We all know that the yellow and blue can works for getting hinges to move again and keeping rust off metal objects such as tools. But did you know that it can also help to remove gum, keep your car grille bug-free, and even weatherproof your shoes?
There are lots of ways WD-40 can be used. Here are 55 that you may not have already considered.
Squirt a little bit of WD-40 on your finger to help slide a stuck ring off. No more struggling with it required!
#2 Splinter Free Wooden Handles
When your tools get older sometimes they can splinter off. To prevent your hands from getting pricked just rub a WD-40 into the wood. It will protect the handle from rotting and splintering.
WD-40 will help get your stubborn zipper unstuck and will make it slide easier. Spray it on your zipper and try to shimmy it up and down to let the WD-40 lubricate the zipper and distribute it evenly.
You should be able to pull gum out of hair with ease after spraying it with WD-40. Make sure you avoid the eyes and spray in a well-ventilated area.
#5 Get Rid of Strong Glue
Are your fingers stuck together with super glue? Spray some WD-40 on it and rub your fingers together until it goes away. You can also use it to remove glue from unwanted surfaces.
You’ll never have to scrape dog crap out of your shoes ever again. Just spray some WD-40 on the bottom of your shoes and rinse it with water. The dog poo will slide right off.
#7 Remove Tar and Stubborn Scuff Marks
Remove tar and stubborn scuff marks from hard-surfaced floors by spraying it with WD-40 and scrubbing.
Spray WD-40 where wasps build their nests in the springtime. This will prevent them from building when the weather gets warmer.
If your countertop has become stained with tea, you can spray some WD-40 on it and wipe it away with a sponge to remove the stain.
Spraying WD-40 into your toilet bowl and wipe it down with a toilet brush to get rid of gunk and lime buildup.
If you don’t want snow to build up on the windows of your home or car, try spraying a little bit of WD-40 on the outside of your window before it snows to prevent it from sticking.
#12 Clean a License Plate
Remove rust from a license plate by spraying it with WD-40 and wiping it with a rag. This will make it look like new.
Coat your shoes or boots with some WD-40 to prevent water from getting in. This will also remove salt stains. Spray your shoes with WD-40 and wipe with a clean rag to get rid of the stains.
Spray some WD-40 on a stubborn sticker or price tag and rub the sticker off with a cloth. It will peel right off.
#15 Prevent Silver from Tarnishing
Spray some WD-40 on a rag and use it to wipe down your silver to prevent it from tarnishing and keep it in good condition for years to come.
#16 Remove Stains from and Waterproof Shoes
Spray some WD-40 on your shoes to get rid of salt stains and wipe clean with a rag. You can spray your entire shoe to give it a waterproof barrier.
#17 Deter Squirrels from Your Bird Feeder
Squirrels will eat ALL of your bird seed if you don’t do something about it. Spray some WD-40 on the top of the feeder to keep them at bay. They will slide right off of it.
#18 Remove Chewing Gum from Anything
You can use WD-40 to dislodge gum from your carpet, shoes, or anywhere else. Spray, let it sit, then pull it off.
WD-40 can remove crayon from painted walls that have a sheen, furniture, and clothing. Just spray and wipe with a rag.
Use WD-40 on your scissors so that they won’t stick. This also works if they are already sticking.
#21 Prevent Water Stains on Glass Doors
Spray WD-40 on your glass shower doors to prevent water stains from accumulating.
#22 Removes Lipstick Stains
WD-40 is your best bet when it comes to lipstick stains. It works to remove the stain even if you’ve washed the article of clothing.
Spray a little bit of WD-40 on a cloth and use it to easily wipe away scuff marks. It’s as easy as that! No elbow-grease required.
Piano keys can get pretty grubby. WD-40 works like a charm to clean off piano keys.
Use WD-40 to get tomato stains out of your clothing. Just apply the WD-40, wait a few minutes, and then wash the clothing as normal.
WD-40 will remove ink stains from jeans and leather. Apply WD-40 to the spot, let it sit, and then wash the clothing item with detergent.
Apply a thin layer of WD-40 to your tools to ward off the rust and keep them working properly.
#28 Separate Stuck Glassware
If you find yourself with two glasses that are completely stuck together, spray them with a little WD-40 and wait a few seconds. They will slide apart with ease. Just make sure to wash them well before using!
#29 Tone Down a Polyurethane Shine
Are your floors actually TOO shiny after having them sealed? Put some WD-40 on a soft cloth and wipe the surface to remove some of the shine.
#30 Clean Stains on Your Carpet
Spray any stains with WD-40, wait a minute or two, and then use a sponge and some warm soapy water or carpet cleaner to finish removing the stain. It should come right off.
#31 Clean and Lubricate Your Guitar Strings
Apply a small amount of WD-40 to a cloth and carefully wipe the string. Make sure to avoid touching other parts of the guitar, such as the wood. The WD-40 will help to maintain the string quality for longer while preventing rust.
When food gets too caked on to clean with traditional methods, bring in the WD-40. A little spray will help the hardest stuck-on food to slide right off.
#33 Condition Leather Furniture
Soften and preserve your leather furniture with WD-40. Spray some onto a soft cloth and wipe the leather to give it renewed life.
If you have any particularly stained clothing, spray some WD-40 on the stain before it sets and then throw the clothing into the wash as usual. This is particularly helpful for blood or other difficult to remove stains.
