This $6 dollar can of WD-40

This $6 dollar can of WD-40 sitting in the dusty shelf in your garage, you're probably only using it for maybe 1% of what it can actually do. Most people just grab it for one thing: a squeaky door hinge. And they have no idea how much money this can can actually save them. In fact, if you look at the front of the label, it doesn't even say the word lubricant. WD-40 stands for water displacement, 40th formula. It was created back in 1953 by a tiny company in California. And they weren't trying to fix squeaky doors. They were actually hired by an aerospace contractor to build something that could protect the nuclear missiles from rust and corrosion in the damp ocean air. And it took them 40 attempts to get the formula right. Which means every time you hold this blue can, you're holding an industrial grade problem solver that most people just sit in the dark. Well, today we're counting down 12 proven WD-40 uses that will completely change how you take care of your home, your car, and everything in between. Let's get started. Number 12: erase black rubber scuff marks from floors. We'll start right inside the house with a floor saver. Hard soled boots, furniture legs, or kids' toys, they frequently leave dark ugly rubber scuff marks across tile, vinyl, and hardwood floors. Standard floor mops, they're not going to lift them. And scrubbing on your hands and knees with a hard brush, that can strip the protective finish right off your floor. So spray a quick direct burst of WD-40 right on the scuff mark. Wait 10 seconds to loosen the rubber. Then you can take a dry rag or a paper towel and wipe it clean. That scuff mark is going to glide right off without dulling the shine of your floor. Just make sure to follow it up with a quick wipe of warm soapy water so nobody slips when you're done. Number 11: untangle knotted jewelry chains. If you've ever had a fine gold or silver necklace chain get tied up in a tight knot inside your jewelry box, you know how infuriating it is. You sit there with your fingers for 20 minutes and one wrong pull snaps the delicate chain in half. Well, here's the trick. Jewelry's use when they're in a pinch. Lay the knotted necklace on a flat clean table. Spray WD-40 directly onto the knot and over top of it. Then take two sewing needles, one in each hand, and place the tips in the center of the knot. Because the oil gives the metal links just enough slip, the loops slide apart effortlessly. And the knot will open up in seconds. Then you can just take the chain to the sink and wash it with warm soapy water when you're done. Number 10: free stuck zippers. There is nothing more frustrating than a zipper on a winter coat, a sleeping bag, or a piece of luggage that gets jammed halfway up. If you force it, you bend the metal teeth or tear the fabric, and then the jacket goes straight into the trash. When a zipper freezes up, it's usually because grit, dirt, or salt has wedged itself inside the slider. Spray a little WD-40 on the slider mechanism. Then just wait 10 seconds and work the zipper pull gently back and forth. It flushes out the trapped dust particles and gets the track gliding smoothly again. That's a problem solved in like 5 seconds with zero damage to the fabric. Number 9: remove chewing gum from carpets and fabric. If you've ever tried picking chewing gum out of your carpet or jeans, you know how frustrating it can be. Most people reach for scissors, but before you go cutting holes into your carpet or clothing, spray WD-40 directly onto the ball of gum and work the liquid in gently with your fingers for about 30 seconds. It breaks down the sticky texture of the gum, causing it to lose its grip. That whole clump slides right out of the carpet fibers cleanly. Afterwards, wipe with a damp cloth and it's like it never happened. Number 8: keep wasps from nesting under your eaves. Wasps or hornets love building paper nests under porch eaves, around outdoor lighting fixtures, or even inside your mailbox. You don't have to wait until someone gets stung to fix it. Just take a can of WD-40 and spray under the roof eaves, along the deck railings, or wherever your outdoor lighting fixtures or even inside your mailbox. Wasps hate the smell. It discourages them from building their nests in treated surfaces. They'll fly right past your house and go build their nest elsewhere. Number 7: loosen rusted bolts and padlocks. If you force a rusted bolt or a lock that refuses to move, you'll snap the head right off or break the metal. WD-40 can help. Spray WD-40 directly into the mechanism or the threads. Give it two to three minutes to soak. The liquid creeps right into the microscopic gaps between the rusted metal and then tap the bolt head lightly with a hammer a few times to break the rust bond and then turn. This gives you a much better chance of backing it out without snapping it or stripping it. Number 6: keep snow and grass from sticking to your equipment. This one works year-round for your outdoor tools. In the winter, what snow constantly freezes on your snow shovel