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2000+ Uses

Offical List of 2000+ Uses

From Gum, Sticker and Crayon Removal, to Cleaning Grease and Corrosion Protection!

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Cleans & Protects

967 uses found.

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  • Camouflages scratches in ceramic tile
  • Keeps clay from sticking to hoes
  • Keeps clay from sticking to rakes
  • Prevents rust form forming on blender blades during storage
  • Spray on trash can lids to keep messes from sticking
  • Protects outside of cast iron brake drums on riding lawnmower
  • Removes grime from grout on bathroom floor
  • Cleans dust from artificial flowers
  • Removes starch residue from sole plate on iron
  • Cleans vacuum cleaner dials
  • Removes fingerprints from bay windows
  • Helps remove flood water marks from cedar paneling
  • Shines mother-of-pearl accessories
  • Cleans oil burner parts
  • Removes marking pen from glass objects
  • Cleans outdoor electrical relay contacts
  • Shines outdoor sculptures
  • Helps remove caked-on dirt and grime from furniture rails
  • Removes calcium deposits from dehumidifier
  • Removes nail polish from hardwood floors
  • Helps remove built up mineral deposits from freezer grid
  • Removes caked-on food from bottom of cookie sheets
  • Removes splattered grease on stove
  • Cleans silver serving trays
  • Cleans woks—after cleaning
  • Removes streaks from Formica
  • Cleans blackened skillets—after cleaning
  • Helps keep wooden handles on garden tools from splintering
  • Helps remove soap scum from bathroom cleaning materials
  • Helps remove calcium deposits from bathtub drains
  • Protects grout from mildew in outdoor shower
  • Removes hardened wax from fiberglass showers
  • Helps remove shoe polish stains from socks
  • Cleans and protects fertilizer spreader after use
  • Keeps ax blade from rusting
  • Prevents rust on patio furniture screws
  • Prevents rust on shut-off valve of main water source
  • Helps remove road salt from car locks
  • Drives moisture from moving garden tools to help prevent corrosion
  • Apply on medicine cabinet closure to prevent sticking
  • Cleans clogged Inkjet nozzle
  • Lubricates rubber insulation around storm doors
  • Removes rust from vacuum cleaners
  • Cleans food stuck in and around refrigerator
  • Spray on shower doors to keep them from rusting
  • Removes glue from carpet
  • Keeps VCR tapes from sticking in VCR’s
  • Prevents corrosion on valves under toilet
  • Keeps line from binding on string trimmer spools
  • Lubricates and protects air conditioner blades
  • Cleans furnace nozzle
  • Cleans remote controls
  • Removes tree sap from tree snippers
  • Lubricates covering air vent on dryers
  • Cleans and protects weed wacker blades
  • Keeps curling iron from sticking to plastic crafts
  • Removes tile adhesive from new no-wax floor
  • Removes hardened wax from fiberglass tubs
  • Removes rust from rollers on storage shed door
  • Helps to remove rusty nails from lawn furniture
  • Removes mineral and rust buildup on water faucets
  • Removes rust from potbellied stoves
  • Keeps branch-cutting tools rust-free
  • Removes makeup from carpet
  • Spray handles of garbage can to prevent rust and corrosion
  • Removes rust from and protects antique irons
  • Spray top of bird feeder to make squirrels slide off
  • Shines mailboxes
  • Keeps keys from rusting
  • Prevents rust and discoloration on lids of jars of canned fruits and vegetables
  • Coat door knobs prior to painting to keep paint from sticking
  • Lubricates rototiller blades
  • Removes plastic cement from tools
  • Cleans and protects grandfather clock cables
  • Lubricates crib rails to prevent sticking
  • Removes dried garbage from trash compactor wheels
  • Shines black rubber baseplates
  • Removes ink from vinyl
  • Loosens grime on toilet tank float shaft
  • Spray sewing thread to prevent breakage
  • Spray on trees to prevent beavers from chewing on them
  • Spray in cracks between sidewalk and cinderblock wall to prevent weeds from growing in them
  • Coat wire tomato plant cages to keep insects away
  • Spray around flower beds gently to keep cats out
  • Spray bottoms of storage containers to prevent sticking to shelves
  • Gets hair color dye stains out of towels
  • Removes rubber cement
  • Protects fertilizer distributors
  • Removes crayon from sofas
  • Removes melted plastic from toaster oven
  • Spray on videotapes to remove the label so you can re-label it
  • Removes stickers from crystal
  • Renews dried-up ink on adding machine ink rollers
  • Spray on disposable razor blades to make them function longer
  • Cleans marble windowsills
  • Removes cement from metal
  • Spray on stepping stone molds before pouring to ease removal from mold
  • Helps remove stubborn pieces of stuck floor padding under carpet
  • Removes melted jelly beans from carpet

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The uses of WD-40 described on this website were provided to WD-40 Company by end-users of the product, and do not constitute recommendations or suggestions for use of WD-40 by WD-40 Company. These uses, including the "Use of the Day," have not been tested by WD-40 Company. Consumers should exercise common sense whenever using WD-40. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the
WD-40 packaging.