That We Wish We Knew Sooner

John Travis

This article was originally published on Kueez

WD-40 is a perfect product that is used for cleaning tools, lubricating sticky wheels or drawers, preventing rust, removing paint, and stoping creaking. But you’ll be surprised to find out that there are a lot of more uses of WD-40 that can potentially make your life simpler and easier. From preparing your car for chilly weather or keeping away annoying bugs away from your garden, our list includes some of the best uses for WD-40. So, let’s take a look at the applications of this multi-purpose product that will save you time and money.

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If you face the same problem, then WD-40 can help you with it. Simply spray down each window and clean the excess product. With just a simple hack, there will be no ice on the windows and you’ll get to sleep a little bit more.

Easily Remove Crayon Marks

Do you have young children at home? If yes, then we are quite sure you must be familiar with the tormenting experience of cleaning crayon marks off the floors, walls, furniture, and countertops in your home.

If you don’t want to spend your valuable time scrubbing away crayon marks with sponges and paper towels, it’s time to be smart about it. Use WD-40 and spray it over the marks. Wait for a few seconds, and then some gentle washing with a rag will do the job much easier and faster.

Get Rid of Gum Sticking To Your Shoes

It can be frustrating when you’re walking down the street and you step in something sticky. Assuming that the gum will come off on its own is not the right approach.

Chances are that you’ll keep feeling the sticky sensation with each step you take. So, the best solution is WD-40. Just spray it in and around the area to get rid of the gum.

Polish Fishing Lures

If you consider yourself a fishing enthusiast, you will be surprised to know that WD-40 can be used to help you catch more fish. Although you can’t use the product as bait (finally something that this product can’t do), you can use it to polish lures and make them shinier and more effective in catching fish.

However, you need to keep in mind that this technique is not recommended because it is bad for the environment. You can do it, but you should know that WD-40 can be toxic to marine life.

No More Jammed Lawn Mover

Even if you buy the best lawn mower, there is always a chance that chunks of grass will get stuck to the bottom and jam the entire system. It can be a big inconvenience as you have to shut down the mower and scrape out the chunks of grass by hand.

The simple and easy solution to this problem is to spray the underside of the mower with…do we really have to tell you this? Just spray it with the product before and after each use and you will never face this issue again.

Protect Bird Feeders

People who live near the woods often place bird feeders in their backyards to see more of Mother Nature from their kitchen window or living room. But the problem is that squirrels often eat the birdseed and even ruin the birdfeeder as well.

You can make bird feeder squirrel-proof by simply spraying it with WD-40 down the center pole. The slippery surface will prevent squirrels from climbing up.

Protection from Slugs or Snails

Are you sick and tired of seeing your plants ruined by snails and slugs? The simple solution to the problem is to spray WD-40 on the outside of the pot.

Snails, slugs, and bugs hate this stuff and they will stay far away from your beautiful plants. And since the material is waterproof, it will remain on the surface even if it rains.

Clean Candle Wax and Glue from Carpet

If you have ever tried cleaning candle wax or glue from a carpet, you know very well that it is not a simple task at all. Although you can find a lot of home remedies for this problem, there’s nothing better than using WD-40.

Just spray a small amount of the product over the affected area and give it some time to sink in. After a few minutes, use a sponge to clean your carpet.

Polish Scissors With It

If you use scissors for your creative projects, you’d probably know that scissors can become sticky and hard to use due to residue build-up.

Instead of buying a new pair of scissors, simply apply some WD-40 into the crevasses and cracks of your scissors and clean it after some time. You will get effortless cuts with a sensation of smoothness in no time.

Bye Bye Beverage Stains

Having beverage stains on hardwood can look unpleasant. If there are wood surfaces in your home with beverage stains on them, use WD-40 to get rid of those unsightly stains.

Just spray the product on the stain and clean it. You will be surprised to find that it is super easy to remove stains with this magic product.

Keeps Filters Free of Dust

Whether you have central air conditioning or single room units, one of the problems is that dust can get easily trapped within the filter. When it comes to air conditioner maintenance, keeping filters clean is an important aspect that shouldn’t be ignored.

Instead of worrying about keeping the filters clean, just spray some WD-40 on the filter and it will help in keeping out most of the dust.

Extends The Life of Showerhead

Although showerheads keep on working for quite some years, a time will come when they eventually start to give way. Nothing lasts forever, but you can try to extend its lifespan, right?

Well, using WD-40 can help in extending the lifespan of your showerhead. Just a little spray of the product will do the magic.

Use It To Loosen A Ring

People who wear rings for a long time have probably experienced a bit of difficulty when it comes to loosening a ring. If you notice that a ring got stuck to your finger, removing it with a soap or vegetable oil can still be tricky.

Instead of trying home remedies, just use a little of this product and see the magic. It will loosen the ring up in seconds without any pain.

Removes Mildew Easily

There’s no denying that mildew is gross and smelly. Although there are ways to remove it, you can use WD-40 to get rid of hidden pockets of mildew in your refrigerator.

