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These Are All The Uses For WD-40 You Must Know About
Nora Burchette Published on May 27, 2019

WD-40 is an oil and water displacing spray, but it is also so much more than that. It might 
just be the one thing you simply should not live without. This magical elixir has so many
ways it can be used that you probably never knew about. These are all the amazing things
WD-40 can do.
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Separate Glasses Stuck Together


There’s nothing more frustrating than glasses that have attached themselves to one
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Loosen Zippers
How frustrating is it when the zipper on your favorite bag or jeans gets stuck? Especially
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Protecting Bird Feeders


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Adding a bird feeder to your backyard is a wonderful idea until several non-bird creatures
decide to come and take some of the food for themselves! You can spray some WD-40 on
the edges of your bird feeder, which will make it too slippery for non-winged critter to hang
on to.

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Protecting Bird Feeders

Ring Removal
It’s important to make sure to get a ring that ts your nger perfectly and won’t fall o
easily. However, sometimes that means that it makes it q bit di cult to remove when
needed. Don’t worry! This is another perfect case for WD-40. Spray some around your ring
and easily slip it o .

Ring Removal

Gum Removal
Have you ever put on a brand new pair of shoes, excited as can be, only to realize you’ve
already stepped in some gum that someone has carelessly tossed aside? It can be tricky to
remove, but fear now, WD-40 is here to help. Easily remove stuck-on gum with a spray or
two.

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Gum Removal

Remove Lipstick Stains


While it may mean that someone is interested in you, getting lipstick stains on your clothing
is never fun, especially since it is pretty tough to get out. However, you can pre-treat the
stain with some WD-40 to help get it out a bit faster.

Remove Lipstick Stains

Remove Crayon Stains


Sometimes kids’ creativity can mean a little bit of a mess around the house. This includes
some crayon drawings on the wall. While you’re proud of their accomplishments, maybe it’s
time to teach them about drawing on paper. In the meantime, use some WD-40 to easily
scrub the crayon o the walls.

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Remove Crayon Stains

Cleaning Stained Wood


Nothing will ruin a nice wooden table more than stains, especially those rings coming from
drinks placed on the table without coasters. Luckily, WD-40 can help clean these stains from
the table. However, make sure you provide plenty of coasters next time!

Cleaning Stained Wood

Open Rusted Locks


Locks have many di erent uses, from locking up storage sheds in the backyard to sealing
up our lockers are the gym. Nothing is worse than trying to open a lock that is sealed shut.
Spraying a bit of WD-40 can help pry it open in a snap.

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Open Rusted Locks

Sticker Removal
We’ve all placed a bumper sticker on our car that we eventually regret…don’t be
embarrassed, it happens to the best of us! When the moment of clarity nally comes, use
some WD-40 to help you peel o the sticker easily and without a hassle.

Sticker Removal

Unclog Shower Heads


Nothing ruins a great shower experience more than a blocked shower head. It’s pretty
frustrating to have a shower with low pressure. Don’t worry, WD-40 can help here too! Clear
up the clog by spraying some of the magic and experience the shower like it was meant to
be experienced.

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Unclog Shower Heads

Clean The A/C Unit


The air conditioner is one of the most useful inventions of modern times. Without it, we’d
truly be su ering come each summer season. Before installing a new A/C unit, make sure
you clean it well with WD-40 in order to guarantee the freshest possible air possible.

Clean The A/C Unit

Remove Water Stains


Glass shower doors are really an elegant addition to any bathroom. The only drawback is
that stubborn stains accumulate pretty easily on the glass surface, which seem to never
come out despite vigorous scrubbing. This is also a job for WD-40! Clean the doors with WD-
40 to prevent these stubborn stains from happening.

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Remove Water Stains

Temporary Phone Screen Fix


Absolutely nothing is more heartbreaking than dropping your phone only to nd that the
screen has completely shattered. It’s seriously the worst! While you should de nitely get
your screen replaced, WD-40 is a great way to temporarily x it and make it look better and
usable until you can get a new one.

Temporary Phone Screen Fix

Clean The Fridge Gasket


You know that rubber on the fridge door that keeps the door sealed? Yeah, it’s actually
called the fridge gasket. Now that you know, now we need to tell you that it’s time to clean
it, because it’s probably very dirty right now. WD-40 can help you out with that gunk stuck in
there.

