WD-40, WELL, WHO KNEW?

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 missle parts.

When you read the "Shower door" part, try it. Its the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. Its a miracle ! Then try it on your stove.... Voila ! It's now shinier than its ever been. You'll be amazed.

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.

Here are some of the uses:

1. Protects silver from tarnishing
2. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
3. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
4. Keeps flies off cows
5. Restores and cleans chalkboards
6. Removes lipstick stains
7. Loosens stubborn zippers
8. Untangles jewellery chains
9. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
10. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
11. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
12. Removes tomato stains from clothing
13. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
14. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
15. Keeps scissors working smoothly
16. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
17. Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
18. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
19. Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
20. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
21. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
22. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers
23. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
24. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
25. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling
26. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly
27. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools
28. Removes splattered grease on stove
29. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
30. Lubricates prosthetic limbs
31. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
32. Removes all traces of duct tape
33. The favourite use in the State of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
34. 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.
35. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and stops the itch.
36. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
37. 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!
38. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
39. WD-40, long known for its ability to remove left-over tape mong sticky label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days! Seriously though, it removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
40. Use WD-40 for that 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.
41. 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.

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