@@dfirth224 yeah, you'll be doing it every day until they are totally fked up. Don't do it dude...seriously...too many idiots posting garbage online...
Does it work on snakes? Like Dean said about the cat, “They’re scary.” LOL 😋 (The episode on Supernatural where Dean is scared by a cat! He is so good at comedy. If you don’t know it, it doesn’t matter, venomous snakes are freaking effing scary!! :)
Back in the days of dot-matrix printers with ink ribbons, at my school I would periodically open the ribbon cases and spray the ribbon with WD-40. Within 24 hours it was good for another month! I saved the school a lot of money that way.
I use it as a cleaner. I had to clean my aunts old Dell PC and remove some stickers. I used WD-40 to clean the plastics and not only did they come clean but also looked brand new. After wiping off the access oil, get a clean microfiber cloth and wipe it once more till its dry. It even repelled dust from the PC for about a year. I tried it on my Razer keyboard that had the rubberized texture. I removed all the keys and cleaned them in a tub of soapy water first. They looked dry and white and crusty. Then I wiped them all down with WD-40 until dry from oil, reattached the keys and wiped down the whole keyboard with more WD and until dry. Waited a few days until I used it again and it wasn't sticky or oily feeling, it felt like brand new. The keyboard was over 10 years old and after cleaning it. It looked brand new again.
Also, excellent for restoring old windshield wiper blades, spray it on a piece of terry cloth towel and wipe it a half dozen times across the blades, The cloth will turn black, and the blades will be like new then wash your windshield 👍
Ahhh...one of my secrets exposed. Now I'll tell you the rest of it. Take a piece of 300-600 grit wet/dry sandpaper and run it on the diagonal of the blades as it lubricates it. restores the blade edge just like sharpening a knife and I get about 6 years or more on every wiper.
In Australia we call WD40 ..........."Start 'Ya Basta*d" !!! That's what you say when trying to get something going!! Even my Dad who is 78 calls it that!
Another great use for WD40 is on a snowblower. I buy it in gallon cans and use a sprayer to coat the housing, auger, impeller and chute on my snowblower before and after using it. It lessens the snow buildup while using it and also works as a rust preventer afterwards. The machine will work less hard and last longer!
@@debbradecker9900 Pam will work to prevent sticking snow and ice. The thing I like about WD40 is that it is a rust preventative. I use it before and after using the blower. I think it may be better as it displaces moisture.
Not many people know that WD-40 was not intended to be a lubricant, hence the name Water Displacer [formula] 40. It still makes a fairly good lubricant. In a pinch it's also a decent cutting fluid in lieu of no fluid at all.
You are right. wd-40 is NOT a lubricant and no where on the can does it say that. It is a great product with other uses. I use it to spray metal when storing it. it will dry and leave film to stop rust
WD-40 is the best I've ever figured out to use to combat kitchen ants... If ants have made their way into the kitchen via little cracks near windows or door frame... Simply spray the WD-40 onto their route... Ants use pheromones to Guild them in their marching line, the WD-40, not only kills any ants on contact, but absolutely and utterly destroys their pheromone pathway. The ants retreat and don't return unless the WD~40 residue has been thoroughly removed with cleaning. 👍
We used WD40 on the locks of our brand new van in dead of winter while OOT. IT was A Lifesaver❤ Frozen door locks ,on cars , screendoors in the dead of winter have saved many by the tiny Squirt of DW40 and working the handle ! 🌟. It dorsn't take much .
Re no. 8, Loosed a stuck ring. Yep, my fingers are getting fatter as I get older and the rings are harder to remove, MY trick is to simply wash my hands in warm or hot soapy water, leave the soap on, remove the ring (gently, of course), rinse the ring and hands, dry them both with a soft towel and you're done! Simple! Have fun.
as far as wasp removal add a lighter to that equation and WD-40 makes a great wasp removal flamethrower. worked in existing home construction for years and it worked like a charm. never tried it as a deterrent to building nests though but will
Sort of in connection with using WD-40 for glue. It works great for sealants like caulk, urethane , silicone. Spray on a cloth or paper towel wipe hands clean, then use soap to remove the oil.
I used WD40 on oil stains on clothes. Just be sure to rinse them thoroughly when the stains are gone. I’m not sure if it’s compatible with most fabrics so maybe test it on an unseen portion of the garment like the underside of a hem. Works like a charm.
@@totsmini3105 Soft cloth but I use a paper towel.. If your headlights are very foggy , I use Gumption with a Chux Super Wipe. First apply the Gumption in a swirling motion then wipe off , if you notice a yellow colour on the cloth when you wipe it off , do the Gumption again (same process) until the cloth is fairly clear not yellow (I did this 3 times because they were very foggy) .. Then after that I apply the WD40 , spray on a paper towel and wipe over the headlight. You most probably need to this every 6 months like I do 🤙
@@totsmini3105 Do not remove the headlights , the hazing is on the outside of the headlight. I have not tried sugar soap but give it a try. I’ve used toothpaste but didn’t work very well. I found gumption to work well , plus it’s cheap from a supermarket.
