Maybe you've been trying to find the answer to the various types of problematic situations that you encounter around the home periodically. Perhaps, you haven't discovered it yet. We suggest that you take a look at a can of WD-40. People tend to feel that this product is only for stopping doors from squeaking and removing rust from screws, but it actually has a vast number of other uses. It isn't just for your father and granddad. Anyone of any age can benefit from it. From mysteriously blasting away stains to shoe-cleaning, read on to discover the amazing uses of WD-40!

It Saves Your Plumbing Quick Time

Many times, if the tub spout diverter gets clogged, we're told to replace the entire spout as the diverter is built into it. However, there's a great way to get rid of that clog without having to replace plumbing parts and spend more money. Voila! The curved nozzle on a can of WD-40.

A bathtub or sink that works is wonderful. It's one more headache we don't have. We use them for months or even years and then one day they start to not work so well anymore, and we realize that deposits from the hard water are clogging it up. Thank you, WD-40.

It's A Potty Spot Remover

Would you believe that WD-40 was first invented to be used industrially as a solvent to prevent rust? However, it can also be used to have the toilet bowl spotless in a jiffy. Just spray a little onto the toilet and leave it there for a time.

The fantastic product will get rid of lime discoloration and eat away the crud in the bowl. Now, rub all the stuff away with a toilet brush. Your toilet will then look great, and you don't have to buy any special cleaner—saving you some hard-earned cash.

It Slides Rings Right Off

When exchanging rings in a marriage, the general idea is that you always keep them on. However, there will come a time when you need to remove them to maybe do some tasks around the home and you find that the ring won't budge. In that tear-your-hair-out moment, never fear because help is here! It's WD-40 to the rescue!

Just spray a little on your ring finger and that ring will slide right off. Now tasks that require removal of jewelry like baking, woodworking, or doing something electrical can be doable. That's one more thing you know!

Silverware Is Made Brilliant

Entertaining guests? We know you want to present your best, so all your stuff must be flawlessly clean - from utensils to home decorations. This includes silverware. To get your shiny things glistening and looking beautiful, ditch the silver polish and reach for the WD-40.

WD-40 has oily elements that are excellent on silverware and for wiping out the mess you may find on it. But even before this stage, when washing the items, try not to use detergents that have acidic substances like vinegar and citrus or ones that smell of lemons. They're too harsh.

It Loosens Glassware

If you stack drinking glasses on top of each other and let it dry unwashed, it might be hard to get them unstuck—especially if you used them for soda, juice, or alcohol. They could break if you try to pull them apart under such circumstances, either to wash them if dirty or use them if clean. It's a WD-40 moment!

To separate them with ease, try making some WD-40 your secret tool. Another secret is the actual ingredients used in WD-40. Interestingly, the manufacturers tell you what's not in it. So we just know it's a wonder liquid, but we don't know why.

Grimy Shoes Get A New Lease On Life

Very few people possible know this hack. WD-40 makes for a wonderful shoe cleaner! You know how it is when you have a new pair of shoes and drinks or sauces spill on it or you end up stepping in a puddle. How do you avoid dirt and rain? They're shoes after all. This is where WD-40 steps in.

When sprayed onto the tarnished shoes, the miracle worker in a can, WD-40, effectively removes the stain, grit, and dirt and helps to protect the shoes from future soiling. All that's left to say is "Amen".

It Slides Zippers Right Open

If the zipper on our clothing gets stuck, we sometimes can't get it undone and then we're stuck in our clothes. The same goes for the zipper on our bags. Sometimes, it gets stuck and we think to either get a new one or visit a shop that can repair it. Next time, bring out the can of WD-40.

Replacing a bag or having it fixed and maybe cutting ourselves out of our clothes and replacing the item comes with a cost. Spritz on some WD-40 and save yourself some money and a trip. It will get the zipper unstuck and put a smile on your face.

It Puts The Thaw On Winter Car Worries

In areas of the world where winter means snow, cars that are parked on the outside have to be safeguarded. Difficulties can pop up from ice accumulating on windows, doors, and windshields. It can take up to 15 minutes just to de-ice the car. You might not believe it until you try it, but WD-40 does the trick.

Spritz it on freely all over the car to safely melt away ice that's tough to get rid of, in a procedure that keeps the vehicle damage-free. In no time, you'll happily be on your way with little effort.

It Makes For An Easier Dig

A lot of people hate shoveling snow. It's understandable because it's hard work done in the cold. And when the snow adheres to the shovel, it makes the job more difficult than it already is. Well, here's a way to eliminate that sticky snow phenomenon and finish the task more quickly. It's applying WD-40 to your shovel!

Spritz the solvent on the blade of the tool. You'll then find that the snow will simply slide off as you toss it following each scoop, and your chore of clearing the snow away is so much easier. Didn't that just boost your mental well-being?

Pipes Lose Their "Snap, Crackle, Pop"

This is a recurring challenge in freezing cold climates that you can be prepared for. During winter, pipes can freeze and burst, which has left many homeowners digging into their bank accounts to have repairs done. This situation can be prevented by liberally spritzing WD-40 all over the pipes.