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Clean The Fridge Gasket

Bug Repellant
One of the most underrated uses for WD-40 is probably one of the most surprising as well.
Cockroaches can survive nearly everything, but spraying the house with WD-40 is a great
way to repel bugs from entering your home. Watch out pests!

Bug Repellant

Remove Gum Out Of Hair


Getting gum stuck in your hair is de nitely one of the most disgusting and frustrating
experiences you can go through. The thing is, you may immediately turn to cutting it out of
your hair, but that doesn’t have to be the solution. You can use WD-40 to help get it out,
saving your precious locks in the process!

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Remove Gum Out Of Hair

Clean A License Plate


When making a mental note of what you need to clean, your license plate most likely isn’t at
the top of that list. Heck, it probably doesn’t even make it to that list at all! But it is
important to clean every once in a while, and WD-40 can help keep it squeaky clean.

Clean A License Plate

Remove Super Glue


Super glue is one of the most useful inventions of our time. However, we all know that once
you’ve super glued something, it’s quite di cult to get that super glue o . WD-40 can come
in handy in these situations too and can help un-glue pretty much anything.

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Remove Super Glue

Clean Guitar Strings


Every guitarist knows how important it is to keep your guitar in pristine condition. Part of
guitar maintenance includes routine cleaning, and one of the most important parts of the
guitar to clean is its strings. Use WD-40 to gently clean the guitar strings with a cloth.

Clean Guitar Strings

Prevent Splinters On Brooms & Rakes


This isn’t a well known fact, but it’s true, WD-40 can also be used as a varnish. You can
prevent splinters and damage on brooms and rakes by spraying some trusty WD-40 in
order to prolong their lifetime.

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Prevent Splinters On Brooms & Rakes

Break In A Baseball Glove


One of the most exciting gifts in the world is a fresh baseball glove. However, breaking it in
can be a challenge. Using WD-40, you can easily soften up the glove and be baseball-ready
in half the time it would take to normally break the glove in.

Break In A Baseball Glove

Protect Leather Sofas


Leather sofas are a classic, but they do require quite a bit of maintenance in order to keep
them in tip top shape, without any cracks. Using WD-40 in moderation can be quite e ective
to keep the sofa in good condition.

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Protect Leather Sofas

Bait Fish
While this may come as a surprise and may seem counterintuitive, many sherman have
shared their secret to baiting sh successfully: WD-40! They claim that spraying shing lures
with the product helps attract more sh. We say it can’t hurt to try!

Bait Fish

Clean The Grill


Cleaning a grill after a big cookout can be quite the task to accomplish. The burnt on grime
can be tricky to clean up, but WD-40 can de nitely help you out with this one too. Spray it
onto the grill and wipe the grease and dirt away easily.

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Clean The Grill

Separate Stuck Legos


Legos are the favorite toy of many children. However, one of the most frustrating things
about legos is that they get stuck together and seem almost impossible to separate. Some
WD-40 can help right out and separate these little pieces in a snap!

Separate Stuck Legos

Separate Flower Pots


Are you sensing a theme here yet? Yes, separating ower pots that are stuck together can
be very tough, but our trusty WD-40 is here to help once again. Spray some in between and
separate the ower pots without damaging them at all.

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Separate Flower Pots

Dig Faster
Sometimes, digging into the ground can be much more di cult than expected. By spraying
WD-40 directly onto the shovel, you can simplify the job instantly and watch as the shovel
digs into the ground with ease.

Dig Faster

Clean Coffee & Tea Stains

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Drinking tea and co ee are one of the best things in life, which is why they’re such a vital
part of nearly every single culture. However, we can all agree that the stains that they leave
behind are quite annoying. WD-40 can help clean up the mess easily and with no fuss.

Clean Co ee & Tea Stains

Clean Fake Plants


For those of us without a green thumb, fake plants are the perfect solution for some decor
to brighten up our space. However, even though they’re fake, it doesn’t mean that they
should be neglected. Clean and shine these plastic plants in a pinch with some WD-40.