#35 Remove Barnacles from a Boat
If you have ever owned a boat, you will know what a task barnacle removal can truly be. Make it a million times easier by spraying the area with WD-40, waiting several seconds, and then using a putty knife to separate the barnacles from the boat.
#36 Keep Golf Clubs Clean and Protected
Use WD-40 on the metal portions of your golf clubs to keep them shining and rust-free for many years and gold games to come.
#37 Keep Dead Bugs Off Your Vehicle’s Grille
If you drive through particularly bug-infested areas, you know how quickly they can pile up on your car or truck’s grille. Make that a thing of the past by wiping the grille with WD-40. The next time a bug hits your vehicle, it will just slide right off.
#38 Remove Paint Marks from Your Car
Did another car brush up against yours in the parking lot and leave their own paint behind as a reminder? Just spray the area, wait a few seconds, and then wipe it with a clean rag. Your original paint job will be restored.
#39 Clean Oil Spots from The Driveway
Does your driveway have ugly oil stains left behind from a leaky vehicle? Spray the area with WD-40 and then hose it off. You will have the newest looking driveway on the block.
#40 Bring Faded Plastic Furniture Back to Life
Do you have plastic furniture that has spent too long sitting outside in the elements? Spray it with WD-40 and wipe it with a soft cloth to get some more life out of your outdoor furniture. IT will look almost new again.
#41 Repel insects and exterminate roaches
An insect infestation, especially cockroaches, can be an absolute nightmare to get rid of–but not if you have some WD-40 handy! Spray the roaches directly with WD-40 and they will die instantly. To keep creepy crawlies out of your home in the future, spray WD-40 along your window sills and door jams.
#42 Break in a new baseball glove
Use WD-40 to help break in a tough and rigid baseball glove. Spray a bit of the product inside the glove’s palm, place a baseball in the palm, and fold the glove in half. Secure the folded glove with a rubber band and let it sit overnight. The WD-40 will soften the leather and help it form around the baseball for enhanced grip.
#43 Help remove a stuck prosthesis
If you happen to wear a prosthesis, you know how difficult they can be to remove sometimes. Next time you find yourself with a stuck prosthesis, simply spray some WD-40 at the junction of where it attaches–it should slide right off.
After a day of working on the car in your garage, your hands probably took quite the beating and they’re covered in grease. Spray some WD-40 into your palms and give them a rub, wipe with a paper towel, then rinse with soap and water. The grease is gone!
Congratulations! You bought a new car! But the only thing is–the year decal and any other promo decals are still stuck to the windshield and windows. Easily remove them with a spritz of WD-40. Just wait for about 30 seconds and wipe them away!
#46 Remove old wax from skis and snowboards
“To remove old wax and dirt from skis and snowboards, spray the base sparingly with WD-40 before scraping with an acrylic scraper. Use a brass brush to further clean the base and remove any oxidized base material,” says
Reader’s Digest.
#47 Prevent corrosion on your boat
Protect your boat’s outer paint finish from salt water and corrosion by spraying WD-40 on the stern immediately after each use. It might take you a bit of time after each use of the boat, but it will save you so much headache and money in the long run.
#48 Spray on your fishing lures
It might sound strange but fish love WD-40! It’s a well-known fact that fishermen in the Pacific Northwest spray their lures with WD-40 because it attracts fish and removes the ‘human’ smell. Before you try this trick, check your local regulations to make sure that chemical-laced lures are okay to use.
#49 Untangle fishing lines
Speaking of fishing, you probably want to keep a can of WD-40 handy every time you go. You can use it to untangle fishing line in a jiffy. Spray it with WD-40 and use a small pin to undo small knots.
#50 Remove stuck spark plugs
NASCAR racers and crew members spray WD-40 on spark plugs that have become stuck–they come right out! In fact, WD-40 has been designated as NASCAR’s “official multi-purpose problem-solver.” What can’t this miracle product do?
“For easy removal of a truck-bed liner, spray the truck bed with WD-40 before you install the liner. When it comes time to remove it, the liner will slide right out,” says a tip from
Reader’s Digest.
#52 Clean up your BBQ grill
BBQ grills can become grimy and covered with caked on food. Spray it down with some WD-40, wait for 30 seconds, then scrub away with a wire brush. Your BBQ grill will look shiny and new like the day you bought it.
#53 Keep your shovel snow free
Make shoveling snow a little less of a chore with the help of WD-40. Keep the snow from sticking to your shovel by spraying it down with a coat of WD-40 and the snow will slide right off. Also, if you have a snow blower, you can spray WD-40 on the inside of the chute so the snow won’t stick.
Have you ever walked outside to get into your car and found that there are dusty cat paw marks all over the hood? That can be super frustrating if you just picked up your car from the wash. Remove them in a jiffy with a little WD-40 and a soft cloth.
Reader’s Digest has so many tips and uses for WD-40 including this handy gardening hack. “Don’t let pesky prickly weeds like bull and Russian thistle ruin your yard or garden. Just spray some WD-40 on them and they’ll wither and die.”
We all know that the yellow and blue can works for getting hinges to move again and keeping rust off metal objects such as tools. But did you know that it can also help to remove gum, keep your car grille bug-free, and even weatherproof your shoes?
There are lots of ways WD-40 can be used. Here are 55 that you may not have already considered.
