Testing The 8 Strangest Uses Of WD-40. Which Ones Actually Work?
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- WD-40 has been claimed to have a multitude of uses around the house. But do they actually work or are they just myths? Here are 8 of these WD-40 uses tested. Watch the next WD-40 video: • Testing 7 Strange Uses... ➡️ WD40 Best deal: amzn.to/3OSowm0
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I would highly recommend that no one use this for cleaning floors unless you want to go see a chiropractor for your back when you go ass up
Probably good point there. I was at a clients house recently and their solid wood floors were so slippery…I don’t know what they are using to clean, but they should change to something else.
You got that right
Confirmed, used WD40 to remove some glue from a lino floor. Made it slippery like ice.
I am a professional carpet cleaner. Using WD 40 on normal stains isn't going to work but we use it on oil or grease stains all the time with GREAT results! I had a customer call me after she just had a brand new trailer home set up and one of the movers brought in grease on their boots. Brand new carpet with lots of grease stains on it. We got them out with a scrub and WD40 and it looked brand new again :) Good luck!
Fantastic information. Thanks for sharing! I really appreciate that. I may show this in a future video.
So would it remove new and/or old grease/oil stains from clothes? I'm afraid to try it.
wd-40 can't make your knuckle half its size
My wedding ring used to come off. I think I got fat? 🤫
Thanks for watching 😊
Push your skin towards your hand as you pull the ring over your knuckle
@@TheLordArion thanks 😊 💍
Spray your bed sheets, smells like home and nice and slippery,,,not for skin
I like WD for squeaks of course, but also for shining the stainless steel kitchen sink. Clean sink first then dry. Baby oil also works for polishing the sink, but does not last as long. Thanks for the review. 😀
Thanks for the info! I love hearing first hand testimonials of others just like this. Thanks 😊🛠️🛠️
I coat my shovels with WD40 before every winter. When I shovel snow it slides right off.
Fantastic. I have heard this one use once before…but I never got around to test it. Thank you 😊🛠️🛠️
I used to spray the snow blower including the chute .. heavy snow flies out
@@edwinrodeo sounds smart. Also Some people are saying spray their mower decks to prevent so much caked on grass from sticking..
You need a regular wash rag (terrycloth, cotton, etc) to clean off decal/tape residue. Paper towel and microfiber cloth doesn't do that very well.
Thank you. We are going to do more testing videos soon and will take your suggestion 👍🏼
I noticed that for many of your experiments you sprayed on WD40 and immediately wiped it, so of course it didn’t work. I can tell you that tape WILL come off surfaces, such as a fridge, if you give it time to soak in. Also, sometimes you need to use a hard edged tool for lifting paint etc, rather than just a cloth. Would have loved to see you try to clean a toilet with WD40. You said why bother when there are other cleaners. However, it might be a good substitute if you run out, and if it does work it would save you having to buy toilet cleaning products.
All great points. Thank you. More videos coming 🛠️🛠️
Great advise he is too rushed that’s why sometimes things do not work needs to penetrate.
@@natureocean9466 100% correct. I’m too impatient 😂
The problem with the paint on the board removal is that latex paint takes at least 21 days to completely bond and cure to any surface much less or glossy piece of paneling. A better test would’ve been too sand the wood first to rough it up then do your test.
I like that. I hope to do more tests with my trusty WD40 🛠️🛠️
My windows sometimes gets stuck, mostly in winter , I live in Austria, the weather is cold and wet in winter , it safed me from sitting with a stuck open window in the middle of the night, I love it.
Thanks for sharing! And yet another use case for WD40 🛠️🛠️
best rust removal is soak it in vinegar for 24 hrs . falls off. also wd 40 is used for plastic car trims to make them black again. eg bumpers.
Awesome. Thanks. I want to test it with those foggy plastic headlights on cars.
Well it was designed as a water dispersant. That’s the way I understood. There were other formulas. WD 40 was number “ 40” of the formula. Yes it has other uses as many other chemical compounds do, however it was originally designed for
water dispersant.
