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Etterra@discuss.online 3 days ago
Fun fact, while WD-40 can act as a solvent, but its original purpose is to repel water “water displacement” and the 40th attempt in their formulation efforts. It just so happens to be otherwise useful, but it is NOT a lubricant.
Johanno@feddit.org 3 days ago
But works like a lubricant
Etterra@discuss.online 3 days ago
For maybe an hour of use at most. It’s not good at being a lubricant at all. Which is why you use oil or grease.
Johanno@feddit.org 2 days ago
Well I can tell you that the door hinges that made a squeaking noise do not anymore for several months now after using wd40 on them.
marzhall@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Another nerd - it’s because the solvent in WD-40 cleared out the dirt that was causing the squeak. But you should hit the hinges with some lubricant if you’d like a longer-lasting squeak-free house.
AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 2 days ago
A bit, but not a good one which can damage stuff in some cases. Better to use the right product at the right time.