Clean Fake Plants

Remove Ink Stains


Ink stains are notorious for being some of the most stubborn and clothing-killer stains out
there. While sometimes it is too late to save an item of clothing, WD-40 can help save many
fabrics with a spray and a rinse. Try it out next time you nd yourself with an ink stain.

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Remove Ink Stains

Clean Unwanted Dog Waste


Ah, the great outdoors! There’s nothing like a nice walk in the fresh air–except when you
accidentally step in something smelly…we’ve all been there. Luckily, WD-40 can help remove
that unwanted stu simply and easily. Next time though, try to watch your step!

Clean Unwanted Dog Waste

Clean Brushes
We often forget to clean the items we use to groom ourselves with. Case and point, when
was the last time you cleaned your hairbrush? Spray some WD-40 onto your brush and soak
it in some water to easily get all those dead hairs out of it. You’ll thank us later.

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Clean Brushes

Waterproof Shoes
There’s nothing more upsetting than thinking your shoes are waterproof, con dently
stepping into a giant puddle, only to nd out that you are sorely mistaken. Avoid this
situation by waterproo ng your shoes with our handy WD-40! You can also waterproof your
coat and hat with it as well.

Waterproof Shoes

Clean Toothpaste Stains


Toothpaste stains on the sink are quite nasty. We are all guilty of leaving these on the sink
for far too long, but that’s no excuse. With the help of WD-40, easily wipe away these gross
stains from your sink and keep your bathroom nice and clean.

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Clean Toothpaste Stains

Clean Bug Splatters


There’s nothing less exciting than having to clean a bug that’s own to its demise onto your
car, leaving quite the splattered mess in its wake. While it can be challenging to clean it o ,
this process becomes much easier if you spray WD-40 onto the mess. Simply wipe away the
mess and it’s all gone!

Clean Bug Splatters

Clean Bathroom Tiles


Speaking of gross things, the dirt and mildew that tends to accumulate on bathroom tiles is
some of the least pleasant stu on earth. It’s important to clean this mess before it gets out
of hand, and WD-40 can help simplify the cleanup process.

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Clean Bathroom Tiles

Silence The Squeak


We all have heard it, the squeak of brand new shoes. It’s annoying enough to wear o the
excitement of new shoes for sure. Spray some WD-40 on the bottom of your shoes to avoid
this annoying sound, everyone around will thank you as well.

Silence The Squeak

Prevent Snow Buildup


Snow buildup on windows is not only annoying to clean up, but can also cause some
damage to your windows. Did you know you could prevent this buildup altogether buy
spraying your windows with WD-40 before the snow arrives? Try it out next winter.

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Prevent Snow Buildup

Prevent Wasps
We already know that WD-40 can help prevent bugs from entering our homes, but did you
know you could also prevent wasps around your deck and the rest of the house? Spray
some around the areas you typically see them, and forget your worries.

Prevent Wasps

Tone Down The Polyurethane Shine


While adding a polyurethane shine is something many people do to create a nice e ect on
their wooden oors, sometimes too much shine can end up looking pretty bad. You can
tone down the shine by spraying the oor with WD-40 and spreading it around with a rag.

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Tone Down The Polyurethane Shine

Prosthetic Help
Prosthetics are a wonderful invention that have helped millions of people around the world.
But sometimes they can make situations a little di cult when they give some trouble during
removal. WD-40 can ease this di culty.

Prosthetic Help

Remove Dried Glue


Few things are as frustrating as nding some dried on glue residue. However, you don’t
need to stress out, because with a few sprays of WD-40, you can easily wipe away the
residue without damaging the surface. Another great use for our favorite product!

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Remove Dried Glue

Degrease Hands
Grease is really one of the most frustrating things to come in contact with, because it is so
di cult to clean. If you’ve tried washing it o with soap and water, you’ll know that doesn’t
help much. However, WD-40 can help easily de-grease, just make sure you thoroughly wash
your hands afterwards.

Degrease Hands

Clean Carpet Stains


One of the most upsetting things is nding a giant stain on your carpet, especially when
you’re not sure where it came from and how you’re supposed to clean it up. Don’t worry,
this is another job that WD-40 can take care of!

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Clean Carpet Stains

Remove Tomato Stains


We all love tomatoes and the many wonderful dishes they can provide. However, they are
truly one of the messiest fruits/vegetables (we’re not here to debate!) out there. But yes,
that’s right– WD-40 helps with tomato stains as well!

