A little tip! Please pin this by the way! Use the Silicone WD-40 so that it will even wipe water off the glass even better and make the Wipers last longer, normal WD-40 will wear off the wipers over time but Silicone WD-40 will keep its place! 😊
Just going to add to this. The silicone spray is actually a lubricant, regular wd-40 is more just a penetrating oil. When the silicone spray dries, it leaves a bit of silicone behind, which will actually lubricate where the regular will just evaporate eventually.
@@melaniejaramillo6534 Theres a reason why I commented on this exact video... some people don't have silicone wiper blades, I personally have silicone wiper blades but some people don't, and so for example, years ago when I didn't use silicone blades, I used silicone wd-40.
The thing you’re removing (the black residue you call “dirty”) is actually the graphite coating which is there to provide lubrication and prevent squeaking. So not a very good idea.
I came to this video cause i was wondering if that was the correct method to cleaning wiper blades and reading this comment stood out cause i just got a new car 3wks ago and is time to clean it and didn’t know if that black residue is meant to come off or stay on the wipers. How are we supposed to clean our wiper blades then?
while WD40 can be used to clean wiper blades, it is essential to use it with caution. WD40 can remove the graphite and/or teflon layer from the blade, which can affect its performance and cause it to wear out more quickly.
WD 40 also removes grease stains from carpet! I sprayed it and immediately went over it with the rug doctor and it was gone! I had tried everything on that stain!
The silicone version works perfectly to get that squeaky sound that starts up go away from a screen door hinges. And it's best to apply it before the first frost too and as needed during winter, on days it gets to 40 or higher.
WD40 was made by a chemical company in San Diego, funded by the space program, as a rust deterrent to keep rust from forming on the rockets upon re-entry into the earths atmosphere. Its essential purpose is a rust remover and a bonus that works well for so many other applications. This is why for the test cleaning on the windshield wiper blades works so well. Grateful for your channel & awesome tips! -JLo
The US company did not invent it though. 😉 They produced the 40th formula, but started of with a formula that was used in Germany and "traveled" to the USA after 1945 together with other technical inventions, especially concerning rocket science.
@@TiredMommaUse pumice! Look for a pumice scrubber or pumice stick that's designed for tile and porcelain. But you may just try out with the usual pumice stone you also may use for the body. As it's okay for human skin, it's probably also okay for ceramics. I used it in my apartment when I moved in against hardened old urine stains in the toilet. So I also tried it out on the rust stains next to the metal parts and it worked.
@@TiredMommaYou can use WD40 on ceramics before cleaning. It loosens calcium, I mean the white stuff that stays on ceramics and glass from water. So you first spray it in the toilet, shower or bathtub, let it sit there for at least three hours or over night, then clean the ceramic, finally spray slightly again in the certain places where the white stuff was before and let it rest for 1 hour before using the ceramic. This helps prevent the white residue from building up and I assume also urine stone.
I just leave the stickers, I like to collect them. We used to camp in central Wisconsin every year and we would keep them on our windows and it was cool seeing ones from before I remember going there.
Be better to use some belt dressing or rubber rejuvenator instead, you can't use wd40 on your serpentine belt for a reason and guess what your serpentine belt is made of... you guess it, RUBBER! This dood is a goober!
The window will not have the same film the blade will have because the sticky carrier solvent in WD40 (petroleum) will penetrate into the soft rubber, any excess will be taken up with a towel, and the glass is ultimately left unaffected. Hope this helps
Yeah this is not recommended its doesn't even make sense and it will damage your rubber , just stick to basics clean it with just some hand soap or car soap nothing too aggressive and always moisturize the rubber or plastics after cleaning you can use those car products or to be more simple just use some baby lotion !
What can I do to remove old hard acrylic paint from tiles? Somebody must have spilt wall paint and didn't clean it. 😮 Meanwhile it's at least 4 years old. 😢
I paint with acrylics doing fluid art and have got paint on my walls, tile flooring, appliances, and more. I have 3 things I have done that work. 1) If it’s on tile, you can try heating it up with a blow dryer and then scrap it up, 2) you can make a paper towel wet with vinegar and fold it or make into a ball over the paint and let it sit for at least two hours then scrap up, and 3) us hand sanitizer and squirt enough to cover it and let it set for two hours and either scrap it up or it will wipe right up without any mess or marks depending on the size. Hope any one of these ideas helps. -JLo
It’s called Water Displacement 40 for a reason 👍🏾
Always wondered what the WD stood for.