0:17. Before to continue watching the video I have to make a point. WD40 is not a lubricant. It was the 40th experiment in order to create a product that provide protection against oxidisation, in fact to WD means “water displacer”
@@totsmini3105 I use it on my glass shower walls and door. Just spray it on starting at the top and let it trickle down the glass. Leave it for a few minutes and wipe it using paper towels or whatever you have. The soap and shampoo scum just comes off. Then spray the mid way of the glass walls or door and repeat the wipe off part. It may take a couple of wipes depending on how much scum is on the glass. But once completed the WD40 leaves the glass looking clear and clean. You should only need to do this once or twice a year at the most. The WD40 prevents the scum from sticking to the glass.
I know someone who sprays it on his fishing line about 6 inches above the hook. Apparently the fish cannot resist checking it out and then they go for the bait. It works, I just don't eat his fish.
I used to clean my landscaping tools on the tailgate of my pickup using WD-40. One day after cleaning the tools I jumped into the bed of the truck for some reason or other and coming out I stepped on the tailgate and I literally flew through the air and landed flat on my back way out in the street. The stuff was amazingly slippery.
Stellar tutorial. Thanks for the tips. It's not well known that the acronym WD actually stands for Water Displacement. One thing's for certain, it's an icon as a mechanic in a can!
I haven't seen anyone mention the smell, but WD40 is quite odorous. I often use silicone spray instead when the item I'm treating is going to be indoors.
Yeah, I can't see applying this stuff to your shoes or a leather shoulder bag... Is it possible that the narrator of this video has no sense of smell? 🤔
Just a couple of suggestions as to applications. Weather proofing shoes, apply shoe wax around the edges where leather and shoe sole are attached, then apply WD40. Keeps lube away from adhesive in sole. Clothing zippers, apply lube with a Qtip. I commonly use it on winter clothing, some made with cotton. Help prevent lube stains. Don’t want to fix zipper and then have to wash. Last one not mentioned. The lever on fridge ice dispenser. It always gets stained. Used gel gloss wax to clean (works effortlessly on shower doors also) and then applied wd 40. Ever since then, only apply WD40 about once a month.
NO!! Never do it. WD-40 breaks down rubbers, plastics, glue and other petroleum products. It should never be used on such products, including shoes. Over time they will begin to soften, melt or even become brittle and crack or shatter. Just don't do it.
be careful what you are painting before using WD40 on that paintbrush. WD40 can mess up a paint job, even if it is just a slight misty spray, (yes that is experience talking) If you are the type to reuse your candlewax, do not use any oils to remove it. heat the candleholder to get the wax.
Note, WD-40 should NOT be used on one’s body. A little won’t do harm, but it does reach down into the skin and you can potentially poison yourself. Instead, get GOOP, a product designed for use in removing glue, paint, etc. from the hands. WD-40 can be lethal if used for huffing. Just don’t do it! If you do get WD-40 on your skin, wash thoroughly as soon as possible. Gum can be removed from hair just as easily with olive oil. It won’t smell, you won’t won’t inhale it, and there’s no need to wash your hair afterwards. Olive or any natural oil can be blotted with a towel and worked throughout the hair with a brush for a conditioning treatment.
For starters, WD-40 is NOT a lubricant. The "WD" stands for "water displacement". It was originally formulated to... wait for it... displace water from surfaces and crevices to prevent rust. While it does work as a lubricant briefly, there are far better options available for anything needing actual lubrication. There are also legitimate products for conditioning leather-- why use WD-40? The big problem with many of these uses is that WD-40 does not stay around very long. If you really want to repel bugs from your house, use diatomaceous earth. It will block bugs for years as long as you don't accidentally vacuum it out of the cracks. Regular paste wax like you'd use on your car will keep snow and ice from sticking to your windows and will also far outlast WD-40, which will be gone by the first rain shower. I sincerely can't think of a single problem where WD-40 is the best solution. It is definitely better than nothing in some cases. But I wouldn't waste my money on it.
@@haruchai and 3inOne is better than all of them. If I'm gonna use oil on a machine it's gonna be 3inOne not MX3 , there's no comparison coming from crude.
WD-40 is great for loosening stuff, displacing water (duh), cleaning and treating some materials. But what far too many people still don't realize is that WD-40 is NOT a good lubricant. Only minor parts of it are actually good for lubrication and some of them evaproate. In the long term, it can even make things worse. For long term lubrication, use something different!
WD40 also makes a better spray than EZstart to help start tired diesel engines, it works fine and being a lubricant it won't cause the wear that a non-lubricating spray will.
I had an old reflex camera sitting for decades and the second shutter curtain wouldn't roll well anymore so it remained open half way. A tiny drop of WD-40 and after a few movements it worked well again, this instead of an expensive camera repair.
WOW WOW WOW i was ready to throw out my bathroom cabinet because the stainless steel front looked disgusting. I TRIED THE WD$) remedy. It looks brand you, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
Some great tips there but there is one that is really good, although I'm sure there are more, WD 40 is fantastic for removing black bitumen adhesive from your hands if you are doing some roofing and sticking roofing felt down, it just wipes off after a spray.
I use it to remove label glue from jars and bottles. It cleans off bug guts and road tar from vehicles, too. Glass or paint. A drop of soap cleans the oils off afterward. For a lube, I always use Tri-Flow. Aerocroil is my second choice.
