Car Wax: Alternate Uses

Car wax was invented in 1945 by a man named Benjamin Hirsch. The name of the company Mr. Hirsch owned was Liquid Plastone Car Polish, which later became known as Turtle Wax.

Little did Benjamin Hirsch know that his product would come to be used for so many things around the house, but with silicons and polishing agents as some of the ingredients, it's no wonder car wax is versatile.

It can be use to...

Coat Your Dustpan:
Polishing your dustpan gives it a non-sticking surface which dirt and dust slides off.

Coat Your Playing Cards:
If you polish the back of your cards they won't stick together.

Stop Rust On Your Tools:
Just apply a coat of car wax to to your tools to stop them from rusting.

Remove Bumper Stickers:
Before putting the sticker on your car, rub some wax on the spot first, and when you want to take the bumper sticker off, it will peel right up.

Shine Your Bathtub and Tiles:
Polish your bathtub and tile with car wax then rub off with a soft cloth. This can can also be done to your faucets.

Shine Your Leather Shoes:
Apply wax to your leather shoes, then clean off with a soft cloth.

Lubricate Drawer Casters:
If you want to keep your drawer and window casters moving easily, try waxing them.

Coat Your Child's Sliding Board:
Putting two coats of car wax on your sliding board will create less friction, and your child will slid down easier.

Clean Rings From Furniture:
If your furniture has white rings on it, just rub a little wax on the area with your finger until the rings disappear.

Shine Table Tops:
Car wax is good for shining your plastic and formica table tops. Wipe on and clean off. This rejuvenates your furniture.

Coat Your Snow Shovel:
Apply two coats of car wax to your shovel, and this stops snow from sticking to it.

Car wax can be used to polish and shine any surface that is plastic, porcelain, enamel, formica or chrome. Check around your house and see what items need polishing.