Remove Tomato Stains

Clean The Fridge


Sometimes we keep our fridge in perfect condition. Other times, we let things get a little out
of hand, and things can really get crazy in there. Spilled food gets caked into shelves and
can really smell up a fridge. You know what can help eliminate those messes? That’s right,
good ol’ WD-40!

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Clean The Fridge

Pre Wash Treatment For Blood Stains


It seems like every time we wear light colored clothing, we’re all magnets for dirt and spills.
The same goes for skinned knees and elbows, which always happen when we’re wearing
white! We all know how frustrating it is to get a blood stain on our favorite pants, but did
you know that WD-40 can be used as a pre-wash treatment in order to save your clothes?

Pre Wash Treatment For Blood Stains

Clean Off Old Wax


Part of being an avid snowboarder or surfer means having to maintain your board properly.
Regular maintenance includes waxing the board, but part of that also includes cleaning o
previously applied wax. WD-40 can help get every last bit o of old wax that may cling
stubbornly onto your boards.

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Clean O Old Wax

Prevent Boat Corrosion


As Rachel Green’s father on Friends let us all know, rust is like cancer for a boat. Corrosion is
really the greatest enemy for any boat, and it is important to take steps in order to prevent
it from happening. WD-40 is a great tool to use as a preventative measure in order to make
sure your boat doesn’t fall victim to damaging corrosion.

Prevent Boat Corrosion

De-Barnacle Your Boat


While we’re on the topic of boats, another nuisance that can plague our boats is barnacles.
While these are a classic addition to many pirate ships, in reality, they are pretty unwanted
additions to your boat. With the help of WD-40 and a scraping tool, you can easily get rid of
these pesky barnacles.

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De-Barnacle Your Boat

Protect Golf Clubs


Anyone who enjoys golf, whether as a casual hobby or as a weekly pastime, is aware of the
importance of keeping your golf clubs in tip top condition. While we’re sure there are plenty
of cleaning products speci cally designed for golf clubs, you may not need to spend that
extra money, since WD-40 can help you get the job done just as well.

Protect Golf Clubs

Loosen Spark Plugs


One of the most frustrating things to deal with is spark plugs that get stuck. Removing these
damaged plugs can really become an annoying task to deal with. However, with some
application of WD-40, getting those stubborn spark plugs un-stuck will become a whole lot
less frustrating.

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Loosen Spark Plugs

Clean Old Saws


Saws are certainly one of the most useful and versatile tools that can occupy our toolshed.
However, they have a tendency to get dirty pretty quickly. This dust and dirt can accumulate
and make your tasks more di cult than they need to be. Use some WD-40 to clean things
up before things get really bad!

Clean Old Saws

Prevent Wicker Noise


There’s nothing quite like sprucing up an outdoor space with beautiful wicker furniture. The
only drawback is when wicker makes annoying creaking sounds while sitting on it. While
there’s nothing fundamentally wrong with this, you can quiet down the creaks with a couple
of sprays of WD-40.

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Prevent Wicker Noise

De-Squeak Toy Car Wheels


Speaking of annoying squeaks, any parent will be able to relate to this one. While your
child’s favorite toy car can provide endless hours of entertainment, it can also cause hours
of headaches if its wheels are squeaky. Luckily, these squeaks can be easily silenced with a
bit of WD-40 sprays.

De-Squeak Toy Car Wheels

Clean Sliding Doors Sliding Strip


Sliding doors are a beautiful addition to the home that provide extra natural light and easy
access to the outdoors. However, have you ever struggled with a tug-o-war battle with a
sliding door? It can get pretty frustrating. You can help ease up a stuck sliding door by
spraying some on the sliding strip and slowly un-sticking the door.

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Clean Sliding Doors Sliding Strip

Prevent Wind Chime Rust


Wind chimes are a lovely addition to your backyard, porch, or entryway. However, their
charm may fade away as they tend to rust up. You can prevent this from happening by
spraying new wind chimes with WD-40 before each rainy season and ensure that your wind
chimes stay beautiful year-round.

