All The Uses For WD-40 You Never Knew About

WD-40 is one of those products that nobody should live without. While its original purpose is as a water and oil displacing spray, it’s really so much more than just that. Here are all the ways you can use WD-40!

Shining Silver

Shining silver can get really tedious. A few sprays of WD-40 can make things a whole lot easier. Just spray, wipe, and see how it shines!

Loosen Zippers

We’ve all been there: you’re trying to unzip something and the zipper gets stuck. WD-40 is a great way to get that zipper loosened back up again. Simply spray some on the zipper and gently move it around until it has come free.

Separate Glasses Stuck Together

Sometimes when we’re in a rush while washing dishes, we make our lives a little bit harder. Glasses can get stuck together, and it can be quite difficult to get them back apart. That’s where WD-40 comes in- spray it along the insides of the glasses and easily separate them.

Shoe Shine

It can get very difficult to keep shoes looking clean and brand new. You can use WD-40 to help keep that “just out of the box” look by spraying  your sneakers down and wiping away the dirt that’s gotten on them.

Removing Tar Stains

Tar stains on your car are the worst! Who else agrees? While it can be tricky to get rid of these stains, WD-40 can help out. Spray some on the unsightly tar stain and easily wipe it away.

Defrosting Ice

While some people love winter and snowy weather, many of us have to deal with the realities of having to shovel it off our cars. Not only that, ice fuses itself on car windows, making visibility near impossible. You can use WD-40 to help you defrost the windows easily and be on your way.

Separating Scissors

One of the most frustrating things to encounter is a pair of scissors that seems to be glued together. Try as you might, you simply can’t separate them on your own. Next time, simply spray a bit of WD-40 and watch as the blades easily come apart.

Protecting Bird Feeders

A bird feeder s a great addition to anyone’s backyard. However, some other non-bird critters may try to get in on the food as well! To prevent this, you can apply some WD-40 directly on to the edges of the bird feeder. This will make the bird feeder to slippery, and non-winged creatures won’t be able to hang on.

Ring Removal

If you somehow find your ring stuck on your finger, don’t be freaked out! We can help you out. Simply spray some WD-40 around the ring stuck on the finger, and you’ll be able to loosen it off of your hand.

Gum Removal

Finding a piece of gum mashed onto the bottom of your shoe is truly disheartening. It’s always so annoying to clean off, and you definitely don’t want to have you hand come in contact with it. This is another great case for WD-40! Spray it on the gum and easily scrape it off.

Remove Lipstick Stains

It seems as though whenever we wear white clothes, the stains are simply attracted to them. This is especially the case with makeup, lipstick being the main culprit most of the time. If you treat the lipstick stain before you wash it with some WD-40, it’ll help remove the stain.

Remove Crayon Stains

It’s always great to encourage children’s creativity, sometimes they choose to express themselves in less than desirable ways, like drawing on the walls. You don’t have to stress if your kid’s been taking the crayons to the wall, as a spray of WD-40 will help you easily wipe it off.

Cleaning Stained Wood

Wooden tables are a beautiful addition to your home, but it only takes one drink without a coaster to ruin it completely. However, many times the table is salvageable. You can spray WD-40 on the stain to wipe away the stain. Don’t forget the coaster next time!

Open Rusted Locks

Locks are quite possibly one of the most important and useful inventions of all time. However, we all know how annoying it is dealing with a rusted up lock that simply won’t budge. You can loosen up the rusty lock with some WD-40 to help open it back up.

Sticker Removal

It happens to the best of us. We stick a bumper sticker on the car, thinking we’ll want it there forever, only to try to pry it off a year later. It can be quite a challenging task, but with the help of a couple of sprays of WD-40, you can peel it off with much more ease.

Unclog Shower Heads

It is incredibly frustrating when the show head gets all clogged up and loses that precious pressure. Luckily, WD-40 is useful in this case too! Pray it directly onto the shower head and wipe away the dirt that’s clogging it up. You’ll be thanking us.

Clean The A/C Unit

Having a dirty A/C unit is not only gross, it’s actually really bad for your health too! It’s also important to clean out brand new A/C units before you use it. In any case, you can clean it well using WD-40 to help you get the best quality air to cool you down.

Remove Water Stains

Having glass doors in the shower is quite an elegant and beautiful feature. However, these require intensive cleaning, otherwise stubborn watermark stains get left behind. If you end up with these stains, don’t despair, as WD-40 can come in handy to help you to prevent these stains.

