When should you not use WD-40?

But Don't Spray It On: Door hinges. Sure, WD-40 will stop the squeaking, but it also attracts dust and dirt. ... Bike chains. WD-40 can cause dirt and dust to stick to a chain. ... Paintball guns. WD-40 can melt the seals in the guns. Locks. ... iPods and iPads.

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Everybody knows WD-40 is the go-to product for silencing squeaks, displacing moisture, preventing rust, and loosening stuck parts. You probably have a can sitting in your garage right now. It has a ton of uses, but it's no panacea. In fact, there are a some jobs that the lube will absolutely ruin. Your house is the biggest gadget of all. A Gizmodo Home Mod shows you how to recharge it, clear its cache, and update its operating systems.

Use WD-40 To:

1. Lube a shovel. Spray WD-40 on a shovel, spading fork, hoe or garden trowel. The soil slides right off—especially helpful when digging in clay. 2. Clean tile. The spray removes spilled mascara, nail polish, paint and scuff marks from tile floors, and also help you wipe away grime from the grout lines. Clean up with soapy water.

3. Scrub stains from stainless steel sinks.

4. Unstick gum. A squirt makes it easier to pull gum out of carpet and even hair. It's better than cutting out the gum and leaving patchy carpet or a bad haircut. G/O Media may get a commission $50 off preorder Ring Car Cam It's a camera. For your car. 5. Soften leather. Oil can help break in a stiff leather tool belt.

6. Free stuck LEGOs. Your kids will thank you.

7. Erase crayon. When crayon ends up on toys, flooring, furniture, painted walls, wallpaper, windows, doors, and television screens. Spray on WD-40 and wipe it off.

8. Prevent flowerpots from sticking when stacked together.

9. Get rid of rust. Spray and rub away rust from circular saw and hacksaw blades. It can also clean blades of tar and other gunk. 10. Remove goo. Unstick gooey residue from price tags, duct tape, and stickers.

But Don't Spray It On:

1. Door hinges. Sure, WD-40 will stop the squeaking, but it also attracts dust and dirt. Over time, you'll end up with ugly black streaks on your hinges. 2. Bike chains. WD-40 can cause dirt and dust to stick to a chain. Use bike-specific lubricants, which typically contain Teflon.

3. Paintball guns. WD-40 can melt the seals in the guns.

4. Locks. The spray can prematurely wear down the internal mechanisms, especially in the pin tumbler locks, in door locks and padlocks. Go for graphite powder. 5. iPods and iPads. WD-40 won't repair the Home button on these devices. In fact, the spray can cause the plastic to break down on the cover, and if some gets inside the electronics, it can damage plastic parts inside. Images courtesy Flickr users rvettese, Martin Labar, and M Rey Alonso, used under Creative Commons license.

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To remove yellow stains from plastic, try scrubbing it with common household items, like lemon juice, salt, or baking soda. If you decide to use lemon juice, cut a lemon in half and rub it on the affected area. Once the stain is covered in juice, take the item outside and let it sit in the sun for a few hours before rinsing it. For baking soda, make a paste by mixing it with water, then apply it to the stains. Let the plastic sit for a few hours before using a sponge or towel to rub the paste into the stain. After you've scrubbed the stain, rinse the paste off with warm water. In order to clean your plastic with salt, rub it into the stain with a damp cloth until the discoloration begins to fade. To learn how to clean plastic by soaking it in vinegar, keep reading!

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