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When it comes to fixing things around your house, do you have a go-to tool? For many people, it’s duct tape or wood glue while for others it’s a hammer or a drill. And for many people, their quick fix is WD-40. WD-40 claims that it has more than 2,000 uses. It’s not just a lubricant. It can also be used to clean things around your home too, and much more. Here are 9 genius ways you can use WD-40.
Crayon Marks
If you have children, you’ve probably experienced the “aftermath” of their creativity, which, oftentimes, can get a little messy.
Your little artists might have used your walls as their canvas. No need to hire a professional to repaint the walls. Spray WD-40 onto a paper towel or washcloth and wipe away those marks easily.
Stuck Glassware
Have you ever had 2 glasses stick together so tightly that you just can’t pry them apart? If you try too hard you risk breaking the glasses and possibly even injuring yourself.
But, you can quickly separate stuck glassware with ease just spray WD-40 on them. Wait for a minute then gently pull them apart.
Toilet Stains
No one’s favorite job is scrubbing the toilet bowl.
If your’s is stained, there’s an easier solution than spending hours crouched over your bowl scrubbing: Use WD-40.
Before you scrub the toilet, give the bowl a generous spray of WD-40 and let the solution sit for 20 minutes or more. Wipe it down and you’re done, you now have a sparkling clean bowl with no more unsightly stain.
Defrost Your Windshield
WD-40 was developed to protect things from rust and corrosion. Because of this, it also repels water effortlessly, meaning it can repel ice and snow on your windshield.
Before the harsh winter weather, spray some WD-40 on a washcloth and use it to wipe down your windshield and windows.
Repel Insects
You can even use it to repel insects. Here’s how:
To keep pests from entering your home, spray WD-40 on your screens, windowsills, and doorframes.
Clean Drip Pans
Home cooked meals are great — but washing the dishes isn’t, especially the pans, stovetops, and drip pans.
Remove grease and grime from your pans by spraying a coating of WD-40 on them. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes then use a warm washcloth to wipe clean.
Chewing Gum on the Bottom of Your Shoes
It happens to us all… you know… stepping on gum on a hot day and it is totally yucky and a real task to get it all off. Well no fear… 10 WD-40 is here… just spray some directly onto the gum on the bottom of your shoe and let it sit for about 10 to 15 minutes and then removed the gum. It also works on hair! This is really good to know because you just never know when it will happen to anyone in the family.
Waterproof Your Sneakers
A waterproof solution for your favorite kicks can be very expensive. If you want a cheaper solution, use this quick fix:
Spray your shoes with WD-40. Do not wipe the excess.
Water Stains
Soap scum and other bathroom products build up on glass doors and mirrors and make your shower doors unsightly.
Get rid of stubborn dirt and residue with WD-40. Spray the dirty surface with a light coat and allow the solution to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before wiping clean.
The Fridge
Tired of cleaning food spills and grime from your refrigerator? Use WD-40. It not only makes cleaning easier, it’s also a great mildew remover.
Use WD-40 to clean your entire refrigerator then wipe it down with a paper towel or clean washcloth.
Stuck Ring
Simply spray WD-40 around the ring on your finger and it should slide off very nicely.
Coffee and Tea Stains
If you have a coffee or tea stain on your counter… simply spray a little bit of WD-40 on a lightly dampened sponge and wipe those pesky stains away.
Tile Cleaner
Did you know that by spraying a little bit of W-D 40 on you tile that has mascara or nail polish on it will take care of that mess! It is also great to apply to grout lines… let it sit for about 10 minutes and you can wipe away the grime.
Un-Stick Legos
If you have tons of Legos… some are bound to stick together… well just spray a little bit on them and it should un-stick them in a flash!
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WD-40 is a versatile tool to use at home. Not only can you use it as a quick-fix around your house, there are also tons of other uses.
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