Yes I believe you are correct on ALL points. You should write my next script for me 👏🏼👏🏼 🛠️🛠️
It was made for NASA.
WD-38 was famously used as a lubricant
I don't understand even trying with vinyl to test whether it can clean grout. They're completely different materials that have nothing to do with each other except that we've made vinyl flooring that looks like tiles & grout.
Also, with the paint on wood - I'd have liked to see an attempt to remove the non-treated side by peeling prior to applying the WD-40.
In the old days of incandescent bulbs that got hot, WD helped to keep the metal screw thread from sticking…
Good video. Thanks for posting. I use it a lot for cleaning my hand when I get grease or paint on them. Leaves the hands not dried up like many hand cleaners. With the salty roads up here, every fall, I spray all the under-hood wiring & connectors on my truck with the WD40. Helps prevent moisture. WD - Water Dispersing, 40 - 40th formula. Best Regards - Mike
That’s awesome. Removing grease from hands…I never thought of that one. Thanks for sharing 🛠️🛠️
Your house must smell like a mechanics garage, maybe that is why the person in the background was coughing.
Ha…maybe…🛠️🛠️
I use WD40 to clean the stickers & glue from glass & plastic bottles , clean cars wiper blades , Remove Rusty screws, clean Road tar from Vehicle, Remove bird poop on car, clean head lamp and a fire starter.
So it’s good as a crud remover?
It’s good also to lubricate screws, nails .I also clean, sunglasses and glasses with them
Another good way to clean stickers, even wax from glass is Bon Ami.
Used it to soften and remove old silicone sealant around bath and shower when replacing seal.
Awesome use. Thanks for sharing 🛠️🛠️
I think you need to clean that with something that will cut the WD-40. It would most likely cause the caulk to not want to stick. It IS a lubricant, after all.
This use for WD40 is a bit like feeding strawberries to pigs! Kerosene is a regular product used in industry when machining aluminium, as it stops material sticking to cutting tools and cools the tool and the job. However, not many of us keep a supply of kerosene. I flatly refuse to believe that any handyman worth the title, doesn’t have a can or two of WD40 in his tool kit. WD40, etc is the perfect substitute for kero and, being in a pressure pack, is far more convenient to use. So next time you’re drilling or cutting aluminium, give the drill bit or hacksaw blade a regular squirt of WD40.
Thank you for sharing your experience🛠️🛠️
The rust removal WD-40 can do is useful for things like cleaning off rusty bolts (on a car, e.g.) as you're working with them. Not only does it help get them unstuck, it cleans off some of the surface rust to make reassembly easier. (In my experience, anyway.) I wouldn't expect it to remove that much rust.
Another use for WD-40 that fits with its original water-displacing function is preventing door locks and moving parts from freezing in winter! Now we have fobs to unlock our car doors, but I used to use the red straw to spray WD-40 into the keyhole every winter (as needed), and apply it to latches & other parts, like the handle, that might freeze shut.
Wow that’s a lot of uses. Are you sponsored by WD40? 😉
@@RapidRepair Haha! Nah, but my dad loved the stuff.
Removing sticky residue left after removing stick-on label from glass.
Dunno what WD 40 costs, but I tried cheap margarine to remove sticky residue once, expecting nothing but mess, and it worked. (maybe I just got lucky)
Interesting 🤔🛠️🛠️
Also great for sticky flytrap patches on window panes and decals on car windows.
Dave UK
Rubbing alcohol gets sticky residue off very well
@@GotTheBestLigma nice. That’s good to know. Definitely will come in handy. Thanks. 😊🛠️👍🏼
Hello, NEWEST FRIEND! I really appreciate this video. I will definitely try this on my mirror. I wonder if it would work on car glass?
Hello there. Yes it will. I tested it on windows too 🛠️😊
Hi. You should allow the cleaner a chance to work. You need to let it set for 1-2 minutes and then try it. Most people, myself included spray and wipe down right away. It has to sit to get the best results.
