WD-40 will even work to clean gum, oil, or dog poop off of the soles of your shoes. In any of these cases, spray WD-40 directly onto the adhesive substance, and then scrub vigorously with an old, unused toothbrush.

An application of WD-40 will also soften any other leather items, from dog collars to baseball gloves. WD-40 can also be used to clean scuff marks off of the tops and sides of shoes. Black scuff marks build up from normal use and wear (including from the shoes bumping together as you walk). To remove scuffs, spray the marked area with WD-40 and buff with a dry cloth.

Before drying the clothing, make sure that the stain has been removed. Drying—especially on medium or high heat—can set the stain and make it impossible to get out. If the stain has not been removed after an initial application of WD-40, repeat the application and wash again.

If your garden shears continue to not open—or to open only with difficulty—loosen the screw or bolt at the intersection of the blades, and spray some WD-40 between the sections of metal that rub together to lubricate. Screw the blades back together.

This is useful for a number of outdoor gardening and lawn supplies. Apply WD-40 to your shovel, rake, hoe, saws and saw blades, as well as any outdoor appliances that are exposed to wet or humid weather. [6] X Research source

These products should be available at your local bike-supply shop, a hardware store, or from various online bicycle-focused retailers.

Although WD-40 can be used to remove splattered grease around kitchen in general, it’s less effective for this purpose than soap and water, or a general-purpose cleaner like Windex. [9] X Research source

This method will clean a variety of substances off of tile, in addition to general dirt and grime, including: paint, scuff marks, makeup, and nail polish.

You should not use WD-40 to replace regular toilet cleaner, as WD-40 cannot kill germs and bacteria. Rather, only use WD-40 to remove specific stains that general toilet cleaner can’t remove. WD-40 can be used to remove stains from other surfaces made of porcelain (or a similar substance). For example, use it in your kitchen or dining room to remove stains made from tea or coffee cups. [12] X Research source