Do you have WD-40 or lubricating grease?
gras-so lu-bri-fi-KAN-te — five syllables in lubrificante; stress the fourth.
Use this for squeaky hinges, sticky locks, seized bolts, and general lubrication tasks. These products are universally stocked at ferramenta and are among the most commonly purchased items.
WD-40 (the brand name is identical in Italian) is a multi-use product for loosening, protecting, and displacing moisture. Grasso lubrificante (lubricating grease) is thicker and stays in place longer — better for slow-moving parts like hinges or gear mechanisms. Olio lubrificante (lubricating oil) is thinner and flows into tight spaces.
La serratura è bloccata. Serve il WD-40?
The lock is stuck. Does it need WD-40?
WD-40 is useful for freeing seized locks; for ongoing lubrication, graphite powder is better for locks.
Grasso al silicone per le guarnizioni.
Silicone grease for seals.
Silicone-based grease is safe for rubber seals and plumbing; petroleum-based greases degrade rubber.
Lubrificante spray per le cerniere.
Spray lubricant for hinges.
Spray format is convenient for hard-to-reach hinges; both WD-40 and silicone spray are common.
WD-40 was introduced to Italy in the 1960s and has become as culturally embedded as anywhere in the world — Italian mechanics and handymen refer to it as the 'soluzione a tutto' (solution for everything). The brand actively markets in Italy and sponsors Italian motorsport events, reinforcing its image as an essential tool product.