I am a custodian at a school and the one thing that is hard to keep clean is the stainless steel. I will try WD40 as mentioned to see how it works. I always keep a can of it on my cart anyway.
I always get a kick out of all the people that come out of the wood work to proclaim that WD40 is "NOT A LUBRICANT!" They can even go so far as challenging everyone to show them that no where on the label can they find it described as a lubricant. There are many types of lubricants for many types of uses. It wont work in place of motor oil in an engine or in place of grease in wheel bearings but it is very handy to apply a bit of light lubrication in many applications. I have never used it as a Water Displacer so not sure where that use would be of need to me.
Just because it works for a time under some circumstances doesn't mean it's a lubricant. Water works as a lubricant in many cases, nobody is arguing that water is a lubricant. If you use WD-40 to lube something you'll have to re-apply it frequently because it will dry and become useless pretty quickly.
I have tried other oils, and while they help, WD-40 works better. Also, Skin So Soft bath oil, made by Avon, works great. I used to be Housekeeper for a large furniture store. Skin So Soft was good at removing sticky residue left from tape. WD-40 worked, but didn't smell as nice.
First of all, it is not a lubricant. WD-40 was made by the United States government for water displacement for NASA rockets. Hence the WD, the 40 stands for the 40th time they tried and it worked. 39 did not. It is best for displacing water. Or anything that comes in contact with it or properties of it, ice, snow. If you use it as a lubricant, you will need to reapply quite often, because as I said, it is not designed as a lubricant.
Jeremy, from what I remember a friend telling me about this product, you are fully correct - however - it CAN be used as a lubricant as well. THIS was discovered by accident - I can't remember the details as to how this "accident" occurred but it still can be used as a lubricant. Hope this helps and take care.
@@david.m.304 , yes, quite right. It can be used as a lubricant, not originally intended for that purpose. But in any case it will lubricate, but due to its light, quality will need to be reapplied quite often. ☺️👍🏼❕
Yeah and you forgotten all the other million ways it helps. Never seen anything so crazy as putting wd 40 down your toilet instead of toilet cleaner…….our grandchildren will be cursing us in their billions. Dont forget this video is posted on your watch.
A better solution for a stuck zip is to rub a B-grade pencil up and down the zip’s teeth. The graphite in the pencil lead is a great lubricant and your garment won’t stink of WD40. Fun fact: WD40 is NOT a lubricant. It’s primary purpose is to waterproof. The clue is in the name - WD stands for Water Displacement.
@@unnamedchannel1237 to clarify, for example, hinges on the doors, where the odour penetrates throughout the house. Not trying to be funny, but I kinda think you know what I mean. It’s not exactly lilacs and roses.
This video is proof that anyone can read big facts on a product they've never used in their life. Because then they wouldn't spread misinformation and stupid information like spraying petroleum on everything in their home. Genius advice, especially liked the lubricant for leather furniture. That's some Stephen Hawking level sh!t there. A+ When your house reeks of WD-40 even the rodents and wasps won't visit.
If you are sowing Vinyl and pleather and you find the foot of your sowing machine grabbing wipe a little WD40 along the line you are sowing it will help the foot glide over the surface
Hi. I just want to remind that please double check the part of your video 4:10 using the WD-40 in cleaning water scales and oxides on bowls that may contaminate our water filtering and drinking system. I'm not sure if that is safe so I though I'd give you a heads up. Millions of people are watching this video and can easily turn into a something that is not good. Thanks. R
I was gonna do precisely that. Was. I'm not gonna do that now. So thanks for the heads up because it didn't occur to me that it might not be safe. Which in hindsight is stupid but I didn't know.
Actually, if you need to remove rust from pretty much any surface, use naval jelly instead. It's designed specifically to remove rust. As for scale on the shower head, use Lime Away instead. It's also been designed specifically for that use.
i dont know if anyone has mentioned this but WD-40 actually helps ease pain due to arthritis. Just spray it on the affected area. I dont know how or why it works, i just know it works. The company who made WD-40 does not recommend it for medical use because it contains petroleum distillates but they did not test it for arthritis. Many people have, i have, my old man has done it and it helps with pain and joint discomfort.
A generous amount of hand sanitizer will get a stuck ring off as well and not smell as bad as WD-40. Put a small amount of water in the bottom of a candle holder before placing the candle in it and wax will easily pop out once the candle is expired.
Interestingly, I had mud dauber wasps build a mud nest on the side of a can of WD-40 that had sat in a partially closed closet on the porch for an extended period of time.
I highly recommend vinegar on a paper towel to soak off build up and mold on a shower head and toilet, let soak over night and it scrubs clean. Do not upset the enzymes in your septic system or you will regret it.
Here's one that really works. If you suffer from arthritis pain, rub some on the area and the pain will go away. It's a temporary fix to a very painful situation. I use it whenever I get pain in my hands.
I have used WD-40 on WD-40 and it made the product even better
Brilliant.
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😂😂😂😂 Nice one !
Did the benefits add up or multiply?
It’s true! WD40 works on all leathery items. My Grandma is now fully waterproof and has a healthy sheen!
LOL
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Witcher is water proof.
Witcher Diabolic 40 🤔
Ok I'm ready for the next topic...let's go!
No, please, enough. I'm howling with laughter!
