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Top 5 Household Uses for WD-40

by Barbara Whiting
for About.com

WD-40, a petroleum-based lubricant and cleaner, has many household uses beyond the garage. Among the many household uses for WD-40 are crayon and adhesive removal, grease and grime cleaning and lubricating metal parts throughout your house. Here are my favorite household uses for WD-40.

1. Crayon Marks

WD-40 is effective in removing crayon markings from most surfaces. Spray on crayon markings and gently rub with a cloth. Works on your walls and other household surfaces.
More: How To Remove Crayon Marks From Walls

2. Adhesive Residue

WD-40 is great for removing that sticky residue left behind by most adhesives. Works on glass, clothing and much more.
More: How to Remove Adhesive Residue

3. Grease Splatters

Grease splatters on and around the stove area in the kitchen can be very difficult to remove. Let WD-40 dissolve the grease for you.
More: How to Remove Grease Splatters

4. Squeaky Doors

A squeaky door can be a minor but very annoying problem in your home. WD-40 can quickly and easily lubricate the hinges to stop that irritating squeak.
More: How to Quiet a Squeaky Door

5. Silly Putty

Kids love Silly Putty, but it can create quite a sticky mess on your carpets. Here's how to easily remove it using WD-40.
More: How to Remove Silly Putty Stains from Carpet
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