I recently acquired a gently used mirror for my bathroom - only problem was I had to remove my old mirror.  Unscrewing the clips seemed easy enough, and I figured I could just pull it off the wall after that.  But no… the beast was ‘glued’ to the wall.  Using a saw, I (and by “I”, I mean my dad) was able to saw through much of the tar that was holding it in place but for those of you who have ever tried to saw through tar, you know this is not an easy task.

Then I remembered the 44 uses for WD-40 and figured this could surely be #45.  I sprayed WD-40 down the back of the mirror and in no time, we had separated the mirror from the wall.  Using more WD-40 we cleaned the saw and our hands, and removed the thick tar from the wall without damaging the dry-wall.  Genius!

For those of you who are curious, here are the other 44 uses from a list that made the rounds on the ‘internet’:

1.    Protects silver from tarnishing.
2.    Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3.    Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4.    Gives floors that `just-waxed` sheen without making it slippery.
5.    Keeps flies off cows.
6.    Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7.    Removes lipstick stains.
8.    Loosens stubborn zippers.
9.    Untangles jewelry chains.
10.    Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11.    Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12.    Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13.    Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14.    Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15.    Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16.    Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17.    Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18.    Removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
19.    Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car. Removed quickly, with WD-40!
20.    Gives children’s play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21.    Lubricates the gearshift on lawn mowers.
22.    Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23.    Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24.    Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25.    Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26.    Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27.    Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28.    Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29.    Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30.    Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31.    Removes splattered grease on stove.
32.    Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33.    Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34.    Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35.    Removes all traces of duct tape.
36.    Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37.    Protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
38.    Attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you’ll be catching fish in no time.
39.    Ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch
40.    Removes crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
41.    If you’ve washed and/or dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and presto, lipstick is gone!
42.    Spray WD-40 on the distributor cap, it will displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
43.    If you peel off a sticker from any container, mirror, automobile etc., it will take the stickiness off and leave it cleaner that you had ever thought possible.
44.    Keep a can of WD-40 in your kitchen cabinet.  It is good for oven burns or any other type of burn.  It takes the burned feeling away and heals with NO scarring. Remember, the basic ingredient is FISH OIL.