Topic: WD40

[Lauren S]

                     USES FOR WD40

Here are some of the uses:
1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it 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) 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.
19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26) Restores and clean s roof racks on vehicles.
27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37) Florida's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.
38) The favorite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, 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.
40) Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42) 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!
43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
44) cleans those spotty shower doors. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass.
45) try it on your stovetop... Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.

Lauren  :)

[SnooziSuzi]

WOW!  :o

I knew it was good, but I didn't know it was THAT good!

I have another one:

46) use it on a cotton wool ball to remove the glue that always stays behind when you peel a sticker off something, particularly useful when you buy new shoes and take the stickers off and they leave a sticky patch!

[manicscousers]

who on earth found out it keeps flies off cows ?   ;D

[debster]

who cares i just adore the smell of it so use 2932 makes debster smile

[manicscousers]

ray's just read them and reckons the pigeons slip off the balcony into the wall  ;D
we've used it for loads of stuff, apart from the cows and pigeons  ;D

[Baccy Man]

You can download a pdf file with a list of 2000 uses for WD40 HERE
or a list of 300 uses for the WD40 No-Mess Pen HERE

[Lauren S]

Quote...
46) use it on a cotton wool ball to remove the glue that always stays behind when you peel a sticker off something, particularly useful when you buy new shoes and take the stickers off and they leave a sticky patch!

The stickers never seem to come off and it's ALWAYS in a place where you least want it to show. So maddening  >:(

Lauren  :-X

[flowerlady]

Way to Go People !!   :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D

[SnooziSuzi]

who on earth found out it keeps flies off cows ?   ;D

Perhaps someone had a squeaky cow.....

[cambourne7]

bicarb of soda is just as helpful.

http://www.bakingsodabook.co.uk/baking_soda_book_what_is_baking_soda.shtml

[carolinej]

Cambourne,

great link. I especially liked the idea of using it to get rid of skunk smell ;D

cj :)

[cambourne7]

hehe

i add a teaspoon to my washes as a stain remover :) a big bag is about 70pence compared to ££ for a branded version

Cambourne7

[Baccy Man]

a big bag is about 70pence compared to ££ for a branded version

Cambourne7

Where do you get it from? I get sodium carbonate for that price to use around the house but bicarbonate of soda is usually over £2 per kg.

[cambourne7]

I pick it up in waitrose called 'soda crystal' your right its sodium carbonate woops i should have read the packet more closly but it does the job.

"Domestically it is used as a water softener during laundry. It competes with the ions magnesium and calcium in hard water and prevents them from bonding with the detergent being used. Without using washing soda, additional detergent is needed to soak up the magnesium and calcium ions. Called Washing Soda or Sal Soda in the detergent section of stores, it effectively removes oil, grease, and alcohol stains. Sodium carbonate is also used as a descaling agent in boilers such as found in coffee pots, espresso machines, etc."

All i know is that my washing machine is 7 years old and in a hard water area has no scale problem :) I know as i was serviced recently.

[Baccy Man]

I use soda crystals to clean just about everything in the house except aluminium which it corrodes really badly. As they are a completely natural product they are eco-friendly & can be used by people with septic tanks.

Always wear gloves when handling and rinse well after use. The solution is highly alkaline and corrosive. (The dry crystals will also dissolve on contact with skin, etc so be careful). It can produce burns on the skin and even worse damage to eyes - if splashed, rinse immediately with copious amounts of cold water and seek urgent medical advice.

A guide to strengths of Soda Crystals:
Mild - 1 tablespoon to one pint of water
Regular - Half a cup to one pint of water
Strong - One cup to one pint of water

You can use it in cooking.
For tender vegetables and pulses that retain their colour, simply add a pinch of soda crystals to soaking and cooking water.
A pinch of soda crystals added to stewing water prevents apples from going brown.

Soda crystals can also be used to remove tarnish from metals like cutlery, silverware, and gold and silver jewellery. Place tin foil in a dish, add soda crystals and pour on boiling water. Immerse the items, leave for a few minutes, watch the tarnish vanish in seconds from the silver: but the aluminium foil will almost disintegrate before your eyes, rinse, dry and polish.

A weak solution is a very good alternative for washing up liquid.
They make a brilliant degreaser dissolve in hot water prior to use (the hotter the better to remove grease). Then use with a cloth, sponge or scourer to clean cooker tops, hoods, ovens, tiles, floors, etc. Or for more stubborn things like cleaning the mesh on a cooker hood or cleaning barbecues a 10 minute soak in the strong solution literally melts the grease while you watch.

Searching around the net will reveal thousands more uses for them.

[bluebedouin]

I know as i was serviced recently.

Aren't you the lucky one!

[cambourne7]

  :-\   woops!!

[PaulaH]

It's also good for getting the sticky residue left on items from price labels (you know when you buy 2 items and get the 3rd free but don't want that person to know their pressie was free ;))

I got that one from the Kim & Aggie book!

Paula xx

[timf]

also very good at removing chewing gum from carpets and also from 5yr olds hair

[rosebud]

Reading about soda crystals, when i was growing up i only ever remember my parents using soda for washing up, cleaning the cooker etc; also a good shake in the boiler for the white wash it has been around a very long time. ;D.