SAN DIEGO - According to the Garden Writers Association, 73 percent of gardening enthusiasts care for their own yards and gardens, which makes proper tool and equipment maintenance imperative.
It's no surprise taking care of backhoes and hedgers often takes a backseat to the more important task of tending yards, but it actually saves time and money by decreasing wear and tear on tools. WD-40 makes tool and equipment maintenance easy through an online gardening resource and interactive forum at wd40.com.
A list of maintenance tips helps gardeners get the most out of their tools. Gardening enthusiasts can also share their own suggestions through the WD-40 Job Site.
Giving gardening tools a routine maintenance check-up will increase their life and decrease wear and tear. WD-40 helps with the task and is as essential as any other tool in the garden shed. Use WD-40 to:
Protect tools from rust and clean them of sap and grime by spraying them before and after each use
Keep grass cuttings from clumping and sticking to lawnmower blades
Displace moisture and prevent corrosion on hose fittings and sprinkler heads
For bigger items like wheelbarrow beds and patio furniture, WD-40 offers the new Big Blast Can, featuring a wide-area spray nozzle that covers large surface areas quickly. The WD-40 Big Blast Can is available at Lowe's, farm stores and other major retailers.
The WD-40 Company, with headquarters in San Diego, is a global consumer products company with brands that deliver above expectation performance at extremely good value to end users who buy in a variety of trade channels. WD-40 Company produces multi-purpose lubricants, WD-40® and 3-IN-ONE®, the Lava® and Solvol® brands of heavy-duty hand cleaners, and household products X-14®, 2000 Flushes®, Carpet Fresh® and Spot Shot®. WD-40 Company markets its products in more than 160 countries worldwide, and recorded worldwide sales of $238.1 million in fiscal year 2003. Additional information about the WD-40 Company may be obtained at www.wd40.com.