The product will not only get rid of this gross form of fungus, but it will also prevent any of it from growing back in the future. Just spray the product over the affected area and then wipe it off.

No More Tar Stains

There can be black streaks at the bottom of the car, which can look really ugly. They are gathered there because of the tar that covers the roads. You can remove tar stains with scrubbing, but it will take time.

Instead of spending hours to remove tar stains, just use WD-40 and remove them with a minimal amount of effort. Spray it over the affected area and let it sit there for a few minutes before wiping the marks off.

Waterproof Outdoor Chalk

If you are not a chalk artist, then this hack won’t really apply to you. But if you are one, then you should know that using WD-40 can help waterproof your outdoor chalk work.

Once you are done with your chalk creation, simply spray it down with WD-40 and it will be enough to keep the pavement or sidewalk waterproof.

Unstick Zippers With It

It can get really frustrating to see the zipper of your favorite bag get stuck. It may seem like there’s no solution to the issue, but when it comes to WD-40, there’s always a solution.

Use the nozzle to direct the flow of the spray to the zipper’s pull and then start gently moving the zipper back and forth. When you slowly work the spray into the inner reaches, the zipper will be moving smoothly like it did when it was new.

Helps With Unsticking Legos

There are times when you really want your Lego creations to last forever, and then there are time times when you want to take a fresh start but prying the pieces apart becomes difficult.

Instead of getting angry at the Lego pieces just because you can’t unstick them, use WD-40 and spray a little of it at the plastic blocks.

Clean a Hairbrush With It

Have you ever tried cleaning a hairbrush? If you tried it and didn’t have a full-blown tantrum, then we have high respect for you. We are sure you must have wondered if there is an easier way to manage the hygiene of your hairbrush. Well, there is.

With WD-40, you don’t have to scream to vent your frustration because all you have to do is spray your hairbrush with WD and swipe a comb through the hair. That’ll do the job.

Keeps Your Records from Skipping

As Vinyl record collections are again gaining some popularity in this age of digital music, there is one problem that frustrates a lot of people. The records are super easy to scratch and it causes them to skip when you are playing your favorite song.

There’s a solution to this problem as well. Just lubricate the record with WD-40 and clean it with a soft cloth.

Clean Piano Keys With It

You can find home remedies for cleaning piano keys with vinegar, but there is another solution out there. As piano keys can get gunky and dirty over time, the best way to clean the residue and debris is to use WD-40.

You can spray the product between the keys to de-gunk them. Make sure not to use too much of the spray.

Make Wooden Handles Splinter-Proof With It

If you are a fan of gardening and DIY, this tip can really come in handy for you. We know that wooden-handled tools can get old and exposed to elements, which cause them to splinter off. By the way, getting a splinter hurts more than getting a bullet (we assume).

This is where WD-40 can do wonders for you. All you need to do is spray this magical product on the tool to restore the smoothness. Spraying it will ensure that your hands remain splinter-free while you use them.

It Helps Retain Leather Furniture

One of the best ways to care for leather material is by using WD-40. Whether you have cowboy boots or baseball gloves, you can use the spray to retain their softness and durability.

You can even use it for your leather furniture as it helps prevent the leather from cracking. All you need to do is take a cloth and massage this product into the leather for a soft and smooth looking couch.

It Helps Separate Glassware

To understand why your glasses get stuck post-washing, you need to know about the interesting properties of this material. You see, glass expands when it is exposed to a warm, moist environment. That’s why it gets stuck after you’re done washing dishes.

It is best not to pull the glass with too much force as you may break it. Simply spray WD-40 in the space between two glass and it’ll do the work for you. Given that WD quickly helps loosen the ring on your finger, to unstuck this is a piece of cake for this magical product.

Polish Silver With It

Most of us are familiar with numerous uses of WD-40, such as how it easily removes a jammed screw or silences a door hinge that won’t stop creaking. But we are sure not a lot of people know it can be used to polish silver as well.

If you are an antique collector, you can use WD-40 to polish silver. Just spray it over the antique silverware and gently clean it with a cloth.

New Look To Faded Plastic Furniture

It is summertime and you take out plastic furniture for a backyard party and notice that it is faded and looks worn out. What should you do next?

Instead of spending hours cleaning it, you can do something that can restore the faded look of your plastic furniture. Spray WD-40 over your plastic furniture and wipe it. You’ll be amazed at the new look of your furniture.

No More Bugs on Your Car Grille

You can find a pile of dead bugs in the grille of your car in the summertime. Instead of cleaning it up every time after driving through the bug-infested area, you can use WD-40 to prevent it from happening.

Spray it on the grille to wipe off dead bugs. As a bonus, you can also leave a light layer of it on the grille to prevent it from happening in the future.

Remove Old Wax With It

If you are a winter sports enthusiast, you know that waxing the snowboards and skis is extremely important as it helps them glide across the snowy surface quickly and smoothly.

But the problem is that the wax starts to build up over time, which begins to harm the effectiveness of the board. But you can remove wax with WD-40 in a relaxed and hassle-free way.

