WD-40 was created in 1953 by 3 technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. The founders of this miracle stuff say there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
Try it on your stovetop...you'll be amazed at how clean & shiny it will become.
Protects silver from tarnishing.
Cleans & lubricates guitar strings
Gives floors that "just waxed" sheen without making it slippery
Keeps flies off cows (who knows when that tip will come in handy?)
Restores & cleans chalkboards
Removes lipstick stains
Loosens stubborn zippers
Untangles jewelry chains
Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
Removes dirt & grime from BBQ grills
Removes tomato stains from clothing
Keeps glass & plastic shower doors free of water spots
Keeps scissors working smoothly
Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
Removes all traces of duct tape
Removes crayon from walls
In New York they use it to protect the Statue of Liberty from the elements
Removes bugs from car grills
People even spray it on their arms, hands and knees to relieve arthritis pain! (I do know an older gent who swears by it if you can handle the smell)
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