Keep Grass From Sticking To Your Lawn Mower With A Find From Tractor Supply

Even if you only mow the lawn when it's dry, the grass still contains enough moisture that it soon sticks to the underside of the machine. Cleaning the deck when you're done is one of the simple steps that helps prevent mower damage, but it's not a chore most of us look forward to. Fortunately, there's an efficient alternative that can help you eliminate this tedious task from your lawn mower maintenance to-do list: Majic Easy Slip Graphite Spray, which is available at Tractor Supply for $10.99.

While using WD-40 for this lawn mower hack may also help grass slide off the deck, it is quite thin and needs to be applied every time you mow. Majic Easy Slip spray is different in that it bonds to the surface it's applied to, forming a longer-lasting dry film. Graphite has very low friction, so things like grass slide right off. The spray can be used on metal and most plastics. Among a variety of other purposes, it can also be sprayed on snow blowers to keep the auger and chute clear.

The majority of customers seem to be satisfied with their purchase. They say it takes just a few minutes to cover a deck with Majic Easy Slip, and it dries in under half an hour. It's difficult to judge durability because conditions vary so much, but one person found that applying it once a month was sufficient. Another complained that it didn't last a season, which was perhaps being overly optimistic. Very few were disappointed, but deck material may have an impact. Graphite sprays work with most, but not all plastics, and adhesion can sometimes be a problem.

When spraying the deck, it's a good idea to protect the central blade spindle and bearing. Pack the area with rags or kitchen paper first. It might not be an issue, but there's a chance the graphite could react with other lubricants, or the dry particles could cause unnecessary wear or damage. Better to be safe than sorry. It's also worth pointing out that the spray is highly flammable and the vapor can be harmful, so work in a well-ventilated area (preferably outdoors) and well away from naked flames.

Although it's not universally successful, the majority of buyers found that Majic Easy Slip Graphite Spray prevented grass from sticking to their deck and, as a result, helped make mowing the lawn more efficient. If cleaning the deck every time you mow is a chore you'd rather do without, it's probably worth a try.