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I swear every time my spouse tries to use wd40 I have a stroke. We have several kinds of specific lubes for different situations ffs, all in the same easy to access bin, stop trying to use wd40 as a catch all super lube that's not how it works.
People don't send letters much anymore but please don't lick the envelopes. Just dip a finger in water. Just as easy, less germy, and doesn't cause a lingering chemical taste.
Nobody seems to understand how to use dental dams. Look it up, stay safe people.
Wd40 isn't lube at all, it's a solvent. Though the wd40 brand does make a whole lot of lubricants too.
Yea, it's called Water Displacement formula 40. A penetrating oil mixed with stuff. Not nearly as goid as grease
Grease isn't always the right thing either. For plastic-on-metal, you definitely don't want grease.
Didn't know that. Turns out some lubricants cause plastic to swell or harden and crack. Recommended to use silicone or special lubricants. https://readingplastic.com/choosing-the-right-lubricant-for-plastic-parts/
Hmm, most my door hinges have a little plastic ring on them I assume to reduce squeaking. Sounds like I should switch away from grease for those. Didn't realize this