There is no way that you are not familiar with the wonder spray called WD-40! However, you might be surprised to hear that it can do more than combat rust. You can actually use it for a plethora of things and make your life that much easier while you are at it. So, keep your can of the good stuff handy as we take you through some of the most unlikely uses for the American lubricant.
Read on to find out what incredible things this spray can do for you!
You Wwon't Believe The Problems You Can Fix With WD-40
Removing Stickers
You might be passionate about a certain cause, but stickers on your car bumper will become a hassle by the time you have to sell it. The stickers won't do your selling price any favors! Luckily, they are not permanent. Expedite the process by spritzing some WD-40 on the sticker. It will peel away in no time. If you happen to have changed your political views in the last while, you might want to erase any traces of your support, including on your car!
Removing Stickers
Protecting Shower Heads
Have you ever experienced such intense boredom that you began counting the number of pores on the showerhead? That is pretty impressive, if a little off-kilter. If you are the type of person who does this, you might have noticed that some pores are no longer letting water pass through them. You can prevent clogging by spraying WD-40 on the showerhead next time. No one likes to suffer a wonky shower, so make this therapeutic private time truly lovely.
Protecting Shower Heads
Keeping Your AC Clean
We have some excellent advice for you if you are still in the pre-installation stage of the A/C unit. If you already have yours in place, consider this the next time you need a new one. Lightly apply some WD-40 on the A/C before you have it installed. Doing so will prevent dust-buildup and accumulation of other particles in the vents. You will then enjoy the cleanest and most pleasant air possible in your home.
Keeping Your AC Clean
Cleaning Water Stains
Water stains on mirrors and shower walls can be very unpleasant sights. Are you unfortunate enough to have a nasty stain that simply won't disappear no matter how hard you rub and scrub at it? Well, we are glad to report that WD-40 should do the trick! This will go a long way to making that gorgeous showering experience far more therapeutic and enjoyable. We have plenty of other bathroom cleaning hacks for you up ahead!
Cleaning Water Stains
Maintaining Fridge Gasket
Do you know what the gasket is? You are probably familiar with this piece of equipment, though you might not know it by name. It actually refers to the rubber part of the fridge that makes the sucking noise whenever you shut it. This separates the fridge door and the fridge frame, so it goes without saying that you will find some filthy stuff in there. Get your WD-40, spray it, and wipe it all off!
Maintaining Fridge Gasket
Exterminating Bugs
Cockroaches can allegedly experience a nuclear explosion and live to tell the tale. They're also incredibly resistant to a variety of ordinary bug sprays, not to mention the blunt-force trauma of common household objects! Despite this impressive fun fact, they will not be able to survive a dose of WD-40! Try it out yourself when these nasty intruders make their presence known in your home. They will come to fear the iconic blue and yellow can!
Exterminating Bugs
Getting Gum Out Of Hair
Hold on just one second before you bust out the scissors! Have you ever experienced having gum stuck in your hair? This is the easiest way to ruin someone’s day. If this happens to you, it is not the end of the world. All you need is some WD-40 and spray at the affected area. Make sure to close your mouth and eyes as you apply it. Soon enough, you can tug the gum and it should slide right off.
Getting Gum Out Of Hair
Shining License Plates
True enough, there are cases in which a filthy license plate can help you get out of a sticky situation. But trust us, it is not worth the hassle. After all, it is very easy to get a dry cloth, spritz a little WD-40, and make it shine like never before. You will not only make your car more aesthetically pleasing, but police officers are more likely to treat you respectably if your license plates are nice and visible.
Shining License Plates
Removing Superglue
Superglue has earned quite a fearsome reputation for a good reason. We have all suffered the painful binding of our hands to random objects that we just wanted to fix! Even its name sounds intimidating with the superlative and all. Despite this, WD-40 will have no problem removing this powerful adhesive. Simply spray some lubricant onto the affected areas and steadily begin loosening your body part or object. You will never have to lose some skin in the game again.
Removing Super Glue
Protecting Guitar Strings
You can also use WD-40 to clean the strings of your guitar. Not only that, but it also protects them from damage. There is nothing worse than snapping a string when you are deep into a jam session. All you would have to do is apply some WD-40 to a cloth and then wipe them by resting your thumb on one side and then the rest of the fingers on the other. Just keep doing this in a sliding manner until you cover the entire length.
Protecting Guitar Strings
WD-40 For Shining Your Silver
When you bring out your silver from the cupboards, you better be sure that it is as shiny as possible. Do you think we are exaggerating? No, sir, not at all, especially when you are having your boss and their family over for dinner! You might be surprised to hear that WD-40 can restore the shine to your silverware and then some. You just need to spritz on, wipe in circular motions, and then admire your handiwork!
