Post by tlcbouv on Feb 17, 2005 14:31:40 GMT -5
> WD40
> > I thought that you might like to know more about this well-known
> > product. When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that
> > has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works
> > just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your
> > stovetop...Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
> >
> > The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvai! r Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. The
> > workers were so pleased with the product, they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest, as they say, is history.
> >
> > It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of
> > them is the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the
> > stuff manufactured each year. It gets it's distinctive smell from a
> > fragrance that is added to the brew. Ken East (one of the original
> > founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
> >
> > Here are some of the uses:
> >
> > Protects silver from tarnishing
> > Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
> > Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
> > Keeps flies off cows
> > Restores and cleans chalkboards
> > Removes lipstick stains
> > Loosens stubborn zippers
> > Untangles jewelry chains
> > ! Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
> > Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
> > Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
> > Removes tomato stains from clothing
> > Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
> > Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
> > Keeps scissors working smoothly
> > Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
> > Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
> > Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
> > riding mowers
> > Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
> > Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
> > Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
> > Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as
> > vinyl bumpers
> > Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
> > Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
> > Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy
> > handling
> > Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
> > smoothly
> > Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools
> > Removes splattered grease on stove
> > Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
> > Lubricates prosthetic limbs
> > Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
> > Removes all traces of duct tape
> >
> > I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and knees
> > to relieve arthritis pain.
> >
> > Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and
> > bumpers
> >
> > The favorite use in the State of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of
> > Liberty from the elements.
> >
> > WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will
> > be catching the big one in no time. Also it's a lot cheaper than the
> > chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind
> > though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not
> > allowed in some states.
> >
> > Use it for fire ant ! bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and
> > stops the itch.
> > WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and
> > wipe with a clean rag.
> >
> > Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and
> > dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick
> > spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
> >
> > If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
> > moisture and allow the car to start.
> >
> > WD-40, long known for its ability to remove left-over tape mung (sticky
> > label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! Sprayed
> > liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean
> > fresh scent for up to two days! Seriously though, it removes black
> > scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
> >
> > Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't
> > seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to
> > get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of
> > marks.
> >
> > Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
> > Use WD-40!
> >
> > The applications appear to be endless
I WONDER IF IT WILL MAKE HAIR GROW FASTER ;D
> > I thought that you might like to know more about this well-known
> > product. When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that
> > has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works
> > just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your
> > stovetop...Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
> >
> > The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvai! r Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. The
> > workers were so pleased with the product, they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest, as they say, is history.
> >
> > It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. Only one of
> > them is the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the
> > stuff manufactured each year. It gets it's distinctive smell from a
> > fragrance that is added to the brew. Ken East (one of the original
> > founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
> >
> > Here are some of the uses:
> >
> > Protects silver from tarnishing
> > Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
> > Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
> > Keeps flies off cows
> > Restores and cleans chalkboards
> > Removes lipstick stains
> > Loosens stubborn zippers
> > Untangles jewelry chains
> > ! Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
> > Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
> > Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
> > Removes tomato stains from clothing
> > Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
> > Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
> > Keeps scissors working smoothly
> > Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
> > Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
> > Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
> > riding mowers
> > Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
> > Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
> > Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
> > Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as
> > vinyl bumpers
> > Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
> > Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
> > Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy
> > handling
> > Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
> > smoothly
> > Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools
> > Removes splattered grease on stove
> > Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
> > Lubricates prosthetic limbs
> > Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
> > Removes all traces of duct tape
> >
> > I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and knees
> > to relieve arthritis pain.
> >
> > Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and
> > bumpers
> >
> > The favorite use in the State of New York--WD-40 protects the Statue of
> > Liberty from the elements.
> >
> > WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will
> > be catching the big one in no time. Also it's a lot cheaper than the
> > chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind
> > though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not
> > allowed in some states.
> >
> > Use it for fire ant ! bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and
> > stops the itch.
> > WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and
> > wipe with a clean rag.
> >
> > Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and
> > dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick
> > spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
> >
> > If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
> > moisture and allow the car to start.
> >
> > WD-40, long known for its ability to remove left-over tape mung (sticky
> > label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! Sprayed
> > liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean
> > fresh scent for up to two days! Seriously though, it removes black
> > scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
> >
> > Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't
> > seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to
> > get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of
> > marks.
> >
> > Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
> > Use WD-40!
> >
> > The applications appear to be endless
I WONDER IF IT WILL MAKE HAIR GROW FASTER ;D
.