I have used WD 40 on headlights , faucets and my bathroom counter. I have removed paint from my hands with WD40. I love the product.
Does it do any good on plastic headlights?
@@dfirth224 Absolutely
@@dfirth224 It does great! You might have to do it once in a while but it’s easy to do.
@@dfirth224 yeah, you'll be doing it every day until they are totally fked up.
Don't do it dude...seriously...too many idiots posting garbage online...
you should get up in the middle of the night to spray the faucets.
I use WD-40 to keep tigers away. I've kept a can of it in my garage for over 20 years and have never seen a single tiger. Works great!
Also works on Wookies. Haven't heard a single one after I put wd-40 on that bluray disk.
Does it work on snakes? Like Dean said about the cat, “They’re scary.” LOL 😋
(The episode on Supernatural where Dean is scared by a cat! He is so good at comedy. If you don’t know it, it doesn’t matter, venomous snakes are freaking effing scary!! :)
I know many women keep a can in the bathroom, just in case a snake comes out of toilet.
So far, so good....
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That's hysterical
I used to clean the dirty shower head in our new apartment and it looks like new now. Thanks for this miracle tips.
but the apartment looks like hell now??
I use WD-40 on the hinges of my foldable chair, on my kitchen scissors and on my front door lock. Works like magic!
also car door hindges
I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT USING IT AS AN INSECT REPELLENT ! THANKS...SO GOOD TO KNOW!
WD-40 is an amazing product and thanks for sharing 16 different uses for doing household tasks more easily
Back in the days of dot-matrix printers with ink ribbons, at my school I would periodically open the ribbon cases and spray the ribbon with WD-40. Within 24 hours it was good for another month! I saved the school a lot of money that way.
they prolly had to keep paying the same guy to make the same repair over and over again.
Thanks! I took one of your tips and was able to clean up a big candle wax spill on my wood floors using WD 40
I use it as a cleaner. I had to clean my aunts old Dell PC and remove some stickers. I used WD-40 to clean the plastics and not only did they come clean but also looked brand new. After wiping off the access oil, get a clean microfiber cloth and wipe it once more till its dry. It even repelled dust from the PC for about a year. I tried it on my Razer keyboard that had the rubberized texture. I removed all the keys and cleaned them in a tub of soapy water first. They looked dry and white and crusty. Then I wiped them all down with WD-40 until dry from oil, reattached the keys and wiped down the whole keyboard with more WD and until dry. Waited a few days until I used it again and it wasn't sticky or oily feeling, it felt like brand new. The keyboard was over 10 years old and after cleaning it. It looked brand new again.
We used to spray our sleds with WD-40 in the winter. The speed difference was definitely noticeable.
Normal everyday wax paper wiped on a sled or a playground slide really increases speed for both the sled and children on the slide!
Great idea
the trick is to spray it on in the summertime and let it age
We used either WD40 or Pledge on our plastic sleds. Definite speed increase. Never tried wax paper though.
@@agems56Wax paper? Never heard of it.
Also, excellent for restoring old windshield wiper blades, spray it on a piece of terry cloth towel and wipe it a half dozen times across the blades, The cloth will turn black, and the blades will be like new then wash your windshield 👍
Ahhh...one of my secrets exposed. Now I'll tell you the rest of it.
Take a piece of 300-600 grit wet/dry sandpaper and run it on the diagonal of the blades as it lubricates it. restores the blade edge just like sharpening a knife and I get about 6 years or more on every wiper.
I found that WD40 on a cloth works well to clean the blades of my lawnmower. Best results are achieved if you do it while the engine is running.
I’ve been using it for 40 years for many things, cleaning, taking off under seal from clothing, hands etc. that stuff.
In Australia we call WD40 ..........."Start 'Ya Basta*d" !!! That's what you say when trying to get something going!! Even my Dad who is 78 calls it that!
ITS A GREAT TAR REMOVER FROM YOUR CAR OR TRUCK ALSO... THE BEST i HAVE SEEN
Stainless steel cleaner was the best tip, I tried it and it really works beautifully
Had a friend used WD 40 to clean his truck, looked awesome when done !
your friend or the truck?
Another great use for WD40 is on a snowblower. I buy it in gallon cans and use a sprayer to coat the housing, auger, impeller and chute on my snowblower before and after using it. It lessens the snow buildup while using it and also works as a rust preventer afterwards. The machine will work less hard and last longer!
My husband always used Pam spray
@@debbradecker9900 Pam will work to prevent sticking snow and ice. The thing I like about WD40 is that it is a rust preventative. I use it before and after using the blower. I think it may be better as it displaces moisture.
works on the snow shovel too :)
Try use think its called like Wet-Off or some. Nothing stays.
On the snow blower, should work like WD40 but better.
good tip
Not many people know that WD-40 was not intended to be a lubricant, hence the name Water Displacer [formula] 40. It still makes a fairly good lubricant. In a pinch it's also a decent cutting fluid in lieu of no fluid at all.
I think that most people have heard the story. Just read the comments.
My friend thought so. He put it in a nail gun an instantly destroyed it. WD-40 is not a good lubricant at all.
It's more of a solvent.
