4. Silencing Noisy Appliances
If your dryer or dishwasher starts making a prehistoric grinding noise, a little WD-40 on the accessible moving parts can provide instant relief.
5. Waterproofing Your Shoes
Spray a light coat on the outside of your canvas shoes to create a “safety” barrier against moisture, much like the protective dent on a milk jug.
6. Removing Scuff Marks from Flooring
If your vinyl floor has “cloudy” scuff marks from shoes, a small amount of WD-40 on a rag will lift them right off.
7. Cleaning Stainless Steel
To keep your appliances looking brand new even as you approach 80, use WD-40 to wipe away fingerprints and add a protective shine.
8. Unsticking Zippers
If a zipper on your favorite jacket is stuck, don’t force it and risk “shattering” the teeth; use a precision straw to apply WD-40 directly to the problem area.
9. Discouraging Pests
Spray WD-40 on eaves and around windows to prevent wasps from building nests. The slippery surface makes it impossible for them to get a “prehistoric” grip.
10. Erasing Crayon from Walls
If a child decides to turn your wall into a “recipe” for art, WD-40 will safely remove the wax without ruining the paint.
