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<blockquote data-quote="novatech" data-source="post: 468027" data-attributes="member: 5494"><p>Just got this in an e-mail and thought I would pass it along.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>>> Interesting story about WD-40 and its many practical uses around the </p><p>>> household (from the library of Matt Miura)</p><p>>> Did you know?</p><p>>></p><p>>></p><p>>> 1) Protects silver from tarnishing.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 5) Keeps flies off cows</p><p>>></p><p>>> 6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 7) Removes lipstick stains.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 8) Loosens stubborn zippers.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 9) Untangles jewellery chains.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes</p><p>>></p><p>>> 18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for </p><p>>> those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the </p><p>>> finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just </p><p>>> remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!</p><p></p><p>>> Use WD-40!</p><p>>></p><p>>> 20) Gives a child's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on </p><p>>> riding mowers.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to </p><p>>> open.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as</p><p></p><p>>> vinyl bumpers.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for </p><p>>> easy handling.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running </p><p>>> smoothly.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 31) Removes splattered grease on stove.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 32) Keeps bathroom mirrors from fogging.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).</p><p>>></p><p>>> 35) Removes all traces of duct tape.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve </p><p>>> arthritis pain.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 37) Florida's favourite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills</p><p></p><p>>> and bumpers."</p><p>>></p><p>>> 38) The favourite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue </p><p>>> of Liberty from the elements.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you </p><p>>> will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than </p><p>>> the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in </p><p>>> mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not</p><p></p><p>>> allowed in some states.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 40) Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and </p><p>>> stops the itch.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and </p><p>>> wipe with a clean rag.</p><p>>></p><p>>> 42) Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and </p><p>>> dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick </p><p>>> spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!</p><p>>></p><p>>> 43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the </p><p>>> moisture and allow the car to start.</p><p>>></p><p>>></p><p>>> P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.</p><p>>></p><p>>></p><p>> >></p><p>>></p><p>>></p><p>>></p><p>>></p><p>>> Did you know?</p><p>>></p><p>>> A neighbour bought a new pickup. Early one Sunday morning he noticed that</p><p></p><p>>> someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck </p><p>>> (for some unknown reason). He was very upset and was trying to figure out</p><p></p><p>>> what to do probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.</p><p></p><p>>> Another neighbour came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it </p><p>>> off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint</p><p></p><p>>> job that was on the truck. I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew?</p><p>>></p><p>>> Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust </p><p>>> preventive solvent and de greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was </p><p>>> created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical </p><p>>> Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water </p><p>>> displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth </p><p>>> formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect</p><p></p><p>>> their atlas missile parts.</p><p>>></p><p>>> Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 </p><p>>> that would hurt you.</p><p>>></p><p>>> When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that </p><p>>> has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works </p><p>>> just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="novatech, post: 468027, member: 5494"] 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... [/QUOTE]
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