TechWD-40 hacks: Uncover surprising uses and common mistakes

WD‑40 hacks: Uncover surprising uses and common mistakes

A popular scheme for dealing with various problems circulates online: when something that should be stationary is moving, use duct tape. Conversely, when something that should move is stationary, use WD-40. What else can you use this versatile spray for?

The list of uses for WD-40 is impressive.
The list of uses for WD-40 is impressive.

6:22 AM EDT, June 19, 2024

WD-40 is one of the most popular products for basic home repairs. Although its formula was developed over 70 years ago, it is still widely used around the world. This is mainly due to its versatility, which you can discover by reading the following list of unusual WD-40 applications.

What can you use WD-40 for?

The list of various uses for WD-40 is really long. Here are a few examples:

  • Covering a shovel with WD-40 prevents dirt from sticking to it during digging. This is particularly practical when digging in clay.
  • When ceramic tiles, for example, in the bathroom, get stained with mascara or nail polish, WD-40 can help remove those stains. The spray is also useful for cleaning grout—just wash it afterward with soap and water.
  • WD-40 is also effective in removing stains from stainless steel sinks.
  • Chewing gum stuck to carpets or hair can be removed more easily after spraying them with WD-40.
  • If you have leather products, WD-40 can help soften them.
  • WD-40 can also be useful for separating stuck Lego bricks. Just remember to wash them thoroughly afterward!
  • Children's creativity knows no bounds, but crayon marks on furniture, windows, or TV screens are easier to remove with WD-40. It is recommended to test it first to ensure it doesn’t cause discoloration.
  • WD-40 helps remove rust, allowing you to save that last sip of cola for a rainy day. It can also remove tar.
  • With WD-40, peeling off various labels and stickers, such as those from new glasses is easier.
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WD-40 - When the product should not be used

At first glance, WD-40 might seem like a product for everything. Nothing could be further from the truth. Here are a few examples of when using this product is not the best solution.

  • WD-40 is not suitable for lubricating door hinges. Although they will initially operate silently, the product will soon begin to attract dust and dirt, leaving dark streaks.
  • WD-40 is not an optimal lubricant for bicycle chains. Although it is great at cleaning, it attracts dust as a lubricant; bicycle lubricants with Teflon are better.
  • Using WD-40 in paintball markers can damage the seals. Generally, this product is not good for applications involving rubber.
  • Using WD-40 to unblock and improve the function of locks is risky. In the short term, it might work, but over time, it can lead to a blocked mechanism. Graphite lubricants would be better.
  • Overall, WD-40 is not an ideal lubricant, although users often use it as such.
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