I’m sure you’re right. I was rushing too much…😊🛠️🛠️
Oh, this is brilliant. Thanks! My friend's piano got covered in paint recently. Going to give this a go.
Good luck I hope it works. Recently we tested sanitizer with paint stains on carpeting and it WORKED.
I played bass for a 75 year old blues guitar player who regularly sprayed WD-40 into his amplifier jack to “make the lectricity move better”.
Ha ha. Nice story. It would have prevented corrosion / rust on the metal. But the electric comment is funny 😂😂
Don't call me "Jack".
Does work on electrical connections
Slide guitar?
Great tips!! Love the video🎉
Thanks so much!! You made my day 😊🛠️🛠️
How do you remove the smell of wd-40 from the stuff you spray it on?
(I used to like the wd-40 oder, but nowadays it makes me nauseous due to allergies.)
You know other people have mentioned an offensive odor too…I honestly don’t notice it at all 🤷🏻♂️
I use GT85 for lubing locks and also cleaning my motorbike's drive chain. It has teflon in it and won't ruin the rubber seals. I'm not sure if you folks in America can still buy it over there though.
I’m not sure on that exact one, but we do have several products with Teflon in it now…WD40 has like 8 different types you can buy depending on your specific use 🛠️🛠️
Polish stainless steel appliances with cooking oil. Put a few drops on a dry cloth and polish it on. Works a treat, no toxic chemicals on cooking appliances and no visible fingerprints again. When you need to wipe up spills just wash as normal and reapply.
Awesome advice. Thanks for sharing this with everyone 😊👏🏼👏🏼
I've used WD-40 for squeaky hinges on a screen door. But I have also used PAM for that too. On the refrigerator door, you might have better luck with hand sanitizer, or just use whatever cleaner the manufacturer recommends.
Thank you 😊
Eases pain and increases mobility in arthritic joints especially hands and knees. Has something to do with the fish oil thats one of wd40s ingredients
There is NO scientific proof that it is effective for arthritis pain
I’ve been told that regularly wiping your windshield wipers down with WD40 will make them last much longer. Also they actually make kickstands for wipers so they are not constantly bent and dry out like that. I doubt most people would take the time to oil their wipers though.
Awesome. I may test this soon. I love new ideas. I agree that’s too much work for the mass market 👀
Silicone spray works best on wipers
Just as it removed the stickiness from your fingers, it will remove sticky adhesives from your stainless steel refrigerator, you just needed to give it a little more time to dissolve the adhesive and rub a little more. 😂
Thanks for the tip! I’ll keep that in mind for sure. I’m doing more WD40 stuff in the future as there are hundreds of uses to test 😊🛠️🛠️
Hello, can i use it as self defence spray? In stead of pepper spray? In my country we may not have pepper spray in our car or pockets. Thanks!
Interesting. Where I’m at we can’t have tear gas, but we can have pepper spray.
WD40 would not stop an attacker. I wouldn’t try. Good luck.
@@RapidRepair Ok, thanks man!
If you spray it on your bait it's supposed to make you catch more fish
I’ve seen this online several times. I don’t know if I can test this theory because I’m such a horrible fisherman 🤦🏻♂️😂
Im a mechanic, diy man and i use it to clean my hands before soap and water, works fantastic especially on paint
That’s awesome. Glad to hear it works so well with that 🛠️🛠️
To remove tape sticky residue you have to let the WD sit for a minute, then wipe. I use it for that kind of sticky stuff all the time. It works. The "string trick" posted many times on CZcams will romve the ring. Had to do that before getting an MRI. It worked. Didn't know about the dried paint trick. THANKS! Do NOT use on floors or tubs...too slick/unsafe.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Yea, I’m too impatient at times 😂
Removing roof tar on hands and tools. Spot killer of termites.
