Why I stopped hating WD-40 after 10 years of ignoring it

I always thought WD-40 was a joke. People spray it on everything and act like it fixes the world. But last month I had a sliding closet door that made this awful metal screech every morning. My neighbor said just spray it on the track, so I finally caved. Took me 5 seconds and the noise vanished completely. Now I wonder what else I've been stubborn about for no reason. Anyone else have a tool they refused to use for years then finally caved on?

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sanchez.mary19d ago

My dad always swore by the stuff but I thought it was just a gimmick for years. Then my bike chain started rusting and he handed me the can, fixed it instantly. Now I keep a can in the kitchen drawer for squeaky hinges and sticky zippers.

karen_shah5619d ago

Wait you keep it in the kitchen drawer? With like the forks and spoons? That makes me feel kind of weird honestly. I mean I get it's useful but I don't think I want my WD-40 anywhere near where I prepare food. Maybe it's just me being paranoid but that smell alone. Also a bike chain is exactly what made me finally give in too. That screeching sound from my old bike was driving me crazy and a neighbor just handed me a can and poof gone in seconds. Still not sure I'd put it next to my cereal bowls though.