Uses for WD-40

Hi everyone. Every so often I read or see a use for WD-40. Like yesterday for example, I got silicone caulk stuck all all over a rubber mold. It wouldn’t come off without me having to scrap at it. Then my son read to spray it with WD-40 and let it soak in it for a few minutes. So we did…. it worked like a charm! Close to almost nothing on it. I’ve made a list of uses for WD-40.

  1. Removing Crayon marks from the wall. Spray WD-40 over the crayon marks, let it sit for a few minutes then wipe off with a damp rag.
  2. Polish’s silver. If you have silver or metal decor around the house, spray the Wd-40 on it and polish with a rag.
  3. Have a lawn mower that jams with grass all the time? Spray the underside with WD-40 before & after you mow. It won’t keep getting jammed.
  4. Squirrel’s getting to the hanging bird feeders? Spray the pole with WD-40 and polish it with a rag. It will make the pole slippery so the squirrels can’t climb up it.
  5. Got candle wax or glue on your carpet? Spray the area with WD-40, let it soak in for about 5 minutes and then wipe with a damp rag.
  6. Sticky residue on your scissors or shoes? Or even sticky residue from a bumper sticker on your car? Spray with WD-40, let it soak in for a few minutes and wipe off with a damp rag.
  7. Mildew & fungus in the underlying parts of the refrigerator drawers? Spray with the WD-40 and a wet rag. It will remove all the grossness and it also prevents it from returning.
  8. Removes Tar off of your car. Spray it on where the tar is, let it soak in for awhile and then wipe clean. It may take a couple times but it will remove the tar. Clean with soap and water when you are done.
  9. You can use WD-40 to loosen the track of the screen door.
  10. Squeaky doors? Spray the hinges with WD-40.
  11. Stuck zipper? Spray with WD-40 to unstick it.
  12. Vinyl Records keep Skipping on the record player? Clean the vinyl record with WD-40. It will keep it from skipping.
  13. Old gardening tools? Gently sand the wooden handle and then spray WD-40 on the handle and wipe it down. It will keep you from getting splinters.
  14. WD-40 keeps leather from cracking. I’d try this in a hidden area first.
  15. Drinking glasses stuck together? Spray WD-40 between the glasses, let it sit for a few minutes and then gently pull apart. Clean with soap & water when done.
  16. Spray WD-40 on the grill of your car to keep bugs from sticking to it when your on a road trip.
  17. WD-40 kills certain weeds. Like Thistle for example. Spray the weed with WD-40 and it will kill the weed & you’ll have a good chance at them not returning.
  18. Removes rust. Have something with rust on it? Salvage it by cleaning it with WD-40. It will remove the rust!
  19. Paper shredder not shredding the paper? Keeps getting jammed? Spray the shredder blades with WD-40. It will help the blades from jamming.
  20. Pocket knife won’t open? Lubricate it with WD-40. Spray the blade area, let it sit for a few seconds. Open & wipe clean.
  21. Bolts that are stuck? Spray it with WD-40. It will loosen the bolt.