30 Unbelievable Things You Could Do With WD-40
Are you having problems with squeaking doors or rusted screws? Maybe you are dealing with furry animals emptying your bird feeder or you just got chewing gum in your hair. If you are contending with any of these issues, look no further than the magical lubricant called WD-40. This versatile substance can solve all of these problems and more. In fact, you might discover a new use for it once you start using it! In this way, it is just like duct tape. The creators of both these wonders didn’t predict how popular their inventions would become.
We are sure you want to know where the name comes from! Apparently, the first part of its name stands for “water displacement”. This was what Norm Larsen was planning to do with the product when he created it. The last part of the name, meanwhile, signifies that this is the 40th formula he used. The product is made in San Diego, California.
If you are going to ask us about what it is made of, we honestly cannot help you with that. Why bother? What we need to know is that it actually works as advertised. You might be surprised at all the things this miracle product can you help you with. It would be foolish to think that it won’t benefit teachers, travelers, car enthusiasts, and the regular Joe. In reality, a can goes a long way, even for people like you and me. How? Read on to find out!
WD-40 For Shining Your Silver
If you are bringing out your fineries, make sure to do it right. You want your silverware to shine like never before! It is one way to impress the guests, but how do you do it? With some WD-40, of course. All you need to do is spray a little of the product and wipe in circular motions.
Shining Your Silver
Separating Stuck Glasses
Since we are on the topic of entertaining guests, let us not forget about your shot glasses. Did they get stuck together after storing them in the cupboard? No worries. All you need is to use a spray of WD-40 to fix it. They’ll separate like water and oil, trust us.
Separating Stuck Glasses
Loosening Zippers
Man, whoever came up with the zipper is certainly a genius. Even though it is helpful most of the time, there are cases in which it can be a pain. We are talking about the times when it gets stuck! Luckily, a bit of WD-40 will allow you to zip it up and down again.
Loosening Zippers
Shining Shoes
No one will ever argue about the appeal of white sneakers. Sadly, the beautiful footwear can get dirty in record time. You gotta do what you gotta do, right? We’ll let you in on a tip. You can get it back to its spotless glory with a spray of WD-40. Simply rub and you’re good to go!
Shining Shoes
Cleaning Tar Stains
Now that we have covered dirt and stains, we hope you are ready for something with a little more challenge: tar stains. They will look nasty when they get on your car, but some WD-40 will come to the rescue.
Cleaning Tar Stains
Defrosting Ice
No one really likes winter, regardless of how beautiful a winter wonderland might be. Okay, maybe it’s just me. It can be annoying scrubbing at frosted windows! Well, you don’t have to work so hard if you spray WD-40 on it first.
Defrosting Ice
Oiling Scissors
Isn’t it annoying when you are trying to cut something with a pair of stiff scissors? When this happens, spray WD-40 at its center and you will find yourself with a pair of scissors that is as good as new and works as well too.
Oiling Scissors
Guarding Bird Feeders
There is a good reason why we call it a birdfeeder. For starters, it was not made for squirrels or any other animal for that matter. So what should you do if those pests are eating all the bird food? Here’s a clue: tiny animals can’t maintain balance on a slippery birdfeeder!
Guarding Bird Feeders
Removing Rings
A ring is often used as a symbol of a commitment that lasts a lifetime. Keep in mind that it should not stay stuck there, however! Anytime you can’t get it off, all you need is a little WD-40. Spray it on the ring and it should do the job and come right off.
Removing Rings
Removing Gum
Don’t you hate it when you find gum stuck on your shoes? Honestly, why does anyone think it’s a good idea to spit it out wherever and whenever? If you ever get victimized by these inconsiderate people, use a little WD-40 and it should be out in no time.
Removing Gum
Taking Out Lipstick Stains
Have you ever gone out in public and only realized that you have a lipstick stain on your clothes? It can get embarrassing, but not if you have WD-40. Just give it a light spray and you are good to go! Just make sure not to over-wipe.
Taking Out Lipstick Stains
Cleaning Crayon Stains
What kind of parent will ever refuse their creative child? It’s a good idea to encourage artistic behavior, but do not forget to set some rules first. Otherwise, you might end up with plenty of scribbles on your walls. At least WD-40 can help you!
