WD-40 HAS OVER 2,000 USES
It’s More Than a Lubricant!
for your shoes, you may have to wait a day or two before wearing them. But if you spray your shoes with WD-40, you can instantly make them waterproof! WD-40 acts as a barrier, meaning that moisture won’t be able to seep into your shoes and get your socks wet. Removing Paint Smudges From Cars Sometimes when you’re out and about, your car can get dinged as other drivers open their doors. A shopping cart might even collide with your vehicle and leave a paint smudge. But there’s no need to spend hours trying to remove the smudge. Simply spray the area with WD-40 and wipe it clean with a rag. Getting Rid of Sticky Residue Trying to peel off a sticker or label without leaving any residue can be difficult. To help with this issue, spray WD-40 on the residue, wait a few minutes, and then wipe it away with a cloth. Then voila! No more annoying residue! Can you believe that WD-40 can be used for all this and more? It’s mind- blowing how many uses it has. Learn more about what you can do with this incredible multi-functional item at WD40.co.uk/tips-and-tricks/ uses-for-WD40 .
If you’ve looked into your cabinets, you might find a can of WD-40 lying around. That’s good because it has more capabilities than just lubricating rusted parts. Did you know that WD-40 has over 2,000 uses? You read that right — you can use it for all kinds of things! Here are a few of our favorite uses. Cleaning Carpets It can be difficult and expensive to deep-clean your carpet to remove those pesky stains. However, if you spray the stains with WD-40, wait a few minutes, and then use a sponge and soapy water, you can get those stains out in no time! If you go through this process and the stains remain, retry the above steps or try a carpet cleaner with soapy water. Instantly Waterproofing Shoes No one likes going outside when it’s raining. While you can purchase water-resistant sprays
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STATEN ISLAND’S BEST FOURTH OF JULY TRADITION
car drive-bys, charity appearances, and more. To truly understand the scale of the fun, you have to check out the parade in person with your friends and family. This July 4, it kicks off at noon with a ceremony in Independence Park, and local volunteer Rich Platt is the posthumous grand marshal. 3 Fun Facts About Travis Travis didn’t end up with one of the country’s longest-running Fourth of July parades at random. The neighborhood itself has a rich history. Here are a few of our favorite Travis fun facts. • On Aug. 22, 1777, a Revolutionary War battle broke out in Travis! The locally camped British troops defended themselves from George Washington’s Colonials and won. This fight is sometimes called The Battle of Staten Island. • The Travis Parade website claims that the “spirit of the community” can be summed up by the “three P’s”: Pride, Patriotism, and Perseverance. That sounds about right!
Every year on July 4, thousands of Staten Islanders make their way to the neighborhood of Travis for the event of the summer: the historic Travis 4th of July Parade! It’s one of our team’s favorite Independence Day celebrations because when you line the streets, you feel like part of American history — and not just because you might see someone dressed like George Washington marching through the crowd. Travis’s Proud Parade History Locals established the Travis 4th of July Parade way back in 1911, and today it’s considered one of the longest-running Independence Day parades in the country. Travis may be small, but the community goes all-out for this event. On any given year, you’ll see firetrucks playfully hosing down the crowd, bagpipers from Richmond County Pipes & Drums marching past in their kilts, police officers trotting by on sleek horses, and stilt walkers wearing white and red striped pants and matching top hats.
• Over the years, the community of Travis has gone by many names, including Travisville, New Blazing Star, and Linoleumville (the last one was thanks to a local linoleum plant).
To learn more about Travis and its famous 4th of July Parade, visit TravisParade.org .
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