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• Use to loosen rusty nuts and screws, clean garden tools
• Cleans piano keys
• Keeps wicker chairs from squeaking
• Lubricates small rolling toys
• Keeps garden tools rust-free
• Cleans patio door glide strip
• Removes crayon from clothes dryer (make sure to unplug dryer first)
• Removes scuff marks from ceramic tile floor
• Keeps metal wind chimes rust-free
• Removes crayon from walls
• Helps join plastic shelving to make disassembly easier
• Removes water spots from mirrors
• Lubricates hinge on pruning shears
• Lubricates screws on lawn furniture
• Lubricates hydraulic rams on slideout of 5th wheel
• Cleans fiberglass bathtubs
• Cleans and prevents rust on oil tank exterior
• Cleans and protects bed of wheelbarrows
• Prevents rust on swamp cooler nuts
• Removes tea stains from countertops
• Removes crayon from wallpaper
• Lubricates gate locks
• Removes crayon from carpet
• Removes crayon from compressed wood furniture
• Loosens rusty parts on lawnmower
• Lubricates sticky drawers
• Removes tape marks from the wall where posters hung
• Shines leaves of artificial houseplants
• Keeps snow from sticking to shovel
• Removes coffee stains on floor tiles
• Keeps hose ends from corroding
• Lubricates moving parts on playground equipment
• Removes crayon from plastic
• Removes decals from bathtubs
• Removes old cellophane tape
• Removes crayon from shoes
• Cleans ashtrays
• Removes crayon from toys
• Cleans and protects underside of cast iron skillets
• Removes ink from carpet
• Keeps garden plant cages bright and rust free
• Cleans lawnmower blades
• Cleans and protects antique kitchen tools
• Prevents mildew growth on fountain
• Removes marks from floors left by chair feet
• Removes crayon from chalk boards
• Eliminates static on volume and tuning control knobs
• Cleans candle soot
• Removes ink from blue jeans
• Cleans residue on luggage handles
• Cleans old muffin tins
• Cleans and protects pruning shears
• Cleans gold-plated faucets
• Removes petroleum stains from clothing
• Keeps sewing needles from rusting
• Removes Kool-Aid stains from carpet and fabric
• Removes gunk from plastic dish-drainer
• Lubricates kitchen sink handheld spray nozzle
• Removes rust from curtain rods
• Removes adhesive from precious china
• Cleans bottoms of pots and pans
• Helps prevent rust on hide-a-key containers
• Cleans vinyl garage doors
• Cleans doggie doo from tennis shoes
• Removes gunk when replacing old faucets
• Cleans and protects medicine door latches
• Protects wrought iron from rust
• Removes tomato stains from clothes
• Prevents rust from forming on washing machines
• Keeps metal wire screens rust free
• Removes blue baked-on acrylic cover shields from acrylic windows
• Preventative maintenance on cooking burner
• Removes coffee stains from leather
• Protects electric pump on furnace
• Removes ink stains from leather
• Prevents corrosion on copper parts of fountain
• Lubricates folding parts of ironing board
• Removes rust from chair feet
• Removes splattered grease on stove
• Cleans silver serving trays
• Cleans woks -- after cleaning
• Removes streaks from Formica
• Cleans blackened skillets -- after cleaning
• Helps keep wooden handles on garden tools from splintering
• Helps remove soap scum from bathroom cleaning materials
• Helps remove calcium deposits from bathtub drains
• Protects grout from mildew in outdoor shower
• Removes hardened wax from fiberglass showers
• Helps remove shoe polish stains from socks
• Cleans and protects fertilizer spreader after use
• Keeps ax blade from rusting
• Spray on bathroom mirror to keep it from fogging
• Lubricates shower door rollers
• Penetrates frozen mail box doors
• Prevents rust on patio furniture screws
• Lubricates locks on dog kennels
• Drives moisture from door sill plate
• Prevents rust on shut-off valve of main water source
• Lubricates springs on garbage can foot pedal
• Displaces moisture from submerged cellular phones
• Helps remove road salt from car locks
• Drives moisture from outdoor latches
• Drives moisture from moving parts of electric jewelry boxes after
washing
• Drives moisture from home wiring
• Drives moisture from moving garden tools to help prevent corrosion
• Drives moisture from electrical contacts on weed eater
• Drives moisture from wheel bearings in shower door wheels
• Lubricates heat register vent levers
• Apply on medicine cabinet closure to prevent sticking
• Lubricates spray arm in dishwasher
• Lubricates sliding tracks on French doors
