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>> > I thought that you might like to know more about this well-known
>> WD-40
>> > product.
>> > When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing
>> that
>> > has cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it
>> works just as
>> > well as glass. It's a miracle!
>> > Then try it on your stovetop... Viola! It's now shinier than it's
>> ever
>> > been. You'll be amazed.
>> > The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and
>> > degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by
>> three
>> > technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name
>> comes from
>> > the project that was to find a "Water Displacement" compound.
>> They were
>> > successful with the Fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.
>> > The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas
>> missile
>> > parts.
>> > The workers were so pleased with the product they began smuggling
>> (also
>> > known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home.
>> > The executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and
>> put
>> > it
>> > in aerosol cans. The rest is history. It is a carefully guarded
>> recipe
>> > known
>> > only to four people. One of them is the "brew master." There are
>> about
>> > 2.5
>> > million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year. It gets its
>> > distinctive
>> > smell from a fragrance that is added to the brew. Ken East (one
>> of the
>> > original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt
>> you.
>> > Here are a few of the 1000s of uses:
>> > ~Protects silver from tarnishing
>> > ~Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
>> > ~Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
>> > ~Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
>> > ~Keeps flies off cows
>> > ~Restores and cleans chalkboards
>> > ~Removes lipstick stains
>> > ~Loosens stubborn zippers
>> > ~Untangles jewelry chains
>> > ~Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
>> > ~Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
>> > ~Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
>> > ~Removes tomato stains from clothing
>> > ~Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
>> > ~Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
>> > ~Keeps scissors working smoothly
>> > ~Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
>> > ~Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
>> > ~Lubricates gear shift and mower - deck lever for ease of handling on
>> > riding
>> > mowers
>> > ~Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
>> > ~Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier
>> to open
>> > ~Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
>> > ~Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards and vinyl bumpers
>> > ~Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
>> > ~Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
>> > ~Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for
>> easy
>> > handling
>> > ~Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
>> > smoothly
>> > ~Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools
>> > ~Removes splattered grease on stove
>> > ~Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
>> > ~Lubricates prosthetic limbs
>> > ~Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
>> > ~Removes all traces of duct tape
>> > ~I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms,
>> >
>> > hands,and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
>> > ~Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love
>> >
>> > bugs from grills and bumpers
>> > ~The favorite use in the state of New York WD-40
>> >
>> > protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
>> > ~WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures
>> > ``````````and
>> > you will be catching the big one in no time. It's a ``````````lot
>> cheaper
>> > than the chemical attractants that are made ``````````for just that
>> > purpose.
>> > Keep in mind though, using ``````````some chemical laced baits or
>> lures
>> > for
>> > fishing are not ``````````allowed in some states.
>> > ~Keeps away chiggers on the kids.
>> > ~Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately,
>> >
>> > and stops the itch.
>> > ~WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls.
>> >
>> > Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
>> > ~Also, if you've discovered that you have washed and dried
>> >
>> > a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate
>> > the lipstick
>> > spots with WD-40 and re-wash.
>> >
>> > Presto! Lipstick is gone!
>> > ~If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
>> > moisture
>> > and allow the car to start. (If I knew what a distributor cap was, it
>> > might
>> > help)
>> > ~WD-40, long known for its ability to remove leftover tape
>> smunges (sticky
>> > label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! Sprayed
>> liberally
>> > on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean
>> fresh scent
>> > for up to two days!
>> > ~Seriously though, it removes black scuff marks from the kitchen
>> floor!
>> > Use
>> > WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't
>> seem to
>> > harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get
>> them
>> > off.
>> > Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
>> > ~Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed
>> quickly! Use
>> > WD-40!
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