Temporary Phone Screen Fix

We all know how truly heartbreaking it is to drop your phone and see that the screen has smashed to pieces. The best thing to do is to replace the screen, but a temporary fix if your screen is still usable is to spray some WD-40 on it until you can get it fully fixed.

Clean The Fridge Gasket

The fridge gasket is the rubber lining on the fridge door that keep the cold air sealed in. These usually tend to get very dirty, and many of us tend to neglect cleaning them. WD-40 can help you easily wipe away the grime that’s trapped in there.

Bug Repellant

While it’s known that cockroaches can survive practically everything, taking preventative measures is always a great idea. Spraying around your home with WD-40 can help prevent bugs and unwanted pests from encroaching on your turf.

Remove Gum Out Of Hair

Anyone who’s had gum stuck in their hair can attest to just how disgusting it is. Some people think that you have to cut it out of your hair, but don’t go running to the scissors just yet. Spray WD-40 onto your locks in order to help get the gum loose.

Clean A License Plate

License plates spend the duration of their lives outside, which means that throughout the years they accumulate a lot of dirt and dust. It’s important to wipe these clean every once in a while. You can se WD-40 to help you with this process.

Remove Super Glue

Super glue is seriously incredible and can be quite handy. On the other hand, sometimes you may accidentally get some super glue on things you never meant to glue. WD-40 can help you out an un-glue the sticky mess.

Clean Guitar Strings

Keeping your guitar in tip top condition is important, as any guitarist will tell you. In addition to cleaning the base of the guitar, you also need to make sure you’re cleaning the strings. You can use WD-40 and a cloth to wipe away dirty.

Prevent Splinters On Brooms & Rakes

WD-40 can help you keep your brooms and rakes in good condition. You can avoid splinters by spraying WD-40 onto the bottom of the brooms and rakes in order to keep them in great condition.

Break In A Baseball Glove

Getting a brand new baseball glove is quite the exciting gift. The only problem is that you have to break it in. WD-40 can help soften up the toughness of the new glove and get ready for some ball in no time!

Protect Leather Sofas

Leather sofas will always be in style, however that comes with a cost. You must always maintain them in order to make sure they last. You can use a tiny bit of WD-40 in moderation to help keep your sofas in good shape.

Bait Fish

While this may be a bit surprising, some fisherman have let us in on their secret. You can use WD-40 in order to lure in more fish! Spray a bit on the fishing lures in order to help attract the fish. You can always try it out for yourself!

Clean The Grill

Cleaning up a grill is always a daunting task. However, you can make your life much easier by spraying some WD-40, especially the burnt on bits, and wiping away the mess easily and efficiently.

Separate Stuck Legos

Anyone who has played with Legos knows the frustration of dealing with pieces that get stuck together. It seems like they’ll never separate! Spraying a bit of good ol’ WD-40 can help you get those right unstuck.

Separate Flower Pots

Just as legos get stuck together, so do flower pots. Getting them unstuck can be quite challenging, but WD-40 can help out here as well. You can apply some between the pots to help loosen them apart without damaging the pots.

Dig Faster

Many times, people have the need to dig into the ground, which can get quite difficult. If you want to make the job a bit easier, you can spray a bit of WD-40 right on the shovel in order to help dig into the ground a bit easier.

Clean Coffee & Tea Stains

Coffee and tea are a huge part of many cultures, and with good reason. The only drawback is that sometimes these beloved drinks leave behind stains. WD-40 can help easily wipe away these annoying messes with no fuss.

Clean Fake Plants

Fake plants are the perfect solution for those of us who aren’t great at keeping real plants alive. Once in a while, these need to be cleaned too, and using WD-40 is a great way to keep these fake plants looking just as good as the real thing.

Remove Ink Stains

Ink stains are probably one of the worst ones out there. While most of the times the damage is irreversible, sometimes it’s worth a try to save the item of clothing anyway. You can spray WD-40 directly on the stain and rinse it in order to try to salvage the item.

Clean Unwanted Dog Waste

Going outside for a walk is always a smart idea, the fresh air and exercise will always do you good. What won’t is accidentally stepping in dog waste that someone neglected to pick up. You can use WD-40 to help you easily wipe away the smelly mess and clean your shoes up in a pinch.

Clean Brushes

Although it’s not something we tend to think of, it’s important to clean your hairbrushes! You can spray WD-40 directly onto your brush before soaking it in some soapy water. This way, you can easily get all the gunk and dead hair off your brush.