Shining Your Silver
Separating Stuck Glasses
When you are hosting good friends of yours, sooner or later someone will suggest that you get some drinks going. You wouldn’t want to bring out shot glasses only to find out they are glued to each other, would you? Still, it is not the end of the world. All you have to do is spray WD-40 and they should come apart like oil and water. You can even celebrate this small victory with the first round of shots!
Separating Stuck Glasses
Loosening Zippers
We are sure that you have experienced the struggle of having a stuck zipper at least once in your life. If you are an intrepid adventurer then your backpack's opening mechanism will soon start to rust and stick due to exposure to the elements. Chances are this would happen again sometime in the future. This is why we will let you in on a secret. A spray of WD-40 can actually resolve the problem in no time at all! What a lifesaver.
Loosening Zippers
Shining Shoes
Have you noticed how trendy clean white sneakers have become recently? Perhaps you even have your very own pair! They might be all neat and beautiful when you put them on, but you will have to be extra careful if you want them to stay that way. When you get dirt on them, which you inevitably will, hot water and soap won’t be enough. However, a spray of WD-40 will make it much easier to rub away.
Shining Shoes
Cleaning Tar Stains
Tar might be more difficult to remove than your regular stains and dirt. This is an incredibly gritty substance that sometimes hits your vehicle while out and about. Nonetheless, we promise you that WD-40 will take care of it. After all, you would not want your car to look like a mess! We are sure you can wager a guess as to what will fix a situation like this one. The WD-40 is here to save the day!
Cleaning Tar Stains
Defrosting Ice
No matter how you feel about winter, you have no one else to rely on to clean the frosty windows. This can get inconvenient if you do not have the time nor patience to put in the elbow grease necessary for the task at hand. Make the job easier with WD-40! As you can see from the picture below, simply squirt the lubricant onto your windows and wipe away the melting ice with an old rag.
Defrosting Ice
Oiling Scissors
When you need to cut something, and your scissors won’t do, you can improve matters with a spray of WD-40. While you might be tempted to throw your pair away and get a new one from your local homeware shop, why not save a few bucks? Simply spritz it on the center of the tool and it will function better than before. You will be amazed by the straight lines you will be making after giving it a little WD-40 magic!
Oiling Scissors
Guarding Bird Feeders
The bird feeder received its name because this was exactly what its function is. Unfortunately, squirrels do not care about names and go for the feed. While you may not understand why so many different critters love the nibbly feed, it's a free meal for your local wildlife! However, you should keep in mind that they cannot maintain their balance on a slippery and oily surface. Can you see where we are going with this?
Guarding Bird Feeders
Removing Rings
A ring might be used to symbolize an eternal union, though this should not mean that the ring will be permanently on your finger. You should still be able to get it off and on as much as you want without struggle or fear. Speaking about fear, the panic that one feels when they find their favorite ring is choking their finger is no fun. Anyway, a spray of WD-40 should loosen up the ring whenever it gets stuck on your finger.
Removing Rings
Removing Gum
One of our biggest pet peeves happens to be when people spit chewing gum on the sidewalk. How gross and inconsiderate is that? We really do not understand how people can leave these disgusting landmines lying around. At any rate, WD-40 can make it much easier to remove if you ever get some stuck on your shoes. Rather than prying the stuff off the old-fashioned way, which leaves plenty of sticky residue, WD-40 will cause the gum to plop off whole.
Removing Gum
Taking Out Lipstick Stains
Lipstick might help make you look more polished and presentable, but make sure to keep it on your lips. If you get lipstick stains on your clothes, don’t be too hasty to dump it in the trash. This is not a permanent stain by any means, and rather than skimming your wardrobe, try some WD-40! Spray a small amount of WD-40 and you will have an easier time washing it off. There we go: smooch-free clothing.
Taking Out Lipstick Stains
Cleaning Crayon Stains
Creativity should always be encouraged among children, but it is ideal if they unleash it on paper. Sometimes, however, they choose to express their artistry on the walls. WD-40 will help restore your walls to their old appearance. Spray WD-40 on the wall and scrub off the stain. Now you no longer need to fear your children's imaginative side! They can bring all their ambitious art projects to life without fear of devaluing your home.
Cleaning Crayon Stains
Clearing Stains From Wood
Coffee tables are prone to getting stains from glasses and mugs. Although it is upsetting to see this, you should not stress out so much. After all, we have something that will help you get rid of the mess in no time. Stop your mom or partner from losing their tempers (by not seeing the ugly stain) with a special can of a certain magical lubricant. Can you guess what miracle mixture we are talking about?