@@lsheffield6205 40th formula, that's what the 40 stands for.
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A little tip! Please pin this by the way! Use the Silicone WD-40 so that it will even wipe water off the glass even better and make the Wipers last longer, normal WD-40 will wear off the wipers over time but Silicone WD-40 will keep its place! 😊
Thanks for the info, I was going to say WD-40 destroys rubber…. You advised there are 2 types which I was unaware of. ❤
Just going to add to this. The silicone spray is actually a lubricant, regular wd-40 is more just a penetrating oil. When the silicone spray dries, it leaves a bit of silicone behind, which will actually lubricate where the regular will just evaporate eventually.
@GR44N WD-40 is basically a brand I believe. They make the classic stuff and lots of other types of lubricants. Their silicone WD-40 is amazing
Rain-X silicone blades and you won’t have to do this. Rubber doesn’t last.. silicone is far superior for wind shield blades.
@@melaniejaramillo6534 Theres a reason why I commented on this exact video... some people don't have silicone wiper blades, I personally have silicone wiper blades but some people don't, and so for example, years ago when I didn't use silicone blades, I used silicone wd-40.
The thing you’re removing (the black residue you call “dirty”) is actually the graphite coating which is there to provide lubrication and prevent squeaking. So not a very good idea.
I came to this video cause i was wondering if that was the correct method to cleaning wiper blades and reading this comment stood out cause i just got a new car 3wks ago and is time to clean it and didn’t know if that black residue is meant to come off or stay on the wipers. How are we supposed to clean our wiper blades then?
while WD40 can be used to clean wiper blades, it is essential to use it with caution. WD40 can remove the graphite and/or teflon layer from the blade, which can affect its performance and cause it to wear out more quickly.
I did this and it made the rubber hard as a rock on the blade. Buy some new blades once and a while
WD 40 also removes grease stains from carpet! I sprayed it and immediately went over it with the rug doctor and it was gone! I had tried everything on that stain!
They have a silicone version that’s good for that too. I use it on the window tracks of my old asf truck
The silicone version works perfectly to get that squeaky sound that starts up go away from a screen door hinges. And it's best to apply it before the first frost too and as needed during winter, on days it gets to 40 or higher.
WD40 was made by a chemical company in San Diego, funded by the space program, as a rust deterrent to keep rust from forming on the rockets upon re-entry into the earths atmosphere. Its essential purpose is a rust remover and a bonus that works well for so many other applications. This is why for the test cleaning on the windshield wiper blades works so well.
Grateful for your channel & awesome tips!
-JLo
Can you find out if that stuff can remove specs of rust that's on a ceramic toilet, around the top rim of the bowl?
The US company did not invent it though. 😉
They produced the 40th formula, but started of with a formula that was used in Germany and "traveled" to the USA after 1945 together with other technical inventions, especially concerning rocket science.
@@TiredMommaUse pumice!
Look for a pumice scrubber or pumice stick that's designed for tile and porcelain. But you may just try out with the usual pumice stone you also may use for the body. As it's okay for human skin, it's probably also okay for ceramics. I used it in my apartment when I moved in against hardened old urine stains in the toilet. So I also tried it out on the rust stains next to the metal parts and it worked.
@@TiredMommaYou can use WD40 on ceramics before cleaning. It loosens calcium, I mean the white stuff that stays on ceramics and glass from water. So you first spray it in the toilet, shower or bathtub, let it sit there for at least three hours or over night, then clean the ceramic, finally spray slightly again in the certain places where the white stuff was before and let it rest for 1 hour before using the ceramic. This helps prevent the white residue from building up and I assume also urine stone.
@@lisasternenkind6467 I don't have hours to clean a toilet, I have about 10 minutes to clean each toilet at work.
Also, buff the windshield with wax or rainx.
been doing this for years. just make sure to clean the windshield and eliminate the debris.
do not use wd-40 on your wiper blades, it will degrade the rubber. use silicone wd-40 or any other equilavent as it wont affect the rubber
It does work but it is a solvent and shouldn't be used on rubber long term. Better to clean them then use a rubber restore product instead.