Cleaning Crayon Stains
Clearing Stains From Wood
It should come as no surprise to find stains on coffee tables. After all, where else are your visitors supposed to rest their coffee mugs? Nonetheless, we’re glad to hear that WD-40 can help get it rid of them. In the future you might want to consider coasters.
Clearing Stains From Wood
Opening Rusty Locks
When shopping for locks, it is a good idea to get something that can be hard to unlock. However, you should be able to open it using the accompanying key! If that’s not the case, WD-40 will fix rusted and stuck locks for you.
Opening Rusty Locks
Removing Stickers
Aren’t stickers the coolest? We can’t think of a better way to put your advocacies and causes on display than by slapping some cool designs onto the bumper of your car. Don’t worry, it’s not permanent. Some WD-40 will do the trick when the time comes to get rid of them.
Removing Stickers
Protecting Shower Heads
Have you ever gotten so bored that you began counting all the pores on the shower head? We don’t really recommend it, but you might find out a couple of new things. For example, you might found out that many of them are clogged. Use WD-40 and enjoy showering on full blast.
Protecting Shower Heads
Keeping Your AC Clean
We have a great time for anyone planning on installing a new AC unit. Don’t forget to spray some WD-40 on it prior to the actual installation. Why? Well, it is a good way to keep dust and other particle build-up away!
Keeping Your AC Clean
Cleaning Water Stains
Do you hate finding water stains on shower walls and mirrors as much as we do? If so, you must know the frustration that comes when scrubbing and rubbing does not work on them. As a last resort, WD-40 will be very effective!
Cleaning Water Stains
Maintaining Fridge Gasket
Let’s face it, the gasket might just be the worst part of your fridge to clean. If you’re not sure what it is, it’s the rubber piece that creates the sucking sound when you close the fridge door. You’ll find some nasty gunk in there so do not forget to take some WD-40 with you and spray to easily remove the dirt!
Maintaining Fridge Gasket
Exterminating Bugs
Rumor has it that cockroaches can live through a nuclear past. We have a new challenge for these critters. Can they take on a spraying of WD-40? We highly doubt it. Aside from cockroaches, other bugs will definitely want to be any place else when the W-40 comes out.
Exterminating Bugs
Getting Gum Out Of Hair
We are extremely jealous of people who have never had chewing gum stuck in their hair. Many of us had to go through this… some have even experienced it numerous times! WD-40 is the solution here. Spray it onto the affected area but shut your eyes and mouth while you’re at it.
Getting Gum Out Of Hair
Shining License Plates
It is true that a dirty license plate can get you out of messy situations sometimes, though that does not make it any less of an eyesore. Word of advice? Grab a can of WD-40 and a dry cloth! Soon that license plate will be shimmering as you ride off into the sunset.
Shining License Plates
Removing Super Glue
Huh, what do you know, the super glue isn’t actually all-powerful! It has found its match in WD-40. Use it if you have to undo the effects of superglue. Now that’s a fight I’d pay to see. “Ladies and gentlemen, in the left corner, weighing in at 400 grams…”
Removing Super Glue
Protecting Guitar Strings
Music lovers, you get to benefit from WD-40 as well! You can use it to clean your guitar strings and keep it safe from damage. Spray it on a piece of cloth and slide it across the length of the guitar strings. Not only will the strings be clean, they’ll last longer too.
Protecting Guitar Strings
Preventing Splinters
WD-40 can also be used as a varnish if you need a quick fix for your brooms, mops, rakes, and other single-sticked household equipment. Simply spray and rub a little WD-40 to ensure that they will be sturdy and splinter-free!
Preventing Splinters
Breaking In Baseball Gloves
Don’t you just love it when you receive a new baseball glove? If you don’t break it in first, however, your hand will definitely suffer for it. Oils are generally used to soften up the leather, but there is something else you can use: WD-40, of course!
Breaking In Baseball Glove
Preserving Leather Sofas
If you want to give your leather sofa a good cleaning, you cannot go wrong with WD-40. Spray it on a cloth and use this to wipe the surface of the sofa. Like everything else, just make sure that you use it in moderation.