You are right. wd-40 is NOT a lubricant and no where on the can does it say that. It is a great product with other uses. I use it to spray metal when storing it. it will dry and leave film to stop rust
It was invented for the aerospace industry in San Diego. Prevented metal parts left outside overnight from rusting.
I was just about to write the same ... :D
WD-40 is the best I've ever figured out to use to combat kitchen ants... If ants have made their way into the kitchen via little cracks near windows or door frame... Simply spray the WD-40 onto their route... Ants use pheromones to Guild them in their marching line, the WD-40, not only kills any ants on contact, but absolutely and utterly destroys their pheromone pathway.
The ants retreat and don't return unless the WD~40 residue has been thoroughly removed with cleaning. 👍
We used WD40 on the locks of our brand new van in dead of winter while OOT.
IT was A Lifesaver❤
Frozen door locks ,on cars , screendoors in the dead of winter have saved many by the tiny Squirt of DW40 and working the handle ! 🌟. It dorsn't take much .
Re no. 8, Loosed a stuck ring. Yep, my fingers are getting fatter as I get older and the rings are harder to remove, MY trick is to simply wash my hands in warm or hot soapy water, leave the soap on, remove the ring (gently, of course), rinse the ring and hands, dry them both with a soft towel and you're done! Simple! Have fun.
Ring problem: get it resized. That ring in this video should be resized asap.
@@mrcryptozoic817 stupid is
A real man would just Chop his finger off. Pussy! Why do you think God gave you extras?
Windex. Learned this one from a salesperson at a clothes boutique.
I live in rural Alaska. I use it on ice cleats and on sticky door locks.
Thank you for these tips, I didn't now alot of them, plus I like to smell it. I love the candle and gum and stainless steel. ❤️❤️❤️
as far as wasp removal add a lighter to that equation and WD-40 makes a great wasp removal flamethrower. worked in existing home construction for years and it worked like a charm. never tried it as a deterrent to building nests though but will
As an insurance agent, I would not tell you to light light it up specially if it’s on the house and catch the whole house on fire
berryman's or a caN OF STARTING FLUID WORKS BETTER- and as your insurance agent- i'm turning you in.
Water Displacement Recipe #40 - great stuff. Use it all the time.
Sort of in connection with using WD-40 for glue. It works great for sealants like caulk, urethane , silicone. Spray on a cloth or paper towel wipe hands clean, then use soap to remove the oil.
and on sticky urethras, too
I used WD40 on oil stains on clothes. Just be sure to rinse them thoroughly when the stains are gone. I’m not sure if it’s compatible with most fabrics so maybe test it on an unseen portion of the garment like the underside of a hem. Works like a charm.
L PM p.m. the only
it is oil so oling your clothes:)
Well one you missed was buff it on your car headlights if they are getting cloudy and they will come up as new.
Yep , agree , works like treat before a rego check 👍 Just spray on a paper towel and wipe over the headlights
Also use WD40 on your windscreen wiper blades to clean off the dirt that accumulates.
Try baking soda instead much better
@@totsmini3105 Soft cloth but I use a paper towel.. If your headlights are very foggy , I use Gumption with a Chux Super Wipe. First apply the Gumption in a swirling motion then wipe off , if you notice a yellow colour on the cloth when you wipe it off , do the Gumption again (same process) until the cloth is fairly clear not yellow (I did this 3 times because they were very foggy) .. Then after that I apply the WD40 , spray on a paper towel and wipe over the headlight. You most probably need to this every 6 months like I do 🤙
@@totsmini3105 Do not remove the headlights , the hazing is on the outside of the headlight. I have not tried sugar soap but give it a try. I’ve used toothpaste but didn’t work very well. I found gumption to work well , plus it’s cheap from a supermarket.
thank you for this miracle tips excellent satisfied good product
0:17. Before to continue watching the video I have to make a point. WD40 is not a lubricant. It was the 40th experiment in order to create a product that provide protection against oxidisation, in fact to WD means “water displacer”
It states on their can that it is a Lubricant..................
as i sit here i can imagine someone's house smells like a WD40 factory 🤣
Shower door cleaner also. Works great!
@@totsmini3105 just spray it on and wipe it off. Shines up like brand new!
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Great. Let me know how it comes out
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Headlights? I told you about the shower doors. I’m confused,but that’s ok. I’m sure it works on headlights too!
@@totsmini3105 I use it on my glass shower walls and door. Just spray it on starting at the top and let it trickle down the glass. Leave it for a few minutes and wipe it using paper towels or whatever you have. The soap and shampoo scum just comes off. Then spray the mid way of the glass walls or door and repeat the wipe off part. It may take a couple of wipes depending on how much scum is on the glass. But once completed the WD40 leaves the glass looking clear and clean. You should only need to do this once or twice a year at the most. The WD40 prevents the scum from sticking to the glass.
Learn something new everyday even at 80
The whole house gonna smell like an auto repair shop
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Another great use for WD-40; helps clean painted concrete walls easily when young kids write on them with their grayons or pens etc....
Really? I'll try
toothpaste works for that also
So does blowing a hot hair dryer on the area for 30 seconds then wipe with a damp cloth.
are 'grayons' just gray crayons??
I know someone who sprays it on his fishing line about 6 inches above the hook. Apparently the fish cannot resist checking it out and then they go for the bait. It works, I just don't eat his fish.