Ronsonol lighter fluid works great, cleans and the oil in the fluid penetrates the rubber well
Nah man you’ll break down the rubber
Silicone WD-40 bro
Love this, thanks. But how do you clean a microfibre after wd40?
You dont. Keep it for dirty stuff lol
I thought it was denatured alcohol to clean and preserve the blades
WD-40 won't work when your blades look like ribbons.
I just leave the stickers, I like to collect them. We used to camp in central Wisconsin every year and we would keep them on our windows and it was cool seeing ones from before I remember going there.
Thanks you!👍😊
I have been using Dawn to clean them and my windshield wipers usually last like 4 years . I have been doing this for 35-40 years
DON'T USE WD40 ON WIPER BLADES.
There are many other products that will clean and condition the blades for a longer life.
"Do this" "Don't do this"
Can we elaborate please
Ah yes... very nice all those silicon/grease streaks on my windshield now🤦♂️
Yes, works great!!
Do the same with RainX it works...
I’ve always done this with plain soap
Ok, tips here. You dont need to buy whole new wiper arms. You can get wiper inserts, which are just the rubber. Also, use silicone wd40 wont crack it.
I wipe mine off with a damp towel. Maybe 1-3 times in a life cycle. I go about 2 years with them
It absorbed the water displacement
Isopropyl alcohol wipe. Much better
What else can you use this for ?
the wd40 is disgrade the rubber on blade use silicone
lol keeps blades from freezing down and chunking up at highway soeeds
You can just replace the rubber for like 20$ if you have a Honda.
Be better to use some belt dressing or rubber rejuvenator instead, you can't use wd40 on your serpentine belt for a reason and guess what your serpentine belt is made of... you guess it, RUBBER! This dood is a goober!
Worst thing you can do to wipers. The silicone or rubber blades come with graphite on n them and you just wiped it all off.
I use glass cleaner. WD40 can destroy your cars paint if it drips on to it.
They are not dirty
Do that with any wipers and u ll have that black stuff on the cloth 🤷🏼
+ I will try this and come back for the result
Will this leave any residue behind from the WD40?
It consists of perfumed petroleum and vasilin. It doesn't stain, but leaves a sort of film on the rubber.
The window will not have the same film the blade will have because the sticky carrier solvent in WD40 (petroleum) will penetrate into the soft rubber, any excess will be taken up with a towel, and the glass is ultimately left unaffected. Hope this helps
Do you know what else works really well, Rex
Use 3o3 WD attracts dirt and grime and will break down the material a lot faster , give better advice man
It’s a solvent, you’re just destroying the rubber.
damn this is a good one
That didn't look like dirt, to be honest. It kind of looks like the finish of the blade
Yeah this is not recommended its doesn't even make sense and it will damage your rubber , just stick to basics clean it with just some hand soap or car soap nothing too aggressive and always moisturize the rubber or plastics after cleaning you can use those car products or to be more simple just use some baby lotion !
Look, WD40 could probably solve any issue, and I will prove it one day. Will add this to the list.
Your energy jumps off the screen.
Silicone is better
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Clean them and then use vaseline.
You have just destroyed your wiper blades wd40 dries rubber
WD40 works wonders in getting tar off your car!
ATP 205 works better
What can I do to remove old hard acrylic paint from tiles? Somebody must have spilt wall paint and didn't clean it. 😮 Meanwhile it's at least 4 years old. 😢
Steel scraper blade on tile
I paint with acrylics doing fluid art and have got paint on my walls, tile flooring, appliances, and more. I have 3 things I have done that work. 1) If it’s on tile, you can try heating it up with a blow dryer and then scrap it up, 2) you can make a paper towel wet with vinegar and fold it or make into a ball over the paint and let it sit for at least two hours then scrap up, and 3) us hand sanitizer and squirt enough to cover it and let it set for two hours and either scrap it up or it will wipe right up without any mess or marks depending on the size. Hope any one of these ideas helps. -JLo
waste of time buy new wipers
Probably the best tip I’ll ever find on the internet
Until your windshield wipers deteriorate because WD40 is petroleum-based. Harmful to rubber and plastics.
Actually, it's the worst.
This guy works in wiper blade sales.
This is old as hell. You just finding out about this.
Yes 🫣