You won’t believe the multi-purpose power of this household favorite.
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Odds are, you already have a can of WD-40 in the pantry or under the sink.
This multi-use must-have is a cleaning and home-maintenance powerhouse.
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Why Is It Called WD-40?
However, it is also effective at degreasing as it’s a lubricant dissolved in a solvent.
Its a bit of a mystery, but it works like a dream.
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It comes in handy all around the house and even out into the yard, she says.
However, there are some instances whenWD-40 should not be used.
Other than that, the home is WD-40s oyster.
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From the products most well-known functions to surprising applications, here are many WD-40 uses around your home.
Eliminate Squeaks
WD-40s signature function is lubricating creaky hinges.
All those pesky fingerprints will simply vanish.
WD-40 makes cleaning up these messes almost too easy.
It’s definitely really good for grease stains, agrees Rochester.
I’ve also used it on things that have a waxy substance like crayon and lipstick.
It works really well for that.
Clean Tools
Spray on WD-40 to removedirt and grimefrom shop tools and lawn and gardening tools.
Similarly, this product can be used to clean ceramic pots in your container garden.
Its a calamity she knows all too well and happens especially to the bottom of her refrigerator.
Other cleaners just werent doing the trick, either.
Thats why she keeps a can of WD-40 on deck to solve the problem.
Repel Pests
Its as though WD-40s possibilities know no bounds.
In addition to its cleaning pursuits, WD-40 will alsodrive away wasps, snails, and slugs.
One of the ways that I use it is on potted plants.
WD-40 is a miracle worker, but it cant completely fix or prevent these things from happening.
Remember that WD-40 should not be ingested and shouldn’t be sprayed on surfaces where you prepare food.
For this reason, silverware and silver serving platters cant be helped by WD-40.
Stick to those heirloom candlesticks and picture frames, instead.
Clean The Car
Both inside and out, WD-40 can be used to deep clean your car.
Using WD-40 on the exterior of your car also discourages mud and debris from sticking.
It even works on tree sap and bird droppings.
Apply a small amount to the area you want to soften, then mold the glove as desired.
Wipe your shovel with WD-40 before you get started, and the snow will slide right off like magic.
Applying it to the blade can also keep grass from sticking.
