WD-40
Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is?
WD-40. Who knew?
I had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup. I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do. Probably nothing until Monday morning , since nothing was open. Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew? 'Water Displacement #40' The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you. When you read the 'shower door' part, try it.. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stove top ... Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
Here are some other 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 them 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 playground 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 cleans roof racks on vehicles. 27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans. 28. Lubricates wheel sprocket s 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 rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone! 43. If you spr ayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
44. Spray on snow shovel & on snow blowers to stop snow from sticking. P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL. Castrol doesn't work.
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leprichaun_magic

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Apr 24 @ 9:01PM
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..All of that ...:)..and Good for ladies "Sewing Machines too...!!...
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ThisIsJustaTestoo

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Apr 24 @ 9:40PM
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good stuff. use it all the time
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Tunes4u

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Apr 24 @ 9:47PM
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Didn't have time to read em all..but wow!
Cool stuff...I have it all around the house ....but who wooda thunk?
Did it say anything at all about KY jelly?
I understand that stuff is good for lug nuts too.....
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bardnsage

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Apr 24 @ 10:13PM
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7. Removes lipstick stains. 8. Loosens stubborn zippers. 9. Untangles jewelry chains. 35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
SO,, it's perfect for dating!
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hpylady

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Apr 25 @ 12:38AM
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I bet those cows really appreciate it ... saves all that tail swishing .. I also had an auto mechanic tell me that he used it on his joints that he had arthritis in.. Good stuff ... Good blog
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JoSnow

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Apr 25 @ 2:49AM
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I didn't realise it had so many uses.
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here4yoo

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Apr 25 @ 7:54AM
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Well, it DOES have a little carcinogenic aromatic hydrocarbon solvent in it as a carrier under pressure to get it out of the can, so I wouldn't use it for cologne or air freshener. But it is pretty handy stuff.
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willy3411

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Apr 25 @ 8:07AM
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leprichaun_magic wrote : ..All of that ...:)..and Good for ladies "Sewing Machines too...!!...
Not sew (so) I was a sewing machine salesman and repairman for 30 years. WD 40 for a quick lube is fine but sewing machines need a non parafin oil or the machine will gum up.
Make sure your sewing machine gets sewing machine oil.
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cowboy2x4

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Apr 25 @ 11:41AM
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Long term use of WD-40 will crack a dashboard,it draws out the moisture the material needs.
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Tiramisu4u

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Apr 25 @ 11:55AM
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I buy it by the case....it solves a myriad of issues....ty, IB for a reminder of a few I forgot!
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EternalFlame

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Apr 25 @ 12:48PM
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It's also wonderful for removing stickers. Or those crappy sticky price tag leftover spots from where you pulled it off but part of it stuck. Just spray with a tiny bit of WD-40 and rub with a soft cloth and VOILA! All gone
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CHARLIgurl1

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Apr 25 @ 1:32PM
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WOW and to think I just bought it to stop squeaky hinges!
Thanks IB!!
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pamdemonium

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Apr 25 @ 7:14PM
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Who knew!? Thanks for the tips.
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SpiritOrnery

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Apr 25 @ 10:36PM
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Not fish oil. Do not use on skin. http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/wd-40.asp
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SpiritOrnery

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Apr 25 @ 11:41PM
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I have used it on removing stickers and it works on MOST of them but not all and shoe and tar marks. Works! It also will get car grease off stuff. Get it in your clothes then spray it on the stain. I have to try it for tomato stains. I try not to eat while wearing white because for some weird reason or other, I always seem to get tomato sauce on my white clothes.
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Tanikogirl

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Apr 30 @ 2:56PM
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Thank you IB4U I did not know half of it uses, will make sure I always have some now!
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