Preserving Leather Sofas
Attracting Fish
Yes, we really did say ‘attracting fish’. Confused? We’ll have you know that some fishermen use the spray on the lures to draw in more fishies. If you’re into fishing, why don’t you see the truth for yourself? Even the fish will see the light.
Attracting Fish
Cleaning Your Grill
One of our least favorite cooking assignments is getting the gunk out of the grill. WD-40 can make it so much easier, however. Simply apply some WD-40 on the grill and take a wire brush to scrub the grease away. A word of warning, don’t do this while the grill is on.
Cleaning Your Grill
Separating Lego
You must have played with LEGO when you were a kid as well. If this is correct, we are sure you are familiar with the feeling of frustration when you can’t separate the pieces. WD-40 should do the trick! No more broken finger nails.
Separating Lego
Separating Flower Pots
LEGO pieces and shot glasses are not the only things that get stuck together. This time, look out your garden and find those stuck flower pots. At long last, you can pull them apart with the use of WD-40!
Separating Flower Pots
Digging Faster
Can you figure out how WD-40 makes digging easier? Well, all you have to do is to spray the shovel first and digging will be much easier. Your shovel or spade will glide right into the earth, making it 100 times easier for you to do your work.
Digging Faster
Removing Tea Stains
Tea is excellent, but do not forget that it often comes with another tea stain on the kitchen sink or counter! It’s a good thing WD-40 exists. Spray the stain and wait a few minutes before you wipe it away with a cloth. It’ll look like there never was a stain there.
Removing Tea Stains
Shining Plants
Sure, they are made of plastic, but your artificial greens deserve some TLC as well! Bring out a can of WD-40, spray the leaves, and wipe! That’s all it takes. Having said this, we’re on the same page that you don’t spray your real plants with WD-40, right?
Shining Plants
Removing Ink Stains
Pen leaks are simply the worst. Among other things, people can immediately see the ink that has gotten all over your clothes. Luckily, all it takes is to spray some WD-40 and rinse it off. No more permanent ink blotches that make your pants look like they’re from grade school.
Removing Ink Stains
Cleaning Dog Poop
Dog poop on the sidewalk often leads to dog poop under the shoes! Gross. Why don’t people pick up after their own dogs? I curse them to tread in the poop of a million cows just before getting into their home. Sorry about that, where were we? Luckily, WD-40 will make it a lot easier to remove. Phew!
Cleaning Dog Poop
Erasing Sticker Marks
Do you remember CDs and DVDs? If so, you must have bought some that had price tags and labels on the underside! WD-40 made it easy to remove them. I’m still confused as to why anyone ever thought that placing a label or sticker on the bottom was a good idea.
Erasing Sticker Marks
Pulling Hairs Out
Hold on, keep in mind that we are talking about pulling dead hair out of a hairbrush! Are you ready? Spray, soak, and pull. When it comes to this pursuit, these are the basic steps you need. No need to buy new hairbrushes so soon.
Pulling Hairs Out
Waterproofing Your Shoes
Whoa, did you know that WD-40 will make your shoes waterproof? Keep this in mind during the rainy season! All you need is a spray on your shoes (you can do the same on your winter coats and jackets) and watch the water slide right off.
Waterproofing Your Shoes
Clearing Toothpaste Stains
Toothpaste stains are no match for a WD-40 procedure! We hope you’re ready for shiny bathroom sinks and counters because those toothpaste stains are not going to be sticking around. You deserve a clean bathroom and WD-40 will make sure that that’s what you get.
Clearing Toothpaste Stains
Cleaning Bugs
A barrage of dead bugs on your fender does not make your car look good, no sir. They can be hard to clean, as we’ve all found out the hard way. But a supplement in the form of WD-40 will definitely make it less challenging.
Cleaning Bugs
Washing Bathroom Tiles
If you take a closer look at the tiles in your bathroom, you will find all sorts of nasty stuff in between them. Once again, get your WD-40 can and clean with ease. Remember, WD-40 wants your bathroom to be clean as much as you want it.
Washing Bathroom Tiles
Unsqueaking Squeaky Shoes
Squeaky shoes have the ability to make you appear foolish. I mean, aren’t clowns’ shoes supposed to squeak? It’s a good thing you can do something about it! Apply WD-40 and appreciate the peace and quiet.
