You probably grew up with WD-40 like I did—after all, it’s been around since 1953 and is renowned for getting rid of the squeak in a creaky door. But, it can do a lot more.
In fact, the WD-40 website has 2,000 uses for the product alone! Don’t worry, we didn’t list them all here, but we did list ones we tried and can vouch for.
You can check out WD-40’s list at your leisure, because 2,000 uses will definitely keep you busy. Soon, you may have so much fun becoming a WD-40 guru, you may even be going to help friends with their in-need-of-WD-40 issues, too.
Below, you’ll find our culled down list of cool, “Who knew?!” uses for WD-40, because the one container can do oh-so-many different things.
It should be a staple in your house, and out in your garage, if it’s not already. Note: If you use it inside, open your windows—make sure the area is well ventilated.
1. No More Rust On Your Gardening Tools
Since Spring is here, gardening season is here, too—and WD-40 will help your gardening tools stay in tip-top shape all season long.
2. Cleans And Softens Paint Brushes
While you’re outside gardening, why not go to your garage or shed and revamp your paint brushes, too?
3. Gets Rid Of Dried Toothpaste Stains
You’re cleaning the bathroom, and it takes you forever to scrub a toothpaste stain from the sink. Well, not when you pull out your WD-40. Presto!
4. No More Tea Stains
Aren’t tea stains on your counters the worst? Not anymore! Use some WD-40 on a cloth or sponge and your countertops will soon be stain-free!
5. Helps With Jewelry: Gets Your Stubborn Rings Off And Undoes Tangled Necklace Chains
Yep, no need to use soap and water to get off a ring that refuses to budge. Grab your WD-40… and, while you’re at it, you can also go through all your jewelry to untangle the tangled.
6. Removes Gum (And Crayon Marks) From Wallpaper (And Hair)
Oh no—your kids thought it would be fun to put their gum (or crayon drawings) on the wall… again! Instead of freaking out, grab your WD-40 and it’ll come right off. Plus, if your child gets gum in their hair, hello, WD-40!
7. Removes Ink From Leather And Carpet
As a writer, I get ink marks on everything. But not anymore. WD-40 keeps coming to my rescue, and it’ll help you remove ink marks, too.
8. Remove Dog Poop From Your Shoes
Dogs may be a man’s best friend, but us stepping in dogs’, um, droppings is certainly not the best. And with Spring here, more and more people are walking their dogs, which also means more chances of this happening. But with WD-40, you can clean your shoes right off!
9. Gets Off Stickers From Credit Cards
You know how, every time you get a new credit card, you have to peel off the sticker, but the sticker doesn’t always cooperate? Yep, WD-40 to the rescue again!
10. Get Glue Off Your Hands
Whether you were using Super Glue or Elmer’s or another kind, some WD-40 will help remove the stubborn residual glue from your hands.
11. Polishes And Shines Sea Shells
With the weather getting warmer throughout the U.S., more people are flocking to thebeach and, while there, collecting shells. To polish them up, just use some WD-40.
12. Get Rid Of Scuff Marks
Yep, WD-40 is your savior again. A little bit of it, and a little bit of scrubbing, will get your floor scuff mark-free.
13. Clean The Toilet (And Tub!)
Since you’re in cleaning mode anyway, head to the bathroom. A bit of WD-40 and a toiletbrush are all you need for this toilet bowl-cleaning trick! While you’re in the bathroom, you can also some WD-40 to clean your fiberglass bathtub!
14. Softens New Baseball Gloves
With Spring here, baseball is here, too. Before heading to tee-ball or baseball practice, soften your new glove with some WD-40.
15. Use It On Piano Keys And Guitar Strings
Wd-40 will also help soften piano keys, as well as clean your guitar strings. Use a cloth, though, instead of spraying it right on the instruments.
