Do you always have a can of WD-40 around the house but never seem to find the need for one? WD-40 is not a lubricant in the strictest sense of the word. Instead, WD-40 dissolves barriers such as rust that prevent movement. With that in mind, you can use WD-40 to shift any number of stubborn items including glassware that is jammed together with dirt or grease. Similarly, wedding and other rings that refuse to budge will benefit from a squirt of WD-40.<\/p>\n
However, it may surprise you to learn that when it comes to solving household problems there is a long list of other uses for WD40. The following is a sampling of just some of the life-hacks that you perform with nothing more than a can of WD-40 and a minimum amount of effort.<\/p>\n
Scuff marks that are proving difficult to remove may benefit from a coating of WD-40, washed down with a sponge. Always remember to spray well away from your eyes. WD-40 works well on surfaces such as tiles and other hard-surfaces for those stains that are most difficult to remove.<\/p>\n
Toilet bowls are notoriously hard to keep clean and, depending on the quality of your water, there may be grime that leaves serious staining around the bowl. WD-40 and a nylon brush is all that\u2019s needed to bring your toilet bowl back to sparkling white. Spray a small amount into the bowl, leave for around 30 seconds and then use a toilet brush to clean away stains.<\/p>\n
You know that wasps love to build nests under the eaves of your home and in wood stacks but don\u2019t let them ruin your outdoor living spaces. WD-40 acts as an effective insect repellent when sprayed in areas where pests like to set up home during the spring months.<\/p>\n
If you have recently added a coat of polyurethane to a wood floor, you may find that you\u2019re being blinded by the glare. To balance out the reflection of light, use WD-40 to cut out some of the glare coming from your wood floor. All you need is a soft cloth sprayed with WD-40 to give the floor a wipe and balance is restored.<\/p>\n
Have you ever glued your fingers together? Always keep a can of WD-40 close to hand and it will get you out of a pinch and remove unwanted glue from most any surface. Spray some WD-40 on sticky fingers, rubbing them together until the glue has dissolved. Apply the same principle to other surfaces where you have spilled glue for a quick cleanup.<\/p>\n
Your guitar strings will become dull from grease or rust. To get as much life out of each set as possible, use WD-40 as a solvent for cleaning and lubrication. Do not apply WD-40 directly to your strings but, rather, spray a small amount onto a rag to wipe strings until they are clean and rust free.<\/p>\n
While it is true that wooden handles don\u2019t rust, they are vulnerable to moisture damage and splintering. WD-40 can extend the life of wooden handled tools by creating a barrier against the ravages of moisture. You can also use WD-40 to remove access rust from metal parts, thus prolonging the lifespan of your home and garden tools.<\/p>\n