Does anyone eat a sucker?
I used to clean my landscaping tools on the tailgate of my pickup using WD-40. One day after cleaning the tools I jumped into the bed of the truck for some reason or other and coming out I stepped on the tailgate and I literally flew through the air and landed flat on my back way out in the street. The stuff was amazingly slippery.
OUCH!
it's great for anything. I use it as a fire starter for the cabin in the winter.
What a vault of knowledge. Too cool. Thank you again X 16.
It’s very helpful Thank you for sharing this great message for using WD 40 with many ways 😮!👍👏☝️💯
A friend mentioned to me that it's great for anti-corrosion for marine engines and boat accessories
Stellar tutorial. Thanks for the tips. It's not well known that the acronym WD actually stands for Water Displacement. One thing's for certain, it's an icon as a mechanic in a can!
The 40 means it was their 40th try at perfecting the product too
Really? Hilarious! I didn't know that!@@chrisspearline767
actually- it means there is exactly 40mg of ground-up mechanic in there.....
I haven't seen anyone mention the smell, but WD40 is quite odorous. I often use silicone spray instead when the item I'm treating is going to be indoors.
Me too
agree
Yes, we apply it to our artificial fishing lures; apparently, it duplicates the smell of shrimp.
I find the smell pleasant and also like the smell of gasoline 😅
Yeah, I can't see applying this stuff to your shoes or a leather shoulder bag... Is it possible that the narrator of this video has no sense of smell? 🤔
What about squeaking doors and metal door tracks on closets . My 2 faves🤗
I was surprised they didn't mention squeaky doors. Before watching this video I thought that's all you could use it for 😂
Just a couple of suggestions as to applications.
Weather proofing shoes, apply shoe wax around the edges where leather and shoe sole are attached, then apply WD40.
Keeps lube away from adhesive in sole.
Clothing zippers, apply lube with a Qtip. I commonly use it on winter clothing, some made with cotton. Help prevent lube stains. Don’t want to fix zipper and then have to wash.
Last one not mentioned. The lever on fridge ice dispenser. It always gets stained. Used gel gloss wax to clean (works effortlessly on shower doors also) and then applied wd 40.
Ever since then, only apply WD40 about once a month.
NO!! Never do it. WD-40 breaks down rubbers, plastics, glue and other petroleum products. It should never be used on such products, including shoes. Over time they will begin to soften, melt or even become brittle and crack or shatter. Just don't do it.
be careful what you are painting before using WD40 on that paintbrush. WD40 can mess up a paint job, even if it is just a slight misty spray, (yes that is experience talking)
If you are the type to reuse your candlewax, do not use any oils to remove it. heat the candleholder to get the wax.
Note, WD-40 should NOT be used on one’s body. A little won’t do harm, but it does reach down into the skin and you can potentially poison yourself. Instead, get GOOP, a product designed for use in removing glue, paint, etc. from the hands. WD-40 can be lethal if used for huffing. Just don’t do it! If you do get WD-40 on your skin, wash thoroughly as soon as possible. Gum can be removed from hair just as easily with olive oil. It won’t smell, you won’t won’t inhale it, and there’s no need to wash your hair afterwards. Olive or any natural oil can be blotted with a towel and worked throughout the hair with a brush for a conditioning treatment.
For starters, WD-40 is NOT a lubricant. The "WD" stands for "water displacement". It was originally formulated to... wait for it... displace water from surfaces and crevices to prevent rust. While it does work as a lubricant briefly, there are far better options available for anything needing actual lubrication. There are also legitimate products for conditioning leather-- why use WD-40? The big problem with many of these uses is that WD-40 does not stay around very long. If you really want to repel bugs from your house, use diatomaceous earth. It will block bugs for years as long as you don't accidentally vacuum it out of the cracks. Regular paste wax like you'd use on your car will keep snow and ice from sticking to your windows and will also far outlast WD-40, which will be gone by the first rain shower.
I sincerely can't think of a single problem where WD-40 is the best solution. It is definitely better than nothing in some cases. But I wouldn't waste my money on it.
Absolutely right, and as lubricant, spit also lubricate a chain, most likely as good as WD40
WD-40 also owns the 3 in 1 oil ... Soo yeah 👍😅
Inox cleans and lubricates better than CRC or WD40
@@haruchai and 3inOne is better than all of them. If I'm gonna use oil on a machine it's gonna be 3inOne not MX3 , there's no comparison coming from crude.
@@haruchai the only reason to use MX3 is on machines used in food prep.
i learnt a lot of good ideas from watching this video. thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Main one was how to disguise an advertisement as a helpful UA-cam video!
Can testify it’s amazing on stainless steel
WD-40 is great for loosening stuff, displacing water (duh), cleaning and treating some materials. But what far too many people still don't realize is that WD-40 is NOT a good lubricant. Only minor parts of it are actually good for lubrication and some of them evaproate. In the long term, it can even make things worse. For long term lubrication, use something different!
WD40 also makes a better spray than EZstart to help start tired diesel engines, it works fine and being a lubricant it won't cause the wear that a non-lubricating spray will.
I’m a tin man and it helps me quite well with my stiff and squeaky elbows
I'm a Terminator and can confirm this statement. Have you seen Sarah Conner?
