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Claim: E-mail lists a variety of household uses for
WD-40 brand spray lubricant.
Example: [Collected via e-mail, 2006]
Origins: The WD-40 brand of spray lubricant (we cover the
3. Protects silver from tarnishing.
Of course, this doesn't mean 4. Removes road tar and grime from cars. 10. Loosens stubborn zippers. 11. Untangles jewelry chains. 14. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing. 18. Keeps scissors working smoothly. 19. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes. 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. 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. 30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. 33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs. 34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell). 35. Removes all traces of duct tape. 37. Florida's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers." 43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start. 44. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use 45. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use As for the claim the "basic ingredient" in WD-40 is "fish oil," it's a common rumor and one that is easily propagated (because cans of
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23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.