• Lubricates needles on knitting machine
• Unsticks painted radiator valves
• Lubricates can openers
• Lubricates patio door hydraulic self closing hinge
• Cleans clogged Inkjet nozzle
• Keeps garbage disposal from rusting
• Keeps gas shutoff valve from getting stuck
• Lubricates garden hose trigger nozzle
• Spray on glass objects that are stuck together to separate
without breaking
• Unkinks gold chains
• Lubricates lock on chain securing propane tank to barbecue grill
• Lubricates antique cuckoo clock pendulum
• Lubricates stuck temperature regulators on refrigerators
• Penetrates stuck walking foot on sewing machines
• Spray on vacuum handle for easy assembly and disassembly
• Lubricates metal fasteners on corsets
• Lubricates French door lock
• Eases disassembly of hammock supports
• Lubricates hinges on metal filing boxes
• Lubricates rubber insulation around storm doors
• Penetrates stuck doorknobs for smooth operation
• Lubricates toilet handle linkage
• Lubricates luggage zippers
• Lubricates flag on mailboxes
• Removes rust from vacuum cleaners
• Lubricates microwave oven door
• Lubricates connectors on antique stove for easy assembly
• Lubricates wheels of homemade monorail systems
• Cleans food stuck in and around refrigerator
• Penetrates and loosens locking lever on windows
• Spray on shower doors to keep them from rusting
• Lubricates vacuum cleaner wheel joints and beater bar joints
• Lubricates steering mechanism on riding lawn mower
• Lubricates pullout handle on luggage
• Lubricates joints on stand mixers
• Lubricates latch mechanisms on snowplows
• Lubricates slide locks
• Penetrates and frees stuck mechanism inside power toothbrush handle
• Removes glue from carpet
• Spray on lamp arm for easy swivel
• Keeps VCR tapes from sticking in VCR's
• Lubricates blade spindle in bathroom fans
• Lubricates hinges on TV cabinet doors
• Prevents corrosion on valves under toilet
• Lubricates rotating spice racks
• Lubricates handle on ice cream makers
• Lubricates speed control cable on power mower
• Loosens crank arm on windows
• Lubricates hose winder
• Lubricates gears on Rotisserie barbecue
• Lubricates spin wheel on vertical blinds
• Lubricates wind-driven attic turbo vents
• Keeps zippers on outdoor umbrella covers from sticking
• Stops squeaks on swinging address signs
• Drives moisture away from pushbuttons that can become oxidized
• Loosens grime on toilet tank float shaft
• Lubricates plate holder hinges
• Lubricates air nozzle of balloon pump
• Lubricates spinning wheels
• Lubricates adjuster button on canes
• Lubricates baby buggy wheels
• Lubricates blade-agitator assemblies in food blenders
• Lubricates lawnmower throttle cables
• Lubricates rusted casters on rolling planters
• Lubricates sunshade joints
• Stops squeaks on noisy bathroom curtain hooks
• Helps keep swinging plant hooks from squeaking
• Stops squeaks on noisy temperature control knobs
• Spray sewing thread to prevent breakage
• Spray on trees to prevent beavers from chewing on them
• Eases removal of brass fittings in toilet tank
• Spray in cracks between sidewalk and cinderblock wall to prevent
weeds from growing in them
• Coat wire tomato plant cages to keep insects away
• Spray around flower beds gently to keep cats out
• Spray bottoms of storage containers to prevent sticking to shelves
• Gets hair color dye stains out of towels
• Removes rubber cement
• Use a full can for a nifty paperweight
• Spray old leather shoes and the leather will become soft and pliable
• Protects fertilizer distributors
• Removes crayon from sofas
• Removes melted plastic from toaster oven
• Pre-lubricates threads on wood screws
• Spray on videotapes to remove the label so you can re-label it
• Removes stickers from crystal
• Renews dried-up ink on adding machine ink rollers
• Spray on disposable razor blades to make them function longer
• Cleans marble windowsills
• Spray bottoms of chain-link fences that surround gardens to keep
rabbits and rodents out
• Removes cement from metal
• Spray on stepping stone molds before pouring to ease
removal from mold
• Helps remove stubborn pieces of stuck floor padding under carpet
• Removes melted jelly beans from carpet
• Removes stubborn temporary tattoos
• Removes glue from paneling
• Cleans mastic off floor tiles
• Use full cans for bookends
• Removes streaks and marks from new slate while polishing
• Lubricates piano leg casters
• Removes gum from bed sheets
• Helps separate dual layer projection TV screen so that outer screen can
be replaced without damaging the inner screen
