12 Smart Things You Never Knew WD-40 Could Do
Originally created as a rust prevention solvent for use in the aerospace industry, WD-40 has become an indispensable product for squeaky door hinges in your home and stuck bicycle chains (which can be counterproductive as it then traps dirt and dust inside.) However, there is debate about whether what this product actually is and what it should be used for.
According to the WD-40 website, the popular household repair spray “is a unique, special blend of lubricants.” If the rest of the internet is to be believed, it’s not really a lubricant; rather a degreaser and a water-displacing solvent. ( According to the brand , the name actually means Water Displacement, the 40th formula.) In addition to the lubricants it claims to contain, it also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients to “penetrate and remove dirt”.
Regardless of how you feel about its main composition, it’s hard to deny that the product has many practical uses in the home and garage, many of which the average WD-40 consumer may not be aware of. Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the lesser known ways it can help in your daily life.