How to Remove Rust Using Vinegar

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

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Container large enough to hold the items
• Vinegar

1. Fill the container with enough vinegar to cover the item.
2. Place item in the vinegar.
3. Let the item(s) soak as long as needed. This may be as long as several days. When finished the item may have a black gunky coating.
4. Rust gone! Rinse the item with clear water and brush off any remaining rust or coating. Treat the item with oil, or otherwise protect it from rusting again.

Tips & Warnings

• This technique would most likely be more effective with smaller items that are not heavily rusted.