Ice in pipes induces a pressure back up, causing them to burst. WD-40 can be applied to pipes both on the exterior and interior of the home. To have the best outcome in dealing with the potential problem, spritz the solvent all over the exterior joints. You'll also save a bundle on general servicing by a plumber.

It Frees Your Limbs

Sometimes, the locking pin of a prosthetic limb gets jammed because of a foreign object such as dirt getting lodged in it. The device can't be removed from the body, causing some anxiety to the wearer. You probably didn't know this. And you also probably didn't know that WD-40 can get these prosthetic limbs unstuck.

All the wearer of the device needs to do is to spritz a little WD-40 onto the section where the body and the prosthetics meet. The lubrication from the chemicals will release the locking pin and the device will then be easily removed.

It Makes Gum Lose Its Stick

Having gum sticking to an item of clothing is among the most difficult situations you can have. Brushing it could worsen the matter, and just throwing it in the washer won't solve the problem. If this happens to you again, simply stop worrying and try to remember where you stored the WD-40.

Yes, it's a joy to know that WD-40 also gets rid of gum on fabric. Spray some of the solution on the spot with the offending gum and your worries are then easily peeled off...literally. Isn't it good to know that you don't have to pull out your credit card to replace your favorite sweater?

 Lip Color Silencer

Ladies who use a lot of makeup can identify with this problem. It's the old lipstick on the collar situation or lipstick on just about any other section of a garment. Removing the stain can be difficult. The fabric could be damaged by hard rubbing, especially if it's delicate. The solution? Reach for that WD-40.

Believe it or not, whatever magical components are in WD-40 simply lift the blemish and allows you to wash it out of the garment with ease. It seems there isn't anything this wonder product can't do. Now, if only it could help with boyfriend issues as well...

Stickers Get The Beatdown

A colorful, fun addition to motor vehicles, mirrors, walls, and books are stickers. It's so nice when they're new and relevant. However, after a while, we probably don't want them anymore and need to remove them. This is where the difficulty comes. But give your scrubbing a rest and set the WD-40 to work.

Water and soap is the traditional way to remove stickers from surfaces. However, it requires a lot of elbow work and might not end up in a perfect removal. Giving the spot a spritz with WD-40 makes the job easier and quicker. After which, you can give a perfect smile while looking at that clean surface.

It Gives Sinks A New Gleam

You don't have to call in plumber service if your kitchen sink needs a thorough deep cleaning. Restoring it to mint condition is a straightforward DIY task. First, give the sink a good scrub, then spritz all its surfaces with WD-40. Next, use paper towels to properly wipe it all down until blemishes are removed.

With the aid of WD-40, your kitchen sink will look immaculate and shiny again. Plus, you have the added benefit of minimizing the incident of grime buildup or rust recurring in the future. As an added tip, WD-40 can be used on any stainless steel surface in your home.

It Ends The Barnacles Attack

Another unavoidable problem that plagues boat owners is having barnacles adhere themselves to the vessel's bottom. Once your vessel is in the water, they will find it. But boat lovers can be thankful that the job of removing the annoying creatures can be made easier by WD-40.

Apply plentiful amounts of WD-40 to the areas of the boat that the barnacles love. Let it sit for a while. Then using a knife, scrape off the creatures. One adult barnacle can release more than 10K larvae! Using some elbow grease and patience, you'll get all the barnacles off. It will be like you have your new luxury yacht once more.

Padlocks Open In A Snap

Though there are some circumstances in which a security system that utilizes high technology may be warranted, there are times when a good old-fashioned padlock will do. At some point, with padlocks, rust occurs due to a reaction between the metal and oxygen in the atmosphere. A very good solution for this rust problem is, of course, WD-40.

Though the accumulation of rust cannot be avoided on padlocks, the solution is to spritz the WD-40 on it to lift off the rust. You'll then have your padlock restored and good as new.

Showers Come Alive Again

Showers can be really refreshing on a hot day or warming on cold weather. If we're in a hurry, showers are brief. With showers being so important to us, it's a bummer when the shower head is blocked up. You may have gone through this and bought a new shower head. But next time, unclog it with WD-40 instead.

Calcium deposits from hard water cause a shower head to become blocked up. The deposits can be removed by WD-40 being applied to the area of the clog, and the problem is solved.

No More Dirty Cold Air

A number of people cannot live without their air conditioning unit, which gets used a lot. With time, dirt and some amount of rust accumulate, particularly if it isn't cleaned too frequently. For your cool mansion, make WD-40 a part of the maintenance routine for your air conditioning unit.

If your air conditioning units do not cool the room like before, the filter found in the unit either needs replacement or cleaning. With a spray of the chemical on areas like the filters, the air conditioning units are lubed and protected.

Zaps Gum Out Of The Carpet

Isn't it irritating that instead of depositing their chewing gum into a garbage bin, some people drop in it on the floor? Most times, it's a child who ends up stepping on it. Another scenario is that your child's bubble gum becomes stuck in their pocket where they forgot it. How do you get it out? Why WD-40 of course.

No need to go shopping to replace the items. A few spritzes of WD-40 on the carpet, the bottom of a shoe, or in your child's pocket will loosen up the gum. All that remains is for you to comb it out or peel it off.

