rusty
- Lubricates antique brass wheels
- Makes rusty piano strings pliable again
- Cleans and protects copper pots
- Keeps tackle from freezing during ice fishing
- Removes bees wax
- Spray on cable and telephone lines to keep puppies from chewing them
- Loosens gum stuck to bottom of tables
- Removes peanut butter from dog hair
- Cleans ostrich eggs for craft use
- Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
- Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
- Keeps flies off cows
- Removes tomato stains from clothing
- Keeps scissors working smoothly
- Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
- Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
- Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
- Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
- Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
- Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
- Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
- Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling
- Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly
- Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools
- Removes splattered grease on stove
- Lubricates prosthetic limbs
- I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
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