Clearing Stains From Wood
Opening Rusty Locks
When you buy locks, you will probably have to pay a higher price for the more reliable ones. While a sturdy lock will bring a high level of security, this safety comes at a price. However, you should still be able to unlock the door when using the right key! A rusty lock might be the culprit. Luckily, you can get rid of the stuck lock by using WD-40! Save yourself a grueling job.
Opening Rusty Locks
Preventing Splinters
Anyone who sweeps their home with a wooden broom knows that the threat of the dreaded splinter is ever-present. Unless you care for your domestic tools properly and lovingly. WD-40 can also function as a varnish of sorts. Keep your mops, rakes, brooms, and other equipment sturdy and splinter-free using this product! When you notice that they look a little worse for wear, spray WD-40 and then rub along their length to increase their lifespan.
Preventing Splinters
Breaking In Baseball Gloves
Don’t you just love receiving a baseball glove as a gift? Unfortunately, it is hard to enjoy it in the beginning when you are still breaking it in. If you happen to have a very old one from your childhood, then you truly want to keep this sentimental memento of simpler times in good nic. True, you can use oils to soften the leather. The WD-40 is also an option since it will do the same job. Get ready for some baseball fun!
Breaking In Baseball Glove
Preserving Leather Sofas
WD-40 can do wonders for leather products, but only if it is used in moderation. Lightly apply some WD-40 to a cloth before you use it to clean the leather sofa or armchair. This is one way to ensure that it will remain healthy, shiny, and clean. Please make sure that you do not go wild with this lubricant, as you could end up doing more damage than good. Everything in moderation, people, and be careful with your cleaning products.
Preserving Leather Sofas
Attracting Fish
Did you just do a double turn? When we say ‘attracting fish’, we are talking about a trick fishermen employ. They apparently spray the lures with WD-40 and claim that doing so leads to a good catch. Just make sure to read fishing restrictions to ensure that it should be fine. There are plenty of different fishing hacks that can be achieved using home products, but we found that this one works the best for hooking plenty of trophies.
Attracting Fish
Cleaning Your Grill
A barbecue takes a lot of hard work to pull off, and there will be plenty of cleaning to do once the last burger is gobbled down. The grill can also be a pain to clean after you use it. This household equipment will definitely come with all sorts of gunk that will be difficult to scrub off. WD-40 will help solve this predicament, however. Spray the grill and then use a wire brush to say goodbye to the grease! It goes without saying that there should be no fire in it.
Cleaning Your Grill
Separating Lego
Lego is an excellent toy for both children and the young-at-heart. No matter how much fun you are having, you will surely be annoyed by the pieces that won’t separate. This will be very frustrating, but it would not be an issue if you carry a bottle of WD-40 with you. Let the lubricant settle in for a few seconds and then begin smoothly prying the little colorful blocks apart without breaking a nail or sweat.
Separating Lego
Separating Flower Pots
Here we have some stackable objects that might be harder to separate than LEGO blocks. But just like the aforementioned LEGO issue, flower pots also stick together over time. This will make it rather hard to pull each pot apart. It should not be a problem if you use WD-40! Spray and then separate. You will probably be surprised to learn exactly how easy this is. If you have an enormous pile of pots to separate then WD-40 is essential.
Separating Flower Pots
Digging Faster
Do you have zero idea how something like WD-40 can speed up your digging? Whatever you plan on burying, do not forget to spray the shovel or spade with this lubricant first and foremost. This will make the digging process much smoother – expect it to feel like you’re slicing right into hot fudge. Whether you are trying to hide something deep in a forest or would like to build a pool in your backyard, WD-40 will save your back from being thrown out.
Digging Faster
Removing Tea Stains
Tea stains on the kitchen counter and the sink might seem minimal, but they can effectively make your place look very messy. When you finish doing the dishes after a successful dinner party, the last thing that you want to have to deal with is a collection of sticky tea stains. Luckily, we have one convenient and speedy way to finish off a happy dinner party calmly. With WD-40, all you need to do is spray, wipe, and admire your work.
Removing Tea Stains
Shining Plants
This won’t actually work on your real plants, so please make sure that you do not spray your otherwise healthy succulents with WD-40, but it will do for the plastic kind. True enough, the artificial variety had been meant to last forever. However, this does not mean you do not have to take care of them! Wipe the leaves down with WD-40 and look at the difference. You will be amazed at how dirty these artificial beauties get!