Easily Detangle Fishing Lines

All fishing enthusiasts know that a tangled mess of lines can be a headache. Sometimes, you have no option but to throw the tangled fishing lines and use a new line.

Instead of wasting fishing lines, you can use WD-40 to untangle them. Spray it and just use a pin to undo small knots.

Remove Barnacles With It

Many boat owners have to fight barnacles. These can be found in all marine environments and they pose a real hazard to both small and big boats. This is because they accumulate on the boat’s hull and can cause boats and ships to drag and burn more fuel.

Although there are ways to remove barnacles from the boat, you can use an easier one that involves applying WD-40 around the mass.

No More Lipstick Stains

Although lipstick is an important part of a makeup kit, it can become frustratingly difficult to remove when it gets on our clothes. If it happens, there is no need to buy a special stain remover when you can easily use WD-40 to pull the vibrant pigments out.

You can use this product as a pre-wash stain treatment. Make sure to let it sit on the affected area for some time before washing your favorite wardrobe piece

Kill Thistle Plants With It

Any person who loves gardening can tell you that weeds can easily ruin other plants. After all, they grow super-fast, and not removing them on time can destroy your lovely garden. One type of weed is a thistle plant that is quite tricky to remove.

You can’t pull them out using bare hands as it has sharp thorns. There is no need to use gloves to remove it as all you need to do is spray WD-40 on this annoying plant. Thistle plants die off in record time and then their removal becomes much easier.

A Good Rust Remover

If you have ever thrown away locks and other things that had rust on them, you probably didn’t know about the magic of WD-40. The best way to salvage rusty tools is to use WD. It breaks down rust on tools that you think are beyond saving.

Even if your kitchen knife has rust on it, you can get rid of rust with a little bit of WD magic. The next time you find something at home that has rust on it, don’t throw it away. Use WD-40 to salvage it.

Removes Price Tags and Stickers

When it comes to leaving a bumper sticker off the back of the car, it is a hit or miss. If you’re super lucky, you’ll remove the label in one piece without leaving behind a little half-torn paper. But in most cases, there is always a chance of the sticky residue that is quite difficult to remove.

Instead of removing the sticky residue with your fingernails, you can apply WD-40 and pull the sticker off with ease. This magic product makes the peeling process incredibly easy.

Makes Shovel Work Easier

Have you decided to start a backyard garden only to realize that it is not as easy as it looks? In most cases, people trying to start a backyard garden are too inexperienced to realize that using a shovel is not as easy as it seems.

Instead of breaking your back by using the shovel to dig the dirt, you can make it easier by making your soil removal non-sticky. When you spray the shovel with WD-40, the mud doesn’t stick on it and rolls right off.

A Good Window Cleaner

It is quite ironic that something that cleans other stuff can make so much mess. Yes, we are talking about you, Mr. Water. The problem with water is that it leaves stains on the walls, shower door, and floor which are not so easily removed.

If you have WD-40 in your home, you can spray down the affected areas with it and clean them without any problem whatsoever. You can use this product to clean windows and the result is always satisfying.

No More Wasp Nests

You can find tons of informative videos and articles on how to get rid of wasp nests. But what if you don’t want them to make a nest in the first place? If you have a phobia of flying and stinging insects, you can use this clever trick to get rid of wasps’ nests. WD-40 works as an effective bug and insect repellant as well. Is there anything we can’t do with this product? Oh, we can’t use it as motor oil.

And given that WD is waterproof, it will stay there for a long time as well. All you have to do is use the spray anywhere you think is the right spot for wasps. Apply it once a year at ideal spaces for wasps’ nests.

Fix Cracked Phone Screens With It

We have seen so far how WD-40 can be used effectively. This is a prime example of how this product is the king in the world of DIY. So, one of the coolest ways to use WD is to fix cracked phone screens.

Keep in mind that it won’t entirely get rid of scratches and cracks, but one thing can be said with certainty that it will make the screen look far better than before. Simply apply it on the screen and take a soft cloth to wipe it off.

Clean Toilets With It

No one is a big fan of cleaning toilets… unless you are Monica Gellar. It is because cleaning the bathroom is a messy and arduous task. And given how unpleasant it be, it is no surprise you find a lot of dirty bathrooms.

We now know for sure that traditional toilet-cleaning methods are not really good at doing a thorough job. By using WD-40, you can easily clean your toilet in very little time. If you don’t believe us, just give it a try and then let us know what you think about it.

Clean Tiles With It

Just like the bathroom, cleaning the tiles is not a pleasant task at all. No matter how much you like cleaning, you just can’t spend hours cleaning tiles.

There is no need to break your back while cleaning the tiles, just spray WD-40 over the tiles and wash with soapy water. You’ll be surprised after noticing the difference.

Clean Shoes With It

If you have been searching for ways to get rid of stubborn stains that are making your sneakers look awful, it’s time to put an end to that search. With WD-40, you can eliminate stains that are too stubborn to come off with traditional cleaning methods.

Simply spray it on your sneaker and wipe off the residue with a rag or towel. Moreover, this fantastic product also makes shoes waterproof.

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