WD-40 removes, protects, and loosens so many things. It contains silicone, which is what makes it so special. My father owns a body shop and he was the one who recommended it to me. I wanted to share some ways I use it…

WD-40 Tricks
Use it to loosen door handles and locks.
Do you have a door or lock that’s stuck or slipping? Apply a little WD-40, wipe off the excess, and when you wiggle the lock and handle, it will loosen and operate smoothly again.

Stop a Squeaky Door
Spray a little on the hinges, wipe off the excess, open and close the door a few times, and the squeak will go away.

WD-40 Tricks
Cleans greasy fingerprints
Spray a little on doors or other surfaces that have grease on them and clean away any fingerprints and greasy surfaces.

WD-40 Tips
Loosen Scissors and Tough Tools
If your scissors accumulate sticky residue and are difficult to open and close or stick, spray a little on them, wipe off the excess, and start wiggling them; they’ll come loose right away. This also works great with tools like pliers, pruning shears, etc.

WD-40 Tips
Moisturize and make your shoes weatherproof.
Spray a little on a cloth and wipe it on your shoes. It will clean, moisturize, and make them weatherproof.

WD-40 Tips
Keep Bugs Out
Spray a little around the base of your house outside, and it will repel insects from entering your home.

WD-40 Tips
Loosen Hoses
Have you ever found yourself unable to get the sprayer off the hose? Spray a little on the threads, wait a couple of minutes, and start turning it. It will loosen, and you’ll be able to unscrew it right away.

WD-40 Tips
How to Remove Bugs from Glass Easily…
WD-40 Tips
Spray a little WD-40 on the bug-ridden glass, use a cloth, and the bugs will be gone right away.

*A special note from my husband: It’s also fantastic for removing tar from your car immediately after resurfacing a road.

WD-40 Tips
Keep soap scum off shower doors.
Clean the shower, then spray the glass with WD-40 and wipe it down. This will create a barrier that prevents soap scum from forming on the glass.

WD-40 Tips
Clean Your Stainless Steel
Spray it on your stainless steel and use a microfiber cloth to wipe it down. It cleans it instantly!

WD-40 Tricks
Prevent Clay and Mud from Sticking to Your Shovels
Spray a little on your shovel. It will not only clean it but also prevent dirt from building up as you continue working.

WD-40 Tricks
Remove residue from adhesive labels, glue, and tape.
Spray it on and use a scraper to remove it from bottles. It also works great for removing tape residue.

Remove Glue
Do you have hot glue stuck to something you need to remove, or maybe school glue or another sticky substance? Spray a little on the surface, let it sit for a minute, and then use a cloth to wipe off the residue. The hot glue came off without a problem.

WD-40 Tricks
Remove Crayon
Spray a little on the crayon on your door, table, and more, and use a microfiber cloth to wipe it off.