Prevent Wind Chime Rust

Simplify Disassembly
Putting together plastic shelves or drawers is not usually a di cult task to handle. However,
when it comes to taking them apart, this can be an entirely di erent story. This is especially
true with older shelves. To avoid di cult in disassembling, spray WD-40 between the pieces
that come together so you can easily take them apart later.

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Simplify Disassembly

Clean Fiberglass Bathtubs


Few things in life are as relaxing as taking a nice, long bath at the end of a stressful day.
However, nothing will put a damper on your bath more than dirty stains that accumulate in
the tubs over time. Clean up these tough spots with the help of WD-40 and avoid any future
messes with regular maintenance.

Clean Fiberglass Bathtubs

Clean & Prevent Wheelbarrow Rust


Wheelbarrows are an extremely useful tool to have in your shed when it comes to
maintaining a yard. Keeping them in good shape is important in order to maintain the
wheelbarrow’s longevity. WD-40 can come in handy when you want to keep your
wheelbarrow clean and rust free.

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Clean & Prevent Wheelbarrow Rust

Remove Tape Marks


Sometimes putting things up that aren’t framed requires tape. Think: taping posters to your
bedroom walls, putting up yers around a city, etc. The only drawback is when you have to
start removing the tap, which leaves behind tape marks and gunk. Use WD-40 to wipe away
the mess quickly and easily.

Remove Tape Marks

Maintain Swings & Playground Sets


Adding a swing set and playground are a wonderful way for kids to stay active and enjoy
time outside. What’s less than optimal is a playground set that creaks and squeaks. To
prevent and alleviate these annoying noises, apply some of our trusty WD-40 on the areas
that make the noise.

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Maintain Swings & Playground Sets

Clean Ashtrays
While ashtrays are not exactly known for being the cleanest of all household items, it is still
important to keep them as clean as possible, especially after each use. You may have
noticed that it gets pretty hard to clean sometimes. In order to avoid this, next time you
have a new ashtray, spray it with WD-40 to make your life easier while cleaning it.

Clean Ashtrays

Maintain Lawnmower Blades


It goes without saying, but lawnmowers don’t come cheap. Since they’re quite the
investment, it’s important to maintain them properly and keep them clean. Use WD-40 to
clean the blades and keep them in top shape, and you’ll ensure many years of good use
from your lawnmower.

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Maintain Lawnmower Blades

Remove Chair Marks


Something that is often unavoidable is leaving behind marks on the oor, whether it be
from moving chairs or other kinds of furniture. WD-40 will help you out here, too! Wipe
down these marks with the product and make sure to wipe all residue well in order to
avoiding any slipping.

Remove Chair Marks

De-Gunk Luggage Handles


Part of traveling includes attaching luggage stickers in order for the airport to keep track of
our belongings. We’ve all experienced the unpleasant feeling of removing these labels and
getting sticky residue on our hands and luggage. An easy way to quickly wipe away the gunk
with with the help of some WD-40!

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De-Gunk Luggage Handles

Remove Stickers From Plates


It’s always exciting to buy a new dish ware set, whether it’s the rst time you’re buying a set
for your home or you’re simply updating your set. The only frustrating thing to deal with is
removing all the stickers from the bottom of the dishes! In order to avoid leaving behind a
sticky residue, use WD-40 to help the stickers easily peel o .

Remove Stickers From Plates

Bust Dust From Mosquito Screens


Being able to open windows in order to let fresh air in is a very important part of owning a
home. However, it’s equally important to have a screen in order to prevent unwanted ying
creatures from in ltrating your home. Keep these screens dust free, wipe them down with
WD-40 and keep your home both mosquito and dust free.

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Bust Dust From Mosquito Screens

Polish Brass & Gold Lamps


While keeping your brass and golden lamps polished won’t help you summon a genie, you
can at the very least be pleased with how lovely they look! Keep these trinkets shiny and
dust-free by wiping them down with WD-40 and a soft cloth.

Polish Brass & Gold Lamps

Fix Folding Chairs & Ironing Boards


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There’s almost nothing more annoying to deal with than a folding chair or ironing board
that simply won’t unfold due to old and rusty joints. Once again, WD-40 can help make your
life much easier. Spray some directly onto the joints in order to loosen up the metal joints
and resume life as normal.

Fix Folding Chairs & Ironing Boards

Restore Metal Figurines


Metal gurines can be a lovely addition to liven up your home’s decor. The only drawback is
their tendency to get a bit rusty. In order to prevent this, make sure to keep them properly
cleaned and maintained with a good spray of WD-40 every once in a while.

Restore Metal Figurines

Enhance TV Signal
While most people have moved on in the digital age, for those of you still clinging on to a TV
with antennae, you have to make sure to keep them in good condition in order to keep

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getting a clear picture signal for your TV shows. Wiping them with WD-40 and a cloth will
help keep things in order.

Enhance TV Signal

Prevent Critters
Do you have a problem with critters around the house? While most of the time they’re
harmless, sometimes they can get into your trash and cause huge messes. To prevent this
from happening, you can spray WD-40 onto the top and sides of your trash cans, which will
cause it to be slippery and harder for them to climb on and into.

Prevent Critters

Remove Oil Stains


Did you get an oil stain on your favorite shirt? Don’t despair! While oil is one of the more
di cult stains to deal with, you de nitely don’t have to give up and throw it out. Try
spraying it with WD-40 in order to salvage it,  as WD-40 can help remove oil from many
di erent textiles.

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Remove Oil Stains

Clear Clogged Drains


Dealing with a clogged drain really can be one of the most frustrating inconveniences, as
the sink is something we use pretty much every single day. While this is super annoying,
WD-40 can be a simple x for this issue. Spray some of the product and allow it to sit before
watching your sink unclog before your eyes.

Clear Clogged Drains

Protect Speakers
Good speakers can be a great long-term investment. As with everything valuable, proper
maintenance and care will help extend years of the product’s life. You can help protect and
maintain your speakers by wiping them down with dry cloth and a light spray, taking care to
not overdo it.

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Protect Speakers

Protect Car Doors


One of the most obviously crucial parts of your car is its doors, which need to stay in great
shape in order to maximize safety as well as protection from weather. In order to prevent
rain or snow from getting in, keep the rubber lining in good shape by spraying a coating of
WD-40 on them.

Protect Car Doors

Remove Gum From Lint Screen


The lint screen of your dryer is probably one of the best inventions out there. While it helps
trap all the extraneous lint, it does get some more di cult things stuck to it once in a while.
An example of this gum, which can actually be easily removed with a bit of WD-40!

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Remove Gum From Lint Screen

Clean Cookie Tin Rust


Cookie tins have long been part of many family’s food traditions. How exciting is it to open
up the lid and grab a fresh, delicious cookie? But what if you can’t wrestle that lid open? It
must mean it’s time to add a little bit of WD-40 to the sides of the lid in order to keep it easy
to open and prevent it from getting rusty.

Clean Cookie Tin Rust

Prevent Mildew
Wooden furniture is a great addition to any backyard in order to maximize the outdoor
space and is a great way to entertain outdoors. It’s also imperative to keep the wood
protected from mildew, which can be done with some WD-40 sprays!

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Prevent Mildew

Removing Silly Putty From Furniture


Silly putty is a great toy to keep kids entertained and play while using their imaginations.
However, many parents know the downfall of this fun toy: when it gets stuck to furniture.
However, you don’t need to despair when this happens. A bit of WD-40, a rag, and some
elbow grease will get it all out in no time.

Removing Silly Putty From Furniture

Clean Piano Keys


Pianos are not only a fantastic instrument to have around, but can also serve as a beautiful
piece of furniture as well. Who doesn’t want furniture that can produce lovely music? In

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order to keep your piano maintained and in top shape, you can clean the keys with the help
of a little bit of WD-40.

Clean Piano Keys

Prevent Mildew On Fountains


Although not everyone might have a water fountain in their backyard, this is still applicable
to any outdoor decor or furniture you may own. Due to consistent contact with water
(whether from the fountain or rainwater), mildew is to be expected. However, spraying
down with WD-40 can help prevent mildew growths.

Prevent Mildew On Fountains

Remove Smoke Stains


While there are plenty of di erent ways of getting smoke stains on walls, ranging from
accidental res, to harmless candles, either way, these are the type of stains you de nitely
want to get rid of. While soap and water won’t do the trick, adding a bit of WD-40 will help
make this cleanup job a whole lot easier.
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Remove Smoke Stains

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