Waterproof Shoes

Waterproofing your shoes is an important step (no pun intended!) before finding out the hard way that they’re not soak-proof while you’re already out in the rain. Spray some handy WD-40 on your shoes and head out and enjoy the puddles!

Clean Toothpaste Stains

Toothpaste stains are unsightly and just plain gross. Sometimes, we forget to clean these up, but it’s important to clean them up none the less. Easily wipe these nasty stains away with a few sprays of WD-40 and keep that bathroom clean.

Clean Bug Splatters

Heading out for a nice long drive is always nice. However, sometimes things go awry when a bug flies into your windshield and leaves a nasty mess behind. It can get a little tricky to clean things up, but WD-40 can help you get the mess off much more easily.

Clean Bathroom Tiles

Bathroom tiles have a tendency to accumulate mildew and gunk that gets very gross very fast. Therefore, it’s quite important to clean this up before it gets unhealthy. WD-40 can help you wash away the grime.

Silence The Squeak

The easiest way to spot someone with new shoes is to listen for the giveaway: squeaky shoes. We all know how annoying this sound can get. The best way to get rid of it? Spray a bit of WD-40 on the sole of your new shoes and never worry about annoying everyone around you again.

Prevent Snow Buildup

Snow buildup on windows is not only damaging to your windows, it’s also annoyingly difficult to get rid of. You can actually prevent it altogether with the help of our trusty friend, WD-40. Simply spray your windows with WD-40 and avoid the winter cleanup headache.

Prevent Wasps

While you already know that WD-40 can help prevent bugs from coming into your home, you can also use it outdoors. Prevent wasps from hanging around your deck and backyard by spraying WD-40 in the areas in which you see wasps hanging out.

Tone Down The Polyurethane Shine

Many people choose to add a polyurethane layer onto their wooden floors to add a shiny effect, sometimes things can get a little too shiny. If this has happened to you, tone down the craziness by applying WD-40 on the floor with a rag and spreading it around all over.

Prosthetic Help

Prosthetics are one of the greatest inventions of humankind. Several brilliant minds came together to bring these helpful creations to help countless people around the world. However, sometimes prosthetics can make certain situations a little tougher when they are hard to remove. A bit of WD-40 should help out.

Remove Dried Glue

Crafting is a fun and creative outlet for many people. However, sometimes the mess left behind by crafting projects can cause a bit of stress. For example, glue remnants stuck onto tables. However, you can craft in peace knowing that a few sprays of WD-40 should help you get the gunk right out.

Degrease Hands

Anyone who has come into contact with grease knows just how difficult it is to get off of your skin. Simply washing it with water won’t help much. You can se a couple of sprays of WD-40 to help with the job, but make sure to remember to thoroughly wash your hands after.

Clean Carpet Stains

Carpets are a great way to get your home to look cozier, but things will inevitably spill, creating unsightly stains. WD-40 can come in handy in these situations as well! Spray some directly on the stain and watch as the mess dissolves when you wipe it away.

Remove Tomato Stains

Tomatoes are a great addition to many dishes, be it as a sauce or a fresh addition to a salad. However, they tend to leave a mess behind. WD-40 can help you out when you’re trying to deal with the tough stains of dried-on tomatoes and their juices.

Clean The Fridge

We’ve all been guilty of neglecting to clean out our fridge, but it’s truly one of the most important things to keep clean in our home. Foods that have spilled or leaked out can get caked onto shelves and create a truly unpleasant odor. But WD-40 can help eliminate those unwanted smells and messes!

Pre Wash Treatment For Blood Stains

Running and playing outside is fun both both adults and kids alike, but it seems like kids are always prone to falling over and skinning their knees and elbows. When these cuts result in stains, you may worry that they won’t come out, but don’t worry. WD-40 can work as a pre-wash stain treatment to help you get those pesky bloodstains right out!

Clean Off Old Wax

Any surfer or snowboarder knows that along with the fun comes the responsibility of taking care of their boards. This includes treating them with special waxes to keep them in good condition. However, previously applied wax can accumulate and be tough to clean off. Spraying some WD-40 can help get every last bit off before applying a fresh coating.

Prevent Boat Corrosion

Boat corrosion is unfortunate but is quite common. If you happen to own a boat, you know it is quite important to keep it in good condition by maintaining it on a regular basis. WD-40 can help prevent unwanted corrosion and prolong the life of your boat.