Shining Plants
Removing Ink Stains
Man, isn’t it annoying when you become the victim of ballpoint pen leaks? This problem particularly affects those who love to fiddle with their pens by screwing the tops off and taking them apart. You know who you are! You were minding your own business and now this… When your pockets get inked, spray a bit of WD-40 and it will be gone soon. This is an excellent hack if you find yourself far from home but only have the clothes on your back for the time being.
Removing Ink Stains
Cleaning Dog Poop
As much as we love our dogs, let us face that we all hate it when we step on dog poop without warning. There are also plenty of irresponsible dog owners (and citizens) who walk their dogs and neglect to clean up after their occasional squat. Among other things, it can be annoying when you have to scrape it off. Watch it fall off using WD-40 before cleaning the rest of the mess thoroughly so that no odor or trace remains.
Cleaning Dog Poop
Erasing Sticker Marks
Technology might have come a long way, but that does not mean we can just forget about CDs and DVDs! This is especially true if you have plenty of home videos safely stored on those tiny discs. Remember those labels and tags on the underside? It’s a good thing WD-40 can remove them. We all have plenty of happy memories that we would love to preserve. It just takes a bit of care and dedication.
Erasing Sticker Marks
Pulling Hairs Out
Banish your evil thoughts! We are talking about how to pull out your own hair from your hairbrush. We will not be discussing how to make your enemy’s hair fall off. Although we have yet to test the balding effects of WD-40... Anyway, simply spray some WD-40 on your brush and then soak it in water. Goodbye, dead hair! You will also be cleansing your brush of product and other sticky nastiness. Enjoy your clean and glossy hair!
Pulling Hairs Out
Waterproofing Your Shoes
Whoa, it seems like WD-40 boasts of all sorts of uses, some that you would never have thought on. When it is the rainy season, this lubricant will help protect your shoes. How amazing is that? Do you know what is not amazing, however? Having your socks and feet soaked through with cold and dirty water! A glossy coating of WD-40 will keep the water where it belongs, out of your shoes. Let us make the most out of our shoes' protective layers.
Waterproofing Your Shoes
Clearing Toothpaste Stains
When you need to hurry, you might not have any time left to wipe the sink and get rid off the toothpaste stains you left. This is especially true when you are rushing to get to work on time, but do not want to appear as sloppy. You might be surprised to hear they can stay there for quite some time if you do not deal with them properly and timeously. WD-40 is all you need.
Clearing Toothpaste Stains
Cleaning Bugs
Nope, we are not referring to cleaning bugs in the way that you would give them a shower to make them more presentable. That would just be ridiculous unless you keep insects as pets, but then you would not use WD-40 in this unusual process anyway. The front of your car will be full of dead bugs every now and then. This might be annoying to clean off, but a rag with WD-40 will make the task much easier.
Cleaning Bugs
Washing Bathroom Tiles
You might not notice it, but the bathroom tiles tend to become very dirty quickly. Rather than ending up looking like the poor soul in the picture below, did you know that WD-40 can get the gunk out? Say goodbye to spending hours on your end on your knees. Just spray and wipe! This will make this a rather enjoyable experience for once, given how cathartic it is being able to magically breeze through all that gunk in no time at all.
Washing Bathroom Tiles
Unsqueaking Squeaky Shoes
We are sure you already have an inkling of what this is about. It turns out that squeaking is not only limited to clown shoes. As a matter of fact, your regular shoes might squeak like a mouse! Silence it by spraying in a little WD-40. This hack is especially beneficial for athletes and ballers who cannot stand the high-pitched cacophony produced by many people running around on a court. Welcome to the world of silent activity!
Unsqueaking Squeaky Shoes
Preventing Snow Buildup On Windows
The windows tend to moist up whenever winter comes. It is not at all ideal if you are the type to swoon over the views of the winter wonderland, taking a lot of the worth of your home which you purchased due to its scenic vistas. Some WD-40 should do the trick! We all adore a winter wonderland, so make sure that your windows are always clear for the best possible views. Hopefully you will be able to see through a blizzard, too!
Preventing Snow Buildup On Windows
Protecting Against Wasps
During the summertime, do not go thinking that you are the only one who wants to come out and play! Around the same time, bees and wasps look for new places where they can build nests. The ideal place happens to be below the rafters of your home! If you want to prevent them from hanging out there, use WD-40 on the rafters before the season is in full swing. Enjoy a killer-free garden this spring.