• Helps hide scratches on glass dishes
• Helps remove ketchup stains from carpet
• Helps remove candle soot from glass containers
• Keeps garden ornaments in fountains and ponds rust-free
• Protects pool furniture for winter storage
• Preventative maintenance on Christmas decorations before storage
• Protects storm window gaskets
• Keeps Christmas tree stand from rusting
• Drives moisture from bird bath heaters
• Helps shovel wet sticky snow
• Lubricates mechanical Christmas reindeer
• Lubricates movable parts on Christmas presents
• Lubricates barbecue wheel casters
• Keeps snow from sticking to patio door
• Lubricates limbs of artificial Christmas trees
• Cleans stains from Christmas tree holders
• Cleans sand from patio door runners
• Cleans dirt from door latches
• Spray brake button under brake petal to loosen sticky brake lights
• Helps remove broken keys from locks
• Lubricates gears on hand-rolling car windows
• Keeps truck bed anchors rust free
• Lubricates convertible top zippers
• Lubricates automatic seat belt tracks
• Lubricates and cleans check-valves in pop-up headlights
• Lubricates trailer support cranks
• Penetrates stuck brake bleeder valves
• Lubricates car ignition
• Removes grit from windshield wipers
• Lubricates hood release cable
• Lubricates choke linkage
• Keeps cable on spare tire rack from seizing
• Cleans and protects brake shoe mechanisms
• Lubricates speedometer cables
• Lubricates locks on vehicle bike racks
• Penetrates stuck car hoods
• Cleans gunk from pistons
• Lubricates gas cap locks and levers
• Keeps air horn celluloid from sticking
• Lubricates swiveling chairs in minivans
• Frees sticky remote control mirror mechanism
• Lubricates air nozzle caps on tires
• Unsticks electric seats in vehicles
• Keeps pop-up auto lights operating smoothly
• Helps remove window tint
• Lubricates hydraulic lifts on truck bed cover
• Penetrates stuck radiator handle
• Cleans dead insects from radiators
• Lubricates zippers on zip-up car windows
• Cleans cup holders
• Lubricates hand-operated window cranks
• Lubricates choke levers
• Keeps transmission linkages operating smoothly
• Frees stuck fuel door cable
• Cleans and protects seat belt buckles
• Helps remove wire rim wheels that are rusted to axle
• Lubricates rusted oil pan plug
• Helps free stuck battery cables from terminals
• Eases removal of pinion shafts on old pistons
• Restores vintage door locks
• Eases removal of stuck spark plugs from engine
• Penetrates stuck fog light nuts
• Spray battery bolts prior to installation for easy removal
• Loosens rusted oxygen sensor in car exhaust pipe
• Stops squeaks in car strut mounts
• Prevents rust on inside of door panels
• Prevents rust on side trim
• Helps remove hand prints from truck bodies
• Stops squeaks on car doors
• Lubricates car door hinges
• Lubricates motorcycle chains
• Lubricates drive chain on motorcycles
• Lubricates throttle linkage
• Eases installation of rubber exhaust hangers on exhaust systems
• Lubricates auto hood latch
• Stops squeaks on tail pipe hangers
• Stops belt noise on automobiles
• Removes squeak from brake pedal
• Lubricates sun visors
• Stops squeak in alternator pulley
• Stops squeaking on windshield wipers
• Spray aging rubber grommets to eliminate squeaks
• Lubricates mounting bracket for alternator
• Stops squeaks caused by brake cable rubbing against chassis
• Lubricates cipher locks
• Removes wax from motor
• Spray on trailer hitch to prevent squeaks while towing
• Quiets squeaks on automatic sliding seat belts
• Stops squeaks on steering wheels
• Lubricates fuel line remote opener
• Spray inside radiator or fuel lines to slide them on
easier during installation
• Protects rubber gasket around the sunroof
• Lubricates windshield wiper linkage
• Stops squeaks on clutch pedals
• Lubricates wire being pulled through a conduit
• Cleans and protects gauges
• Cleans and protects heavy-duty cutting heads
• Cleans and protects reamers
• Prevents corrosion on stored drill bits
• Protects against corrosion in retractable wheel wells
• Protects against corrosion on high tension circuits
• Prevents corrosion on wing interior
• Protects helicopter M/R blades from rust
• Cleans Thermo King refrigeration units
• Cleans and protects forklift brake hardware
• Cleans welding dust
• Cleans Hemming dies
• Cleans sealing equipment in GM assembly plant
• Filters dust when sprayed on AC filter
• Cleans lock cylinder pins and plugs when re-keying lock
• Provides protective coating for Teflon heating strips
• Cleans milking machine pulsator
