Jig-A-Loo
Jig-A-Loo is a silicone-based lubricant, penetrating oil and water-repellent spray. It has been used in the commercial and industrial sectors in Canada since 1958, and was launched in 1998 to the Canadian mass retail market, and globally in 2007.
Jig-A-Loo's name has been said to have come from its creator exclaiming "Ti-gi-dou," the Canadian phrase meaning, "I've got it!" when he found the formula, which eventually became Jig-A-Loo. The name has, however, caused some degree of controversy because of its similarity to the racial epithet "Jigaboo."
Uses
Typical home uses for Jig-A-Loo include:
- Lubricating door hinges, beds and shower curtains to eliminate squeaks
- Loosening rusty nuts and screws
- Shining leaves of artificial house plants
- Lubricating candle holders prior to burning to make wax removal easier
- Lubricating "twisty puzzles" such as rubik's cubes for competitions.
Typical repellent uses for Jig-A-Loo include:
- Cleaning and protecting leather goods, such as cowboy or UGG boots
- Preventing rust on various metal components
- Preventing moving parts from freezing