Unsqueaking Squeaky Shoes
Preventing Snow Buildup On Windows
Although it can be inconvenient, winter does bring some amazing views. The windows need to clear if you want to enjoy it, however! You can accomplish this with a WD-40 spraying. Not only will they be easy to clean, generally speaking, they will probably not even get a snow build-up at all.
Preventing Snow Buildup On Windows
Protecting Against Wasps
Summertime is always a favorite, and that feeling extends to the creatures of the animal kingdom too. Bees and wasps search for the perfect spot to build their nests and hives. If you don’t want that ‘perfect spot’ to be under your roof then try spraying the areas you’re worried about with WD-40.
Protecting Against Wasps
Toning Down Polyurethane Shine
A shiny floor looks really great, but not if it shines so much that light reflects off it so strongly that it blinds you! If you want to tone down that glow just a smidge, then try giving it a wipe down with WD-40. Don’t overdo it or you’ll be slipping every minute of the day.
Toning Down Polyurethane Shine
Removing Stuck Prostheses
Not everyone can relate to the difficulties of having a prosthetic limb, but for those who can, this is for you. Removing and replacing prostheses can be quite difficult, especially when you’re alone. Giving a light spray of WD-40 can make all the difference.
Removing Stuck Prostheses
Cleaning Dried Glue
We’ve mentioned superglue, so what about all other types of glue? The dry kind and the wet kind, the sticky kind and the non-sticky kind (huh, what?) – WD-40 can get rid of any of them. We have the official Kryptonite to superglue!
Cleaning Dried Glue
Degreasing Your Hands
Ugh, greasy hands! It’s the worst. What can you do about it other than endless scrubbing and wiping? You know where we’re going with this, right? Give your hands a little spray of WD-40 and then wipe them with a cloth or paper towel. All you’ll need after that is a regular soap wash.
Degreasing Your Hands
Removing Carpet Stains
One of the saddest moments a person can experience is that one when you accept a stain on your carpet as a constant. No-one should ever have to do that. So, instead of doing that to yourself, reach for a can of WD-40 and spray that rug or carpet clean. That’s what you both deserve.
Removing Carpet Stains
Getting Rid Of Tomato Stains
What is it about tomatoes that they explode when you take a bite out of them? It’s like they intentionally aim for your shirt… or at least it feels that way. The stains that they leave behind can last a lifetime, but not if you use WD-40 to battle them from the get-go.
Getting Rid Of Tomato Stains
Wiping Down Your Fridge
For most people getting around to cleaning the fridge almost never happens. It’s really not fun having to scrub in the insides of your refrigerator, no matter how important it is. WD-40 helps you wipe off all the old gunky grossness that gets stuck to the shelves and walls.
Wiping Down Your Fridge
Pretreating Blood Stains
Blood stains are never a welcome feature on any type of clothing or material. But what can you do about it other than complain? Glad you asked because you can spray WD-40 on the affected area to ensure that it doesn’t leave behind a brown mark.
Pretreating Blood Stains
Cleaning Off Old Wax
When winter comes around there’s a ton of excitement surrounding the sports you can take part in. But the wax from last year on your snowboard or skis can be hard to remove. That was the case at least before you discovered the miraculous work of WD-40. Now see what the difference is like.
Cleaning Off Old Wax
Protecting Your Boat From Corrosion
While spending time on the ocean might be wonderful land relaxing, it comes with a lot of responsibility. One of the things seamen have to take care of is ensuring that the boat doesn’t get inflicted with corrosion. One way of ensuring that this doesn’t happen is by spraying the stern with WD-40 on a regular basis.
Protecting Your Boat From Corrosion
Removing Barnacles From Boats
Another issue seamen face is the problem of barnacles. They too can cause corrosion on a boat and that could lead to costly damage. By using a putty knife and a bottle of WD-40, you can easily remove these barnacles and ensure that they don’t leave any residue behind. You can even use light sandpaper to tackle the last little bits.
Removing Barnacles From Boats
Protecting Golf Clubs
If you’re a golf enthusiast then this one is definitely for you. Golf clubs don’t come cheap and making sure that they remain in good condition is imperative. One of the best ways you can keep these clubs in top condition is by spraying them with WD-40 after each round of golf.
