[Loch-Ruadh] WD-40 The miracle helper

[Connie Nurmi]

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WD-40 Miracle helperFor what it's worth....A friend sent this to me, and when I read the "shower door" part I tried it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. Mine is plastic, not glass and it's a miracle! Then I tried my stove top.... Voila! it's now shinier than it's ever been. I'm amazed.The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and de-greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. It's name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.The Corvair 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 its distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added to the brew. Ken East says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.Here are some of the uses:Protects silver from tarnishingCleans and lubricates guitar stringsGets oil spots off concrete drivewaysGives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slipperyKeeps flies off cowsRestores and cleans chalkboardsRemoves lipstick stainsLoosens stubborn zippersUntangles jewelry chainsRemoves stains from stainless steel sinksRemoves dirt and grime from the barbecue grillKeeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizingRemoves tomato stains from clothingKeeps glass shower doors free of water spotsCamouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floorsKeeps scissors working smoothlyLubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homesGives a children's play
 gym slide a shine for a super fast slideLubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowersRids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noisesLubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to openSpraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and closeRestores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpersRestores and cleans roof racks on vehiclesLubricates and stops squeaks in electric fansLubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handlingLubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothlyKeeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other toolsRemoves splattered grease on stoveKeeps bathroom mirror from foggingLubricates prosthetic limbsKeeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)Removes all traces of duct tapeI have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, knees to relieve arthritis pain.One fellow claims spraying it on fishing
 lures attracts fish.WD-40 has been designated the "official multi-purpose problem-solver of NASCAR," a ringing endorsement if there ever was one. Can WD-40 can solve the Jeff Gordon problem?In celebration of their 50th year, the company conducted a contest to learn the favorite uses of it's customers and fan club members, (Yes, there is a WD-40 Fan Club).  They compiled the information to identify the favorite use in each of the 50 states.Naturally I was curious about Georgia and Alabama and found the favorite use in both states was that it penetrates stuck bolts, lug nuts, and hose ends.Florida's favorite use was,  "cleans and removes lovebugs from grills and bumpers".California's favorite use was, "penetrating the bolts on the Golden Gate Bridge".Let me close with one final, wonderful use -- the favorite use in the State of New York --WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. 
The SHIRE of LOCH RUADH REALLY ROCKS!!!!
To: Shire of Loch Ruadh, Kingdom Of Ansteora
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