... I obviously wasn't the first to ask! Back to the holiday cottage I went with some WD-40. Now I did have some of this back at home but strangely I hadn't thought to pack it. I had used it in the past to stop squeaking door hinges and to release tight nuts (no sniggering at the back) on the ... Read review
...the shopkeeper I sprayed the WD-40 onto the beach towels, bums of jeans etc gave a little rub with a damp j-cloth, poured on neat clothes washing liquid and put in the washing machine. Magic. Oil gone. Brilliant. The can does warn that it may cause drying to skin but we didn't experience any problems when I sprayed it onto the children's hands and legs to remove tar stains, although it was washed off immediately with regular hand soap. There is no ... ...it is distributed by the WD-40 Company who can be contacted at PO Box 440, Milton Keynes, MK11 3LF.
It comes in a distinctive blue and yellow can with a small red cap. Just pull the cap off to access the push button spay mechanism. Note - no child proof cap so this definitely needs keeping out of reach of small inquisitive hands. It also comes with a very handy thin plastic tube like a straw which can be attached to the spray spout ... more
I have just returned from a great holiday in Dorset, not far from the Devon border. We were lucky with the weather and spent much of our time on the beach. It was a totally relaxing holiday only slightly marred by the oil washed up onto the beach from the cargo ship Napoli which was beached off Branscombe on the Devon coast in January 2007.
Despite my nagging to avoid the tar we still managed to get our trainers, legs, towels and various other items of clothing/ bodily places spotted with oil. Off I went into the local village hardware store for some help. "Do you have anything to…" I started to ask. No need to finish the sentence. "Get tar off things?" asked the storekeeper. I obviously wasn't the first to ask! Back to the holiday cottage I went with some WD-40. Now I did have some of this back at home but strangely I hadn't thought to pack it. I had used it in the past to stop squeaking door hinges and to release tight nuts (no sniggering at the back) on the stabilisers on my daughters' bike.
As instructed by the shopkeeper I sprayed the WD-40 onto the beach towels, bums of jeans etc gave a little rub with a damp j-cloth, poured on neat clothes washing liquid and put in the washing machine. Magic. Oil gone. Brilliant. The can does warn that it may cause drying to skin but we didn't experience any problems when I sprayed it onto the children's hands and legs to remove tar stains, although it was washed off immediately with regular hand soap. There is no way the tar would have come off the skin so easily with just soap and water.
So what is WD-40? It was first developed in the 1950's to remove water and so prevent corrosion on electrical circuits. According to the product website www.wd40.co.uk the WD stands for water displacement and the 40 is because it was the 40th formula attempt. It is manufactured and marketed by the WD40 Company which is based in San Diego in California and is now sold in more than 160 countries. In the U.K. it is distributed by the WD-40 Company who can be contacted at PO Box 440, Milton Keynes, MK11 3LF.
It comes in a distinctive blue and yellow can with a small red cap. Just pull the cap off to access the push button spay mechanism. Note - no child proof cap so this definitely needs keeping out of reach of small inquisitive hands. It also comes with a very handy thin plastic tube like a straw which can be attached to the spray spout so you can spray with accuracy into hard to reach places. It comes out the can as a clear runny liquid and has a fairly strong sweetish smell which I don't think is unpleasant. Maybe an unpleasant perfume should be added to prevent people from liking it too much!
The exact ingredients of WD-40 are a secret (a bit like Coca-Cola) but WD-40 is a petroleum based liquid and as such is potentially highly inflammable so should be kept away from naked flames and used in a well ventilated environment. Whilst it has many uses it should not be used on wood, certain kinds of plastics or rubber. The other cautions listed on the can are really common sense such as don't breath the gas vapour or fumes, don't swallow (if you do then don't induce vomiting but call a doctor) and don't pierce or burn the can.
The can claims that WD-40 will stop squeaks, will clean and protect, loosen rusted parts, free sticky mechanisms and will drive out moisture. Really this is something of an understatement. On the official WD-40 website they list 2000 uses! (www.wd40.com.au/List/list.html). Even allowing for some duplication this would seem to be one very versatile little can.
It is possible to buy WD-40 in a selection of shapes and sizes from a 'pen' which contains 7.7mls ( you press on the tip and the WD40 comes out); 100ml, 250 ml, or 400ml aerosol cans; and 5 and 25 litre containers which I assume are for trade use. I bought the 250ml can which is what I am reviewing here. This cost me £2.89 although I expect it is slightly cheaper at the larger DIY stores.
So whether you want to remove tar from your beach towel, stop a squeaky hinge, remove sticky residues, protect your garden equipment from rusting, remove crayon from walls, or chewing gum from hair then WD-40 is just what you need. In fact it seems to fix everything!
