WD 40 Uses and Helpful Hints

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Other uses for WD-40

When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stove top Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and de greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Convair Astronautics Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. The workers were so pleased with the product, they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest, as they say, is history. It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of them is the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff
manufactured each year. It gets it's distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added to the brew. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

Home and Garden

Removes scuff marks from ceramic tile flooring (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Lubricates hinges on pruning shears
Removes crayon from carpet (be sure to test WD-40 on low visibility area of carpet before using)
Removes coffee stains from floor tiles (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Removes marks from floors left by chair feet (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Removes adhesive price tags from shoe bottoms
Cleans black streaks from hardwood floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Removes paint from tile flooring (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Removes rust stains from floors after mopping (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Removes mascara from tile floors and mirrors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Removes felt pen marks from floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Removes rollerblade marks from kitchen floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Removes sticker residue from clothes (be sure to test WD-40 on low-visibility area of garment before using)
Removes permanent ink from most items
Removes grime from grout on bathroom floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Removes nail polish from hardwood floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Removes tile adhesive from new no-wax floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Removes crayon from inside clothes dryers (make sure to unplug dryer fi rst)
Removes crayon from walls
Lubricates screws on lawn furniture
Removes crayon from wallpaper
Removes crayon from compressed wood furniture
Removes crayon from plastic
Removes crayon from shoes
Removes crayon from toys
Removes crayon from chalk boards
Keeps sewing needles from rusting
Removes adhesive from precious china
Helps prevent rust on hide-a-key containers
Cleans and protects medicine door latches
Cleans piano keys
Removes crayon from television screen
Lubricates zippers on lawn mower grass catcher bags
Removes crayon marks from glass
Removes glue deposits from linoleum
Lubricates hinges on antique smoking stands
Removes stickers from credit cards
Removes melted Scotch tape from dining room table
Removes crayon from screen doors
Removes crayon from plastic tables
Erases marks caused by chair backs on running boards of wall
Removes labels from medicine bottles
Removes VELCRO stickers
Cleans crayon off of rock walls
Removes glue from refrigerators
Removes crayon from place mats
Cleans and protects blades of pruning shears
Cleans vacuum cleaner dials
Removes marking pen from glass objects
Prevents rust on patio furniture screws
Lubricates locks on dog kennels
Prevents medicine cabinets closures from sticking
Lubricates locks on chains securing propane tank to
barbecue grills
Lubricates stuck temperature regulators on refrigerators
Lubricates hinges on metal filing boxes
Lubricates luggage zippers
Lubricates microwave oven doors
Penetrates and loosens locking levers on windows
Lubricates pullout handles on luggage
Lubricates hinges on TV cabinet doors
Lubricates cork screws
Frees rusted hinges on fire alarm boxes
Lubricates antique waffle irons
Lubricates folding metal stools
Penetrates and loosens sticky knobs on adjustable chairs
Loosens screws on toilet seats
Loosens rusted screws on outdoor barbecues
Frees locking nuts on lawn mower blades
Penetrates and loosens stuck screws on bathtub knobs
Lubricates propane tank hinges
Frees stuck LEGO blocks
Makes dead bolt locks work better
Lubricates shoe buckles
Lubricates bird house hinges
Lubricates hinges on swing doors
Lubricates piano lid hinges
Lubricates hinges on refrigerator doors
Eliminates squeaking from locks
Lubricates cigarette case hinges
Lubricates swiveling picture hangers
Lubricates piano bench hinges
Keeps zippers on outdoor umbrella covers from sticking
Lubricates plate holder hinges
Lubricates air nozzles of balloon pumps
Lubricates adjuster button on canes
Lubricates sunshade joints
Pre-lubricates threads on wood screws
Removes stickers from crystal
Removes stubborn temporary tattoos
Keeps blades from rusting on garden plow
Keeps garden tools rust-free
Lubricates landscaping spikes to make it easier to drive into landscape timbers
Keeps clay from sticking to shovels
Keeps lawnmower wheels turning smoothly

