novatech
Well-known member
Just got this in an e-mail and thought I would pass it along.
>> Interesting story about WD-40 and its many practical uses around the
>> household (from the library of Matt Miura)
>> Did you know?
>>
>>
>> 1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
>>
>> 2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
>>
>> 3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
>>
>> 4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
>>
>> 5) Keeps flies off cows
>>
>> 6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
>>
>> 7) Removes lipstick stains.
>>
>> 8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
>>
>> 9) Untangles jewellery chains.
>>
>> 10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
>>
>> 11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
>>
>> 12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
>>
>> 13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
>>
>> 14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
>>
>> 15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
>>
>> 16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
>>
>> 17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
>>
>> 18) 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.
>>
>> 19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
>> Use WD-40!
>>
>> 20) Gives a child's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
>>
>> 21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
>> riding mowers.
>>
>> 22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
>>
>> 23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to
>> open.
>>
>> 24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
>>
>> 25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as
>> vinyl bumpers.
>>
>> 26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
>>
>> 27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
>>
>> 28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for
>> easy handling.
>>
>> 29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
>> smoothly.
>>
>> 30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
>>
>> 31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
>>
>> 32) Keeps bathroom mirrors from fogging.
>>
>> 33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
>>
>> 34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
>>
>> 35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
>>
>> 36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve
>> arthritis pain.
>>
>> 37) Florida's favourite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills
>> and bumpers."
>>
>> 38) The favourite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue
>> of Liberty from the elements.
>>
>> 39) 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.
>>
>> 40) Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and
>> stops the itch.
>>
>> 41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and
>> wipe with a clean rag.
>>
>> 42) 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!
>>
>> 43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
>> moisture and allow the car to start.
>>
>>
>> P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.
>>
>>
> >>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Did you know?
>>
>> A neighbour bought a new pickup. Early one Sunday morning he noticed that
>> someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck
>> (for some unknown reason). He was very upset and was trying to figure out
>> what to do probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.
>> Another neighbour came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it
>> off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint
>> job that was on the truck. I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew?
>>
>> Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust
>> preventive solvent and de greaser 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.
>>
>> 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...
>> Interesting story about WD-40 and its many practical uses around the
>> household (from the library of Matt Miura)
>> Did you know?
>>
>>
>> 1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
>>
>> 2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
>>
>> 3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
>>
>> 4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
>>
>> 5) Keeps flies off cows
>>
>> 6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
>>
>> 7) Removes lipstick stains.
>>
>> 8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
>>
>> 9) Untangles jewellery chains.
>>
>> 10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
>>
>> 11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
>>
>> 12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
>>
>> 13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
>>
>> 14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
>>
>> 15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
>>
>> 16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
>>
>> 17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
>>
>> 18) 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.
>>
>> 19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
>> Use WD-40!
>>
>> 20) Gives a child's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
>>
>> 21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
>> riding mowers.
>>
>> 22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
>>
>> 23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to
>> open.
>>
>> 24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
>>
>> 25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as
>> vinyl bumpers.
>>
>> 26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
>>
>> 27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
>>
>> 28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for
>> easy handling.
>>
>> 29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
>> smoothly.
>>
>> 30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
>>
>> 31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
>>
>> 32) Keeps bathroom mirrors from fogging.
>>
>> 33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
>>
>> 34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
>>
>> 35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
>>
>> 36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve
>> arthritis pain.
>>
>> 37) Florida's favourite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills
>> and bumpers."
>>
>> 38) The favourite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue
>> of Liberty from the elements.
>>
>> 39) 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.
>>
>> 40) Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and
>> stops the itch.
>>
>> 41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and
>> wipe with a clean rag.
>>
>> 42) 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!
>>
>> 43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
>> moisture and allow the car to start.
>>
>>
>> P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.
>>
>>
> >>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Did you know?
>>
>> A neighbour bought a new pickup. Early one Sunday morning he noticed that
>> someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck
>> (for some unknown reason). He was very upset and was trying to figure out
>> what to do probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.
>> Another neighbour came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it
>> off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint
>> job that was on the truck. I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew?
>>
>> Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust
>> preventive solvent and de greaser 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.
>>
>> 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...
