SAN DIEGO - Each of America's 50 states have unique personalities cherished by the people who call their state "home." Now Americans can voice their opinion on what keeps each state working smoothly in the WD-40 Great State Debate.

An online poll located at www.wd40.com, the Great State Debate celebrates America's diversity by encouraging participants to cast a vote for the WD-40 use they feel makes their state great. Each ballot cast contributes 50 cents to Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and rehabilitating houses and communities for low-income families, ensuring they live in warmth and safety.

"The uses for WD-40 are as diverse as the places we live," said Helen Way, brand manager for WD-40 Company. "The WD-40 Great State Debate lets Americans express the uniqueness of their home state while helping to rehabilitate a home for a family in need."

Whether it's preventing oxidation on cars and bikes in California or protecting metal lobster traps from rust in Maine, WD-40 maintains tools and equipment across America. The Great State Debate encourages Americans to select their favorite state-specific WD-40 uses while discovering new ways WD-40 will simplify their daily lives.

Participants can vote in the Great State Debate by visiting the WD-40 Web site, located at www.wd40.com. Visitors will also be able to see how America's favorite WD-40 uses rank by state. Each vote cast will provide a donation of 50 cents to Rebuilding Together.

WD-40 Company, with headquarters in San Diego, is a global consumer products company with brands that deliver above expectation performance at extremely good value to end users who buy in a variety of trade channels. WD-40 Company produces multi-purpose lubricants, WD-40_® and 3-IN-ONE_®, the Lava_® and Solvol_® brands of heavy-duty hand cleaners, and household products X-14_®, 2000 Flushes_®, Carpet Fresh_® and Spot Shot_®. WD-40 Company markets its products in more than 160 countries worldwide, and recorded worldwide sales of $216.8 million in fiscal year 2002.

Additional information about WD-40 Company may be obtained on the World Wide Web at www.wd40.com.

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