Whether you have a rusted screw or a squeaky door, there is one solution for all your problems and that is WD-40. It is a versatile substance that will do you a lot of good if you know how to properly use it. Many people still have no idea what WD stands for. Let us enlighten you. The letters stand for “water displacement” and the original purpose of the product was just that.

Remove chewing gum from hair

Chewing gum makes a mess of most things, but perhaps the most panicking is when it gets stuck into your hair. We sincerely hope this never happens to you, but if it does, WD-40 can help.

Stop wasp nests

Wasp nest can be a real nightmare in the home. Stop them before they start by spraying WD-40 into the nooks and crannies of your house.

Piano keys

Does your precious piano sound a bit dodgy? Lubricate the piano hammer action with WD-40 for a smoother sound.

Get Mud Off Your Shoes

Been out in the great outdoors? A coat of WD-40 will make even the thickest and sloppiest of mud easy to clean.

Lubricate beard trimmers

One of WD-40’s best properties is its ability to lubricate pretty much anything. Spray it onto your beard trimmer from time to time to keep it functioning smoothly.

Shine seashells

Do you or your children enjoy collecting seashells? You can make your treasures look even prettier with a bit of WD-40. It will help to polish them up, giving them a real shine!

Clean the fridge

All that food can leave your fridge in a real mess, that’s why we recommend cleaning yours at least once every 3-6 months. To make cleaning all those spillages and stuck on food easier, give the inside a spray of WD-40.

Clean coins

Think through how many hands coins pass through over the years. As a result, some of them get so dirty, it’s almost embarrassing to hand them over! Spray them with WD-40 and wipe with a clean cloth to make them look as good as new.

Remove toothpaste

Toothpaste stains are another one of the trickest messes to remove. A little WD-40 will remove dried toothpaste from your sink in an instant!

Remove tomato stains

Removing tomato stain with WD-40? Who’d have thought it!

Remove scuff marks from the floor

With regular use, even if you’re careful, your flooring can get various scuffs and scratches over the years. Next time you spot an unsightly scuff in a high-traffic area, don’t fret, just reach for that can of WD-40. All you really have to do is spray the area and then wipe the scuff away, although you may want to follow up by cleaning the floor as you normally would get rid of any WD-40 residue.

Remove dirt/poo from shoe bottoms

In addition to being sticky, fecal matter, as well as dirt, gets into the crevices of a shoe’s tread. You could pick at each crease with a small sharp object, but that takes a long time. Lubricate the dirty area with WD-40 and let it soak in for a minute. Use dry paper towels to wipe the area, scrub with an old toothbrush or use the jet spray on a hose to power it off.

Fix car marks

Although it can’t repair scratches made in the metal of a car, WD-40 can help erase any paint marks left by another car. Spray the paint marks and wait two or three minutes for the lubricant to soak in. Gently wipe dry the marks with a clean cloth or soft paper towel.

Fix a stuck zipper

Zippers don’t always get stuck because the fabric gets caught in the teeth. Sometimes the teeth themselves become stiff and dry. Spray a little WD-40 on the zipper to lubricate the teeth. Run the zipper up and down a few times to evenly distribute the lubricant.

Remove a stuck ring from the finger

Many people have heard of the old soap trick to remove a stuck ring, but you can’t always get soap underneath the ring. WD-40 acts the same way as soap, but as a spray, it easily can get into every area. Twist or wiggle the ring a little to distribute the spray before pulling.

Clean shower door

Mildew is never attractive. Spray the entire door with WD-40, and wipe it down with a clean towel. Be careful not to get the lubricant in your eyes or inhale it. Ventilate the area as well as possible.

Clean toilet

Remove lime stains from a toilet with a healthy dose of WD-40. Saturate the stains with the spray, then wait a minute. Use a toilet brush to scrub away the stains. Ventilate the area well before doing this.

Remove stickers from a jar

WD-40 loosens glue solvents. If a sticker such as a canning label won’t come off or only the surface comes off but the glue remains, spray the entire area. Wait a few minutes for the WD-40 to be absorbed, and use a plastic spatula to scrape off the glue.

Repel Snow & Ice

A thin layer of WD-40 on your car windows during the winter can keep snow and ice from sticking to them overnight. Spray a small amount onto the window, and spread it over the window with a clean, dry cloth.

Rusty bolts

If you have a bolt you can’t remove from a nut, there may be an answer. WD-40 will penetrate the rust.

Lubricates small rolling toys

Most little children have toys that roll around. And sometimes parts seize up making movement difficult. Lubrication does the trick.

Clean garden tools

Garden tools tend to scratch. Then they tend to rust. Either way, you can add years of life to them by properly cleaning them with WD-40.

