Household Uses
- Squeaking hinges – A small amount of TC-11 will eliminate the squeak and prevent it from returning for a year or more.
- Window operating mechanism – A few drops of TC-11 will make window operating mechanisms operate smoothly for a year or more.
- Locks – A drop of TC-11 on a key will keep a lock operating smoothly for a year or more.
- Frozen Locks – Spraying TC-11 into a lock with the extension tube will un-freeze a frozen lock. TC-11 can be used to “overhaul: a lock by spraying a large amount of TC-11 into the lock and letting it drain overnight.
- Tools – wiping down your tools with a cloth and applying a thin coat of TC-11 once a year will keep the tools rust free.
- Felt pens – TC-11 and a paper towel removes the ink from felt pens without affecting the underlying painted or plastic surface.
- Indelible ink – TC-11 and a paper towel removes indelible ink from most surfaces without affecting the underlying surface.
- Permanent ink – with a little effort TC-11 removes permanent ink from most surfaces without affecting the underlying surface.
- Rust stains on marble and porcelain – TC-11 and a paper towel removes rust stains without marring or affecting the surface.
- Rust stains on fiberglass – TC-11 and 0000 steel wool removes rust stains on fiberglass without scratching the surface.
- Rust on chrome – TC-11 and 0000 steel wool removes rust stains on chrome without scratching the surface.
- Rust on steel – TC-11 and steel wool or a small stainless steel wire brush removes rust on steel.
- Frozen parts and fasteners – TC-11 frees frozen fasteners in seconds, even if you have tried every other product without success.
- Adhesive residue – TC-11 and a paper towel removes adhesive residue without marring the surface or affecting any type of rubber, pant, or plastic.
- Paint over spray – TC-11 and a cloth easily removes paint over spray before it has set.
- Clocks – a drop of TC-11 on movements prevents corrosion for a year or more.
- Garage doors – a drop of TC-11 on rollers eliminates squeaks for a year or more.
- Zippers – TC-11 frees frozen zippers without harming the adjacent material.
- Sliding doors – a few drops of TC-11 applied to the rollers provides smooth operation for six months or more.
- Sewing machines – a drop of TC-11 on moving parts will provide lubrication and prevent corrosion for six months or more.
- FrozenLightbulbs – corrosion in lightbulb sockets makes it impossible to remove lightbulbs. Spray a small amount into the socket and you can immediately remove and replace the bulb. (See the two videos below.)