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I've used WD-40 for years as a lubricant/preservative, but never knew all the other uses for it. Makes sense to have a can or two in the prep locker......
VERY INTERESTING!!
History and Uses of WD-40:
Everything you always wanted to know about WD40, that is: 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 successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The
Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts.
The workers were so pleased with the product, the y began smuggling (also
known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives
decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol
cans.
The rest, as they say, is history.
It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of
them is the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the
stuff manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a
fragrance that is added to the brew. 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 glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your
stovetop...Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
Here are some of the uses:
Protects silver from tarnishing.
Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
Keeps flies off cows.· 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/terra cotta 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 vehicles and doors in homes.
Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
riding mowers.
Rids kids' rocking chairs a nd swings of squeaky noises.
Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and 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 for easy
handling.
Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them
running smoothly.
· Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
· Removes splattered grease on stove.
· Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
· Lubricates prosthetic limbs. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate
the smell).
Removes all traces of duct tape.
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--WD-40 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.
WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe
with a clean rag.
Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried
a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots
with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone.
If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
moisture and allow the car to start.
It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on 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. Bug guts
will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL
Jarhead
VERY INTERESTING!!
History and Uses of WD-40:
Everything you always wanted to know about WD40, that is: 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 successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The
Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts.
The workers were so pleased with the product, the y began smuggling (also
known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives
decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol
cans.
The rest, as they say, is history.
It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of
them is the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the
stuff manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a
fragrance that is added to the brew. 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 glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your
stovetop...Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
Here are some of the uses:
Protects silver from tarnishing.
Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
Keeps flies off cows.· 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/terra cotta 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 vehicles and doors in homes.
Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
riding mowers.
Rids kids' rocking chairs a nd swings of squeaky noises.
Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and 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 for easy
handling.
Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them
running smoothly.
· Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
· Removes splattered grease on stove.
· Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
· Lubricates prosthetic limbs. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate
the smell).
Removes all traces of duct tape.
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--WD-40 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.
WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe
with a clean rag.
Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried
a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots
with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone.
If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
moisture and allow the car to start.
It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on 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. Bug guts
will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
P.S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL
Jarhead
And it does...but the smell goes away after awhile. For something completely non-toxic, I'll take that smell.