Protecting Golf Clubs
Removing Stuck Spark Plugs
Have you ever noticed how quickly NASCAR mechanics remove spark plugs that have been damaged from a racecar? Would you like to know what their secret is? They use WD-40 to make sure that they don’t waste any time for the drivers on the track. You don’t need to be a racer, but you can use this trick for stubborn spark plugs in your own car.
Removing Stuck Spark Plugs
Renewing Saws
Do you have saws? Even the rounded kind? Well, they’re notorious for collecting rust which results in them not functioning at their best. Whatever might find its way onto your saws can be taken off with the help of WD-40. You won’t have to worry about them anymore.
Renewing Saws
Making Wicker Quiet
We’re not sure if you’ve noticed, but wicker chairs make quite a lot of noise after a while. One of the coolest solutions to this squeaky problem is WD-40. You can spray the parts that make the most squeaking and then wipe them down with a cloth. The noise should stop then.
Making Wicker Quiet
Lubricating Toys With Wheels
Have you ever tried to read a book while your children are driving their toy cars around the room? It’s quite peaceful unless of course, those wheels are squeaking like a wicker chair. Don’t get mad at your kids, just reach for the WD-40 can and do your thing.
Lubricating Toys With Wheels
Cleaning Sliding Doors Sliding Strip
Sliding doors are supposed to be able to slide open and closed with ease, and when they don’t you can easily have a meltdown! If you’d like to prevent that from happening, try giving the rails a little spray of WD-40 and a wipe. You’ll be super impressed, we guarantee it!
Cleaning Sliding Doors Sliding Strip
Preventing Wind Chimes Rust
Wind chimes have a certain charm, don’t they? Not everyone likes them but they add some character to a house. However, if they get too rusted then they can look a little gross and dilapidated. You can give your wind chimes a spray of WD-40 before the get rusty to prevent this from happening.
Preventing Wind Chimes Rust
Joining Plastic Shelves
Putting plastic shelves together is a job most people can do, noWD-40 included. However, taking them apart afterward can be very challenging. What you could do to prevent this is spray WD-40 on the parts that meet up with one another and that way they will come apart much more easily the next time you want to separate them.
Joining Plastic Shelves
Whitening Fiberglass Bathtubs
If you have a fiberglass bathtub then you know exactly what the troubles of scrubbing are like. While you may do it often and hard enough, you still come up with the same disappointing results. By spraying some WD-40 in the tub and then scrubbing lightly, you will have it back to white in no time. Just make sure to wipe it down once you’re done.
Whitening Fiberglass Bathtubs
Protecting Wheelbarrows
If you have a wheelbarrow that you use for work and it has recently started squeaking and cracking, then it’s probably time you gave it the WD-40 treatment. If you’re using it for decor then you can use our special water displacement on the wheels so that it’s easy to move.
Protecting Wheelbarrows
Removing Tape Marks
Posters look great hung up on the wall, but once you remove them and the residue of the tape you used is still stuck to the wall, all the fun and beauty sort of dissipates. While most of us have come to accept those annoying marks as a permanent fixture in our homes, there’s a solution and it is spelled WD-40.
Removing Tape Marks
Lubricating Swings And Other Playground Equipment
Do you still feel a pang of nostalgia when you hear swings and see-saws squealing as they move? Yeah, well that lovely childhood memory only lasts for so long, because it turns into a nightmarish headache producer. You can totally avoid this by adding a little spritz of WD-40 to the noisy bits.
Lubricating Swings And Other Playground Equipment
Cleaning Ashtrays
There are few places grosser than an ashtray. I’m not going to list them for you because that’s even more disgusting. But if you’re tired of having to scrub away at the ashes in the ashtray then you might want to try this little trick. Spray the ashtray (before anything is in it) with WD-40 and when cleaning time comes everything will slip right off. Voila!
Cleaning Ashtrays
Maintaining Lawnmower Blades
If you didn’t know, I’ll be the one to tell you. Lawnmower blades don’t come cheap, and nobody buys them second-hand. If you’d like to make them last a helluva lot longer then try spraying them with WD-40 and then wiping them down with a cloth. Make sure the lawnmower is turned off… if we really have to say that.