Protecting Against Wasps
Toning Down Polyurethane Shine
A perfectly varnished floor is the stuff dreams are made of. In reality, however, we tend to overdo the shining process. If it seems like your floor has been flooded with water, you might have gone too far with this process. What should you do then? Well, you can make it more bearable by getting a rag, spraying it with WD-40, and then wiping it all over the floor. It will look excellent soon after you do this.
Toning Down Polyurethane Shine
Removing Stuck Prostheses
Not everyone in the world has a full set of limbs. WD-40 is something of a miracle worker in this regard. You might not be aware of this but removing prostheses can become a huge hassle when no one can lend a hand. Spraying WD-40 will make the reassembly and removal process much easier. Those who have replaced a lost limb with a prosthesis know how essential their maintenance is, but even all the care in the world cannot avoid certain sticky situations.
Removing Stuck Prostheses
Cleaning Dried Glue
Glue is meant to hold things in place, though there are times when we want it to disappear. Unfortunately, dried glue is not always very easy to get rid of. What should you do to make it dissolve faster? As you might have guessed, WD-40 can do the trick! Simply spray it on and watch it loosen. You can now safely pull apart whatever sensitive work of art or business assignment that you were working on without a single tear.
Cleaning Dried Glue
Degreasing Your hands
Have you ever experienced working with grease for hours on end? If not, you probably have no idea how difficult it can be to remove the nasty stuff. There are people who like to pour gasoline on their hands and wash it off. The only problem here is that this will dry your hands and make them rougher. WD-40, meanwhile, will not take such a toll on your hands! If you are a mechanic or car enthusiast then you probably have a can handy.
Degreasing Your Hands
Removing Carpet Stains
It seems like people want to believe that dried carpet stains are normal. No, sir! These people are living in a dream world, where it is easier to accept your problems. It is pretty sad that such a beautiful piece of furniture gets overlooked so much. If you want to freshen your carpet, all you would need to do is use a touch of WD-40. Say goodbye to the carpet stains you thought you would see for the rest of your life!
Removing Carpet Stains
Getting Rid Of Tomato Stains
An easy way to ruin your day is to get a large ketchup glob on your shirt… right before you go in for a very important meeting. Perhaps you begin to rub at the stain using your ketchup-covered napkin! Situations like this one can certainly install panic and frustration. Although you might not be able to do anything about it in time for the meeting, you can save the shirt by spritzing some WD-40 before you put it in the wash.
Getting Rid Of Tomato Stains
Wiping Down Your Fridge
We would not judge you if you have not cleaned the fridge in a long time. After all, it very rarely makes for a fun experience? Refrigerators tend to collect some of the grossest food gunk you will ever see. When you clean this mess, you might feel quite challenged. Spray some WD-40 on the bits that won’t budge and wipe at it using a paper towel and dry cloth. Voila, you have a hygienic and appetizing fridge again!
Wiping Down Your Fridge
Pretreating Blood Stains
Alright, don’t go thinking of a homicide just yet! We are putting this advice here in case of a cut finger or a bloodied nose. Life rarely imitates Hollywood, after all. As you already know, blood dries quickly on clothing and often leaves a stain. Make sure to spray WD-40 as soon as possible and it should wash out. If you ever happen to be assaulted by would-be assassins in your living room, you know what to do.
Pretreating Blood Stains
Cleaning Off Old Wax
Do you consider yourself a snowboarding and ski enthusiast? If so, you are probably aware that it is important to wax your skis and boards. When the summer season is over, it is time to prep the skiing equipment yet again. Leftover wax is usually a pain to use! However, you will have an easier time with it when you spray it down and wipe it clean for a fresh and smooth beginning to the ski season.
Cleaning Off Old Wax
Protecting Your Boat From Corrosion
Here we have a hack that is essential for fishermen and private skippers alike. It is true that it takes a lot of work to maintain your boat. Any skipper can tell you that you have to put in the elbow grease if you want to extend the longevity of your boat. There are no shortcuts for getting things done, but you can make certain tasks easier with WD-40. This miracle worker will protect your boat from corrosion and permanent damage!
Protecting Your Boat From Corrosion
Removing Barnacles From Boats
Let us not forget about the harmful barnacles that tend to cluster under the boats. What are you going to do when they pop up on your vehicle? It would be a waste of time if you try to scrape them off without much success. Why don’t you try using WD-40? After you spray it, it will be possible to peel them off using a putty knife. For the stubborn ones, grab a sandpaper and clean it!
Removing Barnacles From Boats
Protecting Golf Clubs
If you have a soft spot for golf, we want you to listen to what we have to say. We are sure you are aware that you need to take good care of your golf clubs. You can keep them in topnotch condition by lightly wiping with some WD-40 after you play a round of golf. You will definitely be able to tell the difference. And so will your friends, who will be incredibly impressed with your upkeep.