De-Barnacle Your Boat

Another issue that boat owners have to deal with every once in a while is that of barnacles. While most of us associate these with pirate ships, they are a very real problem. With a goo scraping tool and some WD-40, you can get rid of these little pesky additions with ease.

Protect Golf Clubs

Golfing is a very popular pastime. Whether you enjoying golfing every once in a while or you’re a dedicated weekly golfer, keeping gold clubs in good shape is equally important. You can use WD-40 to help keep them clean, without costing a fortune like specially designed golf club cleaners.

Loosen Spark Plugs

Sometime spark plugs get stuck, and removing them seems nearly impossible. Forcing them out is no use, as it is dangerous and can damage them. You can try applying some WD-40 in order to help loosen them up and easily unplug them.

Clean Old Saws

Saws are a useful tool to have around the toolshed for a wide variety of projects. Keeping saws in good condition is important for the longevity, and cleaning them is part of the process. If you’ve neglected to clean these, use some WD-40 in order to sort them out before you’ve ruined them completely!

Prevent Wicker Noise

Wicker furniture is a great addition to your backyard and can easily help make your deck space the envy of the neighborhood. One annoying thing about wicker is the creaking sound it makes. Prevent and reduce this annoying noise by spraying the furniture down with WD-40.

De-Squeak Toy Car Wheels

When it comes to squeaky noises, probably every parent can agree that the worst of all is that of squeaky wheels of a toy car. While you don’t want to take your child’s toy away, the noise can become maddening. The solution is to use some WD-40 on those wheels and silence the squeak.

Clean Sliding Doors Sliding Strip

Adding sliding doors to your home is a great way to introduce more light into the house. However, sometimes the sliding doors get caught and refuse to slide. You can spray some WD-40 in the sliding strip in order to loosen up the door and get it un-stuck.

Prevent Wind Chime Rust

Adding wind chimes to your backyard to can to both the decor and ambiance of your outdoor space. However, these tend to get rusty, especially if you live in a rainy climate. The best way to prevent this rust is by spraying the chimes with WD-40 before every rainy season.

Simplify Disassembly

While putting together plastic shelving is not usually too difficult to figure out, sometimes it’s disassembling the shelves that can pose quite the challenge. You can prevent the difficulty by spraying the pieces that fit together before assembling the shelves. You’ll make your life much easier down the road when you want to take it apart!

Clean Fiberglass Bathtubs

Bathtubs are truly a luxury to have in your home. There’s nothing better than taking a soak in warm, soapy water after a long and tough day. It’s important to clean the bathtub on a regular basis, as yucky stuff can accumulate pretty quickly. You can easily wipe off the grime with a cloth and WD-40.

Clean & Prevent Wheelbarrow Rust

When working on maintaining a yard, having a wheelbarrow can be quite useful to keep around the shed. This means also having to maintain the wheelbarrow and preventing rust. WD-40 is a great tool to help you keep in clean and free of rust.

Remove Tape Marks

Putting up posters that are not framed usually involves putting them up with some form of glue, usually tape. While this works like a charm, removing the poster means leaving behind tape marks. You can make your life easier by spraying WD-40 to help you with the tape gunk mess.

Maintain Swings & Playground Sets

Many people choose to build playground sets and swings in their backyard for their children to be able to safely play outdoors. It’s crucial to keep these clean, safe, and maintained. Using WD-40 can help get rid of annoying squeaky sounds that swings can sometimes produce.

Clean Ashtrays

While ashtrays are not known for their cleanliness, it is definitely important to clean them in between uses. They can become a bit difficult to clean. Next time you buy an ashtray, make sure to spray it down with WD-40 to help make the cleaning process a bit easier for yourself.

Maintain Lawnmower Blades

Lawnmowers are a great tool to have when it comes to yard maintenance, but they certainly are not cheap. It’s important to keep the blades in good shape. You can do this by applying WD-40 onto them and cleaning them regularly.

Remove Chair Marks

As homeowners, we all try to keep our home in good shape. This includes the floors! Sometimes, chairs leave marks on the floor, and it can really be upsetting. You can use WD-40 to wipe away many of these marks. Remember to wipe away any residue so you don’t slip later!

De-Gunk Luggage Handles

While it’s mandatory to attach luggage stickers at the airport when you’re traveling, it’s pretty annoying when the sticker’s residue gets left behind on your luggage. You can easily wipe away the sticky residue by spraying the affected area with WD-40 and gently wiping it away.

