Top 26 Most Unusual Uses for WD-40 Multi-Use Product

Lawn mower upkeep is easy with WD-40_® Multi-Use Product. Spray blades before mowing to keep them clean, sharp and corrosion-free. Your post-chore clean-up will be fast and simple; wipe down the blades, and your lawn mower will be ready for its next spin around the green. 

Protect your vehicle’s finish—and resale value. Spray a healthy coat of WD-40 Multi-Use Product onto the affected surfaces then wipe away bird droppings with a rag. Keep a can on hand in areas where birds congregate, like barns and lakeside parking spots. 

Cut down on snow shoveling time with this neat trick: Spray the original WD-40 formula on both sides of your shovel before you start. Watch snow, ice and slush slide off the surface. No more stopping every few steps to dislodge built-up snow from your shovel. 

One of the stickiest materials known to nature, tree sap is no match for WD-40 Multi-Use Product. Carefully scrape off as much residue as possible, and then rub a little of the original WD-40 formula in to break up the rest of the sap. Be sure to have a can on hand when you're working with pine trees or other sappy wood!

Everyone knows WD-40 Multi-Use Product is a DIYer’s best friend, but musicians can find it pretty handy, too. Use it to loosen stuck piano keys and get back to the music. WD-40 EZ-REACH_® has a bendable straw that can lubricate hard-to-reach piano parts easily. 

A broken key is a guaranteed day-ruiner…until WD-40 Multi-Use Product comes to the rescue. Whether you’re working on a car door, a tool shed lock, or a stuck keyed safe, use WD-40’s Smart-Straw_® to loosen lock components and remove the broken key. 

Want to learn more about how to use the Original WD-40 Formula to prevent locks from freezing? Check out this video and stop problems before they start.

Did you spring for the most expensive car wash option and still emerge with insect remains coating your car or truck’s front grill? Soak the grill with WD-40_® Multi-Use Product, then use a rag to wipe away all the sticky remnants of your last road trip. 

Here's what people on Facebook are saying about removing insects from vehicles: "I have found that spraying WD-40 on the front of my car and the headlights and leaving for 10 or 15 minutes before spraying off with water makes cleaning up the dead bugs wayyyy easier!"

WD-40 Multi-Use Product can make yard work much less of a chore. Pre-treat your pruning shear blades with the original WD-40 formula for sharper cuts, less tool corrosion and easier clean-up. 

Did you know WD-40 Brand Products won an award from Popular Mechanics in the Lawn and Garden category? Learn more in this article!

Whether you’re planting trees, building a deck, or repairing fences, be sure to start by spraying your post-hole diggers with WD-40 Multi-Use Product. Digging will be cleaner and faster, and your clean-up and storage will be simplified. 

It’s a common parenting request: Unstick fused blocks so the fun can go on! Use WD-40 Smart Straw to target even the tiniest pieces and then simply pull them apart. Be sure to wash the blocks with soap and wipe clean before playtime resumes.

Roofers swear by this little-known WD-40_® Multi-Use Product trick: Pre-treat gooey, oily tar stains by spraying the original WD-40 formula, wait for 30 seconds to 10 minutes (depending on the severity of the stain), then wipe with a cloth and throw in the wash.

Here's what an on-the-job worker had to say about the Original WD-40 Formula and how it helps him at work: "Very good product. I do not use it just to lubricate, but above all for cleaning hands after mechanical work. And tar, it cleans to perfection."

Every baseball player has a favorite break-in method, but here’s one of the best: Spray the baseball glove with the original WD-40 formula, place a baseball inside and wrap with rubber bands. Leave the glove overnight to soften and shape it around the ball. 

Off-roading is fun - cleaning up dirt bikes and ATVs after a long, muddy day isn’t. Before you leave the beaten path, spray your vehicles with WD-40 Multi-Use Product to help keep dirt, dust, and corrosion at bay. 

Stay prepared when you're off having adventures in the wild. Here's some wisdom remembered from childhood by a WD-40 Brand fan on Instagram: "I remember my family weekends dirt bike riding in the high desert. We always had bailing wire, duct tape, and WD-40 in our toolbox."

Keep the creativity flowing with WD-40 Multi-Use Product. Spray the inside of molds before packing them with clay for easy removal and clean-up. Trying your hand on a pottery wheel? The Original WD-40 formula can help with that too.

Naysan, a professional potter for 20 years, took the "Live Life Hands On" challenge and talked about his experiences: "It's really satisfying making things with clay the same way people have for thousands of years. It's really elemental...earth, water, fire." He uses WD-40 Multi-Use Product while operating his throwing wheel and the 450 cubic foot kiln that he built by hand.

If you spray WD-40 Multi-Use Product on canvas or poster board and let it dry, you’ll get an interesting textured base to work from. Or mix a few drops of it with acrylic paint and pour on to your canvas for unique liquid cell shapes. Here's an example to check out on YouTube.

A hidden key is no help if it’s stuck inside its box! Spray the moving parts of both house and car hide-a-key containers with WD-40 Multi-Use Product to prevent corrosion—and the inconvenience of being locked out. 

Don’t struggle with your suitcases. Spray WD-40 Multi-Use Product on stubborn luggage zippers to make packing and unpacking a snap. The Smart-Straw helps target the zipper and minimize the mess.

Learn more tips on zippers and other cool uses from Bob Vila on his blog!

Who didn’t take crayons to forbidden surfaces when they were a kid? Here’s a pro-parent tip: the original WD-40 formula can help you restore a variety of surfaces back to their pre-crayon condition.

One success story from a comment on Facebook: "You get some crayons on your wall and nothing will take it off... but WD-40 will." Have a can ready to go in case of an unexpected mess!

Reached for the wrong marker, and now your in-the-moment note is looking here to stay? Don’t fear. Spray WD-40 Multi-Use Product over the offending “permanent” ink, wipe, and then it should be like new again.   

Whether you’re crafting or contracting, someday you’re going to find a need for a circle stencil. The WD-40 Multi-Use Product is here to help. Just grab a pencil and trace around the can.

Busy garages and auto shops know this time-honored trick: Use a WD-40 Multi-Use Product can to keep receipts, notes and other paperwork in place. But the blue & yellow can serves just as well on an office desk as a reminder to always consider what solutions are at hand!

This tip has been passed down through several generations of savvy cleaners: Use WD-40_® Multi-Use Product to unstick gum from shoes, clothes, carpet and more. Scrape away as much gum as you can, spray with WD-40, blot, remove and rinse. 

Want more information on how to get unstuck? Here's a fun video on YouTube to get you going!

Keep the paint where you planned to put it. Spray the original WD-40 formula on doorknobs, handles, pulls and other metal hardware before you begin a paint job. If a few stray drops of paint get away from you, they’ll be easy to wipe up.

House Digest explains this process and other tips using WD-40 Multi-Use Product in this article.

Don’t let nails corrode on your shop shelf. Spray entire boxes of nails with the original WD-40 formula to keep them fresh, rust-free and ready-to-use. 

Spray WD-40 Multi-Use Product on paint brush bristles to get them soft, supple and ready for their next use. Paint brushes will be easier to clean when pre-treated with the original WD-40 formula and then stored. 

This is the most unusual use of WD-40_® Multi-Use Product ever reported to our team. We hope you never find yourself in this unlikely predicament, but if you do, you’ll be glad you stocked an extra WD-40 can or two in your garage!