Cleans patio door glide strip

After a while, the glides at the bottom of the patio doors fill up with dirt. This makes sliding difficult, if not impossible. Spray them down and watch how easy they open afterward.

Keeps metal wind chimes rust-free

Some wind chimes have the purest sounds. But once they rust, their music becomes dull. Keep them light new with WD-40.

Removes water spots from mirrors

Mirrors in bathrooms are going to get water spots. There’s just no way around that. But WD-40 will help remove them.

Lubricates hinge on pruning shears

If you have a favorite pair of shears that you keep honed and sharp, what do you do when the hinge seizes up? You use WD-40.

Lubricates hydraulic rams on slideout of 5th wheel

If you haul a 5th wheel, you might know what they are talking about. I know what a 5th wheel is. I’ve even been in one. But the rams on the slideout? No idea. However, you can use WD-40 to lubricate them.

Cleans and prevents rust on the oil tank exterior

Maybe you’re a farmer. Or someone else who would have a huge oil tank on your property. Regardless, WD-40 will keep it looking new. But you’ll need lots of it, I’d imagine!

Cleans and protects the bed of wheelbarrows

Got a wheelbarrow that you use to haul earth, rocks, and whatnot around your property. Spray done the bed and it will last much longer.

Lubricates Gate Locks

Any kind of metal that sits outside all year is bound to rust if you don’t take care of it. Keep your gate locks operating like new by spraying them annually.

Shines leaves of artificial houseplants

You probably want to dust them first! Once you’ve done that fun job, you can try to make your fake plant real by shining up the leaves.

Keeps hose ends from corroding

Hose ends are notorious for corroding. And that leads to lots of fun when you try to attach a nozzle. Just spray them every season, and all will be well.

Lubricates moving parts on playground equipment

Lots of my friends have purchased ridiculous background playgrounds for their kids, thanks to public playgrounds being off-limit. At least they will get a long life out of them thanks to WD-40.

Cleans ashtrays

I don’t smoke, so I don’t really know ashtrays. I’m guessing just throwing out the butts and using some soap and water isn’t enough to clean them?

Cleans and protects the underside of cast iron skillets

A good cast iron frying pan is a prized possession. And depending on your cooking surface you might want to clean the bottoms. WD-40 is your answer.

Removes ink from carpet

If you’ve ever had a pen explode, it can be a nightmare. Fortunately, if you get some on the carpet, it can be cleaned with WD-40.

Cleans lawnmower blades

Lawnmowers are expensive, even manual ones. So keep them in good working order by keeping the blades fresh and new with WD-40.

Prevents mildew growth on the fountain

Mildew is gross. If you have a fountain, big or small, indoor or outdoor—and I would do this, especially on an indoor fountain—spray some WD-40 to keep it fresh.

Cleans candle soot

Black candle soot can turn a beautiful candle holder trashy looking. If you lightly rub-down the interior with WD-40, you can avoid that problem.

Removes ink from blue jeans

First, stop putting pens in your jeans pockets. But if the deed is already done, you can remove the stain by rubbing it with a cloth of WD-40.

Cleans residue on luggage handles

I really want to know what kind of residue people have on their luggage handles. That just sounds gross. Anyway, it can be removed with WD-40.

Cleans old muffin tins

I wish I’d known this long ago because I just buy new tins when the old ones get so terrible looking. Think of the money I could have saved!

Cleans gold-plated faucets

Are those faucets plated in real gold? If so, why isn’t the maid doing a better job of keeping them clean?

Removes petroleum stains from clothing

Frankly, if I spill gas on my clothes while filling the tank, I’m going home and putting them in the garbage. But if that’s not an option for you, WD-40 is your friend.

Keeps sewing needles from rusting

I’ve never had a sewing needle get rusty, but I guess it could happen. If so, rub them down and they will be as good as new.

Keeps metal wire screens rust-free

Mesh window screens are none too rusty since they are exposed to the elements all year round. Spray them down once or twice a year, and you should be good.

Removes coffee stains from leather

I guess it’s possible not to notice you spilled coffee on the sofa. And it stayed there for so long it dried and stained. If so, test a spot with WD-40, and then see if it will remove the stain.

Removes adhesive price tag from shoe bottoms

I hate those stickers that are impossible to remove. Whether on the bottom of a shoe or anywhere. Now I—and you—know how to get rid of them. Just soak it with WD-40 and then peel those suckers off.

Removes gum stuck to the concrete

You probably don’t care about random gum on the sidewalk. But what if you have a beautiful concrete driveway with gum on it? WD-40 is your answer.