WD-40

by **Abiding in His Word** on Fri Jun 16, 2006 7:16 pm

WD-40 is great for lots of things other than just lubricating tools.

1) It polishes stainless steel beautifully. I use it for polishing stainless steel kitches appliances.

2) It polishes aluminum beautifully. My lanai is screened in and the aluminum tracks get ucky. I clean them with WD-40 to protect them from pitting cause it's so humid down here.

3) It polishes bathroom tile beautifully. You can use it in the shower (not on the floor tile - too slippery) and it repels soap scum nicely.

4) It also works to clean the gooey residue from price stickers on items purchased. Or if you want to remove the label from a jar (i.e. peanut butter or mayo) after soaking it in water, use it to remove the sticky residue. We store a lot of things in jars in Florida to discourage little bugs. ewwww

If you want to join the WD-40 Fan Club and receive other handy uses by email, you can go here:

http://fanclub.wd40.com/

by **Salty Skipper** on Fri Jun 16, 2006 7:18 pm

This is great, very valuable info!!! I'm going to have fun at this link! :)

Salty

by **Abiding in His Word** on Fri Jun 16, 2006 7:28 pm

I got their tips for a long time and then they eventually stopped for some reason. But I did learn to experiment with WD-40 and found a number of uses that I never would have expected like cleaning the glass shower doors.

Let us know about any tips you learn, Salty!

by **lahalbo** on Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:31 am

Does it remove the soap scum from shower doors? I was cleaning my bathroom and have a real problem with our glassed in shower.

http://www.wd40jobsite.com/

Here is a link to their website.

Spray WD-40 around the base of faucets to remove lime build-up. Wait a few minutes and use a wooden ice cream stick to remove the stains. Be sure to wipe the faucet base with a dry cloth when you’re done.

This will be VERY helpful. I wonder if Sam's sells WD-40 in bulk? :bounce:

by **Abiding in His Word** on Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:38 am

Does it remove the soap scum from shower doors?

I don't remember if it actually "removes" it, but it wouldn't hurt to try it. I do know that wiping the doors afterward protects it from future scum buildup - as does a good furniture polish.

I try WD40 on lots of things. Can't hurt!

by **lahalbo** on Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:50 am

I also heard to clean bathroom mirrors with furniture polish and they won't fog up. I tried it and it cleaned the mirrors and it smelled good. Didn't really pay attention to the fogging up part. I tried it out on a mirror that is in a half bath, not much chance of it fogging up, unless you turned the tap on really hot for a long time. haha

by **David L** on Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:41 pm

I'm going to try it on the stickyness of the inner window of me car to see if the prophecies are troo!!

by **Lookfortruth** on Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:06 pm

lahalbo wrote:Does it remove the soap scum from shower doors? I was cleaning my bathroom and have a real problem with our glassed in shower.

http://www.wd40jobsite.com/

Here is a link to their website.

Spray WD-40 around the base of faucets to remove lime build-up. Wait a few minutes and use a wooden ice cream stick to remove the stains. Be sure to wipe the faucet base with a dry cloth when you’re done.

This will be VERY helpful. I wonder if Sam's sells WD-40 in bulk?

Try lemon pledge or orange juice. :wink:

Candy

by **mabell28** on Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:15 pm

However, watch anything that is painted you use it on...it contains chemicals which will strip finish and paint very quickly...this includes dye on clothes.

This stuff has saved me more skinned knuckles on stuck bolts than I can count. In fact, the Tin Woodman was really using it instead of simple oil, that's why he danced so well....hee hee

mabell28

by **Abiding in His Word** on Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:33 pm

This stuff has saved me more skinned knuckles on stuck bolts than I can count.

WD40 is good, but there's a product that's better for loosening rusted bolts that you can get a Nappa Auto Parts. I can't remember the name at this minute, but when I do, I'll let you know in case you want to try it.

by **Guest** on Fri Aug 04, 2006 10:41 am

I was reading the back of my bottle of Lemon Oil and it said it was good for removing water stains on shower doors.

I'll have to try that and see if it works. Not a lot mind you.

by **mabell28** on Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:17 pm

Citrus works on soap, due to the fact that anything with acid in it, can take an oily substance and make it disolve easier in water.

For instance, hot peppers are hot due to oil, that's why drinking water doesn't help, but if you use a lemon or something with acid in it, it will lower the pH and make the oil able to be washed away with water, that is why some soap scum but also hard water stains get wasted away easier.

mabell28

by **Guest** on Thu Sep 14, 2006 2:15 pm

Ok this one is pretty bizzare but, my grandmother used wd40 on her joints. She would rub it in daily to her knees, elbows, etc. She swore by it and she lived to be in her 90's so I dont think the toxic level could be that high.

:shock:

by **Be still** on Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:16 pm

so I dont think the toxic level could be that high.

by **soonverysoon** on Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:55 pm

How can you guys stand the smell of WD-40? Guess I can't be a part of this club. :grin:

soonverysoon

by **Abiding in His Word** on Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:59 pm

soonverysoon wrote:How can you guys stand the smell of WD-40? Guess I can't be a part of this club.

Clothespins might enable you to become a member...... :cheeky:

by **soonverysoon** on Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:58 am

Abiding in His Word wrote:
soonverysoon wrote:How can you guys stand the smell of WD-40? Guess I can't be a part of this club.

Clothespins might enable you to become a member......

soonverysoon

by **Ready1** on Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:00 pm

Spray WD40 on wasps and wasp nests...it works as good as any insecticide.

I didn't believe my 12 year old when he told me, but now I am a belieeeeever......

by **OBXBob** on Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:48 pm

Hello Ready1,

Just another good reason not to get it on one's skin!

Blessings,

Bob

by **BeTheMoon** on Thu Sep 21, 2006 12:45 am

Ready1 wrote:Spray WD40 on wasps and wasp nests...it works as good as any insecticide.

I didn't believe my 12 year old when he told me, but now I am a belieeeeever......

by **water** on Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:02 am

soonverysoon wrote:How can you guys stand the smell of WD-40? Guess I can't be a part of this club.

soonverysoon

LOL! That is what I was thinking the whole time!

Other uses for WD-40:

cat repellent

dog repellent

people repellent

by **water** on Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:03 am

Ready1 wrote:Spray WD40 on wasps and wasp nests...it works as good as any insecticide.

I didn't believe my 12 year old when he told me, but now I am a belieeeeever......

409 works well too, it will drop a fly out of the air...hehe, it could be a new hobby.

by **redeemed1953** on Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:00 pm

My family says this is indicative of my nature:

Really stiff hairspray freezes their wings and then they can only walk and you can stomp on them. Be sure to wear shoes or you will need baking soda for the sting. :a3:

by **Be still** on Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:54 pm

by **bugtussle** on Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:26 pm

good idea be still ... :bowing:

by **Be still** on Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:28 pm

It wasn't my idea sister :lol:

by **bugtussle** on Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:31 pm

by **Schmize** on Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:05 am

Can ya spray evil spirits witht he stuff and then stop on them????

:banana:

glen

by **noble1** on Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:25 pm

Wow! These ideas are great! I've used hairspray on bugs before, it stops 'em dead in their tracks. Its kinda fun to see them trying to move after spraying them...Okay, so I'm truly a kid at heart! Anyone see Ant Bully?

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