WD-40 is readily available at most DIY stores, motoring shops and supermarkets. It is good value for money as you only need to use a little at a time so the can will last for ages. An added bonus is that the can is CFC free.
I would certainly recommend having this in the house as its potential uses are endless and I may even take it with me on holiday next time!
Advantages: Myriad Uses - Comes in various size containers Disadvantages: Sometimes only a "quick fix" solution - Environmentally unfriendly
It has been said that Love is a many-splendoured thing and in my experience, the same can be said of WD40. Yes... In fact... WD40 is a many-splendoured thing and thus by following my rather convoluted logic, it becomes apparent to me that the manufacturers have indeed managed to synthesise Love in a can.
No tradesman of note or ardent DIYer should be without a can of WD40 in their toolbox. In fact, I would even go as far as to say that if you hire ... ...and wish to ensure they are not a charlatan of some description, you should insist that you are allowed to perform a thorough search of their toolbox beforehand to ensure that they have the prerequisite can of Love therein.
Anyway, enough waxing lyrical about my feelings for WD40, onto some technical nitty-gritty and usage examples:
I could easily write several pages of product specifications and Health and Safety information on this product, but ...
podgepig 27.12.2007
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Advantages: Does everything it says on the tin... and almost everything else Disadvantages: Bit smelly for indoors
...your patience, a tin of WD-40 should always be part of the improvising mechanic's toolkit. Frozen door locks, wet ignition leads and seized nuts and bolts are just a few of the almost infinite variety of roadside predicaments that a can of WD-40 can see you through.
On the tin it lists it's possible uses, lubrication spray, water dispersant etc, but honestly this stuff can be used for just about everything apart from breath freshener. Tar spots ... ...wash are easily dissolved with WD-40 and a soft cloth and those little bits of glue left behind by the previous owner's bad taste in "Free Tibet" bumper stickers can finally be dislodged without any hassle.
As a method of freeing off stuck fasteners, WD-40 has few peers. If you plan on changing an exhaust that's been quite content sitting under a car for the last 10 years under bombardment from salt and grime and you don't use WD-40, you can look ...
rockandrollstar 10.02.2003 (11.02.2003)
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Advantages: penetrates lubriates smells ok Disadvantages: Drys out eventually
...an annoying squeaky door hinge? WD-40 is by far the best fast solution to a multitude of mechanical related problems. The smell from the product has a kind of sweet aroma which athough I cannot say it is a smell I would crave for(like Bisto!) it is definately not unpleasant. Most other penetrative sprays smell of parafin or other oil based substances. Unfortunately there are a few diasadvantages as usually WD-40 is often only a temporary solution ... ...but be very carefull as WD-40 is highly flammable. When cooled down a metal component can have several further applications of WD-40 allowing pentration and loosening. As the penetrating and loosening effect begins additional applications will be able to quickly penetrate.
When your nut and bolt, hinge, cable or fastener is freed up a permant lubricant or anti-sieze compound such as copper-slip should be applied as WD-40 does dry out.
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elmersattic 10.04.2002
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Advantages: Can Be Used For Almost Anything Around The House Disadvantages: Strong Smell Sometimes Only A Temporary Fix
...manufactured and marketed by the WD-40 company which is based in San Diego, California, it is sold in more than 160 countries worldwide and its versatility has meant that it is the number one selling product of its group. The WD-40 company recorded sales of almost £200 million during 2004.
The Packaging
It is sold in a distinctive looking bright yellow and blue aerosol can which is available in a variety of sizes ranging from a small 200ml can ... ...enables you to spray the WD-40 directly into the keyhole. If the locks on your car door are frozen up on a cold winters day then this stuff is ideal to thaw out your locks as it can be used as a de-icer. It has fantastic penetrative properties and is perfect for loosening up seized nuts and bolts. I have used this on numerous occasions including the wheel nuts on my car. For best results it is recommended to leave the seized object soaking overnight. ...
micksheff 13.07.2005
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Advantages: A great versitile product. Disadvantages: Must use in a ventilated space
...I have now started using WD-40 to do the job for me. I just spray a little on to the sticker leave for a few moments and then remove the sticker easily as the solvents in WD 40 cause the adhesive to lose its stickiness. 2. Removing grease and grime from hands. When my husband has been working on the car and his hands are covered in greasy and black with grime he just spray some WD-40 on to his hands rubs them together and then uses a paper towel ... ...simply spray a bit of WD-40 on to the mark and then with a cloth wipe away. However, I have not tried this on wallpaper although it is supposed to have the same effect. 4. Removing oil stains from the drive. My husband used WD-40 to remove a small oil spot from the drive by spraying the area and then hosing it down with water. 5. Getting rid of thistles. I sometimes get huge thistles growing in the garden and I was told by a neighbour some years ...
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