Cleaning can be a hassle, especially when using products that don't give the best results. But for people who take on the hefty task of cleaning their decks each season, it can be more frustrating not to get the desired outcome after all that effort.

However, one mum has shared an unexpected hack for cleaning decks that has gone viral online, leaving others amazed at her results.

In a post to a popular Mums Who Clean Facebook group, the Perth woman explained how she discovered the deck-cleaning hack.

She revealed that she accidentally sprayed some on her decking while cleaning her outdoor fly screens with WD-40.

‘I cleaned my fly screen using WD-40 – always do; they come up beautiful – and I accidentally sprayed some on my decking. I thought, “oh well, in for a penny”, so I carried on cleaning the decking with it. Looks ace! Hope I’ve not done something stupid though,’ she explained.

The woman shared the hack online, much to the delight of many social media users. Credit: Facebook

Many social media users raved about the woman’s ‘sparkling clean’ decking.

‘Oh wow! That looks great,’ one said, while another agreed that the woman did a ‘great job’.

‘Deck looks fabulous,’ added another.

‘WD-40 helps repel spiders and creepy-crawlies as well. Win-win!’ Someone else wrote.

Hundreds of people questioned how the woman used the product for cleaning and if she had any ‘tricks’ she wanted to share. However, the woman said she sprayed the product onto a cloth and left it dry.

‘I just sprayed liberally on a floor cloth mop thing and rubbed gently. It was honestly so easy, very rewarding result,’ she replied before adding that she bought the can of WD-40 at Bunnings for $19.45.

According to the product description from Bunnings, WD-40 Specialist Anti Friction Dry PTFF Lubricant is a dry film that resists dirt, dust, and oil. It is quick-drying and also great as a mould-release agent. It can be used on metal, plastic and glass.

But not everyone was convinced that this product was safe to use.

‘Isn’t it petroleum-based and would make it more flammable?’ One asked.

Another agreed and said: ‘Great idea, but wouldn’t want to have anyone light up a cigarette.’

Be extra careful when handling flammable materials. Credit: The Seniors Discount Club

According to the product’s official safety data sheet, WD-40 is a multi-use product aerosol. It warns that it is highly flammable and contains gas under pressure. This means it may explode if heated.

‘May cause drowsiness or dizziness,’ it read.

The safety data sheet also said to keep the product away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces and to use the product outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

When lit, it can produce a small amount of smoke and burn for a while. However, it will burn at a low-temperature flame without inflicting any harm. If you are using WD-40 that’s powered by butane or any similar flammable aerosol, it can combust and ignite a fire. This is if you spray it near an open flame or flare.

WD-40 contains petrochemical distillates, which are hydrocarbon solvents produced from crude oil. When dry, WD-40 can burn slowly without any sound. When heated, these solvents go into oxidation and release heat energy, making the oil more likely to combust.

WD-40 is extremely flammable. Credit: Bunnings

Despite the warning, dozens of others said they could attest to the effectiveness of WD-40 as a cleaning product and shared how they’ve been using it as a cleaner for ‘years’.

‘It’s good for really badly built-up soap scum on shower screens, too,’ one person shared.

They added: ‘I spray on a cloth, polish, and then buff off with a clean one. Not recommended for usual cleaning, but great for really bad glass as it’s a degreaser.’

Similarly, another mum shared how she and her husband had been battling the same soap scum for five years before trying WD-40. ‘Yesterday my husband came across a TikTok he wanted to try — WD-40 to clean shower screens, and IT WORKED,’ she wrote. She shared that her husband sprayed on a light layer and then wiped the excess with a paper towel until dry. More details about this story can be read here.

In another report, one woman revealed how she cleaned her ‘dirty and worn-out’ fly screen door to look brand new. You can read more on that here.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian mum went viral after sharing her accidental cleaning hack using WD-40 on outdoor fly screens and decking.
• The result of the hack was praised by hundreds of others on Facebook.
• The hack involved simply spraying the product onto a cloth, rubbing it in and leaving it on.
• The mum revealed that she used the dry spray WD-40 available at Bunnings for $19.45 – and others also shared their home cleaning tips for using the product.

Have you ever tried using this product around the house? Let us know how it worked out for you in the comments below!

 

[Penny4]

Geez that's stuff stinks. Very overpowering, but it works for lots of things. I wouldn't use it to clean the window screens.

 

[mikydrip]

Cleaning can be a hassle, especially when using products that don't give the best results. But for people who take on the hefty task of cleaning their decks each season, it can be more frustrating not to get the desired outcome after all that effort.

