Everyone has a can of WD-40 in the house somewhere. This handy lubricant has so many uses no home should be without it. In case you haven’t jumped on the WD-40 band wagon, details of its many uses are outlined below.
WD-40 will:
- Lubricate a sticky zipper
- Keep water marks and soap scum from appearing on shower doors
- Give silverware a polished look and prevent tarnishing
- Keep the bathroom mirror from getting steamy
- Remove the sticky residue bandages leave behind
- Clean stuck play doh and silly putty from the carpet
- Remove the sticky residue left behind by duct tape
- Remove crayon marks from the wall
- Clean grease from stoves and kitchen cabinets
- Attract fish when sprayed on a fishhook
- Clean lipstick from clothing
- Clean and shine leather furniture
- Untangle necklaces and bracelets
- Lubricate and clean guitar strings
- Repel flies from cows
- Loosen rusty nuts and bolts
- Clean rust from neglected bathroom and kitchen fixtures
- Clean and lubricate piano keys
- Remove stains from counter tops
- Make an ashtray sparkle
- Prevent rust from building up on wrought iron gates and fences
- Remove melted crayon from clothes
- Remove crayon from wallpaper
- Keep rust off garden tools
- Prevent rust build up on oil tanks
- Prevent rust on wind chimes
- Remove crayon from carpet
- Clean a chalkboard
- Clean stains from ceramic floor and wall tiles
- Protect a garden hose from corrosion
- Keep locks lubricated and working properly
- Prevent wicker from squeaking
- Clean lawnmower blades
- Keep gardening tools clean and rust free
- Remove ink from clothing
- Prevent rust on sewing needles
- Clean the burn marks from the bottoms of pots and pans
- Keep a rubber dish drain clean and mildew-free
- Remove price tag and label residue from fine China and knick-knacks
- Remove decals from porcelain plumbing fixtures
- Keep scissors clean, rust free and working properly
- Clean animal waste from the bottom of shoes
- Prevent a glue gun handle from sticking
- Hide scratches in ceramic tile
- Lubricate fan belts on appliances such as washers and dryers
- Prevent mildew on bathroom walls and tiles
- Lubricate hinges
- Remove gum from hair, clothing or carpet
- Protect snow shovels from rust and salt damage
- Clean scuff marks from floors
- Remove coffee and tea stains from coffee cups
- Remove tomato stains from plastic containers
- Remove labels from jars and bottles
- Clean tar from metal and clothing
- Remove oil stains from concrete and cement
- Prevent oxidation on terra cotta pots and dishes
- Keep an umbrella opening and closing smoothly
- Clean stains from stainless steel or cast iron sinks
- Keep pigeons off of roofs and balconies
- Silence a squeaky door
- Keep prosthetic limbs lubricated
- Take the itch and sting away from bug bites
- Ease the pain of arthritis
- Keep an electric fan from squeaking
In addition to the above uses, did you know the state of New York uses WD-40 to protect The Statue of Liberty from the elements? It’s been said that there are only two tools a man needs, duct tape and WD-40. I think there are more than a few women who will find this handy spray useful as well.
