Author:
Monica Porter
Date Of Creation:
17 March 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
- If the item is too large to be soaked directly in the white vinegar solution, you can pour a layer of solution on the object and let it sit for a few hours. You can also use a cloth soaked in vinegar to remove the rust.
- You can try soaking foil in vinegar and use it as a brush to scrub away the rust. Aluminum foil is less abrasive than steel wool, but it will also help remove rust.
- You can use regular vinegar and simply soak metal objects in vinegar for about 24 hours before rinsing them off. You do not need to rub objects.
- Use the peel of lemon to rub it into the mixture. Lemon peel has the ability to remove rust without damaging the metal.
- You can also use yellow lemon instead of the regular green lemon.
Make a paste from baking soda. Mix baking soda with water until it forms a thick paste and then apply it to rust on the metal. Let it sit for a few minutes and begin to scrub the rust.
- You can use a toothbrush to scrub off the baking soda mixture, then rinse it off with water.
- It's up to you to mix baking soda with water, not an exact ratio.
- You can continue to use this method by cutting off the surface of the used potato and adding dish soap, then let the potato sit on the metal for a few hours.
- If you don't have dish soap, use potatoes with a mixture of baking soda and water.
Use oxalic acid. Be careful when doing this - wear rubber gloves, goggles and protective clothing. Do not smoke or directly inhale the fumes of the acid.
- Wash rusty items with dish soap and dry them carefully.
- Dissolve 25 ml (5 ml of tea) oxalic acid in 250 ml of warm water.
- Soak items for about 20 minutes or use a cloth or copper brush to scrub the item
- Rinse and dry the tools after the rust has been removed. Finish!
Method 2 of 8: Remove rust with store-bought materials
Use chemicals to remove rust. There are many different chemicals that can be used to remove rust. They are usually made from phosphorus and oxalic acid and can be harmful to the skin. Always be careful when using chemicals to remove rust.
- Follow the instructions for use printed on the product packaging, and each product has a different usage pattern.
- These chemicals need to be left for several hours on metal and need to be scoured afterward, so be prepared to spend some effort scouring.
- These types of products can be expensive and usually only work to remove small rust on metal, cannot be used on heavily rusted surfaces.
Transforming rust. Shop for rust metabolites to prevent further corrosion from the rust. Rust metabolite is similar to spray paint, and acts as a primer on rust surfaces.- This only prevents further corrosion from rusting, it is not as effective as completely removing rust on metal objects.
- This is only a temporary option if you are planning on repainting your furniture. And this way will also make the surface of the item rough because mainly you only apply a coating on the rust surface.
Use abrasive tools to scrape rust. This method takes a lot of work, but you can effectively remove the stain by scraping it off. Use home tools like a screwdriver, or you can rent tools from a hardware store.
- Steel Rod is usually easy to use and is one of the most commonly available at-home tools.
- Use an electric grinder to remove rust on large objects. You should start from heavy rust and then slowly move to lighter rust to minimize roughness of the metal.
- Any metal tool can be used to remove rust, however, remember to use fine sandpaper to remove the scrape if you have one.
Use citric acid. Buy a small bottle of citric acid powder from your bakery area supermarket.
- Pour some citric acid into a plastic container and fill with hot water, enough to cover the surface of the tool with rust. You can watch the bubble reaction if you like!
- Soak items overnight then rinse and dry.
Method 3 of 8: rust on clothes
Remove rust on clothes. If the clothes you wear happen to come into contact with rust, you can remove the stain by using a mixture of lemon juice and water.
- Pour the lemon juice mixture over the rusty area, but don't let it dry. Use water to wash the area with lemon juice and rust.
- Wash your clothes thoroughly after using lemon juice to aid in removing rust.
- For thick, stubborn fabrics, in addition to lemon juice, you can also add a little salt.
Method 4 of 8: Rust on brick or concrete
Eliminate rust on bricks or concrete. Create a mixture of 7 parts lime-free glycerine, 1 part sodium citrate (available at drug stores), 6 parts warm water, and a sufficient amount of calcium carbonate powder (chalk) to create a thick paste.
- Apply the mixture to the rusted area and let it harden. Then use a metal tool to scrape it off.
- If the rust has not been completely removed, you can do this method again.
Method 5 of 8: rust on ceramic or porcelain
Eliminate rust on porcelain or ceramic. Make a paste of the borax and lemon juice and apply it to the rusty area. Rub it with a pumice stone, and can do it again if needed.
- Do not use this method on kitchen utensils made of ceramic, as this can scratch items.
- Dry the ceramic or porcelain right away to avoid forming new rust.
Method 6 of 8: Rust on stainless steel
Eliminate rust on stainless steel. Use fine sandpaper (like sandpaper to file nails) and rub stainless steel items. Then use a slice of onion to rub onto the object, and rinse with hot water. advertisement
Method 7 of 8: Rust on tools
Remove rust on tools with diesel oil. Use 1 liter of diesel oil (real diesel, not common fuel additives). Put the oil in a can and soak the rusty tools (eg pliers, screws, etc.) in the oil for one day.
- Remove the soaked tools from the box.
- Clean the tools if necessary, use a copper brush to scrub (you can buy the brush at the tool stores, it's about the size of a toothbrush).
- Use an old cloth to clean the item before use, and the tool will return to its original purchase.
- Close the lid of the oil box so you can continue to use it to treat rust in the future.
Method 8 of 8: Prevent rusting
Keep metal always dry. Rust is a chemical process in which iron is oxidized and begins to peel off the metal layer. The reason is metal is immersed in water or exposed to water too often.
- Store metal in a cool, dry place to avoid accumulation of moisture.
- Always remember to wipe off metal after contact with water.
Primer coating. If you are going to paint your metal objects, apply a primer first to make the main coat more durable and help protect the metal from moisture.
- If the metal surface is smooth, you can use primer as a spray paint.
- Metal with rough surfaces should be painted with a brush to be able to cover small holes or holes in the metal.
Apply one more coat of paint. A coat of topcoat over the primer will help prevent moisture from accumulating on the metal. Use high quality paints for best results.
- Spray paint is also effective for metal items, however, painting with a brush will make the paint more durable.
- Apply a final coat to reduce the oxidation rate.
Advice
- When using chemicals to remove rust, make sure you are in a well-ventilated area. Depending on the chemical, during the cleaning process of the item, harmful fumes can arise, such as acid smoke.
- Combine the steps together to increase rust removal power. For example, if you want to remove rust on a chain, soak it in vinegar for a few hours, then use a steel wool or iron brush to scrub the item. Metal furniture can rust while it dries, so apply an extra coat of paint to protect them.
