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The All-Natural Ingredient
You Can Use In Place Of WD-40
By KATE NICHOLSON
WD-40 is a synthetic lubricant used to make hinges stop squeaking, prevent drawers from sticking, and lubricate machine parts. Beeswax can do some of those jobs, too, but not all.
Beeswax has been used since ancient times as grease for guns and to keep machinery moving. Like WD-40, beeswax is long-lasting and water-resistant but completely natural.
Beeswax has been used since ancient times as grease for guns and to keep machinery moving. Like WD-40, beeswax is long-lasting and water-resistant but completely natural.
Unlike WD-40, beeswax has a pleasant odor and is non-toxic, so it can safely come into contact with food. You can even use it to protect your wooden kitchen utensils and bowls.
Many beeswax products are available, but ones designed specially as lubricants include Hardwick & Sons Beeswax Cake Lubricating Compound and Lundmark Bees Wax Lubricating Compound.