On The Job

Cleans mastic off floor tiles (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Cleans adhesive tape residue on audio/visual cables
Cleans ballast oil from tile floors (be sure to wipe floor clean after using WD-40)
Lubricates handles on three-hole punch and prevents handles from sticking
Lubricates wood screws for easier installation
Removes adhesives from sewing machines
Removes plastic cement from tools
Removes stickers from guitars
Removes liquid nails from hands
Lubricates trunk latches
Lubricates safe rollers
Removes crayon from Formica
Cleans gunk from phone buttons
Removes permanent marker from dry erase boards
Removes scuff marks from luggage
Cleans cell phones
Cleans cell phone battery connections
Keeps taping knives from rusting
Removes rust from old keys
Lubricates tape measures
Cleans printer toner from unwanted places
Lubricates vending machine locks
Loosens screws in watch bands to enable link removal
Frees stuck locks on lock boxes
Frees stuck tin snips

Car/Truck

Lubricates sun visors in cars
Florida's favorite use is "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers"
Removes adhesive tape without damaging factory paint
Keeps hitch locks rust-free
Cleans marks from rubber surfaces
Lubricates key holes
Lubricates license plate bolts and screws
Lubricates door latches to gas caps
Keeps glove box locks working smoothly
Cleans rust from car hood latches
Removes cell phone antenna glue from glass
Lubricates linkages on emergency brake releases
Removes crayon from dashboard
Lubricates knobs on air conditioners
Removes crayon from vinyl surfaces
Lubricates car ashtrays for easy sliding
Helps remove broken keys from locks
Lubricates convertible top zippers
Lubricates hood release cables
Lubricates locks on vehicle bike racks
Lubricates gas cap locks and levers
Lubricates zippers on zip-up car windows
Restores vintage door locks
Lubricates car door hinges
Lubricates auto hood latches
Lubricates stainless steel hood latches
Removes paint rub caused by 9 vehicles

Other

Prevents metal components on Christmas decorations from rusting
Cleans, protects and lubricates bells on antique sleighs
Lubricates screws in Christmas tree holders
Loosens stuck screws on overhead projectors
Removes rust from dog tags
Lubricates fishing reels
Lubricates walkers for easier folding
Protects combination locks
Dissolves glues
Lubricates hinges of eyeglasses
Removes stickers from piano keys
Removes stickers on CD cases
Cleans wire rims on glasses
Cleans and protects shoelace eyelets
Cleans bobby pins
Cleans old coins
Shines doll shoes
Lubricates school locker latches
Quiets squeaky piano pedals
Lubricates end pins on cellos
Apply on the tip of dead ball point pen to clean
Lubricates boot zippers
Lubricates compact mirror hinges
Lubricates hinges on beer steins
Lubricates adjustment knobs on overhead projectors
Lubricates dog nail clippers
Lubricates latches on saxophone case
Removes gunk from lace hoops on work boots
Unsticks keys on baritone horns
Removes stickers from Hummel figurines
Loosens rusty security gate hinges
Loosens stuck pocket knife blades
Frees stuck purse latches
Lubricates hinges on crawfish traps
Lubricates hinges of trick (folding) golf clubs
Lubricates guitar case latches
Lubricates flute joints and screws
Lubricates hinges and wheels on toy wagons
Lubricates leg brace hinges
Lubricates bi-fold door locks
Stops crutches from squeaking
Lubricates hinges of birdcage doors
Lubricates landing gear on model airplanes
Lubricates tuning gears on guitars
Lubricates robot joints
Loosens arm and leg joints on porcelain dolls
Lubricates stuck buttons on push-button calculators
Removes adhesive from sunglasses
Lubricates antique oil can levers
Polishes and shines seashells
Cleans ostrich eggs for craft use
Removes corrosion on outdoor on/off switches

The uses of WD-40 described on this website were provided to WD-40 Company by end-users of the product, and do not constitute recommendations or suggestions for use of WD-40 by WD-40 Company. These uses have not been tested by WD-40 Company. Consumers should exercise common sense whenever using WD-40. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the WD-40 packaging.