Summer Ready with WD-40_® Smart Straw_®

Summer is the season of doing — mowing, grilling, camping, road-tripping, and squeezing every ounce of fun out of the long days before the first chill of fall creeps back in. Before you fire up the lawnmower, load the truck for a camping trip, or prep the backyard for a 4th of July celebration, be sure you have a WD-40_® Smart Straw_® can on hand. Trusted by pros, homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and more, it's ready to help make sure everything runs smoothly all summer long. 

Whether you're maintaining backyard equipment or getting ready for the big cookout, this is the season for a smoother, safer, and more enjoyable experience from the first holiday weekend to the last. From the garage to the backyard, the campsite to the open road, here are 10 Ways WD-40 Smart Straw helps you tackle summer head-on:

1. Free Stuck or Rusted Outdoor Fasteners

2. Prep the Grill for the Season

3. Protect Metal Garden Tools from Rust

4. Maintain Power Washer Fittings & Connections

5. Lubricate Camping Gear — Zippers, Latches, and Hinges

6. Treat Power Tool Surfaces & Blades against Corrosion

7. Protect Boat & Trailer Hardware

8. Restore Stuck or Stiff Fishing Reels

9. Keep Sprinkler and Irrigation System Parts Working

10. Prep Road Trip and Outdoor Gear for Adventures 

Your lawnmower is the backbone of summer yard work. Who says the grass is always greener? Your neighbors, that's who. Keep your lawn grooming machine well-groomed with a little care before, during, and after the season. Heavy-use lawn care equipment is especially vulnerable to the kind of wear that can sneak up on you: rust on exposed metal, stiff pivots and levers, gunked-up cables, and corroded fasteners that make maintenance a chore.

Start by giving your lawnmower a thorough once-over. Remove the blade (with the spark plug disconnected, of course) and use WD-40 Smart Straw in wide-spray mode to clean and coat the underside of the mower deck, where grass buildup and moisture can accelerate rust. On the blade itself, a light application helps prevent surface corrosion between uses. Once reassembled, use the precision straw to address the throttle and choke cables — applying a small amount to the cable housing where it enters the control mechanism helps restore smooth, responsive movement.

One of the most impactful things you can do for your lawn equipment is create a simple end-of-work routine: after each use, wipe down metal surfaces and apply a light coat of WD-40 Multi-Use Product to exposed components. This habit keeps rust from gaining a foothold and extends the life of your equipment well beyond the average. Two minutes of maintenance helps your gear last years longer and work better every single time you need it.

Long holiday weekends like the 4th of July and Labor Day are when homes, yards, and gear take the most action — and the most stress. Guests arrive, equipment runs long, and everything from the backyard gate to the camping cooler gets put to the test. Getting ahead of potential problems with WD-40 Smart Straw before the festivities begin means you spend the weekend celebrating, not troubleshooting.

A few days before the big weekend, walk through your outdoor spaces with a can in hand to conveniently it gate latches, hinges, and any rust you see along the way. No unwelcome interruptions to the flow of guests coming to enjoy a cookout. Use WD-40 Smart Straw to tune up your grill as well. Lubricate the wheels, shine up the hood, and the check surrounding equipment such as pergola hardware, pivot points on umbrellas and shade awnings, drink carts, the smoker, or any accessories that could use a little extra care.

A bit of low-key prep work can make the holiday feel effortless. When everything flows the way it should, you're free to focus on the food, the fireworks, and the people who make summer worth celebrating.

Pro Tip: Not hosting this year? Bring a can of WD-40 Smart Straw with you and help out a friend. Want Bonus Points? Make it the Limited-Edition ‘King of the Hill’ X WD-40 Brand Collectors Can. Find it at Home Depot.