However, one mum has shared an unexpected hack for cleaning decks that has gone viral online, leaving others amazed at her results.

In a post to a popular Mums Who Clean Facebook group, the Perth woman explained how she discovered the deck-cleaning hack.

She revealed that she accidentally sprayed some on her decking while cleaning her outdoor fly screens with WD-40.

‘I cleaned my fly screen using WD-40 – always do; they come up beautiful – and I accidentally sprayed some on my decking. I thought, “oh well, in for a penny”, so I carried on cleaning the decking with it. Looks ace! Hope I’ve not done something stupid though,’ she explained.

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The woman shared the hack online, much to the delight of many social media users. Credit: Facebook

Many social media users raved about the woman’s ‘sparkling clean’ decking.

‘Oh wow! That looks great,’ one said, while another agreed that the woman did a ‘great job’.

‘Deck looks fabulous,’ added another.

‘WD-40 helps repel spiders and creepy-crawlies as well. Win-win!’ Someone else wrote.

Hundreds of people questioned how the woman used the product for cleaning and if she had any ‘tricks’ she wanted to share. However, the woman said she sprayed the product onto a cloth and left it dry.

‘I just sprayed liberally on a floor cloth mop thing and rubbed gently. It was honestly so easy, very rewarding result,’ she replied before adding that she bought the can of WD-40 at Bunnings for $19.45.

According to the product description from Bunnings, WD-40 Specialist Anti Friction Dry PTFF Lubricant is a dry film that resists dirt, dust, and oil. It is quick-drying and also great as a mould-release agent. It can be used on metal, plastic and glass.

But not everyone was convinced that this product was safe to use.

‘Isn’t it petroleum-based and would make it more flammable?’ One asked.

Another agreed and said: ‘Great idea, but wouldn’t want to have anyone light up a cigarette.’

View attachment 15464

Be extra careful when handling flammable materials. Credit: The Seniors Discount Club

According to the product’s official safety data sheet, WD-40 is a multi-use product aerosol. It warns that it is highly flammable and contains gas under pressure. This means it may explode if heated.

‘May cause drowsiness or dizziness,’ it read.

The safety data sheet also said to keep the product away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces and to use the product outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

When lit, it can produce a small amount of smoke and burn for a while. However, it will burn at a low-temperature flame without inflicting any harm. If you are using WD-40 that’s powered by butane or any similar flammable aerosol, it can combust and ignite a fire. This is if you spray it near an open flame or flare.

WD-40 contains petrochemical distillates, which are hydrocarbon solvents produced from crude oil. When dry, WD-40 can burn slowly without any sound. When heated, these solvents go into oxidation and release heat energy, making the oil more likely to combust.

View attachment 15442

WD-40 is extremely flammable. Credit: Bunnings

Despite the warning, dozens of others said they could attest to the effectiveness of WD-40 as a cleaning product and shared how they’ve been using it as a cleaner for ‘years’.

‘It’s good for really badly built-up soap scum on shower screens, too,’ one person shared.

They added: ‘I spray on a cloth, polish, and then buff off with a clean one. Not recommended for usual cleaning, but great for really bad glass as it’s a degreaser.’

Similarly, another mum shared how she and her husband had been battling the same soap scum for five years before trying WD-40. ‘Yesterday my husband came across a TikTok he wanted to try — WD-40 to clean shower screens, and IT WORKED,’ she wrote. She shared that her husband sprayed on a light layer and then wiped the excess with a paper towel until dry. More details about this story can be read here.

In another report, one woman revealed how she cleaned her ‘dirty and worn-out’ fly screen door to look brand new. You can read more on that here.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian mum went viral after sharing her accidental cleaning hack using WD-40 on outdoor fly screens and decking.
• The result of the hack was praised by hundreds of others on Facebook.
• The hack involved simply spraying the product onto a cloth, rubbing it in and leaving it on.
• The mum revealed that she used the dry spray WD-40 available at Bunnings for $19.45 – and others also shared their home cleaning tips for using the product.

Have you ever tried using this product around the house? Let us know how it worked out for you in the comments below!

 

[mikydrip]

If you need to get rid of a wasps nest, spray with WD40. If you use an insect spray the wasps go mad and sting you, if you use WD40 they just fall to the ground dead

 

[I'm Mal]

Cleaning can be a hassle, especially when using products that don't give the best results. But for people who take on the hefty task of cleaning their decks each season, it can be more frustrating not to get the desired outcome after all that effort.

However, one mum has shared an unexpected hack for cleaning decks that has gone viral online, leaving others amazed at her results.

