Tons of people have a WD-40 can in their garage
or under their kitchen cabinet, but not everybody really knows all of the
amazing ways it can be used. By the end of this article, you’ll surely consider
WD-40 your best home helper!
or under their kitchen cabinet, but not everybody really knows all of the
amazing ways it can be used. By the end of this article, you’ll surely consider
WD-40 your best home helper!
Bright Side has recently learned some
little-known, yet extremely useful WD-40 hacks and we’re glad to share them
with our readers.
little-known, yet extremely useful WD-40 hacks and we’re glad to share them
with our readers.
1. Clean
the toilet
the toilet
The solvents contained in WD-40 are very
helpful in dissolving any grime in your toilet. Spray WD-40 on the toilet bowl,
leave it for a minute, and then scrub it with a toilet brush.
helpful in dissolving any grime in your toilet. Spray WD-40 on the toilet bowl,
leave it for a minute, and then scrub it with a toilet brush.
2. Clean
and lubricate guitar strings and ski equipment
and lubricate guitar strings and ski equipment
It is very important to clean, lubricate, and
prevent the corrosion of musical instruments and ski equipment. For this
purpose, apply a small amount of WD-40 after each use.
prevent the corrosion of musical instruments and ski equipment. For this
purpose, apply a small amount of WD-40 after each use.
3. Clean
leather furniture
leather furniture
Another one of the little-known WD-40 uses is
keeping leather furniture in good condition. WD-40 components penetrate, lubricate,
and protect the leather. Just spray it on and wipe with a soft cloth.
keeping leather furniture in good condition. WD-40 components penetrate, lubricate,
and protect the leather. Just spray it on and wipe with a soft cloth.
4.
Restore and clean chalkboards
Restore and clean chalkboards
When it comes to cleaning and restoring
chalkboards, WD-40 is the best helper. Just spray it on and wipe with a cloth
to make your chalkboard look like it was never used.
chalkboards, WD-40 is the best helper. Just spray it on and wipe with a cloth
to make your chalkboard look like it was never used.
5.
Remove pencil marks from walls and clothing
Remove pencil marks from walls and clothing
WD-40 can be used to remove crayon or marker
from walls. Just spray it on and wipe off.
from walls. Just spray it on and wipe off.
Attention! Only use it on walls covered with
gloss paint — the oil in WD-40 can stain matte or flat paints!
gloss paint — the oil in WD-40 can stain matte or flat paints!
6.
Remove lipstick stains from clothing
Remove lipstick stains from clothing
To remove stains from lipsticks or other makeup
products, spray some WD-40 directly on the spot, leave it for a couple of
minutes, and wash as usual.
products, spray some WD-40 directly on the spot, leave it for a couple of
minutes, and wash as usual.
7. Clean
the barbeque grill
the barbeque grill
A good way to clean your grill is to spray
WD-40 over it. Spray WD-40 and wait a couple of minutes before scrubbing off
all the residue. Remember to do this when the grill is cool.
WD-40 over it. Spray WD-40 and wait a couple of minutes before scrubbing off
all the residue. Remember to do this when the grill is cool.
8.
Remove duct tape from any surface
Remove duct tape from any surface
If you can’t remove duct tape, don’t panic! Just
spray some WD-40 on it, wait a minute, and try one more time.
spray some WD-40 on it, wait a minute, and try one more time.
9.
Loosen stubborn zippers
Loosen stubborn zippers
WD-40 can help a stubborn zipper slide easier.
Just spray it on and try to distribute it evenly along your zipper.
Just spray it on and try to distribute it evenly along your zipper.
10. Keep
wasps from building nests
wasps from building nests
Prevent wasps from building nests by spraying
WD-40 in the nooks and crannies of your house.
WD-40 in the nooks and crannies of your house.
11. Keep
dead bugs from sticking to your car
dead bugs from sticking to your car
Every time you drive on a highway, your car
gets splattered with bugs, doesn’t it? To avoid it, just spray some WD-40 over
it before going for a drive and most of the bugs will slide right off.
gets splattered with bugs, doesn’t it? To avoid it, just spray some WD-40 over
it before going for a drive and most of the bugs will slide right off.
12.
Separate stuck glasses
Separate stuck glasses
Stuck glasses can be separated easily after
applying some WD-40 to them. It is very important not to forget to wash the
glasses thoroughly before using them.
applying some WD-40 to them. It is very important not to forget to wash the
glasses thoroughly before using them.
13. Keep
the bathroom mirror from fogging up
the bathroom mirror from fogging up
WD-40 is the best way to keep your mirror from
fogging up for up to a month. Just spray it on the mirror and wipe it off with
some paper towels.
fogging up for up to a month. Just spray it on the mirror and wipe it off with
some paper towels.
14.
Remove chewing gum
Remove chewing gum
If you step on some gum on your favorite
carpet, you can easily separate the 2 by spraying on some WD-40.
carpet, you can easily separate the 2 by spraying on some WD-40.
15.
Waterproof shoes
Waterproof shoes
WD-40 will not only create a powerful
waterproof barrier for your shoes but it will also help get rid of any salt
stains during the winter.
waterproof barrier for your shoes but it will also help get rid of any salt
stains during the winter.
16. Get
rid of stickers and stuck-on adhesive
rid of stickers and stuck-on adhesive
To remove stickers, spray on WD-40 and leave it
for 5-10 minutes. Then scrub it with a sponge.
for 5-10 minutes. Then scrub it with a sponge.
17. Keep
scissors working smoothly
scissors working smoothly
Lublicate your scissors with WD-40 and they
will easily cut anything you want.
will easily cut anything you want.
18.
Remove a stuck ring
Remove a stuck ring
Spray the ring with WD-40 and it will easily
slide off. Wash your hands thoroughly afterward.
slide off. Wash your hands thoroughly afterward.
Attention! WD-40 is highly flammable and can be
harmful if swallowed. Make sure to use it in a well-ventilated area.
harmful if swallowed. Make sure to use it in a well-ventilated area.
Do you know of any additional uses for WD-40?
Share your life hacks with us in the comments section below!
Share your life hacks with us in the comments section below!
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Kayode Emmanuel Ojo is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at SHEFFA Limited. He is presently studying Computer Science at the National Open University, Victoria Island, Lagos.