Although WD-40 is most famous for its use as a lubricant, it also has a ton of other game-changing uses around the house. Here are 34 creative uses for WD-40.
Keep Dead Insects Off Your Car Grille.
Even worse, it’s difficult to remove tar and bugs from your car after they’ve been on it for a while. Your grille and hood are already covered in bugs every time you drive down the interstate. Before going for a drive, simply spray some WD-40 on the grille and hood, and most of the vermin will easily slide off. The few remaining bugs can easily be removed later without harming your car’s finish.
Bring Color and Shine Back to Faded Plastic Patio FurnitureRenew faded plastic patio furniture. Directly apply WD-40 to the surface, then wipe with a fresh, dry cloth. You’ll be shocked by the outcomes.
From One Car, Remove “Paint Rub”.
Imagine coming back to your parked car to discover that another car drew a little too close to you while you were away. Fortunately, there isn’t a dent, but your car now has a spot of “paint rub” from the other car. Spray WD-40 on the affected area, wait a few seconds, then wipe with a clean rag to get rid of paint-rub stains and restore your car’s original finish.
Avoid allowing ink or other stains to ruin your beautiful carpet by cleaning them. Use your regular carpet cleaner or gently scrub the stain with a sponge and warm, soapy water after spraying the area with WD-40 and waiting a few minutes. Continue cleaning until the stain is completely gone.
Keep Wooden Tool Handles Splinter-Free.
Although no tool can last forever, preventing splintering will help you extend the life of your wooden-handled tools. Simply saturate the wood with a good amount of WD-40. For the duration of the tool, it protects the wood from moisture and other corrosive elements, keeping it smooth and free of splinters.
Keep Snow from Collecting on Windows.
If a significant winter snowstorm is predicted, applying a little WD-40 to your home’s windows will help keep the snow from piling up on them. Before the snow starts falling, simply spray WD-40 on the outside of your windows to prevent the snow from sticking.
Avoid Yellow Jackets and Wasp Nest BuildingDon’t let wasps and yellow jackets ruin your spring and summertime activities. Under eaves is where they like to build their nests, so spray some WD-40 under every eave of your house the following spring. It will prevent wasps from constructing nests there.