Keeps your nuts shiny too. (And bolts)
Using it on a fake plant might make it shiny temporarily, but it will attract dust like a magnet.
Not to mention it has a distinct smell that anyone but Tim Taylor might not necessarily find appealing around the house.
If you are going around shining your house plants with WD-40 you have NO life
exactly- use NEEM oil
The name WD40 comes from its original purpose - water displacement; and this was the 40th formula they tried during R&D.
you got the first half right
It removes tar really well
I had an old reflex camera sitting for decades and the second shutter curtain wouldn't roll well anymore so it remained open half way. A tiny drop of WD-40 and after a few movements it worked well again, this instead of an expensive camera repair.
its got to be great for the film and to get that shit all over your camera shutter, too. you are always thinking ahead.....
WOW WOW WOW i was ready to throw out my bathroom cabinet because the stainless steel front looked disgusting. I TRIED THE WD$) remedy. It looks brand you, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
Some great tips there but there is one that is really good, although I'm sure there are more, WD 40 is fantastic for removing black bitumen adhesive from your hands if you are doing some roofing and sticking roofing felt down, it just wipes off after a spray.
First Thumbs Up.
I can not be smelling WD 40 inside my house. Toxic.
Same here I'm allergic to it anyway
I love using motor oil instead of cooking to use for cooking.
AWESOME VIDEO! VERY HELPFUL AND SO EASY TO USE IN COUNTLESS WAYS! THANKS AGAIN, FOR YOUR WORDS OF HELP TO MAKE LIFE EASIER!
I use it to remove label glue from jars and bottles. It cleans off bug guts and road tar from vehicles, too. Glass or paint. A drop of soap cleans the oils off afterward.
For a lube, I always use Tri-Flow. Aerocroil is my second choice.
WD-40 was great for removing "White-Out" or "Liquid Paper" from my wood table and synthetic fabric upholstery after a bad spill.
You can also spray it on fish lures to help catch fish because it's made with fish oil and fish are attracted to it.
amazing and simple to use. Save money too.
Thanks for this video very useful I never knew all this
Thanks for sharing this!
I am a custodian at a school and the one thing that is hard to keep clean is the stainless steel. I will try WD40 as mentioned to see how it works. I always keep a can of it on my cart anyway.
Coconut oil is better.
I spray the chrome wire wheels on my Cadillac when I put it in storage for the winter. Still no rust in 20+ years.
I always get a kick out of all the people that come out of the wood work to proclaim that WD40 is "NOT A LUBRICANT!" They can even go so far as challenging everyone to show them that no where on the label can they find it described as a lubricant. There are many types of lubricants for many types of uses. It wont work in place of motor oil in an engine or in place of grease in wheel bearings but it is very handy to apply a bit of light lubrication in many applications. I have never used it as a Water Displacer so not sure where that use would be of need to me.
Just because it works for a time under some circumstances doesn't mean it's a lubricant. Water works as a lubricant in many cases, nobody is arguing that water is a lubricant. If you use WD-40 to lube something you'll have to re-apply it frequently because it will dry and become useless pretty quickly.
My wife drove through some roadworks and got a spray of tar spots all over the car. I couldn't shift it, until I tried WD40 - it worked a treat!
Wouldn't olive oil do the same thing? Much safer too.
even canola, any non fragrant oil will do, specially indoors!
I have tried other oils, and while they help, WD-40 works better. Also, Skin So Soft bath oil, made by Avon, works great. I used to be Housekeeper for a large furniture store. Skin So Soft was good at removing sticky residue left from tape. WD-40 worked, but didn't smell as nice.
olive oil can turn rancid
I useit for removing stuck on decals and stickers, they just peel off so easily with no annoying sticky remnants.
Its amazing stuff. I also use a small amount to whiten my teeth for that phosphorus smile. Cuts down on expensive dental products and dentists!
Yeah, great for constipation too! 😂
@@DegenerateToo I must try that!
Huh
@@chrispmitchell3713 It's true. These are a the things the industry doesn't want us to know about. Shame on them.
for some aplications I prefer Balistol. Especially for wood, leather ...
WOW!! Great information, thanks for posting!!
First of all, it is not a lubricant. WD-40 was made by the United States government for water displacement for NASA rockets. Hence the WD, the 40 stands for the 40th time they tried and it worked. 39 did not. It is best for displacing water. Or anything that comes in contact with it or properties of it, ice, snow. If you use it as a lubricant, you will need to reapply quite often, because as I said, it is not designed as a lubricant.
Jeremy, from what I remember a friend telling me about this product, you are fully correct - however - it CAN be used as a lubricant as well. THIS was discovered by accident - I can't remember the details as to how this "accident" occurred but it still can be used as a lubricant. Hope this helps and take care.
It does work as a Light Duty lubricant . As does RP-7 .
@@david.m.304 , yes, quite right. It can be used as a lubricant, not originally intended for that purpose. But in any case it will lubricate, but due to its light, quality will need to be reapplied quite often. ☺️👍🏼❕
I have sprayed a squeaing glass door and for the last 6 years it hasnt made a sound... It's a store door so it's quite often open-closed
It also helps for joint pain ❤❤❤. My grandmother use to use it!
