4 Cool New Uses for Car Wax

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copied and pasted from readers digest. i'm going to try #4 when winter hits.

1.Keep bathroom mirrors fog-free
Prevent your bathroom mirror from steaming up after your next hot shower. Apply a small amount of car paste wax to the mirror, let it dry, and buff with a soft cloth. Next time you step out of the shower, you'll be able to see your face in the mirror immediately. Rub the wax on bathroom fixtures to prevent water spots too.


2.Eliminate bathroom mildew
To chase grime and mildew from your shower, follow these two simple steps: First clean the soap and water residue off the tiles or shower wall. Then rub on a layer of car paste wax and buff with a clean, dry cloth. You'll only need to reapply the wax about once a year. Don't wax the bathtub -- it will become dangerously slippery.


3.Eradicate furniture stains
Someone forgot to use a coaster and now there's an ugly white ring on the dining room table. When your regular furniture polish doesn't work, try using a dab of car wax. Trace the ring with your finger to apply the wax. Let it dry and buff with a soft cloth.


4.Keep snow from sticking
When it's time to clear the driveway after a big snowstorm, you don't want snow sticking to your shovel. Apply two thick coats of car paste wax to the work surface of the shovel before you begin shoveling. The snow won't stick and there will be less wear and tear on your cardiovascular system. If you use a snow thrower, wax the inside of the chute.
 
Interesting I might try #1 and #2 but does it HAVE to be a PASTE wax or will liquid wax do fine.
 
I've been using various spray waxes, including Aquawax on my kitchen floor for years.
 
Now we are going to have durability test on how long a wax or sealant lasts on our mirrors. I just finished applying BFWD on my bathroom mirror, I may top it with Souveran after it cures since it will give me a deep wet look when I get out of the shower :laughing:
 
I believe shaving cream also works for a fog free mirror ...
 
I may do the shower as well. i hate cleaning it. if it helps sheet water that would be sweet.
 
4.Keep snow from sticking
When it's time to clear the driveway after a big snowstorm, you don't want snow sticking to your shovel. Apply two thick coats of car paste wax to the work surface of the shovel before you begin shoveling. The snow won't stick and there will be less wear and tear on your cardiovascular system. If you use a snow thrower, wax the inside of the chute.

I wonder if you could wax the driveway so the snow wouldn't stick to it then you wouldn't even need the shovel.
 
I just waxed my mirrors with some megs #26 fogged right up! although I opened the door and in a matter of minutes the foggy mirror cleared right up really fast nice and clean looking but still fogged up just as bad as usual though the fog went away ALOT faster than usual
 
I wonder if you could wax the driveway so the snow wouldn't stick to it then you wouldn't even need the shovel.
I see your car sliding nto cross traffic because t won't stop sldng. :eek:
 
I wonder if you could wax the driveway so the snow wouldn't stick to it then you wouldn't even need the shovel.

I wonder if your mama dropped you on your head when you were a baby :)
 
Last year the snow was sticking to my shovel so I applied some #845 to it and then when I scooped up a shovel full of snow and went to throw it, it slid over the back side of the shovel and landed at my feet, True story.

Been doing the shower thing but haven't tried the mirror or furniture thing yet.
 
DG 501 gets used often in my house for various items like showers, frig, sinks, toilets..
 
I wonder if you could wax the driveway so the snow wouldn't stick to it then you wouldn't even need the shovel.

I just knew this was inevitable! :laughing:
 
I actually find the tip about using it on faucets to prevent water stains the most useful. Sure beats keeping a moldy rag on your countertop to wipe up the water.
 
Do you guys think #1 would prevent fog from forming on the interior side of a windshield?
 
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