Ok I’ve heard of the clean hands trick. But never termite killer. Thanks 😊
I believe they change the Ingredients from what it used to be to what it is now
Interesting…I’ll have to look into this. Thanks
Interesting Video 👍
but I wouldn't use this stuff on my skin. It cause inflammation on the skin and the aerosols potentially makes ppl drowsy
Good point! Thanks for reminding everyone 👍🏼👍🏼
Beingnthat WD40 is a lubricant, it's likely to work on whatever lubricant ps work on. It's easy to apply. And letting it penetrate whike using the right tools with it, it works on some of the issues whike not others. Grout is different from vinyl and if just using it grout without spillover onto tile will probably keep your floor from being slipery. So youd really have to test it on grout to confirm or deny. Also, fir stains, it always depends on the type of stain, the surface where the stain is, and the necessary tools and applications including the number if them to test the accuracy of the claims. But thanks for this. It's always great to find people who vet the claims of any product.
Thank you for watching and sharing your experience. 😊👍🏼🛠️
WD 40 evaporates fast. Will let things rust . So it is an ongoing job to keep the WD on the metal.
Yes I think that’s a fair observation. If your goal was only rust prevention you could try a heavier oil or grease or rust prevention spray paint products.
I am regularly cleaning the rubber strips of my vehicle's wiper blades. The blades are working like new ones.
This is an awesome tip I’ve never heard of before. Thanks 😊🛠️🛠️
I like to try but I can't I had lung problem once I inhaled this WD40 my chest became tight.And days pass before I feel ok again.
Oh no. You accidentally breathed it in?
I've used it to clean vynil records with a soft toothbrush.
Nice use case 🎶 😊
I just used to polish damaged black plastic
Oh nice. I want to test it with foggy headlamps on cars 👍🏼😊
I've heard shaving cream works well for keeping your mirror from fogging
Interesting… Thanks for sharing
I have used WD40 to spray on Wasps nests, works well, I have also used it to clean Toilets. On the boat I use it when the Diesel hesitates to start, one squirt in the intake while cranking makes it fire right up.
Good to know! Fantastic examples. Thanks 😊🛠️🛠️
Never had no trouble removing scotch tape or cellotape residue from items using WD40, let it soak in for a while rub with a cloth and it comes off easily.
I’m sure you’re right. Being more patient would’ve made all the difference. Thank you for watching. 😊🛠️
I've sprayed it on a plastic fishing worm and caught a 6 pound bass.
Nice 🐠
A mistake I've seen a few times is people spraying it into noisy bearings ( extractor fans for example ) , it disolves the grease and makes matters worse. WD40 make a silicon version that actually lubricates.
Yes, I’ve seen that version too. I would love to compare the different types of WD40 now available. It’s like 8 different types now available…
I use WD40 on the underside of my mower deck. That grass that gets stuck to it is horrible. I scrapped it all off and saw some rust. I sprayed the whole underside to help stop the rust. When I took the blades off to sharpen them the next spring, there was almost no grass stuck on the bottom. So, I spray it every spring.
That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing. I heard this tip online before, but I have not tested this with my own mowers. 😊
I spray my fishing lures with WD-40. Fish go crazy over it!
That’s awesome…I wonder if I can “test” that??
@@RapidRepair I wonder why you “wonder” if you can test wd-40. This is America after all, ya know Land of Free, Home of the Brave?
I believe that is because if the 'oily trail' the lure leaves after being sprayed w/WD-40. Noticed it as a kid decades ago.
Works so well that it’s actually illegal in some states/provinces. Check your local fishing regulations first.
I often worked from boats in the early 1970s in what is now known as the Salish Sea. After work, fellow workers used a buzz bomb sprayed with WD 40. Worked well.
Walleye fisherman checking in, you forgot us.
🐠 🐟 🎣 💦
You are supposed to spray and give it a few minutes to work,
Thank you. I agree with you. We’ll be showing that in a future video 👍🏼
I have even heard that you can spray it on your knuckles to ease arthritis,,,?
I previously never heard of that, however I do now get a lot of comments about it 👍🏼👍🏼
My grandmother used WD40 for her arthritis! She was convinced it helped.
