Guide to Rust Prevention for an Active Hurricane Season

As the hurricane season approaches with predictions of increased activity, it is crucial to ensure that your metallic assets are adequately protected from water damage and subsequent corrosion. While this may sound like an extensive undertaking, today’s rust prevention tools, like WD-40 Specialist_® Corrosion Inhibitor, are more convenient and easier to use than ever before. In this guide, we’ll go over the importance of preventative measures in protecting your belongings from this season’s predicted storms, and how WD-40 Specialist_® Corrosion Inhibitor can assist you.

While hurricane season is nothing new, meteorologists predict an extremely active season this year. Across the United States and the wider Atlantic basin, 23 named storms and 11 hurricanes are expected to make landfall. Florida is a hotspot, facing a 96% chance of storm impact and a 75% chance of hurricane experience. While the risk may be higher along the coast, the results can be even more severe throughout inland regions that are not as accustomed to hurricane preparation. Beyond personal safety, hurricanes have historically resulted in billions of dollars in economic damage, underscoring the critical importance of comprehensive preparation.

Preparation is a necessity, not just a precaution. In 2020 alone, the United States faced over $40 billion in damages due to hurricanes and water-related disasters. Proactive measures can significantly minimize damage, ensuring the safety of properties, tools, and valuable assets. These natural disasters can cause extensive damage, but with the right measures, their effects can be minimized. Understanding the potential impact of hurricanes and tropical storms is the first step in preparing for them. 

Beyond The Storm: Flooding, Water Intrusion, and Property Damage

Hurricanes and tropical storms bring high winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges. These elements can lead to severe flooding, structural damage, and prolonged power outages. Flooding and water intrusion in particular can lead to severe damage to metallic components, like rust issues which can compromise or even negate their strength and functionality. The financial hit from repairs, replacements, and the disruption of downtime can be overwhelming- which is why it’s imperative to take a proactive approach to safeguard your equipment before an anticipated storm.

Effective preparation can safeguard items across residential and commercial properties from the devastating effects of water damage. When storm preparation measures are implemented, you can protect your investments to help maintain the longevity and function of your structures, tools, and more. This active approach to water damage prevention can help maintain the integrity and value of your assets, especially metallic items that are prone to rust damage from severe weather conditions. 

While there are many methods to protect your vital metal assets from the threat of rust in the face of seasonal storms, a dedicated rust prevention spray stands out as an effective and convenient solution. Our WD-40 Specialist_® Corrosion Inhibitor formula is an excellent example of this.

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SHOP RUST PROTECTION

So rust prevention spray is convenient- but what do you do with it? Knowing where and when to apply it is just as important as knowing how to apply it. Ensure you apply rust prevention spray before the storm hits.  Here are a few ways that you can use WD-40 Specialist_® Corrosion Inhibitor for rust protection in anticipation of hurricane season, both throughout your home and around the shop:

• Doorways: In the aftermath of a tropical storm, moisture can damage door hinges, handles, and lock mechanisms to the point that they may become stuck or dangerous to open. Spraying these points with WD-40 Specialist_® Corrosion Inhibitor can help reduce the risk of rust damage.
• Garages & Sheds: Similarly, moisture can cause damage to metallic sheds, garage doors, and garage door mechanisms. Spray these structures with WD-40 Specialist_® Corrosion Inhibitor to help protect your valuable tools.
• Tools & Outdoor Equipment: You can even take things a step further and spray your yard tools, hand tools, and metallic tool inserts with WD-40 Specialist_® Corrosion Inhibitor to help protect them against rust.

By safeguarding against rust in these critical areas, you can help preserve the integrity of your equipment for effective cleanup after the storm has passed. It may seem tedious at first, but when the alternative is replacing an entire shed’s worth of tools that have been rusted, it becomes much clearer how taking these preventative measures can be worthwhile.

Need expert advice? Contact WD-40_® today to find the best option to safeguard your tools this hurricane season.

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Despite our best efforts, we sometimes forget to treat a tool or surface. Worse yet, we sometimes get caught unprepared and parts get exposed to the elements and end up rusted. When this happens, it’s essential to have the right product on hand to tackle the rust effectively. WD-40 offers solutions that make dealing with rusted parts straightforward and efficient.

Do not let this hurricane season catch you off guard. By implementing comprehensive prevention measures and utilizing our rust protection spray products, you can ensure that your valuable metal tools make it out of the storm with minimal damage. Prepare now and safeguard your assets against the unpredictable forces of nature. Stay safe, stay prepared, and keep your operations running smoothly with WD-40_® Brand.