Protecting Golf Clubs
Renewing Saws
How annoying is it when your saws get all rusted? These things aren’t cheap! Instead of shelling out a lot of money for a replacement saw, make sure to do this first. Grab a bottle of WD-40, spray it on the saw, and they will soon look great! Chainsaws need careful and loving maintenance not only for their functionality but for safety reasons too. You really do not want to suffer an accident with these mighty power tools.
Renewing Saws
Making Wicker Quiet
Have you ever sat in a wicker chair and experienced what is called the “wicker creak”? For some reason, it seems that wicker chairs and benches tend to make a noise like that. Nothing is more embarrassing than the loud groan that furniture makes when you sit down on it! However, WD-40 can be used to make them quieter. Feel free to use it on all of your wicker furniture! Enjoy your silent summer get-togethers.
Making Wicker Quiet
Lubricating Toys With Wheels
You can actually use WD-40 to prevent the squeaking of many things. Are you going mad because of the squeaky wheels on your children’s toys? This usually means the toy cars do not move as smoothly as before. Perhaps your kids have driven them through the mud! Nonetheless, WD-40 should help you and your children. Spray some lubricant into the insides of the toy and then roll it about for a few minutes to get it all in smoothly.
Lubricating Toys With Wheels
Cleaning Sliding Doors Sliding Strip
We are sure you know what we are talking about! Isn’t it frustrating when you want to drag a sliding door closed or open, but it doesn’t budge? Well, you are in luck since we will let you know what you should do when this happens. Spray the part where the door should go and wipe it clean. You should do this several times to clean up the dust as well. Now you never need to dislocate your shoulder trying to pry your sliding door open.
Cleaning Sliding Doors Sliding Strip
Preventing Wind Chimes Rust
Are you the sort of person who likes wind chimes in your home? Listen to the good advice we have about the decoration. Although rust can add character, too much of it will make them look dirty and tacky. Spray WD-40 and they should survive the seasons. Wipe off the excess with an old rag and then allow the breeze to do the rest of the work for you. Now, enjoy the sweet tingling sounds of clean wind chimes.
Preventing Wind Chimes Rust
Joining Plastic Shelves
Plastic shelves are easy enough to set up. However, you cannot say the same thing about the act of dismantling them! Make it easier for yourself in the future by first spraying WD-40 on the connecting parts right before you put them in. When the time comes to disassemble the shelves, it will be much easier to separate all the components! You do not always need to deal with the consequences of a sticky situation. WD-40 will make the entire process a breeze from start to finish.
Joining Plastic Shelves
Wheelbarrow Protection
No, you are not getting weaker. Your wheelbarrow is just stiff with gunk and rust! To state the obvious, two key parts of a wheelbarrow are its wheels and the metal it is usually made from. Using WD-40 can help protect these key parts, both by keeping your wheelbarrow clean and rust-free, as well as keeping it wheeling easily for longer, giving you no trouble carrying your stuff around. Make wheelbarrow rides a speedy adventure for kids, too!
Looking After Wheelbarrows
Getting Rid of Old Poster Marks
Don't spend your days prying small bits of paper off the wall. Taping posters to the walls in your room is always going to be a thing for teenagers (we hope!). Teenagers are also a fickle bunch, so they may choose to change their posters quite often! But each time they take them down, the tape marks left on the walls are nasty. The solution, of course, is WD-40. Just give them a little wipe and they should disappear quickly.
Cleaning Tape Marks Of Your Walls
No More Squeaky Swings
There is a good reason why squeaky swings feature in so many horror films. The sound is enough to drive anyone crazy! While you may be happy that your kid is playing happily on the swings or on the see-saw with a playmate, are you at the same time, going slightly mad with each creak, squeak, and croak the playground equipment is making? Just spray some WD-40 on the parts to get your peace of mind back.
De-Squeaking Swings and Other Playground Equipment
Ashtray Cleaner
Ashtrays are notoriously stinky and dirty, often being left a while outside collecting all the vile old cigarette butts, as well as a bunch of dead insects and dust. Next time you give the ashtray a good clean or when you buy a new one, give it a spray with WD-40 and all the filth will come right off next time it fills up. While you would rather that your guests did not smoke, at least you can clean up after them nicely.
Cleaning Ashtrays
Maintaining Lawnmower Blades
Ah, those dazzling summers spent mowing our neighbors' lawns for a few dollars a pop. We never considered how much care these appliances needed back in the day... In case you were still unaware of this, your lawnmower’s (which probably wasn’t cheap in itself) blades are actually quite expensive in themselves. If you want to maintain your lawnmower in good condition for longer, keeping the blades from getting rusty is key. Give them some WD-40 loving.
