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.
The workers were so pleased with the product, they began smuggling (also
known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives
decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans.
The rest, as they say, is history.
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 e
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.
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... Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been.
You'll be amazed.
Here are some of the uses:
-Protects silver from tarnishing.
-Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
-Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
-Keeps flies off cows.
-Restores and cleans chalkboards.
-Removes lipstick stains.
-Loosens stubborn zippers.
-Untangles jewellery chains.
-Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
-Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
-Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
-Removes tomato stains from clothing.
-Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
-Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
-Keeps scissors working smoothly.
-Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
-Gives children’s play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
-Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling
on riding mowers.
-Rids kid’s rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
-Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier
to open.
-Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
-Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as
well as vinyl bumpers.
-Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
-Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
-Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for
easy handling.
-Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
smoothly.
-Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
-Removes splattered grease on stove.
-Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
-Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
-Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
-Removes all traces of duct tape.
-Florida's favourite use is, "cleans and removes love bugs from
grills and bumpers."
-The favourite use in the state of New York - WD-40 protects The
Statue of Liberty from the elements.
-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.
-Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately
and stops the itch.
-Use it for chiggers. Spray it on, rub it in and the chiggers will
die within an hour. The itching will
also stop.
Leaves no scars.
WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark
and wipe with a clean rag.
-Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed
and dried a tube of lipstick with load
Of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto!
Lipstick is gone!
-Spray WD-40 on the distributor cap to displace the moisture. This
will allow the car to start.
-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.
-Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed
quickly! Use WD-40 to remove the
gummy store labels off new dishes and kitchen items. Spray the label and let
it soak a minute, scrape it
a little if necessary to loosen it and break it up, and then run it through
the dishwasher. It will also
remove vegetable oil and peanut butter.
P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL
