Seven of the 2000 reasons why you need WD40 in your life

If you were ever to be stranded on a desert island, there are a number of handy items that you would definitely need to have with you. Among those would be all the practical things, string, tarpaulin, water containers, gaffer tape and, I will go out on a limb here, WD-40! Has there ever been anything more useful than the little spray can of WD40

Like many great inventions, it was originally developed by the aerospace industry to stop corrosion and rust from forming on the outer skin of the Atlas Missile. Little did they know that it would become the go-to product for locksmiths, mechanics and so many other professionals. The formula is still kept as closely guarded a secret as the KFC chicken recipe or that ‘secrets sauce.’  However, the makers are clear that the myth that WD-40 is made of fish oil, is just that. There is no fish oil in that little can, although fishermen do use it to protect fishhooks and lures.  Just one of the uses for this wonder product.

There are over 2000 listed uses for WD40! 

Here are seven random reasons why you need WD-40 in your life.

• Removes crayons from walls.
• Protects satellite dishes from snow damage
• Stops squeaks in swivel chairs
• Loosens screws on toilet seats
• Lubricates the pendulum on antique cuckoo clocks
• Frees stuck buttons on electric mixers
• Keeps car battery terminals clean

Impressed? Click on the link to read of more wonderous WD-40 uses, including greasing, lubricating, removing dirt and grease and protecting metal surfaces. 

Caution is needed when using this wonder multi use product.  WD-40 can potentially cause nasal and respiratory irritation and central nervous system effects such as headache, dizziness, and nausea, and especially when inhaled at higher concentrations.  You should always use WD-40 in moderation and in a well-ventilated area.   Having said that, the small aerosol now comes with a smart straw to make the job even easier. 

WD -40 still costs just a few pounds and when you consider its many uses, it is definitely one for keeping handy on the desert island, on the farmyard, in the shed, workshop, kitchen, car and so many other places.

At the Dandy’s Derrynoose, we stock a handy (handbag size?) WD40 aerosol, but if that is not enough for all the tasks you need it to do, we have the larger 5lt WD40 bottle.   Stock up now. As the Duct Tape Guys say, “You only need two tools in life, Duct Tape_® and WD-40.  If it’s not stuck and it’s supposed to be, Duct Tape it.  If it’s stuck and it’s not supposed to be, WD-40 it.”   We stock duct tape too!