• Helps keeps paint on farm machinery shiny and free from cracks
• Cleans shoe repair equipment
• Cleans and protects moving parts of old printing presses
• Helps clean oxidization from bronze grave markers
• Helps keep exposed nail heads from rusting
• Spray in a box of nails to keep them fresh and rust-free
• Spray on electrical panel boxes to drive out moisture
• Cleans hoof trimming chute
• Prevents rust on jewelry forging blocks
• Keeps taping knives from rusting
• Removes rust from old keys
• Keeps circumference rulers from rusting
• Lubricates hinge swivels on exhaust fans
• Protects drywall tools
• Lubricates tape measures
• Drives moisture out of shovel handles
• Lubricates inside of orthopedic shoes for easy removal of cast/mold
• Spray chalk lines drawn on asphalt to keep them from washing
away in the rain
• Prevents moisture damage on cable TV field strength meters
• Drives moisture from seismic cable connectors
• Lubricates high-performance positive-displacement
vacuum pump carpet used in cleaning
• Helps maintain waterproof seal in telephone splice cases
• Drives moisture out of electric generators
• Spray on main valve for pond pumps to check for a tight seal
• Drive moisture from bottom of leaky coffee pot
• Drives moisture from helicopter quadrants
• Drives moisture from radar gear
• Drives moisture from precision tools
• Drives moisture from heavy-duty drills
• Drives moisture from ignition coils
• Drives moisture from ignition distributors
• Drives moisture from spark plugs on tanks
• Displaces moisture from electrical conduits
• Waterproofs chimney cleaning tools
• Drives gunk from bearings seized by fertilizer
• Frees up stuck keys on organ
• Use as a tapping lubricant
• Cleans printer toner from unwanted places
• Lubricates swivels on 35-ton grove crane
• Lubricates vending machine locks
• Loosens screws in watch bands to enable link removal
• Removes rust from shower chair wheels
• Penetrates levers on office chair for easy adjustments
• Lubricates gears on smokers
• Frees stuck lock on lock boxes
• Helps remove rusted
• Lubricates Mayo stands for smooth up and down movement
during surgery
• Lubricates nail guns
• Lubricates rivet gun mechanisms
• Lubricates bulk loading caulking gun
• Lubricates rings on ring binders
• Lubricates router collets
• Lubricates large mixing bowls in commercial mixers
• Cleans gum from parking meter coin slot
• Frees up extendable paint roller poles that get clogged with paint
• Frees stuck conveyor belt rollers
• Lubricates overhead projector cart wheels
• Lubricates micrometers on precision tools
• Frees stuck tin snips
• Spray pegs in peg board for easy adjustment
• Lubricates casters on Rubbermaid utility carts
• Lubricates chain-link conveyor belt in pizza ovens
• Lubricate hose barbs for easy insertion into new synthetic rubber hoses
• Lubricates axle on rotating shoe polisher
• Lubricates landscaping spikes to make it easier to drive into
landscape timbers
• Lubricate guide rollers on digger derrick
• Lubricates sliding rollers on diamond blade tile saw
• Spray on bed liners to keep rebar from sticking
• Lubricate O-rings when rebuilding oil pumps
• Lubricates electric pencil sharpeners
• Lubricates swivel on overhead monitor arms
• Spray stereo wires to keep them from sticking when running through
auto firewalls
• Stops squeaks on add-ons to police gun belt
• Lubricates casters on mobile pizza making table
• Lubricates legs on HETs (Heavy Equipment Transporter) for easy sliding
• Cleans and protects outdoor popcorn stands
• Lubricates latches on electrical cabinets
• Lubricates hacksaw blades for cutting metal
• Lubricates onion ring breader machine
• Lubricates spool valve handles on boat hydraulic systems
• Lubricates hole punches
• Lubricates rollers on metal cash register drawers
• Stops squeak on tape dispenser
• Lubricates moveable parts of snow plow harnesses
• Lubricates rotorhead of helicopters to stop elastomeric dampers from
squeaking
• Lubricates speed brake rams and linkage
• Lubricates
• Lubricates hinge bearings on ships
• Lubricates wheel housings on ships
• Lubricates control pulleys
• Lubricates turnbuckles
• Lubricates gyro compasses
• Lubricates gun table rollers
• Lubricates track adjusting screws
• Lubricates tank ignition system
• Lubricates precision gun fittings
• Lubricates heavy-duty machine screws
• Lubricates galley latches
• Lubricates outflow valves
• Lubricates recline hydro locks in seats
• Lubricates recline hydro locks in pilot seat tracks
• Lubricates hell hole micro switches
• Lubricates hell hole roller switches
