This thread gives me an idea... You can buy powerful handcleaners that is used by auto mechanics etc (no idea what brands are available outside of Sweden). These are normally a mix of some organic solvent (like turpentine) and some detergent (like dish whashing detergent). The idea is that the turpentine effectively solves grease, and then the detergent makes the resulting mess possible to wash off with water. Try this at home, pods: Pour a little turpentine in a jar. Add, while stirring well, dish washing detergent until the clear fluid turns into an opaque cream (it might even turn into a paste). It takes a surprising lot of detergent, so keep stirring, adding more detergent slowly. If you want something milder to the skin, replace the turpentine with cooking oil. It works like a charm for cleaning greasy hands, but question is, would it be effective as a remedy for hunan hand? Why don't you try it and report back. Well, *I* will do it as soon as I need it, not as a deliberate experiment... ;) Kristofer PS WD-40 is not common over here. Popular is CRC 5-56 ... is that something similar? http://crcindustries.com/ "5.56 MULTI PURPOSE penetrates and lubricates, loosens rusted parts, prevents corrosion and displaces moisture. 5.56 multi-purpose product has superior penetrating power that breaks through rust and corrosion while it clears away scale and dirt. Eliminates the need for many disassembly operations, lubricates for smooth action and silences annoying squeeks and squeals. Protects metal against corrosion and displaces moisture to help start wet engines."