blade or clogs the blade and bogging down the engine. In the summer, grass clippings cake onto the underside of your lawnmower deck, clogging the blade and bogging down the engine. The fix for both of them is exactly the same. Spray a light coat of WD-40 onto a clean shovel blade or under the deck of your lawnmower before you even start working. It creates a slick barrier that helps keep snow and ice from sticking to your equipment. You'll clear snow cleaner, smoother, and you'll save your lower back from getting it. Number 5: safely remove old bumper stickers and decals. If you've ever tried peeling an old bumper sticker or decal off your car, you know it can be a nightmare. The vinyl tears into a hundred tiny pieces, and you're left with a sticky black layer of baked-on glue all over your car. But you don't have to resort to harsh chemicals that can melt your clear coat. Instead, peel up a tiny corner of the sticker and spray WD-40 directly behind it and over top of it. Then let it sit for three to five minutes. The liquid breaks down the adhesive underneath, and the sticker peels off cleanly in one piece. If there's any leftover glue on the paint, it wipes right off with a microfiber rag without any scraping or scratching. Number 4: remove tree sap and baked-on bug guts from car paint. In the summer, long highway trips can leave your bumper caked and dried bug splatters all over your car. Parking under trees can leave sticky sap spots all over your hood. If you try scrubbing these off with a hard sponge or a dirty rag, you'll scratch your clear coat. Instead, spray WD-40 directly onto the sap or the bug splatters. Let it sit for 30 seconds to a minute to soften them up. Then wipe them off with a clean microfiber cloth. The WD-40 will dissolve the sticky residue, and you'll be left with a clean, scratch-free finish. Number 3: unstick frozen car door locks. When freezing rain or snow locks your car door, forcing the key can snap it or damage the lock. Instead, try this. Spray a tiny targeted spray of WD-40 directly into the keyhole. Then work the key around in the lock for about 10 seconds. The WD-40 will lubricate the mechanism and push out any moisture that's causing it to freeze. Then you can just turn the key and open the door. Number 2: remove a stuck ring from a swollen finger. If your finger ever swells up from injury, heat, or arthritis, and a metal ring gets stuck, most people panic. They try soap and water, but soap just washes away and water can make the swelling worse. Instead, try this. Spray a tiny targeted squirt of WD-40 around the ring and under it. Then work it around the finger for about 5 seconds. The WD-40 will lubricate the skin and metal, allowing the ring to slide off much more easily. Number 1: save clothes from permanent grease stains. Getting motor oil or grease stains on your favorite shirt or pair of jeans usually means they're ruined, especially if they've already been through a hot dryer. Most people throw them away, but you don't have to. Just lay a piece of cardboard inside the shirt or jeans behind the stain so it doesn't bleed through to the back. Then spray WD-40 directly onto the stain. Work it in for 10 seconds and then throw it in the wash. The WD-40 will break down the grease and oil, and the stain will be gone. All you have to do is wash it and the stain will be gone. And you just saved your favorite pair of jeans from the trash. All right, we're halfway through this list and we've already saved you money in a variety of different ways. But these next six are where WD-40 really shifts from a simple garage fix to a complete home maintenance powerhouse. Including our top two, which sound crazy, but according to me, anyway, are the best hacks on this entire list. If you found this video helpful, go ahead and hit subscribe and turn on the notification bell so you don't miss the next episode. All right, back to number one. Number 1: Save clothes from permanent grease stains. Getting motor oil or grease stains on your favorite shirt or pair of jeans usually means they're ruined, especially if they've already been through a hot dryer. Most people throw them away, but you don't have to. Just lay a piece of cardboard inside the shirt or jeans behind the stain so it doesn't bleed through to the back. Then spray WD-40 directly onto the stain. Work it in for 10 seconds and then throw it in the wash. The WD-40 will break down the grease and oil, and the stain will be gone. All you have to do is wash it and the stain will be gone. And you just saved your favorite pair of jeans from the trash. All right, we're halfway through this list and we've already saved you money in a variety of different ways. But these next six are where WD-40 really shifts from a simple garage fix to a complete home maintenance powerhouse. Including our top two, which sound crazy, but according to me, anyway, are the best hacks on this entire list. If you found this video helpful, go ahead and hit subscribe and turn on the notification bell so you don't miss the next episode. All right, back to number one.