Whether you are decluttering and staging a Waterloo Region home to sell or simply getting a jump on spring-cleaning there ares some simple household supplies that can really help you do a better job, faster.
One of those is WD-40. Technically WD-40 was created decades ago as a simple lubricant. But it has so many uses that it is hard to define what it should be used for.
There are some very good reasons to keep a can or two handy though, especially when working on your home and garden. Here are just 200 of them (yes, 200 uses for WD-40) What amazing value for something that only costs about $7 a can!
Use to loosen rusty nuts and screws, clean garden tools
Cleans piano keys
Keeps wicker chairs from squeaking
Lubricates small rolling toys
Keeps garden tools rust-free
Cleans patio door glide strip
Removes crayon from clothes dryer (make sure to unplug dryer first)
Removes scuff marks from ceramic tile floor
Keeps metal wind chimes rust-free
Removes crayon from walls
Helps join plastic shelving to make disassembly easier
Removes water spots from mirrors
Lubricates hinge on pruning shears
Lubricates screws on lawn furniture
Lubricates hydraulic rams on slide out of 5th wheel
Cleans fiberglass bathtubs
Cleans and prevents rust on oil tank exterior
Cleans and protects bed of wheelbarrows
Prevents rust on swamp cooler nuts
Removes tea stains from countertops
Removes crayon from wallpaper
Lubricates gate locks
Removes crayon from carpet
Removes tape marks from the wall where posters hung
Shines leaves of artificial houseplants
Keeps snow from sticking to shovel
Removes coffee stains on floor tiles
Keeps hose ends from corroding
Lubricates moving parts on playground equipment
Removes crayon from plastic
Removes decals from bathtubs
Removes old cellophane tape
Removes crayon from shoes
Cleans ashtrays
Removes crayon from toys
Cleans and protects underside of cast iron skillets
Removes ink from carpet
Keeps garden plant cages bright and rust free
Cleans lawnmower blades
Cleans and protects antique kitchen tools
Prevents mildew growth on fountain
Removes marks from floors left by chair feet
Removes crayon from chalk boards
Eliminates static on volume and tuning control knobs
Cleans candle soot
Removes ink from blue jeans
Cleans residue on luggage handles
Cleans old muffin tins
Cleans and protects pruning shears
Cleans gold-plated faucets
Removes petroleum stains from clothing
Keeps sewing needles from rusting
Removes Kool-Aid stains from carpet and fabric
Removes gunk from plastic dish-drainer
Lubricates kitchen sink handheld spray nozzle
Removes rust from curtain rods
Removes adhesive from precious china
Cleans bottoms of pots and pans
Helps prevent rust on hide-a-key containers
Cleans vinyl garage doors
Cleans stains from tennis shoes
Removes gunk when replacing old faucets
Cleans and protects medicine door latches
Protects wrought iron from rust
Removes tomato stains from clothes
Prevents rust from forming on washing machines
Keeps metal wire screens rust free
Removes blue baked-on acrylic cover shields from acrylic windows
Preventative maintenance on cooking burner
Removes coffee stains from leather
Protects electric pump on furnace
Removes ink stains from leather
Prevents corrosion on copper parts of anything
Lubricates folding parts of ironing board
Removes rust from chair feet
Cleans and polishes gold and brass lamps
Removes adhesive price tag from shoe bottoms
Keeps trigger on glue gun from sticking
Cleans bed frame
Protects shower heads from rust
Protects silver from blackening
Lubricates external pivots on lawnmowers
Keeps blades from rusting on garden plow
Cleans black streaks from hardwood floors
Protects inner machinery in toilet against corrosion
Removes paint from tile flooring
Protects hand trowels from corrosion
Cleans and protects pitchforks
Lubricates screen channels upon installation of rubber bead
Removes rust stains from bathroom tubs
Cleans metal figurines
Shines shower doors
Protects patio door from sun damage
Cleans mildew from refrigerator gasket
Helps clean rust from wire shelves
