How to Remove Rust Using Tea

This is one of the easier, relatively safe, and environmentally friendly ways of removing rust from objects.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Container large enough to hold items
• Tea bags
• Hot water

1. 
    

   Boil water and make a strong brew of tea, 4-5 teabags per about a pint of water. Let tea cool.

2. 
    

   Place item to be de-rusted in container and cover with the tea

3. Leave item in the tea, checking periodically on the progress. It may take hours or even several days, depending on how rusted the item is. The item will have a gray color to it when it is finished

4. Rinse the item with clear water, dry, and oil or otherwise treat it to deter further rusting.

Tips & Warnings

• This process is more likely to be effective with small items that are not heavily rusted.
• Use care in handling boiling water.

[Felicity]

on 6/1/2008 Wow! This is a great eco-friendly idea that I'll be giving a try. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[bake4u]

on 5/3/2008 great information always have tea around, thanks alot