45 interesting uses of WD-40

 

WD-40 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 Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts.  The workers were so pleased with the product they began smuggling 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 is history. 

Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would  hurt you.

 Here are a few of its uses: 

1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
3. Gets oil spots off concrete driveways.
4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery. 
5. Keeps flies off cows. 
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewelry chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks. 
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill. 
12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing. 
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing. 
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots. 
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors. 
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly. 
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes. 
18. Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide. 
19. Lubricates gear shift and mower-deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers. 
20. Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises. 
21. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open. 
22. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close. 
23. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards and vinyl bumpers. 
24. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles. 
25. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans. 
26. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tri-cycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling. 
27. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly. 
28. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. 
29. Removes splattered grease on stove. 
30. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging. 
31. Lubricates prosthetic limbs. 
32. Keeps pigeons off the balcony. (they hate the smell) 
33. Removes all traces of duct tape. (our other "can't do without") 
34. I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain. 
35. Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers". 
36. WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. 
37. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. 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. 
38. Keeps chiggers away from the kids. 
39. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and stops the itch. 
40. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag. 
41. 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! 
42. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.  (If I knew what a distributor cap was, it might help.) 
43. WD-40, long known for its ability to remove leftover tape smudges (sticky label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days! 
44. 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. 
45. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!  Use WD-40