Remove Stickers From Plates

Buying brand new plates is always exciting. The less exciting part of this experience is having to peel off the stickers on the back of the plates. Simplify the process by spraying WD-40 directly on the stickers to easily peel them off, without leaving behind any sticker residue.

Bust Dust From Mosquito Screens

Mosquito and bug screens help us keep fresh air circulating through our homes without having to worry about any pests enter our spaces. However, these tend to accumulate quite a bit of dust. Wipe down these screens with some WD-40 to prevent bugs and dust from reaching your home.

Polish Brass & Gold Lamps

If your greatest wish is to find a better way to polish brass and gold lamps, you’re in luck. Keep your lamps in amazing condition by wiping them down with a soft cloth and some WD-40. You may not be able to summon a genie this way, but you’ll keep your trinkets shiny and new.

Fix Folding Chairs & Ironing Boards

Folding chairs and ironing boards have one thing in common: you fold them up to put them away. Therefore, it’s pretty important to keep the metal joints in good condition so they don’t rust up and become near-impossible to fold up. Spray some on WD-40 to make sure they stay in good shape.

Restore Metal Figurines

Metal figurines are a beautiful way to spruce up any room or office. Keeping these clean and rust free is important, but not always a simple task. You can simplify things by preventing rust with some sprays of WD-40 every once in a while.

Enhance TV Signal

If you’re one of those people who still hangs on to your antenna TV, then you know just how important it is to keep the antennae in good shape so they can work to the best of their ability. Wipe them down with some WD-40 and keep on enjoying your favorite shows.

Prevent Critters

Do you find that critters like to hang out around your home, especially around the garbage cans? While they’re usually harmless apart from creating messes, you can prevent them from making these messes by spraying WD-40 along the sides of the trash cans to make them to slippery for the critter to climb above.

Remove Oil Stains

It’s always very upsetting to find a grease stain on one of your favorite shirts after you’ve enjoyed a meal. But you don’t have to toss it out! You can spray the stain with WD-40 and save your shirt by washing the stain away.

Clear Clogged Drains

Clearing up a clogged drain is no easy feat. While you can try to unclog it yourself, WD-40 can come in and make your life a whole lot simpler. Spray some down the drain and watch the clog disappear in no time.

Protect Speakers

As is the case with anything valuable, maintenance and proper care will always help extend a product’s life. This is true for quality speakers, and you can help extend your speaker’s live by gently wiping it down with WD-40. Make sure you only lightly spray, no need to go overboard!

Protect Car Doors

Keeping your car’s doors protected is probably a good idea, to say the least, in order to keep yourself and your passengers as safe as possible. Spray a coat of WD-40 on the rubber lining of your car doors in order to keep rain and snow from seeping in.

Remove Gum From Lint Screen

If you or one of your loved ones have accidentally forgotten a bit of gum in a pocket and it’s ended up on the lint screen, you might think it will be a nightmare to get out. However, you can easily remove the mess with our useful WD-40.

Clean Cookie Tin Rust

Cookie tins are a wonderful gift, as they’re both decorative and useful even once all the cookies have been eaten up. However, sometimes the lid gets stuck, making the tin useless. However, you can salvage it by spraying WD-40 on the lid’s sides in order to loosen it up and prevent it from rusting.

Prevent Mildew

Spending time outdoors wonderful, especially if you have a decked out patio with wooden furniture. Keeping this furniture mildew-free can be tough though. You can prevent mildew buildup by spraying the furniture down with WD-40!

Removing Silly Putty From Furniture

Silly putty is fun for kids and adults alike, but the mess certainly is no fun to deal with. This is especially true when the silly putty gets stuck on furniture, as it seems like it will never come out! Try to get it out with a few sprays of WD-40, a rag, and some effort.

Clean Piano Keys

The piano is a beautiful instrument that can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of age or background. What isn’t enjoyable to anyone is dirty keys on the piano! Keep those keys gleaming white with a little WD-40 and a soft cloth.

Prevent Mildew On Fountains

Whether you have a water fountain or any other type of outdoor decoration, it’s important to treat it properly in order to prevent damage caused by water and weather. Spray some WD-40 on these and enjoy the beautiful sight, worry-free.

Remove Smoke Stains

Smoke stains can be attributed to several different things. Whether they’re from candles or accidental fires, you definitely want to get rid of these stains. You can get this done by spraying WD-40 directly on the stains and wiping the soot away.