Water Displacement #40
The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953, by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a ‘Water Displacement’ Compound. They were finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth attempt, thus WD-40. The ‘Convair Company’ bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
When you read the ‘shower door’ part, try it. It’s the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as on glass. It’s a miracle! Then try it on your stove-top. It’s now shinier than it’s ever been. You’ll be amazed.
WD-40 Uses
- Protects silver from tarnishing.
- Removes road tar and grime from cars.
- Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
- Gives floor that ‘just-waxed’ sheen without making them slippery.
- Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters.
- Restores and cleans chalkboards.
- Removes lipstick stains.
- Loosens stubborn zippers.
- Untangles jewelry chains.
- Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
- Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
- Keeps ceramic/terracotta garden pots from oxidizing.
- Removes tomato stains from clothing.
- Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
- Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
- Keeps scissors working smoothly.
- Lubricates noisy door hinges on both home and vehicles doors.
- It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen flooring. It doesn’t seem to harm the finish and you won’t have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
- Remove those nasty bug guts that will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
- Gives a children’s playground slide a shine for a super-fast slide.
- Lubricates gearshift & mower deck lever for easy handling on mowers.
- Rids kids rocking chair and swings of squeaky noises.
- Lubricates tracks in sticking windows & makes them easier to open.
- Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
- Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
- Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
- Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
- Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles.
- Lubricates fan belts on washers & dryers to keep them running smoothly.
- Keeps rust from forming on saws, blades, & other tools.
- Removes grease splatters from stove-tops.
- Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
- Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
- Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
- Removes all traces of duct tape and scotch tape etc.
- Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
- Florida’s favorite use is: ‘cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.’
- The favorite use in the state of New York , it protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
- WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it’s a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
- Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
- It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks and wipe with a clean rag.
- Also, if you’ve discovered that your teenage daughter has washedand dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
- If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the moisture, allowing the engine to start.
My discovery, Ants don’t like it………………
P.S. As for that Basic, Main Ingredient…….
Well…. it’s FISH OIL….
Now This Is Definitely Worth SHARING!
– Joseph Callaway