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Old 09-10-2019, 08:50 PM   #41
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Yes, the only problem with rubbing olive oil on your tools is that it makes you crave salads.http://www.early-retirement.org/foru...lies/laugh.gif
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Old 09-12-2019, 11:15 AM   #42
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I had a lease car with light colored upholstery. My son sat in a black greasy spot, then transferred it to the car seat. Before turning the car in, I soaked the spot with WD40, then wiped if up with a wet rag. It easily took the stain out without harming the fabric.
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Old 09-12-2019, 12:53 PM   #43
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I've been using mineral oil on kitchen tools. It will work on other tools. Renews butcher block too. Big bottle at target or Walmarts is very cheap.
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Good idea, but honestly any cheap vegetable oil will work, no need to go upscale to olive oil
I'll bet Robbie uses olive oil.
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I've been using mineral oil on kitchen tools. It will work on other tools. Renews butcher block too. Big bottle at target or Walmarts is very cheap.

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Organic oils will turn rancid.
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Organic oils will turn rancid.
Yes, that's how I learned about it.

My wife had an old half-full large bottle of olive oil that had gone bad, and she found a how-to page with a dozen uses for it. I took it in the shop and tried it on the mower and garden tools, worked great. Who cares about smell on those? It wouldn't be good for kitchen stuff, though, I agree.
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I have turned to "Strike Hold" (https://www.strikehold.com/) as an alternative to WD-40... it doesn't evaporate (well, as fast).

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$37 for a 32 ounce bottle.
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Telling you - old oil from the drain pan. Use it in the car, then use the nasty stuff to prevent rust on digging tools. Two successive uses = recycling, right?
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I use an Australian WD40 alternative that was recommended as a cleaner/lubricant by my local gun dealer called Inox. It is fantastic!

It works great to remove stubborn residue and protect from rust. I like that it feels less oily, and it is safe for all finishes. It also dries extremely clean and residue-free. There's even a food-grade version.

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There's even a food-grade version.
Yes, delightful in a vinaigrette for that certain je ne sais quoi.

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