Preserving Lawnmower Blades
Floor Free From Chair Marks
If you ever wondered why your host flinched every time you moved your chair about, you may only have realized when you finally hosted your own. As with shoes, chairs, and all sorts of other kinds of furniture can leave unwanted marks on your floor. To get rid of those stains, just get out your trusty WD-40 and give the floor a wipe. Just make sure you wipe any residue spray to avoid any slipping on your new shiny floor!
Getting Rid of Chair Marks
Get Rid of Sticky Luggage Handles
Yes, yes, we get it, you want everyone to know exactly where you've been on holiday. But once you finally tear the flight stickers off, you might have an annoying problem. We know it is necessary for airport staff to put stickers on our luggage handles when we fly, but it doesn’t mean we can’t feel a bit annoyed when we grasp the sticky handle when we take the stickers off! The solution? Spray a little WD-40 on the handle and wipe the ‘yukky-ness’ away.
Cleaning Luggage Grips
Getting Rid of Crockery Stickers
Since we are already on the subject of sticky stuff, we might as well add plates to the discussion. This is not a tip for a short-cut to washing the dishes (sorry!), but WD-40 can help remove the stickers on the bottom of your plates or new mugs. You will want these removed as quickly as possible before your guests notice how much you paid for that lovely Le Creuset dish! Not that people are generally interested in what is below a plate, rather than on top.
Removing Stickers From Plates
Dust-Free Mosquito Screens
A mosquito screen has a specific job… the name is pretty much self-explanatory. Usually, they do a pretty good job at fulfilling their intended purpose, but they also have a habit of accumulating dust (not exactly great for the thing that wraps around your bed at night!). To avoid this, spray a little WD-40 on a cloth and give those screens a wipe. You might be shocked to see how much unsettling debris comes out of the fine mesh, but it is well worth the effort.
Removing Dust From Mosquito Screens
Getting Your Gold and Brass Shiny Again
So many of us have beautiful brass or gold ornaments or some lovely jewelry that now looks like it is losing its charm. But before you give up on them and put them in the back of a drawer somewhere, just give them a little wipe with some WD-40 and you will see the charm return along with its shine, as well as preventing dust from accumulating in the future. Who knows, you might just release a jolly purple man that sounds suspiciously like Robin Williams.
Giving Your Gold and Brass it’s Shine Back
Keeping Ironing Boards and Folding Chairs Lubricated
Ever tried to get the ironing board open, and getting so frustrated you just give up on the ironing entirely? Or manage to get a folding chair open (finally!) but when it comes to folding it up again, you eventually give up and accept that this is a permanent feature in your garden? WD-40 to the rescue again! Spray on the metal joints and keep them from rusting. Make your ironing jobs far less of a chore!
Lubricating Ironing Boards and Folding Chairs
Figurines Worthy of Displaying
Ok, so not everyone is into metal figurines, but those who are know how they can start off adding some style to the place but over time only add a certain sadness, a drooping, decaying look when they start to lose their shine and get rusty. To keep them looking good for longer, just give them a spray and a rub with WD-40. This also works, of course, for your trophies and medals, which you might not need to be reminded to polish in the first place.
Restoring Metal Figurines
Improving TV Signal
So most of us nowadays don’t have the antenna on top of our television sets, but if you still do, and still occasionally get those snowy or jumpy screens, try spraying a bit of WD-40 onto a cloth and wipe the antenna down. While this might have been a more relevant hack a couple of decades ago, you would be surprised how many people in the world still use antennas! Never miss out on that winning play again.
Getting Better TV Signal
Warding Off Unwanted Animals
Are you constantly waking up in the morning to find that unwanted animals such as foxes, raccoons, or cats have been through your trash can, taken what they wanted and left everything else in a trail across your front lawn for all the neighbors to enjoy too? To avoid this nightmare, try spraying the top and the sides of the garbage can with some WD-40 which will make it really difficult for them to get in.
Warding Off Unwanted Animals
Beat Oil Stains
Has your partner (or mother) ever come running to you in a rage holding some garment that they know you desecrated? Oil is a serious problem if it gets on your clothes or tablecloths, or well, pretty much anything, and so their fury is justified! WD-40 makes miracles happen when it comes to removing oil from pretty much everything! Though obviously do this with caution depending on the fabric, as WD-40 can also be somewhat potent on light fabrics.