In a post to a popular Mums Who Clean Facebook group, the Perth woman explained how she discovered the deck-cleaning hack.

She revealed that she accidentally sprayed some on her decking while cleaning her outdoor fly screens with WD-40.

‘I cleaned my fly screen using WD-40 – always do; they come up beautiful – and I accidentally sprayed some on my decking. I thought, “oh well, in for a penny”, so I carried on cleaning the decking with it. Looks ace! Hope I’ve not done something stupid though,’ she explained.

View attachment 15441

The woman shared the hack online, much to the delight of many social media users. Credit: Facebook

Many social media users raved about the woman’s ‘sparkling clean’ decking.

‘Oh wow! That looks great,’ one said, while another agreed that the woman did a ‘great job’.

‘Deck looks fabulous,’ added another.

‘WD-40 helps repel spiders and creepy-crawlies as well. Win-win!’ Someone else wrote.

Hundreds of people questioned how the woman used the product for cleaning and if she had any ‘tricks’ she wanted to share. However, the woman said she sprayed the product onto a cloth and left it dry.

‘I just sprayed liberally on a floor cloth mop thing and rubbed gently. It was honestly so easy, very rewarding result,’ she replied before adding that she bought the can of WD-40 at Bunnings for $19.45.

According to the product description from Bunnings, WD-40 Specialist Anti Friction Dry PTFF Lubricant is a dry film that resists dirt, dust, and oil. It is quick-drying and also great as a mould-release agent. It can be used on metal, plastic and glass.

But not everyone was convinced that this product was safe to use.

‘Isn’t it petroleum-based and would make it more flammable?’ One asked.

Another agreed and said: ‘Great idea, but wouldn’t want to have anyone light up a cigarette.’

View attachment 15464

Be extra careful when handling flammable materials. Credit: The Seniors Discount Club

According to the product’s official safety data sheet, WD-40 is a multi-use product aerosol. It warns that it is highly flammable and contains gas under pressure. This means it may explode if heated.

‘May cause drowsiness or dizziness,’ it read.

The safety data sheet also said to keep the product away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces and to use the product outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

When lit, it can produce a small amount of smoke and burn for a while. However, it will burn at a low-temperature flame without inflicting any harm. If you are using WD-40 that’s powered by butane or any similar flammable aerosol, it can combust and ignite a fire. This is if you spray it near an open flame or flare.

WD-40 contains petrochemical distillates, which are hydrocarbon solvents produced from crude oil. When dry, WD-40 can burn slowly without any sound. When heated, these solvents go into oxidation and release heat energy, making the oil more likely to combust.

View attachment 15442

WD-40 is extremely flammable. Credit: Bunnings

Despite the warning, dozens of others said they could attest to the effectiveness of WD-40 as a cleaning product and shared how they’ve been using it as a cleaner for ‘years’.

‘It’s good for really badly built-up soap scum on shower screens, too,’ one person shared.

They added: ‘I spray on a cloth, polish, and then buff off with a clean one. Not recommended for usual cleaning, but great for really bad glass as it’s a degreaser.’

Similarly, another mum shared how she and her husband had been battling the same soap scum for five years before trying WD-40. ‘Yesterday my husband came across a TikTok he wanted to try — WD-40 to clean shower screens, and IT WORKED,’ she wrote. She shared that her husband sprayed on a light layer and then wiped the excess with a paper towel until dry. More details about this story can be read here.

In another report, one woman revealed how she cleaned her ‘dirty and worn-out’ fly screen door to look brand new. You can read more on that here.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian mum went viral after sharing her accidental cleaning hack using WD-40 on outdoor fly screens and decking.
• The result of the hack was praised by hundreds of others on Facebook.
• The hack involved simply spraying the product onto a cloth, rubbing it in and leaving it on.
• The mum revealed that she used the dry spray WD-40 available at Bunnings for $19.45 – and others also shared their home cleaning tips for using the product.

Have you ever tried using this product around the house? Let us know how it worked out for you in the comments below!

I wonder how many snowflakes will rattle and bang about the evils of WD40 on the environment and climate change.

 

[Baz1960]

WD40. a great metal polished. On alloy material, spray on and use a "scotch brite" style scrubber and it comes up better than new. NASA were onto something.

 

[Rosalie30]

Geez that's stuff stinks. Very overpowering, but it works for lots of things. I wouldn't use it to clean the window screens.

My thoughts exactly. Great stuff but any self-respecting insect would avoid that fishy stench…..and so would I!