It Keeps Wheelbarrows Rolling

Wheelbarrows are not the regular small garden implements, but they sure are handy to have around to accomplish various tasks. You don't have to pick up and carry bags that are weighty. All you have to do is put them on the wheelbarrow and kiss personal injuries goodbye. Doesn't that make perfect sense? In using wheelbarrows, WD-40 is a must.

Wheelbarrows naturally require maintenance. That's where the WD-40 comes in. Spritz on the solvent every now and then onto the parts of the wheelbarrow. It will stay clean and the parts lubed and working smoothly.

Watching TV Has Never Been So Gunk-Free

There are people who still use an antenna outside for the television. It's a way of picking up signals from network affiliates such as ABC, Fox, and NBC for free. After erecting your antenna, maybe you slathered on a beauty mask, kicked back, and watched a show you love. But have you thought about antenna maintenance with WD-40?

An antenna isn't going to maintain itself—it needs help. That's where you and this miracle solution come in. Regularly applying WD-40 to equipment like the antenna helps to protect them from the elements and gives you a greater number of years of watching the channel you love so much.

Even Water Stains Vanish

It seems like a bit of a contradiction that even though water can be used to make us clean, along with so many things in everyday life, there are stains that are caused by it. You've probably seen the water stains on the wall beside the shower that's difficult to get rid of.  WD-40 can help.

The water stains mainly occur in bathrooms where there's poor ventilation because the room takes long to dry after somebody had a hot bath. Spritzed onto the stains, WD-40 not only removes it but also acts as a water repellant to prevent it from recurring. Not having to do repairs means you can keep your savings account untouched.

It Makes The Refrigerator Keep Its Cool

In case you didn't know this, the rubber parts that act as a separation between the refrigerator frame and the door is called a gasket. Of course, along with the rest of the refrigerator, it requires regular cleaning. Waiting in the wings to do the job is WD-40.

The gasket tends to get moist and attract a lot of mucky stuff and mildew, and only heavy cleaning can get it out. WD-40 makes this task so easy. In addition, ensure that the gasket's air-tight seal remains strong as this will assist in making your food last longer by making it cooler and thus protected better. This will surely save you a lot of money.

Bon Voyage To Little Pests

We're sure there isn't anyone who likes having spiders, roaches, or other insects around their house. Just think that in one sac, the American cockroach produces roughly 16 eggs! However, it can be a little expensive to employ the services of a pest control expert. DIY lovers will love that WD-40 can be the ticket to obliterating that pesky problem.

As it turns out, insects and spiders don't like WD-40 and are repelled by it. In addition, it kills the little critters, leaving you with a pest-free home and cash in your pocket. Oh, how sweet it is!

The Hairstyle Savior

You've learned how WD-40 sprayed onto clothes removes gum from the fabric. However, what happens if gum gets into your hair? The majority of people would use their pair of scissors to cut around the spot where the gum got stuck. But you can use WD-40 and save your crowning glory.

Most people take pride in their hair. Therefore, it's unfortunate that in cases like this their hairstyle gets ruined. Instead of carrying out such an extreme measure, spray on WD-40 and ease the gum off of your head. Your hair will thank you.

Old Car Plates Lose Their Crust

Today, your car's license plate probably has a different appearance than it did years ago when it was newly manufactured; as it's now so rusted. Rubbing it off with just a cloth doesn't make a difference, so you may believe that it can no longer be made clean. But WD-40 can handle rust.

This is one of the uses that this solvent has been traditionally known for, and it does it so well. WD-40 will banish rust from your license plate and make it so beautiful again that you could cry tears of joy and pride—even if don't own a luxury car.

Resilient Adhesives No Longer Stick

Strong glue is wonderful for affixing items while doing a project—until it gets stuck to your clothes and hands. Using water to try to remove it isn't particularly effective and only frustrates you even more. Again, our hero WD-40 comes to the rescue.

There's no need to have your face break out into wrinkles stressing over the matter, for not even strong glue is any match for WD-40. It comes right off skin and clothes after the chemical is placed on the areas where the strong glue became stuck to you. Isn't that a relief?

It Tones Music Very Nicely

Guitar strings need to be cleaned to maximize the quality of music that they make. For this reason, it's in the best interest of student guitar players and musicians to properly care for their instrument. The strings undergo some rusting, and using only a cloth will not get them properly clean. For this task, WD-40 can help.

Using a spritz of WD-40 along with a cleaning cloth will get those strings free of dirt and rust. The strings will be gleaming once more and will give a crisper tone like before. So, there will be less of a need for online shopping to replace them.

Sweeps Away Splinters

Tools with handles made of wood present the hidden menace of giving you splinters when used. And if the splinter gets deeply lodged, removing it might require a trip to the doctor. So, to prevent waiting in a doctor's office, which in the US is reported as being around 19 minutes on average, WD-40 here comes to the rescue.

You can't avoid splinters under normal circumstances, but wooden handles all become smoothed out with the application of WD-40. Spray it all over the handle for a splinter-free day of chores. Your hands will thank you.