Wow…I’ve heard crazy use cases, but that one is the strangest uses I’ve ever heard
The WD40 product label it states if contact with skin remove immediately.
It works! Fingers hurt at knuckles. Spray on rub in, wipe off excess and forget about it. It lasts up to 3 months on mine. Do one hand only to verify the difference the first time.
No scientific proof anywhere
@@shadrach6299 No Scientific research released on it! Doesn’t mean it doesn’t work. Depends on arthritis type too.
It’s not meant to clean stainless steel. It’s meant to restore stainless steel. First clean your refrigerator off completely with Windex let it dry and then apply the WD-40 to the stainless steel. It will keep any little oxidation rust spots from developing and also will keep fingerprints and food from sticking to the surface. So clean your fridge, then use the WD-40. It works flawlessly.
Ok. Thank you for all those good tips 😊🛠️🛠️
Mate you spray then use it straight away sometimes you got to let it settle in for a time
You’re right. You busted me. I’ll do better. Thanks 😊🛠️🛠️
I can confirm it will remove tar cuts right thru that nasty stuff
Thank you for sharing
It is useful to remove rusted screws .
Yes I would say it will help you remove them. Spray it on , allow it to penetrate. Then come back later and try again 🛠️🛠️
From Europe here, Ireland. A tiny little canister. They are much bigger here. Just an observation.
I’ve seen at least 3 different sizes here in USA. I’ve also noticed WD40 now can be ordered with different types depending on you use 🛠️🛠️
@@RapidRepair No, it just seemd so tiny in rhe hand 😀😀😀
The WD stands for 'Water Displacement' - and that's exactly what it does.
I've met guys who swore it helped with their arthritis.
I don't think it's a good idea to coat your hands with a bunch of chemicals, but Ok.
Thanks for showing us this!
Thanks for sharing. The product label says not for skin contact 😳
Tape residue on fridge: Goo Gone
That’s what my wife said too 😂. But I had to try it 👍🏼👍🏼
WD-40 was not even created as a lubricant, but as a rust-prevention solvent for Atlas missile outer skins.
Thank you 😊🛠️🛠️
The fridge needed to soak, but Goo Gone wins the day for tape and sticker residue. WD is a Jack of all and Master of none. It was created to put a temporary rust and moisture inhibitor on war planes in storage. Hose 'em down and put 'em up. The forty refers to the number of formula attempts it took to get right.
Thank you for sharing this information 😊🛠️🛠️
Shaving foam against mirror steaming works as well..aalso in car
Awesome tip. Thanks for sharing 😊👍🏼
Give dwelltime on the tape, then agitate. You need to use a clean rag, sir
I agree with you 😊🛠️🛠️
You should let it sit longer before wiping off.
I agree. I’m too impatient 🤦🏻♂️
It’s also a great flame starter for fire pits and wood/charcoal BBQs.🔥
Hey I’m willing to try it. Thanks for the tip! Have you personally used WD40 for fire starting?
@@RapidRepair Yes. It lights up fast.
Use it on the head lights of your car to make them all clear again!
Nice, I heard this one once before. I for sure want to test this one...foggy head lights is a huge problem. Thanks
WD-40 is just to expensive for most uses.
Thanks for sharing 🛠️🛠️
1:17 make the ring rotate while you try remove that... i can remove my ring before
Good tip. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼😊
That paint would have peeled of with or without wd40
You’re probably right. Thanks for watching 😊
Only one tip I would use and that's spraying my shovel with it!!
Thanks for sharing 😊👍🏼
You need to give it some time to have effect.
Yes I know you’re right. Thank you for watching 😊
I fog on my engine bay and wip it down makes look like new.
