6 Surprise Uses for WD-40
Do you have WD-40 in your home? I'll bet you do. Somewhere I read that 4 out of 5 American homes have WD-40 in it. That's not surprising to me, considering there are so many uses for it, but do you really know how many things you can use WD-40 for? The list goes on and on. Here are some surprising uses I found for this little miracle worker.
Use 1: Get Stuck Rings Off Fingers
In the summer my fingers blow up, and I have such a hard time getting my wedding ring off my finger. Spraying a little bit of this on my finger made the ring slide right off. I washed my hands right away afterward to get rid of the smell and the chemicals.
Use 2: Keep Dirt From Sticking to Tools
This is especially great for all my plants. It's annoying to continuously wash the dirt and grime from my tools. But by coating them with WD-40, the dirst and grime slides right off.
Use 3: Seal Shoes Against Water
WD-40 is a great water repellent. If you heavily spray your shoes, and then let them dry, they will repel water. How cool is that?
Use 4: Remove Sticky Residue
You know when you're trying to upcycle that wine bottle or tomato jar for another project, but the sticky residue won't come off? WD-40 gets it off without a problem! No more sticky residue from stickers, decals, or tape!
Use 5: Spray it along your window sills to keep out bugs
If you're tired of dealing with unwanted ants and insects invading your home through the window sills or doorways, here's a truly unique hack that can help. By spraying WD-40 inside your window sills, you can create a barrier that deters these pests. The lubricating properties of WD-40 make it difficult for ants and other insects to crawl across, effectively repelling them from entering your home. Simply apply a thin, even coat of WD-40 along the length of the window sills, spreading it with a cloth. Be sure to reapply every few weeks or after heavy rain. This innovative hack not only keeps your windows working smoothly but also helps keep those pesky bugs at bay.
Use 6: Remove Glue From Surfaces
WD-40 isn't just for sticky residue, it also takes off old and new glue from table and other surfaces. You know that glitter glue that's still on your kitchen table from your kids Sunday project? Use WD-40 and it will come off in a jiffy.
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
Does anyone know if this hack is harmful to indoor pets(cats)?
Once it dries on my shoes will it still stink? I do not like the smell of WD40...
If you spray on inside of windows on sill does it affect future painting?