Cleans newspaper ink from tables
Removes rust stains from floor after mopping
Cleans and protects TV antenna
Removes gum from wallpaper
Penetrates and frees stuck toilet shutoff valve
Spray on rototiller blades to prevent rust during off-season
Cleans melted vacuum belt from carpeting
Removes crayon from television screen
Lubricates zippers on lawn mower grass catcher bags
Cleans gunk from chain saws
Prevents rust on metal patio chairs
Removes crayon marks from glass
Camouflages scratches in cultured marble
Removes berry stains from patio furniture
Removes gum stuck to concrete
Cleans heavy dirt from shovels
Cleans rust from metal exterior of speakers
Coat outside pipes during winter to help prevent freezing damage or pipe bursts
Removes glue deposits from linoleum
Lubricates hinges on antique smoking stand
Removes masking tape residue from linoleum
Cleans gunk built up on doorknobs
Removes stickers from credit cards
Cleans smoke stains
Removes lipstick from carpet
Lubricates metal latches on chain link fences
Removes melted scotch tape from dining room table
Removes stains from coffee cups
Removes crayon from screen doors
Removes crayon from plastic tables
Removes oil stains from nylon
Spray on hula hoe swivels to clean & prevent corrosion
Lubricates air holes before inserting hand air pump nozzle onto tires
Keeps lawnmower wheels turning smoothly
Keeps plant supports from rusting
Removes gum from linoleum floor
Removes strawberry stains from countertops
Removes tar from shovels
Keeps plant hangers from rusting
Removes mascara from tile floors
Erases marks caused by chair backs on running boards of wall
Spray on silverware during unused periods to prevent tarnishing
Clean black marks from shoes off the floor
Removes labels from medicine bottles
Removes wax from shoes
Cleans chair wheels
Cleans window sills
Protects snow shovels from the effects of salt
Cleans and protects washer lid
Prevents corrosion on outdoor light fixtures
Removes felt pen marks from floor
Loosens valve stems on lawnmower tires
Removes gum from aluminum siding
Removes wax from vinyl surfaces
Lubricates mixer gears
Removes rollerblade marks from kitchen floor
Adds moisture to and preserves ivory and bone items
Keeps lawn mower carburetors free of gunk
Removes Velcro stickers
Polishes away scratches on countertops
Lubricates vacuum cleaner roller brush
Cleans gunk from base of toilet bowl
Lubricates runners on porch glider
Cleans roofing tar off circular saw blades
Protects exposed metal parts on snow blowers
Removes sticker residue from clothes
Removes gum from flagpoles
Keeps clay from sticking to shovels
Prevents rake from rusting
Removes laundry detergent stain from washer
Polishes splash guards
Cleans crayon off of rock walls
Lubricates ball valve handle on sprinkler system
Lubricates return springs on riding lawnmowers
Keeps kitty-doo from sticking to electric cat-box rakes
Removes dried toothpaste stains
Removes silly putty from furniture
Cleans lime stains from toilet bowls
Spray on bottom 6 inches of wooden patio table to prevent mildew build up
Removes glue from refrigerator
Helps clean showers
Cleans build up on hedge trimmers
Lubricates gardening shears
Cleans dog hair from sliding door rollers
Removes ink from most items
Removes rust from cookie tins
Keeps flower pots from sticking together when stacked in storage
Removes gum from dryer lint screen
Cleans tar from rubber water hoses
Removes scuff marks from lawn furniture
Removes rust stains from tile floors
Lubricates lever on razor scraper
Removes lipstick from fabric
Cleans and lubricates the rubber surrounds on stereo sub woofers
Spray down drain to remove scum
Removes crayon from place mats
Removes stubborn oils and shampoo residue from bath mats
Spray around bottom of garbage cans to prevent animals from getting in
Removes oxidation from aluminum window frames
Polishes and protects brass candlesticks
Cleans music racks
Cleans peanut butter from shoelaces
Cleans and protects blades of pruning shears
Cleans wood planter bed
Cleans scum from rubber gloves