Great. Thanks for sharing that 👍🏼👍🏼
Leave on icebox sticking stuff awhile it will work
Thank you…I think you’re right 👍🏼😊
I wouldn't want my fridge or sink smelling like WD-40
I didn’t notice an odor…but other people are saying this. I’m going to go smell some WD40 and see if I notice 😊
@@RapidRepair That's too funny it smells so bad! 🙃
A little less rumble in the back ground
Thank you. I was new to CZcams when I made this video. I hope I’m better now. Still learning everyday. Licensed contractor for 23 years…but still a noob on CZcams 😂🛠️🛠️
Windex will clean a SS refrigerator just as well without the fumes.
Nice. I’ll try it 👍🏼👍🏼
Bro hold atleast 1min
Good point
Have to leave the wd40 on the tape for more than a few seconds.
Thank you for sharing this 👍🏼👍🏼
it looks like WD-40 is obsolete and they try to sell some more before dying.
it's a Water Dispersant - 40th recepe.
i guess it's not really the 40th but sounds better.
spray it on your fishing bait.
When you look at how much shelf space is given to WD40 and different SKU’s that are carried at the big box stores I would guess their sales are strong. Just a theory on my part though 😊
Tell me your experience with WD40.
I did it again…watch this: czcams.com/video/g-lamVF5fPs/video.htmlsi=D9fs6J09Rmkj-Rkv
If stung by fire ants, just spray some WD40 on it and the itch and sting will be gone for three days. If it starts itching again, give it another short spray.
Awesome tip. Have you tried it? 😊
I'll try to remember that
You need to allow time for the wd40 to penetrate … it does a lot.
Thank you. I know you’re right…I’m too quick 😊🛠️🛠️
Works on fire ant stings
Nice. Sounds smart to me 🔥🔥
It's not a rust penetrant.
Thanks for watching 😊🛠️🛠️
The idea isn't to clean the toilet with WD-40. It is to spray a clean, dry bowl and it keeps things from sticking. You could have done that as a demonstration. Sprayed the bowl, then dropped a deuce, flushed, and showed the results. Not very comprehensive.
You’ve spent some time thinking up all the logical steps…😂 🛠️🛠️
Wd 40 and sand paper is the rust trick not a rag
Ok thank you 😊🛠️🛠️
I spray my porridge at breakfast with WD40 every morning EXCEPT wednesday - but that's because I'M strange ! What's wrong with wednesday ? Weird.
Is this the low carb diet?? 😂😂🥇
....no that's my speciality diet - take a chocolate cake and cut it in half - half the amount = half the calories which means you can eat twice as much.Simples.
As an Engineer i use WD40 as a deodorant spray.Nobody's ever told me my armpits squeek which is a bonus.
Of course, Instant spray and wipe doesn’t work. Spray and wait - let the chemical do it’s job.
You’re 100% right. I was rushing too much 👍🏼👍🏼
WD40 is the best product for everything from water dispersant to flamethrower WD40😁
I think you may be right 🔥🔥
WD Stands for Water Deterrent
Yes. Water displacement I believe..but we agree 😊🛠️🛠️
War department, according to my partner
Try wd 40 on bait when fishing.
People have just started mentioning this one to me. Insane to think fishing could be that simple ??
If you're going to try WD-40 for carpet stains, spray it on, gently rub it in with gloved fingers, leave it for at least 10 minutes, then spray it generously with water from a mister bottle, and rub it with a clean white cotton cloth. Or buy some proper carpet cleaner, and follow the instructions! Lol
100% I agree with you. Just wanted to test it because people were claiming it worked…
@@RapidRepair learned that from my brother who had a cleaning company. Said he only used it on oil or grease stains.
Just out of interest, we all know that WD40 is good but absolutely stinks, how did you manage to get rid of the smell after you used it all over the house?
You know I have heard this before that it smells, but I don’t notice … I literally want to go home tonight and I’ll smell it. Lol. 😂
@@RapidRepair let us know how it goes 🙃
Nuckels don't change unless you lose weight/DEP grime detergent Best for floors
So you’re saying I need to lose weight? Yes I know…😂
You are not patient enough to let it do it's work...
I apologize for being impatient. Guilty as charged 🛠️🛠️
@@RapidRepair patience is a virtue^^