If your car gets covered in tar, spray down the surfaces and even the most stubborn patches should melt away.
Five More Uses for WD-40 Around the House
A go-to use for WD-40 is spraying it into a stubborn lock, where it works like magic, especially in winter when a garage door or car door lock tends to freeze up: WD-40 both de-ices and lubricates it (the "WD" stands for "water displacement"). But researching WD-40 turned up so many more hints, here's another batch.
Banishing Tar Stains
Removing Water Stains on Glass Shower Doors
It's frustrating that the same shower you step into to get clean tends to collect a crazy amount of water stains. Follow up your usual cleaning routine with a spritz of WD-40 and watch the water stains disappear.
Removing Stickers and Price Tags
Peeling a sticker off a window or a bumper sticker off your car can be a hassle, but WD-40 makes it a breeze: just coat the sticker and gently peel it away.
Removing Tea and Coffee Stains
If you've ever spilled coffee or tea on a table, you know how hard it can be to get out. Combining your regular cleaning routine with a squirt of WD-40 will banish it in no time.
Removing Lipstick
Used as a pre-wash stain treatment, WD-40 will help remove lipstick from clothing easily.
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