Beat Oil Stains
Drain Cleaner
A clogged up drain can be a serious problem, whether it is the kitchen sink or the shower, it can bring things to a stinky standstill. Many of us will only realize that our drains have been sealed off from the rest of the house's plumbing when we are elbow-deep in horrifying and stinky gunk. Give the drain a spray with some WD-40, let it sit for a bit, then drain the water. Smooth drain sailing.
Drain Cleaner
Protection for Your Speakers
Any music enthusiast knows that a quality sound system does not come cheap, and over time even the best speakers experience some wear and tear. To extend the life-span of your speakers, wipe the speakers gently with a dry cloth with a small spray of WD-40 (emphasis on the ‘small’ spray!). Make absolutely sure that you Google your speakers or consult the manual for the more sensitive parts of your speakers to best avoid damaging them.
Protection For Your Speakers
Car Door Maintenance
In order to keep your car waterproof, there is a very important rubber bit that runs along all the car doors, that’s the bit that makes sure your car stays dry on the inside even through a heavy storm. To maintain these rubber parts for longer give them a spray with WD-40. Drive through the heaviest downpours with the confidence that you will make it through safe and dry. Soaked seating and upholstery can become a real issue!
Car Door Maintenance
Lint Screen Gum Defender
You might not even know what a washing machine's lint screen is, but it is essential for the smooth and clean running of this appliance. The washing machine’s lint screen is pretty cool! Collecting all the dust and bits amazingly. But even such impressive things have a weakness! And the lint screens’ weakness is chewing gum, which is often left in a pocket by mistake. WD-40 will sort you out. Enjoy your fresh and clean clothes for far longer.
Lint Screen Gum Defender
Struggle-Free Cookie Tin
It is pretty annoying when you are in the mood for a cookie and you end up in a wrestling match with the cookie tin, trying the pry the lid open just to get one cookie out and into your mouth. Spray a little WD-40 where the lid closes and frustration averted! Well, you might actually want to leave your cookie tin in a difficult-to-access state to stop yourself from munching too many. These things are dangerous.
Struggle Free Cookie Tin
Combating Mildew
To stop mildew growing on your lovely wooden garden furniture once the wet weather begins, give the legs and tops of the furniture a spray with WD-40 and you won’t have to worry about mildew growing there this winter! Keep your outdoor furniture in top shape with the right treatments that are inexpensive and free of backbreaking work. This will make the warmer seasons a completely delightful experience with patio furniture that was kept in lovely condition.
Combating Mildew
Ending Silly-Putty Nightmares
Bless children and the noises of laughter and play when they are off enjoying themselves. But ever been a little worried that with those joyful sounds comes the threat of residue silly-putty in all sorts of hidden spots? And you probably already know that that stuff is a seriously stubborn substance! To the rescue; WD-40! A little spritz of this on a rag, some light scrubbing, and silly-putty won’t scare you anymore. You might even learn to love the stuff!
Ending Silly-Putty Nightmares
Avoid Mildew on Garden Fountains
For those who do have a water-fountain feature in their gardens or houses, this is for you! It goes without saying that fountains have water running down them all day, so it makes sense that they build up mildew over time, but it doesn’t mean we need to accept that it will always be like that. When the water is off, give the fountain a spray, preventing mildew from growing. Nip this invasive infestation in the bud before it gets out of control!
Avoid Mildew On Garden Fountains
No More Smoke Stains
Candles are a lovely addition to any occasion, especially a romantic dinner. But a dampener on the mood is when you turn lights back on and you see the stains left by the trails of smoke from the candles. WD-40 can help get the atmosphere back! Unless you are going for that gothic, witchy look, you really want to keep the aftereffects of candles at bay before your home starts to look like to spooky one pictured below.
No More Smoke Stains
Removing Stuck Spark Plugs
Did you know that NASCAR mechanics come with a certain trick to remove and replace spark plugs in a blink of an eye? Are you intrigued? We are sure that you want to know how they do this! Well, professional mechanics use WD-40 as well. As you can see, nothing else works better than this miracle worker. If you want to take your car maintenance to the professional level of NASCAR's pit stops then make WD-40 a handy addition to your toolkit.
Removing Stuck Spark Plugs
Sparkling Toilets
Cleaning toilets is relatively easy, but it is still never going to be anyone’s favorite task. To make it even quicker, just spray WD-40 of the toilet gunk and you will be impressed with how quickly it all brushes away. Do not worry about breaking your throne with this lubricant as it is completely plumber-friendly. A clean toilet is key to a hygienic and inviting bathroom, so make sure to show your toilet the same consideration that you would the prettier parts of your home.
Sparkling Toilets