• Eases assembly of intricate devices when light oil is needed
• Lubricates jet engines to ease overhaul and disassembly
• Stops squeaks on gears of hydraulic chairs
• Lubricates O-rings prior to assembly
• Lubricates fan in motor on window A/C
• Quiets squeaky roof ventilator hinges
• Lubricates lock cylinders during repair
• Lubricates lock shafts to check for bad bearings
• Lubricates during lathe turning operations
• Lubricates precision grinding saws
• Lubricates pneumatic cylinders
• Lubricates pneumatic clutch
• Lubricates pneumatic starters
• Lubricates head stops on litho presses
• Lubricates side guides on litho presses
• Lubricates pressure hose on gold dredge
• Lubricates pressure hose on silver dredge
• Lubricates rolodex bearings
• Lubricates pin-setters in bowling alleys
• Eases removal of old ID stickers from computer cases
• Eases removal of concrete grout from test cubes used in construction
• Keeps tape from sticking to drywall tools
• Lubricates desk locks
• Serves as cutting oil
• Removes rust from stainless steel vault doors
• Keeps adhesive from building up on face cut dies
• Cleans plastic desk protectors
• Hides scratches on metal elevator doors
• Spray copper wire before applying rubber insulation with glue to allow
lines to slide easier
• Spray on sewer vent cover to keep it from freezing shut
• Keeps lock down plate clean on oil wells
• Lubricates folding parts of Razor scooters
• Spray on beach chair hinges to prevent binding and rust
• Lubricates sleds and toboggans
• Lubricates stuck zipper on wetsuit
• Cleans and protects metal buckles on snow gear
• Prevents canopy stakes from rust
• Lubricates sliding window tracks on boats
• Lubricates rusted umbrellas
• Cleans and lubricates bells on antique sleighs
• Keeps snow from sticking to impeller
• Removes oxidation from boats
• Cleans and conditions rubber on table tennis paddles
• Keeps fishing reels rust-free
• Keeps model trains rust-free
• Keeps fishing lures corrosion free
• Cleans dice
• Protects bicycle chain
• Cleans bike chains
• Removes athletic tape from ankles
• Shines golf clubs
• Removes gunk from surface of guns
• Helps detail outboard motors
• Lubricates rollers on rowing machine
• Keeps boat engine parts rust free
• Lubricates winches on boats
• Protects metal baseball bat from rust
• Cleans bowling ball finger holes
• Cleans road tar off boat hulls
• Removes river sludge from boat hull
• Lubricates and protects unicycle seat post
• Lubricates golf bag zipper
• Lubricates pump-action guns
• Prevents rust on golf spikes
• Displaces moisture from guns after cleaning
• Anti-rust agent and lubricant for gun magazines
• Eases application of rubber racquetball racquet grips
• Cleans volleyballs
• Lubricates squeaky boat mast
• Penetrates and cleans stiff buckles on horse equipment
• Lubricates dart guns
• Protects bike frame from salt water corrosion
• Drives out hard to remove debris from rock samples
• Cleans exposed vinyl on boats
• Cleans golf club shafts
• Prevents rust from forming on metal picnic cups
• Prevents corrosion on my sailboat pulleys
• Cleans and protects trailer hitch locking mechanism
• Keeps rust from forming on hockey skate blades
• Cleans golf club faces
• Cleans boats
• Use to lubricate hockey goals and keep them from rusting
• Cleans rust off sprockets
• Removes camouflage tape from guns
• Lubricates steel zippers on camping equipment storage bags
• Cleans and protects console gauges on boats
• Helps disassemble stuck parts of swing set
• Cleans dirt from stabilizer jacks on camping trailer
• Prevents corrosion on boat trailer axle
• Removes deep stains from basketballs
• Protects golf clubs against rust and corrosion
• Removes tire marks from fiberglass body of go-carts
• Cleans exterior of drums
• Spray cleats before playing in rainy weather to keep mud from sticking
• Prevents fishing flies from rusting
• Unfreezes frozen snowshoe zippers
• Cleans golf balls
• Keeps seat staples from rusting on personal watercraft
• Keeps boat shifter cables loose and free from rust
• Polishes and protects boat rails
• Cleans and lubricates electric horse clippers
• Shines and protects blades on hydrofoils
• Protects baseball gloves during off-season
• Helps removes golf club grip tape during regripping process
• Removes glue and adhesive backing from stripes and graphics on
sides of boat
• Polishes fishing lures
• Removes depilatory wax from floors
• Keeps ice skate blades from rusting
• Cleans and protects miniature golf gear
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