Maintaining Lawnmower Blades
Removing Chair Marks
When you have chairs or sofas in the same place for a long time you will find that they will leave behind ugly marks on the floor. So instead of getting down on your hands and knees and scrubbing like a madman, rather just spray some WD-40 on a cloth and wipe away the mess.
Removing Chair Marks
Cleaning Luggage Handles
Of course, it is of utmost importance that the airline company puts stickers on the handles of your luggage, but that doesn’t mean you like it. When you eventually want to pull those stickers off you’re left with sticky grossness that seems impossible to remove. WD-40 will get rid of all the yuckiness.
Cleaning Luggage Handles
Removing Stickers From Plates
Since we’re already talking about stickers, let’s discuss how annoying they are when they get stuck on plates. No matter how much you wash them and regardless of which soap you use, that glue never sees to come off easily. Don’t reach for a knife, get out your WD-40 and spray the glue. Then just wipe away.
Removing Stickers From Plates
Removing Dust From Mosquito Screens
Mosquito screens are, in my opinion, one of the greatest inventions of mankind, but they are also one of the greatest collectors of dust of all time. Try giving a cloth a spray of WD-40 and then wiping down the screen. This will prevent dust from sticking to the tiny holes.
Removing Dust From Mosquito Screens
Polishing Gold And Brass Lamps
Now, where have we seen this idea of rubbing a golden lamp? Oh, that’s right! Aladdin! So we can’t guarantee that rubbing WD-40 on a rusty golden or brass lamp will grant you three wishes, we can promise that you’ll see your wishful reflection in its shiny exterior.
Polishing Gold And Brass Lamps
Lubricating Folding Chairs And Ironing Boards
The truth is that anything that is metal and has a folding part is prone to become rusted at some point. The consequence of this is getting frustrated when you can’t open or close these items. Do we really have to tell you that WD-40 will make this issue go away? Well, it will.
Lubricating Folding Chairs And Ironing Boards
Restoring Metal Figurines
I don’t know if you’re the metal figurine type of person, or if this is the first time you’re hearing of such a thing. Either way, if you’re wondering how to keep metal figurines in tip-top shape then the answer comes down to the superstar the day – WD-40.
Restoring Metal Figurines
Enhancing TV Signal
If your TV has been giving you an endless snow forecast then perhaps you should get outside and see that it’s actually the middle of summer. After you’ve done that, try spraying your TV antenna with WD-40. This will get rid of the muck that’s making you watch fuzzy television.
Enhancing TV Signal
Cleaning Toilets
No matter how much you like cleaning (if you do, that is), nobody truly enjoys cleaning their toilet. It’s just not a fun activity. The worst part is that even after you’ve cleaned it, you could be stuck with a water stain. Try spraying WD-40 on those stains.
Cleaning Toilets
Fighting Off Animals
Okay okay, maybe we have to make something clear. We’re not saying that you can venture out into the jungle with a can of WD-40 and you’ll be safe from wild beasts. We’re saying that you can protect your trash cans from squirrels, cats, and raccoons that want a midnight feast. Spray the cans with WD-40 and they won’t be able to climb them.
Fighting Off Animals
Removing Stubborn Oils
Oil is great for so many things – cooking, cars, our skin, and even for science experiments. However, for every good thing, there must be a downside. In this case, it’s that it is super difficult to remove. WD-40 can get rid of those oil stains that get left behind.
Removing Stubborn Oils
Clearing Drains
Clogged drains are hardly anyone’s favorite pastime. Drains can become clogged because of hair, dead bugs, or a million other things. Having said that, we shouldn’t settle for living this way, and we can all be thankful that we have WD-40 to tackle this little issue. Just spray inside the drain and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Then just wash it all down.
Clearing Drains
Protecting Your Speakers
If you’ve ever bought an expensive sound system for your home, then you know how difficult it is to ensure everything stays in mint condition. Do you know that rubber band that surrounds your subwoofer? Spray a cloth with WD-40 and gently wipe it so that it remains strong and sturdy.
Protecting Your Speakers
Protecting Your Car Doors
The rubber piece that ensures your car is kept waterproof during the rainy season is just like the rubber piece on a subwoofer. Apply the same spray and wipe method as the subwoofer and you’ll notice that you don’t have any cracks, meaning less maintenance and less water.
Protecting Your Car Doors