Yeah and you forgotten all the other million ways it helps. Never seen anything so crazy as putting wd 40 down your toilet instead of toilet cleaner…….our grandchildren will be cursing us in their billions. Dont forget this video is posted on your watch.
WD-40 has been a very reliable product for me♥️Thanks Rocket Chemical Corp.!!
A better solution for a stuck zip is to rub a B-grade pencil up and down the zip’s teeth. The graphite in the pencil lead is a great lubricant and your garment won’t stink of WD40.
Fun fact: WD40 is NOT a lubricant. It’s primary purpose is to waterproof. The clue is in the name - WD stands for Water Displacement.
If i remember correct 40 stand for it tok 40 try's
Won’t the pencil lead get all over the clothes. Seems like a bad idea.
@@ag4eng Barely any graphite gets transferred to the zipper, so no. If concerned, don’t buy bright white garments with cheap zippers.
In the toilet? So good. I wish you well. STAY ENCOURAGED🙂
Don't smoke on the toilet if you're using wd40 in this way. You risk setting fire to your cock&ball bags.
It has an obnoxious odour. I will buy it by the case if it were odourless. Spray this stuff around the house and the aroma will chase everyone out.
Including the outlaws - sorry - I meant inlaws? (Hahaha).
I was thinking who the heck would spray this all through their house
@@unnamedchannel1237 to clarify, for example, hinges on the doors, where the odour penetrates throughout the house. Not trying to be funny, but I kinda think you know what I mean. It’s not exactly lilacs and roses.
They just slip out the back door!
@@unnamedchannel1237 60 indoor bowling machines!!
Thanks...suresh khandare Nashik..India
This video is proof that anyone can read big facts on a product they've never used in their life. Because then they wouldn't spread misinformation and stupid information like spraying petroleum on everything in their home. Genius advice, especially liked the lubricant for leather furniture. That's some Stephen Hawking level sh!t there. A+
When your house reeks of WD-40 even the rodents and wasps won't visit.
If you are sowing Vinyl and pleather and you find the foot of your sowing machine grabbing wipe a little WD40 along the line you are sowing it will help the foot glide over the surface
thank you
Hi. I just want to remind that please double check the part of your video 4:10 using the WD-40 in cleaning water scales and oxides on bowls that may contaminate our water filtering and drinking system. I'm not sure if that is safe so I though I'd give you a heads up. Millions of people are watching this video and can easily turn into a something that is not good. Thanks. R
I was gonna do precisely that. Was. I'm not gonna do that now. So thanks for the heads up because it didn't occur to me that it might not be safe. Which in hindsight is stupid but I didn't know.
@@franny5295 Ok read the Data Safety Sheet and then you know: H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
And another thing: If it makes wasp uncomfortable then what about us?
@@schipbreukeling3 I don't think they even researched this or read the label on the can.
Actually, if you need to remove rust from pretty much any surface, use naval jelly instead. It's designed specifically to remove rust. As for scale on the shower head, use Lime Away instead. It's also been designed specifically for that use.
i dont know if anyone has mentioned this but WD-40 actually helps ease pain due to arthritis. Just spray it on the affected area. I dont know how or why it works, i just know it works.
The company who made WD-40 does not recommend it for medical use because it contains petroleum distillates but they did not test it for arthritis. Many people have, i have, my old man has done it and it helps with pain and joint discomfort.
My cousin told me that years ago. I didn’t believe him but now I’m gonna try it on my knee. Thanks
Using WD-40 on a paint brush is great advice. ONLY if an oil base paint will be used.
If you've got a 'stuck ring,' just use soap.........then you won't have to wash your hands afterwards either! 🙂
You don’t wash soap off your hands?😂
A generous amount of hand sanitizer will get a stuck ring off as well and not smell as bad as WD-40. Put a small amount of water in the bottom of a candle holder before placing the candle in it and wax will easily pop out once the candle is expired.
Interestingly, I had mud dauber wasps build a mud nest on the side of a can of WD-40 that had sat in a partially closed closet on the porch for an extended period of time.
I highly recommend vinegar on a paper towel to soak off build up and mold on a shower head and toilet, let soak over night and it scrubs clean. Do not upset the enzymes in your septic system or you will regret it.
Here's one that really works. If you suffer from arthritis pain, rub some on the area and the pain will go away. It's a temporary fix to a very painful situation. I use it whenever I get pain in my hands.
This was Awesome, Thank you .
Interesting, though wouldn’t use this on uncoated natural hide leather as likely to leave dark patches.
Because it has a mild solvent in it, it's good for removing tar, tree sap, and grime from your hands.
Will it remove gum stain from car body
@@no_country_for_real_men Maybe. Spray on a rag, then wipe with the rag.
@@dfirth224 thanks I give it a try
"Are you tired of grass sticking to your lawnmower blades?" WTF? God give me strength with clag videos like this.
What about the smell it leaves behind, especially on furniture?
Yeah, smelly stuff, wouldn'tuse it on indoor furniure, not on kitchen stainless steel tops - never ever!
The Smell is the Hydrocarbon Propellant . Disperses quickly . Any faint odour after that will also fade due to oxidation .
It leaves a strong smelling solvent odours
@L Musima great for getting high if you've run out of amyl nitrate. Spray it in a plastic bag and inhale. Don't smoke while doing it though.