WD40 has been around since 1953 It got its name from the inverter Norm Larsen’s attempts to make water-displacing spray. The product we use was his 40th attempt to get it right!
I used it to spray on the damp car engine the other day and we use it to lubricate stuck screws, I have used it for stain removal (though rather smelly) and to clean the fiddly bits around taps. Here are 2000 other ideas you might be interested in.
How about this one? "Removes a Boa Constrictor stuck in engine compartment of cars"
The spray can is the same in France, except for the language. You can spot WD40 anywhere.
Frees stuck lego blocks, if only I had known...
ReplyDeleteThanks Anji I only used it on squeaky hinges and garden tools before the winter. Now book marked since it seems to do just about everything!
Caroline xxxx
Caroline: You were quick off the mark!
ReplyDeleteYes it is useful. I think it could eliminate having so many tools in the toolbox too
With a lighter, it makes a handy flamethrower too, though I didn't see that on the list.
ReplyDeleteI've used it as a flamethrower too....
ReplyDeleteDon
http://exposeyourblog.com
.......Removes rollerblade marks from kitchen floors.
ReplyDeleteAnd I was just about to give up rollerblading in my kitchen!
IF your door squeeks, put it on the hinge.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know it would remove stains. Not on cloth, though??
ReplyDeleteInteresting article. :) If it didn't have such a strong ardor I think people would use it more often.
ReplyDeleteI quite like the smell but is not as good as Chanel number five.
ReplyDeleteCaroline XXX
@ Caroline
ReplyDeleteQ: What's that captivating fragrance you're wearing.
A: Oh, that? Just a little WD-40. So glad you like it! Next to 3 In One Oil, it's my fave!
Melissa XX
Ha! I love that someone at some point got a boa constrictor stuck in their car...? What the?
ReplyDeleteCaroline: I wouldn't be without mine, though I haven't tried it as perfume yet.
ReplyDeleteDru: meet Don
Don: meet Dru
Melissa: Perhaps it will remove shoe scuffs too.
DB: Yes I have, when I've been desperate, but don't put it in the wash with anything else, it stinks!
Connie: good advice
Elli: I quite like the smell insmall doses
Melissa LOL
Grown up Rachel: I'm still trying to work out how they did that...
The only thing I don't like about WD40 is the red straw. It gets lost too easily, usually before you've even gone through half the can. Then you have no extras or anything to put in there to use as a straw replacement. Which if you're like me and use it on door hinges or in small spots you NEED this straw.
ReplyDeleteCool! I had no idea it had so many uses.
ReplyDeleteNot everyone has a boa constrictor stuck in their engine. Thank goodness. We did find possums under the hood of our truck once.
RC: Yes, we're always hunting around for the straw too.
ReplyDeleteLinda: I wonder what possums were doing there?